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5 Days in Hanoi: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Delights

Hatalmas Kukac

Hatalmas Kukac

3 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through the vibrant streets of Hanoi, Vietnam. Discover ancient marvels, immerse in rich culture, and savor authentic Vietnamese cuisine. This 5-day itinerary is packed with exciting experiences that will leave you captivated.

Trip to Hanoi

Day 1Culinary Delights and Cultural Wonders
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$75

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$ 2

Hanz Grand Maison Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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Black Jack's Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
3 - 4 min

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Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
Performing-arts venue presenting theatrical water puppetry shows with accompanying music.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$8
8 - 11 min

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Turtle Tower
An iconic tower is the draw to this tiny island located in the middle of an urban lake.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Vietnam National Museum of History
This 2-building history museum displays ancient artifacts & Buddhist art, plus statues & war relics.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$5
7 - 9 min

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Buffet Sứ
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$24
8 - 12 min

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Thien Quang Lake
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
18 - 27 min

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Ưu Đàm Chay
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 2Serenity and History Unveiled
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$83

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$ 2

Hanz Grand Maison Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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Càfê RuNam
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
1 - 2 min

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Ba Da Pagoda
Quaint, unassuming Buddhist temple pagoda built in 1056 & featuring a serene vibe.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Hoa Lo Prison Relic
Only the gatehouse, now a museum, remains of this storied prison for POWs during the Vietnam War.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$8
3 - 4 min

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Kimono Japanese Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$28
1 - 2 min

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Hanoi Police Museum
Small, tidy museum chronicling the history of police in Hanoi via gear, uniform & photo displays.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$5
6 - 8 min

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Kinh Thien
Historic royal residence & onetime military fort on sprawling grounds with a museum & artifacts.
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Quán Cũ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 3Immersive Cultural Experiences
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$83

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$ 2

Hanz Grand Maison Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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Quán Phở Ngon - Cơm Rang Gà
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
2 - 3 min

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Vietnamese Women's Museum
Modern museum with a permanent collection exploring Vietnamese women's history, culture & fashion.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$5
6 - 8 min

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Temple Of Literature
Confucian temple with landscaped courtyards, numerous altars & shrines & an imposing front gate.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$3
4 - 6 min

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Khai's Brothers
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$28
8 - 11 min

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Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
Imperial citadel complex with 11th-century buildings & sculptures, including a tower & stone dragon.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$5
9 - 14 min

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Ren
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28
Day 4Iconic Landmarks and Historical Treasures
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$66

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$ 3

Hanz Grand Maison Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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Trà Chanh - Đào Duy Từ
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
4 - 5 min

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Bach Ma Temple
Elaborate Ly dynasty temple founded in 1010 and reconstructed in the 18th-19th centuries.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Long Bien Bridge
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Quan Thanh Temple
Taoist 1200s temple featuring a spacious courtyard & a shrine with a revered bronze statue.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Cửa hàng ăn uống mậu dịch số 37
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$22
6 - 8 min

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Presidential Palace
This 1900s French Colonial palace is the office & residence of Vietnam’s president & vice president.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh's body is on display in this mausoleum & historic site.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Ren
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28
Day 5A Blend of Tradition and Modernity
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$67

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$ 3

Hanz Grand Maison Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Seasons Of Hanoi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
4 - 6 min

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Cua Bac Parish Church
Historic Roman Catholic church featuring a yellow facade & tower, with a simply appointed interior.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Tran Quoc Pagoda
Long-standing Buddhist temple built on a small, charming island with numerous shrines.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Ethnological museum offering exhibits on Vietnam's various cultures, with gardens & a restaurant.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$5
16 - 20 min

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JW Cafe
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$26
9 - 14 min

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Hanoi Museum
Museum showcasing artefacts from Hanoi & Vietnamese history, in an inverted pyramid building.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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French Grill
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22

Budget breakdown: $381 In total

Activities & Food:$373
Transport:$9