VN-HAN01-01G: Ha Noi Highlights Express: A Full Day Journey by Bus
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VN-HAN01-01G
Overview
Hanoi, the capital with a thousand years of cultural history, is a place that preserves and carries ancient history through thousands of years. Therefore, why is Hanoi considered a place that strongly embodies the ancient charm of a capital city? When exploring Hanoi, visitors can visit famous landmarks such as Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, Temple of Literature, Museum of Ethnology, and Hoa Lo Prison.
Visiting Hanoi, you not only get to admire architectural wonders but also immerse yourself in the unique culture of this place.
Optional: Cyclo or/and Water Puppet Show can be arranged upon your request with additional fee.
Option 1: Cyclo 45 minutes around Hanoi Old Quarter after visiting Hoa Lo Prison
Option 2: Water Puppet Show 50 minutes
- Recomended time: 16h10 or 17h20
Option 3: Cyclo 45 minutes around Hanoi Old Quarter and Water Puppet Show 50 minutes
- Recommended time for Water Puppet Show 17h20 or 18h30
Included/Excluded
- Standard or luxurious limousine for the entire journey.
- 01 bottle of water per guest.
- Sightseeing tickets as per the itinerary.
- Bilingual tour guide (English/Vietnamese).
- Lunch at a restaurant.
- Beverages during lunch.
- Tips for the tour guide and driver.
- Cyclo ride tickets at 100,000 VND per guest.
- Water puppet show tickets at 100,000 VND per guest.
- Personal expenses or anything not mentioned above.
Tour Plan
8h00 – 8h30: Pick up guests at the hotel.
Our Tour guide and our Bus pick up at your hotel and start to discover Hanoi City
08h45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda.
Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.
09h30: Ho Chi Minh Complex & One Pillar Pagoda Discovery.
Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho. 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 Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda 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. But still can take picture of the Mausoleum and visit around that area
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual maintaining.
11h15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum.
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 Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead of Vietnam Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays
12h45: Lunch Time!
Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. Vegeterian foods are available
14h00-14h15: Time for Temple of Literature.
Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070.
15h15: Hoa Lo Prison: A Walk Through Vietnam's History of Struggle.
Keep going to visit Hoa Lo Prison, the prison was built by the French, from 1886 to 1901, when Vietnam was still a part of French Indochina. The French called the prison Maison Centrale. The prison was called “A Hell on Earth” and now the prison is like a war museum for those who want to understand more about the war against France of Vietnamese people.
16h30: Back home.
Our Bus take you back to the Hotel. We finish the trip!
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It is popular tour that includes almost all attractions in Hanoi