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Hanoi classic (full day)

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is famous for its century-old architecture and rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese and French influences. The city center is the bustling Old Quarter, where narrow streets are named “rows”.

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    Hanoi
  • Trip Duration
    1 Day(s)
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Keywords : Hanoi , Hanoi city tour
Trip code :WT-CODE 298
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Meet tour guide & driver at hotel. The day is dedicated to a more in-depth discovery of Hanoi beginning with a visit to Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum. This imposing monument, dedicated to the father of modern Vietnam, was constructed from marble and granite and takes the form of a styled lotus (closed Mondays and Fridays). Located nearby is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts and the One Pillar pagoda, a symbol of Hanoi. Next visit the temple of Literature, or van Mieu, a structure dedicated to Confucius. Constructed in 1070, the compound soon became the first Vietnamese university. In the early afternoon visit the renowned museum of Ethnology (closed Mondays), which houses an interesting collection of artifacts relating to the mosaic of ethnic groups that inhabit Vietnam. A 1-hour rickshaw (cyclo) ride to visit the trading area in the Old Quarter. During your tour around the district you will see some of the old areas and the original 36 streets which have always sold the same wares that include Silver street, Silk street and Flower street …. During your adventure through this maze of streets you will see some traditional ‘tube houses’, a style of architecture indigenous to this part of Hanoi. A stop at Hoan Kiem lake to learn more about the legend of the lake and see the temple of Jade. Finish the city tour with a stop at the food market. Back to your hotel around 5.30pm.

8.00: Meet tour guide & driver at hotel. The day is dedicated to a more in depth discovery of Hanoi beginning with a visit to Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum.

This imposing monument, dedicated to the father of modern Vietnam, was constructed from marble and granite and takes the form of a styled lotus (closed Mondays and Fridays).

Located nearby is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts and the One Pillar pagoda, a symbol of Hanoi. Next visit the temple of Literature, or van Mieu, a structure dedicated to Confucius. Constructed in 1070, the compound soon became the first Vietnamese university.

In the early afternoon visit the renowned museum of Ethnology (closed Mondays), which houses an interesting collection of artifacts relating to the mosaic of ethnic groups that inhabit Vietnam. A 1-hour rickshaw (cyclo) ride to visit the trading area in the Old Quarter. During your tour around the district you will see some of the old areas and the original 36 streets which have always sold the same wares that include Silver street, Silk street and Flower street …. During your adventure through this maze of streets you will see some traditional ‘tube houses’, a style of architecture indigenous to this part of Hanoi. A stop at Hoan Kiem lake to learn more about the legend of the lake and see the temple of Jade.

Finish the city tour with a stop at the food market. Back to your hotel around 5.30pm.

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