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Monday, December 14, 2015

Northern Vietnam (2008) - Son Tay and Vicinity (Part II) - Duong Lam Ancient Village

Another popular tourist destination is Duong Lam ancient village or commune which consists of a cluster of smaller hamlets.  The key focus of Duong Lam is the hamlet of Mong Phu.  Visitors to the hamlet would be welcomed by the village gate.  Besides the many old houses, visitors can also see the Mong Phu Communal House and also Chua Mia (Mia Pagoda).

Duong Lam is also famous for its ties to key rulers and political movers of Vietnam’s feudal times.  More photographs of Duong Lam Ancient Village [external link - haepotos].  Satellite photo of Duong Lam.




Mong Phu village gate










Mong Phu communal hall (in Vietnamese, known Dinh Mong Phu)
















Unidentified prayer hall


Chua Mia is known for its large collection of Buddha statues, 287 in all - six bronze, 107 wooden and 174 earthenware.  Photographs of Chua Mia (Mia Pagoda) in Duong Lam [external link].














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