via Vietnam Express, 10 December 2020: Travel piece on the Duong Lam Village, a heritage village in the Hanoi region.
Duong Lam, a typical northern Vietnam village with many ancient features preserved, offers a tranquil and nostalgic weekend getaway.
When one thinks of a typical Red River Delta village, the familiar and serene image of banyan trees, wells, a communal house, and village gate enters the mind. All these nostalgic attributes can be found in Duong Lam, one of the oldest cultural sites in Vietnam.
About 45 kilometers west of downtown Hanoi, Duong Lam Village in the capital’s Son Tay Town, still preserves many enchanting historical and cultural features. It boasts 956 ancient houses, including those built in 1649, 1703 and around 1850.
Source: Duong Lam village charms visitors with ancient ambiance – VnExpress International
