Hanoi off the beaten path - Ky Son village

Ky Son is located 55km to the west of Hanoi and is a locality of the historic Duong Lam Village. This idyllic rural area is home to many traditional houses, some of which are over 200 years old. The surrounding landscape offers a picture of traditional Vietnamese rural life, where ancient farming techniques, cottage industries, hamlets and handicrafts have remained unchanged for generations. This area is best explored by foot or on a bicycle, allowing you to stop at leisure and interact with the many hospitable personalities you meet along the way. Markets, houses, fields and villages form the backdrop to your exploration of rural and picturesque Vietnam.