Hanoi Trip Overview
We pick you up at your hotel and transfer to Cyclo point ( Hoan Kiem lake ) to start this half-day private tour.
Cyclo ride around the trading area in Hanoi Old Quarter. Hanoi Old Quarter has always been the symbol area that truthfully reveals the lifestyle of Hanoian. Established since the 11th century, the Old Quarter has 36 streets named after the commodity produced and sold at each street, such as sugar, bamboo, leather or silver, ect. Even though some of streets had their name changed, many of them still keep that characteristic nowadays. Visiting main atractions: Dong Xuan Market, Museum of History, Ngoc Son temple, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Water puppet show
After traveling around old quarter with us, we will stop at Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre for Water Puppet Show to enjoy the most amazing cultural show in Hanoi. The end of your great trip!
Note: This tour can be customized to meet your own needs.
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Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Starts: Hanoi, Vietnam
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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We pick you up at your hotel and transfer to Cyclo point ( Hoan Kiem lake ) to start this half-day private tour.
Cyclo ride around the trading area in Hanoi Old Quarter. Hanoi Old Quarter has always been the symbol area that truthfully reveals the lifestyle of Hanoian. Established since the 11th century, the Old Quarter has 36 streets named after the commodity produced and sold at each street, such as sugar, bamboo, leather or silver, ect. Even though some of streets had their name changed, many of them still keep that characteristic nowadays. Visiting main atractions: Dong Xuan Market, Museum of History, Ngoc Son temple, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Water puppet show
After traveling around old quarter with us, we will stop at Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre for Water Puppet Show to enjoy the most amazing cultural show in Hanoi. The end of your great trip!
Note: This tour can be customized to meet your own needs.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Old Quarter, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Hanoi Old Quarter has always been the symbol area that truthfully reveals the lifestyle of Hanoian. Established since the 11th century, the Old Quarter has 36 streets named after the commodity produced and sold at each street, such as sugar, bamboo, leather or silver, ect. Even though some of streets had their name changed, many of them still keep that characteristic nowadays. Visiting main atractions: Dong Xuan Market, Museum of History, Ngoc Son temple, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Water puppet show
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Thang Long Water Puppet, 57B Dinh Tien Hoang – Hoan Kiem – Ha Noi, Hanoi 10000 Vietnam
Shows at this modern theater are performed in a pool of water as the stage for the puppets. The puppets are controlled by no more than eight puppeteers hiding behind a bamboo screen. The renowned Thang Long Water Puppet show is considered to be one of the cultural highlights of Northern Vietnam dating back to a tradition that first started in the Red River Delta.
Today’s performances usually include a number of short sketches rather than one long story, taking the audience on a journey of ancient village life, agricultural harvests and dances of mythical creatures. Most shows also feature the famous Legend of the Restored Sword of King Le which tells the tale of Hoan Kiem Lake and the giant tortoise. The live music plays an integral part of the show with singers often shouting words of encouragement to the puppets.
Duration: 50 minutes
