Duration: 8 hours
Detail Itinerary
8am – 8:30am: Pick up at your hotel then start the Hanoi city tour. Morning visit: Enjoy a visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum to explore the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting-place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts and lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda which was founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049, the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi Next, visit Quan Thanh Temple (Taoist – dating from the Ly Dynasty) and the Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda on the West lake (One of the oldest pagoda in Vietnam). Then, stop at Bat Trang pottery village (apply on Mon, Wed & Fri). Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit: You’ll visit The Ethnology Museum (apply on Sun, Tue, Thu & Sat) Next stop, the Temple of Literature and Quoc Tu Giam – Vietnam’s first university, constructed in 1070. It’s gardens and well-preserved architecture will offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. Old quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake and the beauty of Ngoc Son temple, strolling around the narrow and busy streets of Old quarters where you’ll then have a chance for some shopping and exploration. Normal tour ends around 3:30pm – 4:30pm. Deluxe tour continue with water puppet show and end around 5pm
Include
Pickup and drop off at hotels in Old Quarters
Entrance fees
Local Lunch
English speaking guide
Water puppet show (deluxe option)
Exclude
Drinks, tips
Personal expenses
Pickup outside Old quarters