PRIVATE ONE DAY TOUR OF HANOI

Just watch the video below to get some ideas about our one-day motorbike tour around Hanoi. This short adventure takes you away from the busy capital and into the surrounding countryside, where you can discover traditional villages, ancient pagodas, rural roads, local culture, and historic sites. If you would like to watch more videos from our Vietnam motorbike tours, please visit our YouTube channel.

We start at around 9:30 am and leave Hanoi from the eastern side of the city. Starting slightly later helps us avoid some of the heavy morning traffic in central Hanoi. We cross the Red River via Chuong Duong Bridge and quickly leave the busiest streets behind. In fact, this is one of the most convenient ways to escape Hanoi and begin a one-day motorcycle tour from Hanoi toward the peaceful countryside.

Destinations For One Day Tour Around Hanoi

Nom Village

Located in Dai Dong Hamlet, Van Lam District, Hung Yen Province, Nom Village is just over 30 km east of Hanoi. According to a stele preserved at Nom Pagoda, the village dates back to the beginning of the Common Era. Today, it remains an interesting destination for travelers looking for an authentic traditional Vietnamese village near Hanoi.

The impressive arched village gate is constructed from bricks and features Confucian inscriptions and an image of two dragons surrounding the moon. According to local villagers, two large dark wooden doors once closed the entrance, although they have disappeared over time. Traditionally, the village gate was an important place where villagers welcomed visitors and said farewell to guests leaving the community.

At the heart of Nom Village is its communal house. Before reaching the communal house, the village road passes a large pond measuring several tens of meters across and approximately 200 meters long. More than a dozen ancient houses and seven family altars remain within the village, preserving an important part of its architectural and cultural heritage.

One of the most notable houses belonged to Phung Van Long and is believed to be approximately 200 years old, according to documents from the Hung Yen provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The house retains its original wooden pillars and columns, many of which feature beautiful traditional carvings. Exploring Nom Village by motorcycle provides an excellent opportunity to see a quieter side of Vietnam away from the usual tourist attractions.

Tho Ha Vermicelli And Ceramic Village

Tho Ha Village is located in Van Ha Commune, Viet Yen District, Bac Giang Province, approximately 35 km northeast of Hanoi. The village sits on an island of around 20 hectares in the Cau River and has a history of approximately 900 years as a traditional ceramics center.

Tho Ha was once regarded as one of Vietnam’s three major traditional ceramic villages, together with Phu Lang and Bat Trang. Ceramic production began here around the 12th century but unfortunately ended in 1988 as the industry faced increasing competition from plastic and other modern products.

Today, the village is better known for producing rice cakes and vermicelli, two popular products in Vietnamese cuisine. Some local residents remain interested in reviving traditional ceramic production and opening new workshops, although investment costs and market demand remain significant challenges.

In the afternoon, we continue our Hanoi countryside motorbike tour toward one of the area’s historic Buddhist sites. We visit a local pagoda and have an opportunity to observe how Buddhism is practiced in Vietnam, while also learning more about the country’s long religious and cultural history.

But Thap Pagoda – Option 1 for a day tour

Also known as Dien Ung, Phap Van, or Co Chau Pagoda, But Thap Pagoda is located in But Thap Village, Dinh To Commune, Thuan Thanh District, Bac Ninh Province, approximately 40 km from Hanoi. It is one of the most famous ancient pagodas in the Hanoi region and is particularly well known for its distinctive traditional Vietnamese Buddhist architecture.

Local history and tradition connect the site with early Buddhist development in Vietnam, including stories about Indian monks arriving in the country. The pagoda complex dates back many centuries and has undergone numerous renovations. Today, But Thap Pagoda is an important cultural and religious destination, making it an excellent stop on a one-day motorcycle tour from Hanoi.

Dau Pagoda – Option 2 for a day tour

Also known as Ninh Phuc or Nhan Phap Pagoda, Dau Pagoda is located in Thanh Khuong Commune, Thuan Thanh District, Bac Ninh Province, approximately 30 km from Hanoi. The pagoda is particularly famous for its impressive one-thousand-hands-and-eyes Buddha, an important example of Vietnamese Buddhist sculpture.

The site has a very long history and has been rebuilt and restored many times over the centuries. Traditionally dated to the early centuries of the Common Era, Dau Pagoda is regarded as one of the oldest Buddhist sites in Vietnam. Its historical importance, architecture, religious traditions, and peaceful rural surroundings make it another excellent choice for a day trip from Hanoi by motorbike.

Depending on your interests and available time, we can choose between But Thap Pagoda and Dau Pagoda or adjust the itinerary to include other countryside destinations. The route can also be adapted according to road conditions, weather, and your preferred riding experience.

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