10 Days in Hanoi: A Journey of Culture and Adventure

Elayyachi Achraf

3 Nov 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Hanoi in 10 days with this exciting itinerary. Explore historical sites, immerse in local culture, and indulge in thrilling adventures.

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Viator

Day 1

$ 1

A popular site for photographers, this riverside garden features frequent blooms & a windmill.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Water park with a lazy river, pools & slides, plus rides such as a Ferris wheel & roller coaster.

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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15 - 18 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

$ 1

Fortified citadel featuring the ruins of an ancient imperial palace, temple & walls.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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Large blooming landscaped flower gardens with over 200 international species beside a lake.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Open nightly year-round, this bustling market includes stalls selling flowers from around the world.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Large, tranquil city park with many trees, walking paths & a playground for children.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 3

$ 1

Palatial temple on the shores of West Lake, dedicated to the Mother Goddess Princess Liễu Hạnh.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Rebuilt iconic Buddhist temple, originally erected in 1049, designed to resemble a lotus blossom.

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Grand plaza where Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam's independence from France & where his body now lies.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Day 4

$ 1

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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7 - 9 min

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Landscaped space with a pond & fountains, plus exercise classes, running routes & playgrounds.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Elegant, 1100s temple with a decorative gateway, octagonal pavilion & ornamental gardens.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Day 5

$18

$ 1

Theme park with carnival rides, a small zoo & an aquarium with dolphin shows, plus a restaurant.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

25 - 30 min

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Small urban zoo with a variety of animals, plus amusement rides, boating & walking paths.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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15 - 18 min

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Vietnamese fine art across various time periods plus media displayed in a 3-story colonial building.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Day 6

$65

$ 1

Built in the shape of a lotus flower, the museum explores the life of President Ho Chi Minh.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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9 - 11 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$63

6 - 9 min

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

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 7

$18

$ 1

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

12 - 18 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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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.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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8 - 12 min

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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Day 8

$ 1

Relaxed park for scenic photography, with trails leading around several lakes & wooded areas.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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Shaded, vibrant city park with a large lake, framed by mature trees, fitness paths & cafes.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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11 - 14 min

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4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 9

$ 2

Traditional porcelain & other ceramics are made & sold at this market for a timeless village.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

37 - 45 min

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This 2-building history museum displays ancient artifacts & Buddhist art, plus statues & war relics.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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9 - 11 min

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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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8 - 11 min

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Massive bronze statue of King Ly Thai To in a serene garden to honor liberation, culture & history.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 10

$ 1

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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12 - 17 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Small triangular park offering benches & a bustling plaza overseen by a Lenin statue.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $134 In total

Activities & Food:$127

Transport:$8