Hanoi Trip Overview
See the highlights of Hanoi with a full-day tour of the city, jammed packed with culture, history and all the iconic landmarks. See the Uncle Ho’s resting place, the Presidential Palace and the One Pillar Pagoda, then soak up the culture and history at the Temple of Literature, the oldest university in Hanoi and tale a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter, ending your day with a water puppet show.
** Highlights **
– Visiting Uncle Ho’s resting place, the Presidential Palace and One-Pillar Pagoda
– Seeing the Temple of Literature and other historical sites
– Enjoying a lunch of delicious Vietnamese food
– Riding a traditional cyclo through the narrow alleys of the Old Quarter District
– End you day with a delightful water puppet show
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Hanoi, Vietnam
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hanoi, Vietnam, Vietnam
See the highlights of Hanoi with a full-day tour of the city, jammed packed with culture, history and all the iconic landmarks. See the Uncle Ho’s resting place, the Presidential Palace and the One Pillar Pagoda, then soak up the culture and history at the Temple of Literature, the oldest university in Hanoi and tale a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter, ending your day with a water puppet show.
** Highlights **
– Visiting Uncle Ho’s resting place, the Presidential Palace and One-Pillar Pagoda
– Seeing the Temple of Literature and other historical sites
– Enjoying a lunch of delicious Vietnamese food
– Riding a traditional cyclo through the narrow alleys of the Old Quarter District
– End you day with a delightful water puppet show
Itinerary
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Stop At: Temple of Literature & National University, Quoc Tu Giam Street Dong Da District, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Begin your day trip from Hanoi with a visit to the Temple of Literature, the oldest university in Hanoi and a perfect example of ancient architecture built in homage to the Confucius, sages and scholars.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, 2 Hung Vuong Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Afterward, set off through central Hanoi toward the the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum and hear about the man who led Vietnam’s campaign for independence from French colonial rule. After dedicating his life to the liberation of his country from foreign rule, Ho Chi Minh died in 1969 and his body was preserved for posterity. From there, wander through the beautiful surrounding gardens and toward the One Pillar Pagoda and Presidential Palace, where a replica of Ho Chi Minh’s simple working space is on display.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chua Tran Quoc, Thanh Nien, Hanoi 10000 Vietnam
Located on a small penisula on the East side of West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda is regarded as the most ancient pagoda in Hanoi with its history line of more than 1,500 years. The architecture of this Buddhist center is a subtle combination between the solemn and beautiful landscape on the peaceful and quiet ambiance of West Lake’s surface. Thanks to these historical and architectural values, Tran Quoc Pagoda attracts many tourists to pay a visit, both inside and outside of Vietnam.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Quán Cơm Phố Cổ, 16 Nguyễn Siêu, Hàng Buồm, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Enjoy your lunch. Please let us know if you are vegetarian or diet food
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Old Quarter, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Afterward, take a breezy cyclo ride through the Old Quarter’s 36 streets, named after the products that were sold from their shops. Today, vendors on Tin and Bamboo Streets still sell the same wares.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ngoc Son Temple, Dinh Tien Hoang St. Old Quarter – Hoàn Kiêm Lake, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Visit the Ngoc Son temple set on a tiny island on the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake. You’ll hear how it got its name from a legend of an emperor, a magic sword and a giant turtle!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Thang Long Water Puppet, 57B Dinh Tien Hoang – Hoan Kiem – Ha Noi, Hanoi 10000 Vietnam
End you day with a delightful water puppet show, a traditional art that is still being performed today.
Duration: 1 hour
