Hanoi Trip Overview
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam since the 11th century, dazzles visitors with its unique blend of oriental lifestyle, French colonial architecture, tree-lined boulevards and peaceful lakes. It still retains a charming air from its colonial days. Visitors are often impressed with the quietness and subtle beauty of Hanoi. Hanoi is an ancient city which has been established and developed for over 1,000 years since 1010. There are many relics of the past, with well-known landmarks such as the Temple of Literature (Quoc Tu Giam), One Pillar Pagoda, Sword Lake, West Lake, History Museum, Flag Tower, Hanoi Old Quarter
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Duration: 6 minutes
Starts: Hanoi, Vietnam
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hanoi, Vietnam, Vietnam
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam since the 11th century, dazzles visitors with its unique blend of oriental lifestyle, French colonial architecture, tree-lined boulevards and peaceful lakes. It still retains a charming air from its colonial days. Visitors are often impressed with the quietness and subtle beauty of Hanoi. Hanoi is an ancient city which has been established and developed for over 1,000 years since 1010. There are many relics of the past, with well-known landmarks such as the Temple of Literature (Quoc Tu Giam), One Pillar Pagoda, Sword Lake, West Lake, History Museum, Flag Tower, Hanoi Old Quarter
Itinerary
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Stop At: Old Quarter, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
8:00 AM
Pick up at your hotel. After short drive, start visiting first place named Tran Quoc pagoda, one of the oldest Buddhist pagodas in Hanoi and built in the 6th century, which is a national heritage located on the West Lake. Then, visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum to enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place. Just next door is The Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts where he lived and worked from 1958 to 1969.
Located to one side of the Mausoleum is the unique One Pillar Pagoda. Built in 1049, the structure has become an important symbol of Hanoi. Continue on to visit the colorful features of the 54 ethnic groups of Viet Nam in the Ethnology museum, the biggest museum covering about 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam.
Have Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant in Hanoi Old Quarter and relax.
Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university constructed in 1070, its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a revealing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. Drive to legendary Hoan Kiem Lake, visit Ngoc Son Temple dedicated to Van Xuong saint and former general commander Tran Hung Dao for his struggle against Mongolians.
Back the hotel and end of services. Finish your Hanoi City Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake), Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Hoan Kiem Lake
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ngoc Son Temple, Dinh Tien Hoang St. Old Quarter – Hoàn Kiêm Lake, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Ngoc Son Temple
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Literature & National University, Quoc Tu Giam Street Dong Da District, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Temple of Literature
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: One Pillar Pagoda, Ong Ich Khiem St, Ngoc Ha, Ba Dinh District Ngoc Ha, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
One Pillar Pagoda
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, 2 Hung Vuong Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chua Tran Quoc, Thanh Nien, Hanoi 10000 Vietnam
Tran Quoc Pagoda
Duration: 15 minutes
