Hanoi Trip Overview
Hanoi served as the capital of French Indochina from 1902 to 1954. Then, when North and South Vietnam were separated, Hanoi was the capital of North Vietnam. Located in northern Vietnam, there are stronger Chinese influences than its southern counterpart. This is not surprising, though, as Hanoi had been ruled by the Chinese for over 1000 years.
Rapid expansion has seen the rise of skyscrapers, but the old quarter still exists, even if in street names only.
Thang Long – Hanoi is the city of multi-cultural convergence, crystallizing the traditional values of the nation with a long history, complete with timeless works of architecture and famous monuments. It’s one of the most attractive domestic and international tourist destinations in Vietnam because of its ancient, quiet, elegant and hidden beauty. Coming to Hanoi, visitors can not only admire the ancient beauty of Hanoi, but also have the opportunity to enjoy the unique culinary culture that is unlike any other in the world.
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Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Hanoi, Vietnam
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hanoi, Vietnam, Vietnam
Hanoi served as the capital of French Indochina from 1902 to 1954. Then, when North and South Vietnam were separated, Hanoi was the capital of North Vietnam. Located in northern Vietnam, there are stronger Chinese influences than its southern counterpart. This is not surprising, though, as Hanoi had been ruled by the Chinese for over 1000 years.
Rapid expansion has seen the rise of skyscrapers, but the old quarter still exists, even if in street names only.
Thang Long – Hanoi is the city of multi-cultural convergence, crystallizing the traditional values of the nation with a long history, complete with timeless works of architecture and famous monuments. It’s one of the most attractive domestic and international tourist destinations in Vietnam because of its ancient, quiet, elegant and hidden beauty. Coming to Hanoi, visitors can not only admire the ancient beauty of Hanoi, but also have the opportunity to enjoy the unique culinary culture that is unlike any other in the world.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, 2 Hung Vuong Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. The first attraction is Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (viewed from outside) where honors the Greatest President of Vietnam, Mr. Ho Chi Minh and his former residence (closed on Monday and Friday). Pass by the French Quarter.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chua Tran Quoc, Thanh Nien, Hanoi 10000 Vietnam
Tran Quoc Pagoda – The oldest pagoda in Hanoi.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Long Bien Bridge, Tran Nhat Duat Street, Hanoi Vietnam
Westlake Area – Enjoy the beauty of the biggest lake in Hanoi. Enjoying the flower valley then head to Long Bien Bridge – 2.4 kilometer long (1.5 mil). The bridge was built in 1899-1902 before North Vietnam’s independence in 1954.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dong Xuan Market, Dong Xuan and Hang Chieu Sts., Hanoi 10000 Vietnam
Dong Xuan Market – the biggest market in Hanoi then have a walk around the old quarter.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Literature & National University, Quoc Tu Giam Street Dong Da District, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Temple of Literature – Known as the oldest university in Vietnam.
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: St. Joseph’s Cathedral, 40 Nha Chung Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
It is a late 19th-century Gothic Revival (Neo-Gothic style) church that serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hanoi to nearly 4 million Catholics in the country. The cathedral was named after Joseph, the patron saint of Vietnam and Indochina.
Duration: 30 minutes
