Agriculture is a crucial part of Vietnam's economy, and to experience the rural lifestyle, we journey from Hanoi to an 800-year-old village. Along the way, we visit a stunning bonsai garden to appreciate this intricate art and witness the beautiful plant creations. In addition, we meet a local family residing in a traditional Vietnamese house that's 200 years old, and have the opportunity to chat with them while enjoying some candy and tea, with our guide assisting as a translator.

Co Loa Citadel archaeological site

As we continue our journey, we'll traverse the serene farming area of Red River Island with its lush banana and vegetable fields. We'll venture off the main path, onto a dirt road that leads us through stunning green rice paddies. Our next stop is the Co Loa citadel temple, a historical site with breathtaking scenery that dates back to 300 BC. This location holds significance in Vietnam's history as it is associated with the legend of setting up and protecting the country from foreign invaders under the reign of Thuc Phan An Duong Vuong. During the trip, we'll have several opportunities to stop and capture photos of the locals at work on their farms amidst the beautiful surroundings.