10 Days in Hanoi: Unveiling the Cultural Treasures

Marie Weiss

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating journey through Hanoi's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover ancient temples, marvel at traditional water puppetry, and immerse yourself in the city's artistic heritage. Join us as we explore the hidden gems of Hanoi!

Trip to Hanoi

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Day 1Tranquil Temples and Sacred Churches

$ 1

Hanoi Central Backpackers Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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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

9 - 14 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

Day 2Mesmerizing Water Puppetry and Serene Lakes

Hanoi Central Backpackers Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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3 - 4 min

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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

Day 3The Grandeur of Opera and Historic Squares

$13

$ 1

Hanoi Central Backpackers Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

6 - 8 min

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

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

Day 4Celebrating the Spirit of Vietnamese Women

$ 1

Hanoi Central Backpackers Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Day 5Delving into the Intellectual Haven

$ 1

Hanoi Central Backpackers Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Day 6A Journey into Vietnam's Diverse Ethnicity

$ 1

Hanoi Central Backpackers Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Day 7Unveiling Hanoi's Fascinating History

$ 1

Hanoi Central Backpackers Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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Museum showcasing artefacts from Hanoi & Vietnamese history, in an inverted pyramid building.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Day 8Exploring the Ancient Citadel of Thang Long

$ 1

Hanoi Central Backpackers Hostel

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9 - 11 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Day 9Paying Homage to Ho Chi Minh and Tran Quoc Pagoda

$ 1

Hanoi Central Backpackers Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 10Immersing in Spiritual Tranquility at Chùa Quán Sứ and Bach Ma Temple

$ 1

Hanoi Central Backpackers Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $31 In total

Activities & Food:$25

Transport:$6