As the thousand-year-old capital and the political and economic center of the country, Hanoi always attracts visitors with its ancient charm, rich historical color, and lively modern rhythm. On this 1-day Hanoi City Tour, guests will visit President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Ngoc Son Temple, beginning an impressive journey to explore Hanoi’s culture.
Visit the historical site complex of President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: the Mausoleum, Stilt House, Uncle Ho’s Fish Pond, and One Pillar Pagoda.
Visit the Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam, Vietnam’s first university with profound historical and cultural value.
Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, nearly 1,500 years old.
Visit Hoa Lo Prison, learn about colonial-era history.
Enjoy Hanoi specialty dishes.
08:00–08:30 | Departure The vehicle and tour guide of An Nam Travel pick up guests at hotels in the Old Quarter area or at the Opera House, starting the Hanoi sightseeing journey.
Morning
Tran Quoc Pagoda – West Lake Located on an island on the eastern side of West Lake, it is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi with nearly 1,500 years of history. It features ancient architecture and a tranquil atmosphere, and once served as the Buddhist center of the Thang Long capital.
President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex (Mausoleum + Stilt House + Fish Pond + One Pillar Pagoda) Learn about Uncle Ho’s life and work from 1954 until the end of his life. ※ Note: On Mondays and Fridays, the mausoleum is under maintenance, so visitors can only see the outside and surrounding works.
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology Preserves the culture of 54 ethnic groups, including indoor exhibition areas and outdoor traditional house models. ※ The museum is closed on Mondays, replaced by the Vietnamese Women’s Museum.
Noon Have lunch at a restaurant in the Old Quarter and relax. Visitors may also walk around to explore the 36 streets of Hanoi.
Afternoon
Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam Vietnam’s first university, built in 1073, dedicated to Confucius and Chu Van An, and a symbol of Confucian culture.
Hoa Lo Prison A prison from the French colonial era, part of which is now preserved as a museum, also known as the “Hanoi Hilton”.
16:00 | End of program The vehicle takes guests back to the hotel. If desired, visitors may get off at the Ham Ca Map area to freely explore and enjoy experiences (self-paid):
Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, visit Ngoc Son Temple and The Huc Bridge
Rent a cyclo or electric car to tour the Old Quarter
Watch a water puppet show
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