Meal: Breakfast Included
After breakfast, your tour begins at 8:30 AM.
Your first stop is the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Mondays & Fridays). This impressive marble and granite structure stands proudly at Ba Dinh Square, an important historical landmark of Vietnam.
Next, follow the path to the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, built in the middle of a lotus pond and designed to resemble a blooming lotus flower — a symbol of purity in Vietnamese culture.
Continue the tour to:
Tran Quoc Pagoda
Located on a peaceful peninsula by West Lake, Tran Quoc is one of Hanoi’s oldest pagodas (over 1,500 years old). Its serene setting and historic architecture reflect the harmony of ancient Buddhist culture and natural beauty.
Nearby Lies:
Quan Thanh Temple
Dedicated to Tran Vu, the Taoist Deity of the North, this temple is one of Hanoi’s Four Sacred Temples (Thang Long Tu Trấn), built to protect the ancient capital from evil spirits.
Temple of Literature
Your journey continues to Vietnam’s first national university, built in the 11th century and dedicated to Confucius. Its well-preserved courtyards, altars, and gardens offer a peaceful glimpse into Vietnam’s scholarly past.
Hanoi Old Quarter & Cyclo Ride
Explore the vibrant Old Quarter, also known as the “36 Streets”.
Enjoy a cyclo ride through Hang Be Market and around Hoan Kiem Lake. Experience the bustling markets, colonial buildings, ancient temples, and street vendors. Your guide will explain the history, stories, and local life of this historic district.
Water Puppet Show
In the evening, enjoy the famous Thang Long Water Puppet Show, an 11th-century art form featuring wooden puppets performing on water accompanied by live traditional music.
The show beautifully portrays Vietnamese village life, folklore, and legends — an unforgettable cultural experience.
Overnight in Hanoi
Our Services Include
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
- Meals: Breakfast
- Tour Guide: English-speaking guide
- Transfer: Private car
- Entrance fees, excursion tickets, Water Puppet Show tickets, cyclo ride