Nam Dinh is the land of religious monuments, home of various traditional festivals and rituals… and especially, a close to nature visiting the place. This tranquil province boasts a number of attractions including Phu Giay Pagoda, Co Le Pagoda, Tran Temple… Especially, Xuan Thuy National Park – included as part of the Red River Delta World Biosphere Heritage Site by UNESCO in October 2004 and is internationally significant as a migratory bird habitat. In addition, you could gain insights into the lives of coastal fishermen in salt fields and around the riverside village.
General Information
Duration: 1 Day
Date: Advice on booking
Start/End: Hanoi/Hanoi (Pickup & Drop off at the hotel)
Tour Category: Nam Dinh tours
Tour Customizable: Definitely! (Tell us what you wish to do in the inquiry form)
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- Guides: Hand-pick from our best guides, mature, acknowledgeable, all are licensed, great senses of humor
- Drivers: friendly, responsible, reliable with many years of driving experience, door-to-door services
- Vehicles: comfortable, spacious, air-conditioned, big window
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Full Itinerary
Morning
08:00: get a quick pick-up from our comfortable van and our tour guide at your hotel.
10:30: After arriving in Nam Dinh city, our journey will start with Vi Khe bonsai village which is one of the most beautiful bonsai villages in Vietnam. Each shape of bonsai trees is associated with a story, such as a landed dragon, a mother holding her baby, Phoenix, horses, dogs,….or the symbol Temple of Literature made by the tree.
11:20 Later, our short visit will introduce you to Co Le pagoda whose construction could be traced back to about 1000 years ago under Ly dynasty. This pagoda was rebuilt in 1902 with Gothic designs outside. To get ready for our afternoon tour, we will dine on a lunch within a local family in Hai Trung, Hai Hau, Nam Dinh. The landlord is an antique collector man who has more 30-year experience in antiquities. Besides, you could also admire several antiquities which are made from centuries ago.
Afternoon
14:00 Our journey this afternoon will focus on cycling around the Village and visit Pham Phao cathedral and Traditional trumpet making Brass village. On the way, you will also see House Bridge which was built in the 16th century with distinctive architecture. Take the advantages of your idle time to explore the daily life of local people and understand the ancestor worship village
16:00 Travel back to Hanoi.
18:00 Our van and our tour guide take you to back your hotel and say goodbye. See you again in the next Vietnam tour packages.
![Bonsai Tree in Vi khe Village](https://www.vietvisiontravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Bonsai-Tree-in-Vi-khe-Village.jpg)
![Pham Phao cathedral](https://www.vietvisiontravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Pham-Phao-cathedral.jpg)