HANOI ATTRACTIONS

Experience the essential things to do in Hanoi, see all the historical and modern sights of the city with full commentary provided. Hop-on hop-off at major attractions including Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Complex, Temple of Literature, and walking along streets of the Old Quarter – a magnet for visitors.

8:00-8:30: Pick up at your hotel. Transfer to visit following attractions:

Ho Chi Minh Complex: Completed in 1975, the complex includes Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, House-on-Stilts, and the Ho Chi Minh Museum. The Temple of Literature: Originally built as a temple to Confucius, this is the site of Vietnam’s first University dating back to 1070. Inside are the stone steles mounted on the backs of turtles, inscribed with names of Vietnam best scholars. The temple highlights the importance that Vietnamese society place then and now on education. Have lunch at traditional local Vietnamese “Pho” Restaurant.  Afternoon, Museum of Ethnology: This museum is widely acknowledged as the best in the country and has an extensive display dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 Ethnic minority peoples. As well as the comprehensive array of exhibits inside, there are also traditional tribal houses reconstructed within the ground.

Continue to visit Tran Quoc pagoda (means “Stabilizing the Nation”), the oldest pagoda constructed in the sixth century in the Westlake. Walking around Westlake before going back to your hotel. On the way stop in Dong Xuan market and walking along colorful Hang Ma (Paper Offerings) street which is also is also known for its tube and gable-roofed houses typical of Hanoi. Drop off at your hotel. Tour ends about 16:00 – 16h30

Request for Thuy Le Zoo instead of Tran Quoc pagoda is always accepted when you travelling with children.

PRE-TRIP INFORMATION

Depart from: Hanoi

Return to: Hanoi

Activities: Light walking, local cultural exchange

Grade:Easy to moderate

Trip highlights: Museum of Ethnology, The Temple of Literature. “Pho” Restaurant. Dong Xuan market