Hanoi

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Experience the best of Hanoi in a fun, immersive, one-day adventure packed with top attractions! Start by paying your respects to the late Mr. Ho Chi Minh at the iconic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Then, visit two of the city's most beautiful pagodas: the ancient Tran Quoc Pagoda and the unique One Pillar Pagoda.

Take in the stunning natural beauty around Hoan Kiem Lake, and dive into history with a stop at the Hoa Lo Prison relic or explore cultural heritage at the Vietnam Ethnology Museum or the Museum of Women. To top off your day, you can either catch a mesmerizing water puppet show or relax with a traditional cyclo ride around the city. Perfect for anyone wanting to explore Hanoi's rich culture and history in a single day!

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Itinerary

8:00-8:30: Our tour guide and bus will pick you up from your stay to kick off your Hanoi City adventure.

8:45: First stop is the Ho Chi Minh Complex, where you’ll visit the final resting place of Uncle Ho. You’ll get to see Ho Chi Minh’s embalmed body and stroll through the gardens, where he lived and worked from 1954 to 1969. After that, check out the One Pillar Pagoda, a unique temple dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy.

10:15: Next, we’ll head to the Vietnam Ethnology Museum to dive into the culture of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. (On Mondays, we’ll visit the Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead.)

12:30-12:45: Time for lunch at our restaurant, where you’ll enjoy delicious Vietnamese cuisine. Vegetarian options are available.

13:30: After lunch, visit the historic Tran Quoc Pagoda, located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. Built in the 6th century, it’s the oldest pagoda in Hanoi.

14:30: Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, founded in 1070. It’s one of the most popular tourist spots in Northern Vietnam.

15:30: Explore Hoa Lo Prison, originally built by the French between 1886 and 1901, known as “A Hell on Earth” during the war. Now, it serves as a war museum, offering a deeper understanding of Vietnam’s fight against French colonialism.

16:30: The bus will take you back to your stay, wrapping up the day.

 

Optional Add-ons (available for an extra fee):

• Cyclo Ride (45 minutes): ($10/person) through Hanoi Old Quarter after visiting Hoa Lo Prison.

• Water Puppet Show (50 minutes): ($10/person), with recommended times at 16:10 or 17:20.

• Cyclo Ride + Water Puppet Show: ($20/person), with the puppet show at 17:20 or 18:30.

Important Notes: Please dress modestly, covering shoulders and knees, when visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, and pagodas. The Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays, and for maintenance from June 15th to August 15th, but you can still take photos and explore the surrounding area.

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