Old Quarter8.00 - 8.30: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start to explore Hanoi City Tour.
Chua Tran QuocFist stop at Tran Quoc Pagoda - The Oldest Pagoda in Hanoi City. Trấn Quốc Pagoda, the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi, is located on a small island near the southeastern shore of Hanoi's West Lake, Vietnam. The architecture of this Buddhist center is a subtle combination between the solemn and beautiful landscape on the peaceful and quiet ambiance of West Lake’s surface. Thanks to these historical and architectural values, Tran Quoc Pagoda attracts many tourists to pay a visit, both inside and outside of Hanoi.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum09.30: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, 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 Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique padoga in the world. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is one of the most significant constructions in Vietnam. Visiting this place will help you enhance your knowledge of Vietnamese history and enjoy a meaningful experience on your vacation. And One Pillar Pagoda is a spiritual and cultural symbol of Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. With special features in its structure along with historical values, the temple will surely be a real eye-opener for tourists.
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology11.15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam. Note : we will visit Women Museum instead of Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays. 12.45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine . Visit Vietnam Museum of Ethnology within a close distance from the hotel, to explore the history, heritage, and ways of life of the country's 54 ethnic groups, preserved and vividly exhibited. After admiring the proud display of cultural collections.
Temple of Literature & National University14.00 : Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century . As the first university of Vietnam, the Temple of Literature is a popular cultural and historical relic in every Hanoi travel tour. Visiting this place, you will be enchanted by its grandeur and serenity. Here, you will have a deeper understanding of Vietnam’s history of development from the early days.
Hoa Lo Prison15.00: Leave for Hoa Lo Prison Museum which originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton. This guide will help you in making a memorable trip to Hoa Lo prison relic, one of the most famous "hells on earth" built by French colonialists in Indochina. As the doors creak open, we will embark on a journey that unveils the hidden tales of courage, sacrifice, and redemption. This destination attracts not only senior tourists but also young people like students to learn about history in a lively and interesting way.
Old QuarterAt the end of the day, guests will say good bye Hoa Lo prison then get on transfer back to same hotel in Old Quarter Area between 16h00 PM to 16h30 PM. End Hanoi City Tour.
Hanoi City Full-Day Guided Tour with Lunch
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