Located in Son Tay Town, 40km to the west of Hanoi, Duong Lam village is a very popular tourist destination at the weekends.


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Duong Lam village attracts visitors for its unique architectural features of its ancient houses and typical old Vietnamese village scenery with banyan trees and a wharf on the river
Most of the ancient architectures in Duong Lam were built of red laterite clay

The oldest house in Duong Lam is nearly 400 years old

The house is a must-see destination for both domestic and foreign visitors to the ancient village of Duong Lam
Path to an ancient house
The house has been home to 12 generations of a family
About 30 wooden pillars are used to strengthen the house
Simple but exquisite carvings create an elegant look for the house
The houses are usually divided into five compartments, three of which are used for ancestral worship and welcoming guests



Part of this house was renovated in 2008



Many parts of the house are built from wood

Foreign tourists visit the most famous house in Duong Lam


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