
Tour Overview
Hanoi Capital is located on the banks of the Red River with tranquil HoanKiem Lake at its heart, Hanoi is the capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. North of the lake is the bustling streets of the Old Quarter, each of which was named after the trade that used to take place there. Sightseeing with a local guide; water puppets performing; visiting Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, Presidential Palace, One Pillar Pagoda, and Temple of Literature.
Highlights:
- Visit hanoi highlights
- Local experiences
- Scenic views
Detailed Itinerary
8.00- 8.30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City 08.45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century. 09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique padoga in the world Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, temples, pagodas… Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual maintaining but still can take picture Mausoleum and visit around that area 11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam Special Note: we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays 12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine with 8 delicious dishes. 14.00-14.15: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 centuries 15.15: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the Hanoi Hilton 16.15 -16.30: Tour finishes. Back to hotel
What's Included
Shuttle bus during the trip (Ford Transit, New County…) English speaking guide (at least 5 years of experience) A bottle of water Entrance tickets Vietnamese lunch (can see menu)
What's Not Included
Drink for lunch Tips for tourguide& driver Personal expenses or any thing not mentioned above