10 Days in Hanoi: A Journey of Cultural Marvels

Liene Moderniece

18 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Hanoi, Vietnam, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of this vibrant city. Discover ancient temples, explore historical relics, and witness traditional water puppetry. From tranquil lakes to bustling markets, Hanoi offers a captivating blend of tradition and modernity.

Trip to Hanoi

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Icons of Hanoi - Turtle Tower, Welcoming Morning Sunlight Bridge, and More

$ 2

London Hotel Hanoi

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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An iconic tower is the draw to this tiny island located in the middle of an urban lake.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Bright red bridge, illuminated at night, leading to an iconic temple set on an islet in the lake.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Performing-arts venue presenting theatrical water puppetry shows with accompanying music.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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3 - 4 min

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Bustling, nighttime pedestrian gathering place with street vendors selling goods & casual eats.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Serenity and Elegance - Ngoc Son Temple, Hoàn Kiếm Lake, and Hanoi Opera House

$25

$ 2

London Hotel Hanoi

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Confucian temple on a lake reached by bridge with tower & pavilions dedicated to the national hero.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Lake featuring a temple on a small island reached via a wooden bridge & a tower on another island.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Ornate performing arts hall opened in 1911 & staging classical music, dance & opera performances.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

Day 3Celebrating Women and Spirituality - Vietnamese Women's Museum and Ba Da Pagoda

$ 2

London Hotel Hanoi

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Modern museum with a permanent collection exploring Vietnamese women's history, culture & fashion.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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8 - 12 min

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Quaint, unassuming Buddhist temple pagoda built in 1056 & featuring a serene vibe.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 4History Unveiled - B52 Victory Museum, Kinh Thien, and Chùa Quán Sứ

$ 3

London Hotel Hanoi

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Military history museum displaying the wreckage of a fighter plane, plus weapons & defense gear.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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7 - 9 min

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Historic royal residence & onetime military fort on sprawling grounds with a museum & artifacts.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Venerable 15th-century pagoda, temple & headquarters of Vietnam's Buddhist Association.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Cultural Diversity - Vietnam Museum of Ethnology and Presidential Palace

$ 2

London Hotel Hanoi

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 5 min

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Ethnological museum offering exhibits on Vietnam's various cultures, with gardens & a restaurant.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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17 - 21 min

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This 1900s French Colonial palace is the office & residence of Vietnam’s president & vice president.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 6Guardians of Justice - Hanoi Police Museum and Temple Of Literature

$ 2

London Hotel Hanoi

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Small, tidy museum chronicling the history of police in Hanoi via gear, uniform & photo displays.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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5 - 6 min

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Confucian temple with landscaped courtyards, numerous altars & shrines & an imposing front gate.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Day 7Faith and Incarceration - Cua Bac Parish Church and Hoa Lo Prison Relic

$ 2

London Hotel Hanoi

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Historic Roman Catholic church featuring a yellow facade & tower, with a simply appointed interior.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Only the gatehouse, now a museum, remains of this storied prison for POWs during the Vietnam War.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Day 8Tranquility and Devotion - Quan Thanh Temple and West Lake

$ 2

London Hotel Hanoi

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Taoist 1200s temple featuring a spacious courtyard & a shrine with a revered bronze statue.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Urban freshwater lake with an 11-mile perimeter & a 6th century pagoda in the middle.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 9Lakeside Serenity - Tran Quoc Pagoda, Trúc Bạch Lake, and Bach Ma Temple

$ 2

London Hotel Hanoi

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Long-standing Buddhist temple built on a small, charming island with numerous shrines.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Lake in a residential area featuring a monument marking the capture of John McCain in 1967.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Elaborate Ly dynasty temple founded in 1010 and reconstructed in the 18th-19th centuries.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 10Majestic Heritage - Imperial Citadel of Thang Long and Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum

$ 2

London Hotel Hanoi

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Imperial citadel complex with 11th-century buildings & sculptures, including a tower & stone dragon.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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16 - 23 min

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Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh's body is on display in this mausoleum & historic site.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $84 In total

Activities & Food:$68

Transport:$17