Hanoi, the capital of Viet Nam since the 11th century dazzles visitors with its unique blend of oriental lifestyle, French colonial architecture, tree - lined boulevards and peaceful lakes. Still retaining a charming air from its colonial days, visitors are often impressed with the quietness and subtle beauty of Hanoi.
Detail Itinerary
8h00: Pick up at your hotel and go to visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex where we can see Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, President Palace and Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts. Lying to one side of the Mausoleum is One Pillar pagoda founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 .The structure has become an important symbol for Hanoian. 10h00: Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda - One of the oldest pagodas in Hanoi. 11h00: Visit The Temple of Literature and Quoc Tu Giam – the first National University in Vietnam, which was built in 11th century. Its gardens and well - preserved architectures offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. 12h00: Have lunch with Vietnamese food. 13h30: Walking in the old quarter (36 ancient streets) and visit the traditional house of Vietnamese people dated back 1890s. Then visit Dong Xuan Market – one of the biggest wholesale markets in the North of Vietnam for shopping and have great bargain. 15h00: Visit Museum of Ethnology. The artifacts and exhibitions will bring you to daily life of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. Then go to Hoan Kiem Lake 16h30: from Hoan Kiem Lake take one hour cyclo tour around the old quarter passing Hanoi Opera house and go to visit St. Joseph’s Cathedral
Price per person in US dollars:
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Children policy: FOC for children under 04 years old Children from 04- 09 years old charge 75 % Note: • Museums are closed on Mondays • Mausoleum is closed on Mondays & Fridays • Take note of these annoying things when you're visiting Mausoleum: Opening times: Winter 8:00-11:00, Summer 7:30-10:30 Check your mobile, camera at the entrance No bare shoulders, mini-skirts or shorts allowed. Defy it and you'll be forced to buy the ghastly over-priced clothes at the entrance. Uncle Ho pays a visit to Russia every two months of the year, usually in Nov and Dec.