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9 Days in Hanoi: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

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12 Dec 2023

Embark on a 9-day adventure in Hanoi, Vietnam, and immerse yourself in the rich culture and mouthwatering cuisine of this vibrant city. From exploring ancient marvels to indulging in authentic local dishes, this itinerary promises an unforgettable experience.

Trip to Hanoi

Day 1Coffee, History, and Local Delights
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$20

Quán Bách Thảo Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
18 - 27 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Ho Chi Minh Museum
Built in the shape of a lotus flower, the museum explores the life of President Ho Chi Minh.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$3
10 - 15 min

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Binh Minh
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$5
1 - 2 min

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Lý Văn Phúc
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
Day 2Tacos, Bridges, and Tranquility
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$18

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$ 1

Hanoi Taco Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
8 - 10 min

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Long Bien Bridge
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Kinh Thien
Historic royal residence & onetime military fort on sprawling grounds with a museum & artifacts.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Presidential Palace
This 1900s French Colonial palace is the office & residence of Vietnam’s president & vice president.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Quan Thanh Temple
Taoist 1200s temple featuring a spacious courtyard & a shrine with a revered bronze statue.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Highlands Coffee
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$7
7 - 10 min

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Transquil Book & Coffee
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$7
Day 3Music, Pagodas, and Art
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$22

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$ 1

Cafe Nhạc Xưa 46 Yên Phụ
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
6 - 9 min

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Tran Quoc Pagoda
Long-standing Buddhist temple built on a small, charming island with numerous shrines.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Cua Bac Parish Church
Historic Roman Catholic church featuring a yellow facade & tower, with a simply appointed interior.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum
Vietnamese fine art across various time periods plus media displayed in a 3-story colonial building.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$3
5 - 8 min

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Mỳ Chinh
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$5
5 - 8 min

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Koto
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
Day 4Coffee, Museums, and Pastries
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$19

Cộng Cà Phê - 68 Quán Sứ
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
2 - 3 min

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Hanoi Police Museum
Small, tidy museum chronicling the history of police in Hanoi via gear, uniform & photo displays.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$3
9 - 14 min

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Ba Da Pagoda
Quaint, unassuming Buddhist temple pagoda built in 1056 & featuring a serene vibe.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 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.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Lục Thuỷ
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$6
4 - 6 min

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S' Patisserie
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 5Coffee, Citadel, and Art Galleries
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$20

Chic Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
7 - 10 min

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Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
Imperial citadel complex with 11th-century buildings & sculptures, including a tower & stone dragon.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$3
8 - 11 min

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Nguyen Art Gallery
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Koto
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
8 - 11 min

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d'Lions Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5
Day 6Coffee, Museums, and Gastronomic Delights
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$25

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$ 1

The Coffee House - Nguyễn Khánh Toàn
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
6 - 9 min

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Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Ethnological museum offering exhibits on Vietnam's various cultures, with gardens & a restaurant.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$3
16 - 20 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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$1
9 - 14 min

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Chân gà nướng Việt Hà
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$6
1 - 2 min

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Lý Văn Phúc
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
Day 7Coffee, History, and Traditional Performances
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$26

Starbucks
Our mission: to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
4 - 6 min

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Vietnam National Museum of History
This 2-building history museum displays ancient artifacts & Buddhist art, plus statues & war relics.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$3
11 - 16 min

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Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
Performing-arts venue presenting theatrical water puppetry shows with accompanying music.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$4
1 - 2 min

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Nộm bò khô bờ hồ
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$9
1 - 2 min

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Bún Cầu Gỗ
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$7
Day 8Pizza, Theme Parks, and BBQ
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$41

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$ 1

Pizza Hut
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
1 - 2 min

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VinWonders Times City
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25
7 - 10 min

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King BBQ
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
13 - 16 min

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Kan
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5
Day 9Noodles, Temples, and Scenic Views
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$20

Bún Thủy CS 1 10C Ngõ Đào Duy Từ
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
3 - 4 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
9 - 14 min

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Ngoc Son Temple
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
3 - 4 min

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haka Coffee
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$9
4 - 5 min

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Cau Go Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8

Budget breakdown: $210 In total

Activities & Food:$208
Transport:$2