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7 Days in Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City

Tia Nurul Safika

3 Jan 2024

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Embark on a thrilling journey through the vibrant cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Vietnam as you explore ancient temples, iconic landmarks, and bustling markets. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Hanoi

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Cultural Delights in Hanoi

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$19

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$ 1

Little Hanoi DX2 Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Hanoi Opera House

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 - 9 min

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Directions

Vietnam National Museum of History

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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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.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$4

Day 2Heritage and Empowerment in Hanoi

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$4

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$ 1

Little Hanoi DX2 Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Temple Of Literature

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$1

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Vietnamese Women's Museum

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$3

6 - 8 min

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Bach Ma Temple

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Spiritual Wonders and Historical Treasures in Hanoi

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$0

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$ 1

Little Hanoi DX2 Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Tran Quoc Pagoda

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Quan Thanh Temple

Taoist 1200s temple featuring a spacious courtyard & a shrine with a revered bronze statue.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Cua Bac Parish Church

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

24 - 36 min

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Directions

Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Unveiling the Secrets of Hanoi's Imperial Citadel

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$3

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$ 1

Little Hanoi DX2 Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 21 min

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Directions

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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$3

26 - 32 min

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Hanoi Museum

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $69 In total

Activities & Food:$65

Transport:$4

Trip to Ho Chi Minh City

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Cultural Delights in Hanoi

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$10

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House

Ornate 19th-century French colonial opera house that is now home to the city's ballet & symphony.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$6

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon

1880s Catholic cathedral built with French bricks & featuring 58m-tall Romanesque bell towers.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Directions

War Remnants Museum

Memorial museum exhibiting photographs, weapons & other objects from the Vietnam & Indochina wars.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$4

Day 2Heritage and Empowerment in Hanoi

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$18

Bitexco Financial Tower

Iconic 68-floor skyscraper featuring an observation deck, retail shops, dining & a cineplex.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$13

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts

Classical to contemporary Vietnamese & foreign artworks on display in an elegant colonial building.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$3

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Ben Thanh Market

Well-known standby for handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing & other goods along with local eats.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$3

Day 3Spiritual Wonders and Historical Treasures in Hanoi

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$13

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$ 1

Saigon Skydeck

Glass-enclosed observation deck on the 49th floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower with scenic views.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$13

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Bui Vien Walking Street

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Ho Thi Ky Flower Market

Vendors with colorful bouquets of flowers line this busy outdoor market also offering street food.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

36 - 44 min

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Hanh Thong Tay Market

Lively bazaar with many vendors for clothing, shoes & accessories, plus street eats.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $69 In total

Activities & Food:$65

Transport:$4