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Activity provider: Vietnam Craft Village
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Half-day tour in Hanoi, including Visit to Khai Nguyen Pagoda and View the largest Amitabha Buddha statue in Southeast Asia. Run by Vietnam Craft Village, booked direct rather than through a reseller.
Highlights
- Runs 5 hours
- Visit to Khai Nguyen Pagoda
- View the largest Amitabha Buddha statue in Southeast Asia
- Explore the unique architecture of the pagoda
- Admire nearly 2000 statues in the Tam Bao space
- Visit to Duong Lam Ancient Village
Duong Lam Village or Khai Ngu Pagoda, Incense Village in Hanoi: Key Facts
| Price | From $85.72 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5 hours |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
Full description
This is a 5-hour experience in Hanoi. It is run by Vietnam Craft Village, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.
The price covers Visit to Khai Nguyen Pagoda, View the largest Amitabha Buddha statue in Southeast Asia, Explore the unique architecture of the pagoda, Admire nearly 2000 statues in the Tam Bao space and Visit to Duong Lam Ancient Village. It does not cover Personal expenses and Optional Tips and Surcharge for Lunar New Year, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.
Vietnam Craft Village sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Vietnam Craft Village before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Includes
- Visit to Khai Nguyen Pagoda
- View the largest Amitabha Buddha statue in Southeast Asia
- Explore the unique architecture of the pagoda
- Admire nearly 2000 statues in the Tam Bao space
- Visit to Duong Lam Ancient Village
- Visit to Mong Phu Temple In Duong Lam Ancient Village
- Visit to Van Phuc Silk Village (Optional)
- Observation of traditional conical hat making in Chuong Village
- Incense crafting activity
- Visit to Chuong Hat Village
- Observation of conical hat making process
- 01 free conical hat for painting in the hat village and take it home as a personalized souvenir
Excludes
- Personal expenses and Optional Tips
- Surcharge for Lunar New Year ( 250.000 vnd / person)
Important information
Meeting point
Vietnam Craft Village sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
Know before you go
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts
About this activity
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible
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Main Tour Price
Starting from $85.72
$85.72
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Frequently Asked Questions
Vietnam Craft Village sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover personal expenses and optional tips and surcharge for lunar new year ( 250.000 vnd / person). Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Unless the option says private, this runs as a small group. The operator caps it rather than filling a coach, and if you want it to yourselves the private option is priced separately on this page.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Visit to Khai Nguyen Pagoda, View the largest Amitabha Buddha statue in Southeast Asia, Explore the unique architecture of the pagoda, Admire nearly 2000 statues in the Tam Bao space, Visit to Duong Lam Ancient Village, Visit to Mong Phu Temple In Duong Lam Ancient Village, Visit to Van Phuc Silk Village (Optional), Observation of traditional conical hat making in Chuong Village, Incense crafting activity, Visit to Chuong Hat Village, Observation of conical hat making process, 01 free conical hat for painting in the hat village and take it home as a personalized souvenir
The duration of the Duong Lam Village or Khai Ngu Pagoda, Incense Village in Hanoi is typically 5 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
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