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Discover the Vibrant Charm of Hanoi: An 11-Day Adventure

Beatriz De Cos Marcos

Beatriz De Cos Marcos

27 Sep 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the bustling streets and cultural landmarks of Hanoi. Immerse yourself in the rich history, vibrant traditions, and mouthwatering cuisine of Vietnam's capital city.

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Day 1
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$0

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$ 1

Thong Nhat Park
Shaded, vibrant city park with a large lake, framed by mature trees, fitness paths & cafes.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Hanoi Flagtower
Historic war monument at a military museum consisting of a stone tower & Vietnamese flag.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$3

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$ 1

Lang Pagoda
Elegant, 1100s temple with a decorative gateway, octagonal pavilion & ornamental gardens.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Temple Of Literature
Confucian temple with landscaped courtyards, numerous altars & shrines & an imposing front gate.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$3
Day 3
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Hoàn Kiếm Lake
Lake featuring a temple on a small island reached via a wooden bridge & a tower on another island.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Welcoming Morning Sunlight Bridge
Bright red bridge, illuminated at night, leading to an iconic temple set on an islet in the lake.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square
Bustling, nighttime pedestrian gathering place with street vendors selling goods & casual eats.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Old Quarter Ta Hien Corner
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$0

Bia Hoi Corner
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Ngoc Son Temple
Confucian temple on a lake reached by bridge with tower & pavilions dedicated to the national hero.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Hanoi Train Street
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$ 1

Bat Trang Pottery Village
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
49 - 59 min

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One Pillar Pagoda
Rebuilt iconic Buddhist temple, originally erected in 1049, designed to resemble a lotus blossom.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 6
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$5

Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
Imperial citadel complex with 11th-century buildings & sculptures, including a tower & stone dragon.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
8 - 11 min

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Ba Dinh Square
Grand plaza where Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam's independence from France & where his body now lies.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 7
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$0

Lenin Park
Small triangular park offering benches & a bustling plaza overseen by a Lenin statue.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
Day 8
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$ 1

St. Joseph Cathedral
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
11 - 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.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 9
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$8

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$ 1

Hoa Lo Prison Relic
Only the gatehouse, now a museum, remains of this storied prison for POWs during the Vietnam War.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$8
6 - 8 min

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Khue Van Cac
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 10
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$5

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$ 1

Ho Chi Minh Museum
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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$5
14 - 17 min

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Chùa Kim Liên
Lakefront temple complex from the 1790s, with ornately carved pagoda roofs & Buddha statues.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 11
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$ 1

Quan Thanh Temple
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
11 - 14 min

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Chợ hoa Quảng An
Open nightly year-round, this bustling market includes stalls selling flowers from around the world.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $25 In total

Activities & Food:$20
Transport:$5