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9 Days in Hanoi: A Journey of History, Culture, and Vegan Delights

Mayank Malhotra

Mayank Malhotra

13 Jan 2024

Embark on a 9-day adventure in Hanoi, Vietnam, exploring ancient marvels, immersing in vibrant culture, and indulging in delicious vegan cuisine. From iconic landmarks like the Vietnam National Museum of History and Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum to hidden gems like Quán Bách Thảo Cafe and V-Sandwich Eatery, this itinerary promises an unforgettable experience.

Trip to Hanoi

Day 1Starbucks, National Museum of History, Turtle Tower, and More
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$19

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$ 1

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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Turtle Tower
An iconic tower is the draw to this tiny island located in the middle of an urban lake.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Long Bien Bridge
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Pateta
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$5
2 - 3 min

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Minh Chay Vegan Restaurant 30 Mã Mây
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 2Coffee, Opera House, Water Puppet Theatre, and Local Brews
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$35

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$ 1

Highlands Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
1 - 2 min

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Hanoi Opera House
Ornate performing arts hall opened in 1911 & staging classical music, dance & opera performances.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
14 - 21 min

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Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
Performing-arts venue presenting theatrical water puppetry shows with accompanying music.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$4
8 - 10 min

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Kinh Thien
Historic royal residence & onetime military fort on sprawling grounds with a museum & artifacts.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Loving Hut - Ba Dinh
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$7
6 - 8 min

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Bia hơi Hà Nội
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$7
Day 3Cộng Cà Phê, Police Museum, Hoa Lo Prison, and Vegan Delights
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$23

Cộng Cà Phê - 68 Quán Sứ
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
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
3 - 4 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.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$4
4 - 6 min

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Aha CF Cafe Phố 19-12
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$5
4 - 5 min

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Nhà Hàng Chay Vị Lai 67 Lý Thường Kiệt
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5
Day 4Starbucks Reserve, Pagoda, Women's Museum, and Authentic Cuisine
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$19

Starbucks Reserve (Starbucks Reserve Nhà Thờ)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
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
8 - 12 min

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Vietnamese Women's Museum
Modern museum with a permanent collection exploring Vietnamese women's history, culture & fashion.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$3
2 - 3 min

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Starbucks
Our mission: to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
5 - 8 min

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Bún Đậu Việt
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 5Chic Coffee, Imperial Citadel, Art Gallery, and Fusion Flavors
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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
5 - 8 min

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Khai's Brothers
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5
Day 6Quán Bách Thảo Cafe, Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, and Cultural Immersion
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$24

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$ 1

Quán Bách Thảo Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
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
18 - 22 min

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Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Ethnological museum offering exhibits on Vietnam's various cultures, with gardens & a restaurant.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$3
7 - 10 min

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Paris Gâteaux
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$6
12 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
Day 7Binh Minh, Ho Chi Minh Museum, Presidential Palace, and Plant-Based Fare
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$22

Binh Minh
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
9 - 14 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$3
10 - 15 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
8 - 11 min

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Loving Hut
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$9
18 - 27 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$7
Day 8Coffee, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple, and Spiritual Sights
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$16

Highlands Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
7 - 10 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
8 - 12 min

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Quan Thanh Temple
Taoist 1200s temple featuring a spacious courtyard & a shrine with a revered bronze statue.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Cua Bac Parish Church
Historic Roman Catholic church featuring a yellow facade & tower, with a simply appointed interior.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Quán Mai
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$6
4 - 5 min

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Aummee
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5
Day 9Local Delicacies, Temples, Fine Arts Museum, and Artistic Cafes
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$24

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$ 1

Mỳ Chinh
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
5 - 8 min

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Temple Of Literature
Confucian temple with landscaped courtyards, numerous altars & shrines & an imposing front gate.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$1
5 - 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.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$3
8 - 10 min

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V-Sandwich Eatery
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$9
1 - 2 min

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Bach Ma Temple
Elaborate Ly dynasty temple founded in 1010 and reconstructed in the 18th-19th centuries.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8

Budget breakdown: $200 In total

Activities & Food:$198
Transport:$2