Halfday Hanoi city tour

Duration

Haft day

Overview

Explore the legendary Hanoi with our private Hanoi half-day tour. Taking the opportunities to see many cultural structures and art buildings that have existed for hundreds of years. Tourists will also be mesmerized by the scenic beauty and the charming Water Puppet Show

Highlight

Ho Chi Minh mausoleum –Ho Chi Minh is the greatest leader of Vietnam who devoted his whole life to the national liberation. To show respect to Uncle Ho, Vietnam built this mausoleum as a resting place for its leader.
One Pillar Pagoda – important symbol of Hanoi with special architecture from the Ly dynasty. This unique pagoda was built from wood based on a single stone pillar, which resembled a lotus blossom after the King had a prophetic dream
Literature Temple: – the holy place for education. This is the temple of Confucius and is the first national university of Vietnam built in the 11th century. This is also the symbol of Hanoi with very special pavilion and 82 Stelae of Doctor.
Hanoi’s Old Quarter – Enjoy ancient space in the heart of the modern city, immerse yourself in the beauty of the lake surrounds Ngoc Son Temple will give you a more picturesque view than your expectation.
Vietnam Military History Museum: the museum exhibits extensive collection of weaponry that was used throughout Vietnam’s war history. Visit this museum, tourists will have a deeper understanding about Vietnamese people’s strong spirit during war against French and American forces.
Water puppet- This art form was created by farmers for entertainment during 11th century in the North of Vietnam to showcase activities farming activities. Nowadays, these scenes are made with effect of light, music аnd combinаtion between рeoрle аnd puppets which make it more fascinating.

Detail

Itinerary

Half-day tour could be in the morning or afternoon
Morning:
7:45-8:15am: Free pick up from your hotel
Start visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum then go to One Pillar Pagoda that is lying to one side of the mausoleum
Then go to Literature Temple experience the education and literature of Vietnamese people.
Back to Old Quater, Hoan Kiem lake – one of the iconic of Hanoi capital where attracts thoundsands of visitors each year
Back to your hotel and end Hanoi half day tour
Afternoon:
13.00 PM-Free pick up from your hotel
Start at the first spot – Vietnam Military History Museum then go to Hoa Lo prison to see the life of prisoners during the war
Coffee time in the Old Quarter is the interesting thing you should not miss
End trip at 5 p.m
Extra activity: you could feel Hanoi vibe via Water Puppet Show or Cyclo around The Old Quarter