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Bac Ninh Off the Map: Secret Songs, Sacred Paths & Hidden Crafts 20% OFF
Hanoi, Northern Vietnam, Vietnam
$71.20
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Overview
Bac Ninh City features a unique tour that connects travelers with the region’s living heritage through curated experiences. This journey offers an intimate look at local culture and traditions while preserving authentic encounters.
- 🏯 Visit the historic Do Temple, built in the early 9th century, a key symbol of Vietnamese civilization and a sacred site honoring the Ly Dynasty kings.
- 🎶 Experience the Lim Festival, the birthplace of UNESCO-recognized Quan Ho folk singing, where you can engage with local singers and participate in melodic call-and-response songs.
- 🕌 Explore the stunning 1,000-year-old Phat Tich Pagoda, once a major Buddhist center, and trek the path symbolizing the journey toward Nirvana.
- 🧘♂️ Admire the 27-meter tall Buddha statue and visit Pho Quang Tower, home to ancient relics of revered monks, at the summit of Phat Tich Pagoda.
- 🎨 Delve into the art of Dong Ho folk paintings, learning the entire process from raw material gathering to creating your own masterpiece on Dó paper.
- 📜 Discover the Votive Paper village, where local artisans craft intricate religious paper items, and create your own as a meaningful souvenir.
- 💧 Stay hydrated with 2 complimentary bottles of water provided for each traveler; other drinks are available for purchase.
- 🍽️ Savor a delicious meal with a riverside view, featuring local cuisines that highlight the flavors of the region.
- 🚍 Experience comfort with a maximum of 12 travelers in a 16-seater minibus, ensuring a cozy and personalized journey.
- ♿ Enjoy wheelchair accessibility throughout the tour, with options for prams and strollers available for infants and small children.
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Bac Ninh Off the Map: Secret Songs, Sacred Paths & Hidden Crafts
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- 2 bottles of water for each traveler. Other types of drinks are not included otherwise said so.
- All activities' entrance fee is included. Except for the ones not mentioned in the tour.
- Maximum 12 travelers per minibus. The minibus is 16-seated type.
- A savory meal with river side view. Delicious local cuisines.
- If it takes you 2 seats to sit in the minibus, a charge will be announced.
- Tips are not mandatory. Yet highly recommend after the tour as an encouragement for the driver and tour guide. Usually, 2 U.S dollars per traveler.
Meeting point
Stand in front of the building and kindly wait for the transport.
Return details
Stand in front of the building and kindly wait for the transport.
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Do Temple- Built in the early 9th century, this historic temple stands as a silent witness to the early foundations of Vietnamese civilization. - It is a sacred place of worship honoring the kings of the Ly Dynasty, who played a crucial role in shaping Vietnam’s political, cultural, and spiritual identity. - The temple represents a unique symbol of over one thousand years of uninterrupted cultural heritage, blending history, spirituality, and traditional architecture. - As you explore the site, you will admire one of the most ancient architectural complexes in Vietnam, from weathered stone structures to intricate carvings, while listening to fascinating stories and legends that have echoed through the centuries.
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- Continue to the Lim Festival, home of Quan Ho folk singing, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. - Here, you’ll meet the “brothers” and “sisters” of Quan Ho, who inherit this centuries-old vocal art. - Join them in exchanging melodic call-and-response songs, feel the harmony of their voices, and learn about their lifelong dedication to preserving this unique Northern Vietnamese tradition.
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Phat Tich Temple- The 1,000-year-old Phat Tich Pagoda awaits, once one of Vietnam’s largest Buddhist centers and an important hub of spiritual and cultural exchange. - You’ll walk up four levels on the path symbolizing the journey toward Nirvana. - Along the way, explore sacred temples, admire the statues of 10 sacred animals, and stand before the giant Buddha statue—27 meters tall, 3,000 tons, and honored as a national treasure in 2013. - At the summit, visit Pho Quang Tower, over 5 meters high and home to the ancient relics of revered monks who once lived and practiced here.
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- This village is home to two of Vietnam’s most unique and famous handicrafts: Dong Ho folk paintings and Votive Paper. - Follow your guide through each step of creating a Dong Ho painting on Dó paper—from gathering raw materials, processing them into paper, carving wooden blocks, printing colours, to drying and finishing the artwork for display. - Next, visit the Votive Paper village, where nearly every household crafts intricate religious paper items. The lively scene and countless designs will amaze you. - Learn about the long history of votive paper and its deep cultural role in Vietnamese spiritual life. Then, join local artisans to make one yourself as a meaningful souvenir.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Bac Ninh Off the Map: Secret Songs, Sacred Paths & Hidden Crafts 20% OFF
Hanoi, Northern Vietnam, Vietnam
$71.20
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!