Thay &Thay Phuong Pagoda Tour

40 kilometres southwest of Hanoi lies the Thay Pagoda (Master's pagoda), widely known for its finely carved statues in lacquer and gold of Buddha in his past and present form, and for its colourful Buddhist ceremonies.

Water puppetry is also occasionally performed in the courtyard of the pagoda.

Only 6 kilometres away lies Tay Phuong Pagoda situated at the top of a small hillock. Built in 1794, this pagoda is famous for its vast display of finely carved wooden statues of former monks from the 18th Century.