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The Red River winds for more than 500 km through northern Vietnam,
flooding the surrounding plains and enriching the soil providing the
farmers with nutrients for their crops. The villages and rural
communities that line the banks of the river date back more than a
thousand years. On this full day cruise we will explore the Red River
from our private boat - the Jewel of the Delta. We stop along the way
and cycle to some of the most impressive pagodas in northern Vietnam as
well as visiting some traditional handicraft villages.
Activities:
Boating, cycling, and cultural experience
Leaving Hanoi at approximately 8.am we drive to our boat, the Jewel of
the Delta, on the banks of the Red River. We begin our cruise through
the countryside with plenty of time to relax before making our first
stop at Ho Harbor. From here we transfer to state-of-the-art bicycles
and embark on a 28km ride along the winding country roads through the
lush Red River Delta. En route we stop at the following points of
interest:
Dong
Ho handicraft village:
For generations the village of Dong Ho has been synonymous with
Vietnam's traditional paintings and artists. Dong Ho is renowned for its
unique wood prints. Each family runs their own workshop and we will have
the opportunity to see how this intricate printing process works.
But
Thap Pagoda:
It is thought that the origins of the But Thap Pagoda date back to 6th
century, although much of what we see today was constructed in the 17th
century. The name But Thap means 'pen brush' and was given to reflect
the shape of the Bao Nghiem Tower. The principal attraction of the
pagoda lies inside. The statue to the Avalokitesvara or Goddess of Mercy
has 11 faces, 994 arms and 994 eyes – each eye resting on the palm of a
hand.
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