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4 Days in Hanoi: A Journey Through History and Culinary Delights

Henry Robert Purvis

Henry Robert Purvis

2 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 4-day adventure in Hanoi, Vietnam. Discover ancient marvels, visit sacred temples, explore historical relics, and indulge in mouthwatering Vietnamese cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Day 1Royal Palaces, Temples, and Delectable Delights
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$31

Ming Palace
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$9
4 - 6 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
Free
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
Free
4 - 6 min

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Cau Go Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$12
4 - 6 min

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Bánh Cuốn - Bảo Khánh
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$10
Day 2Underwater Delicacies and Cultural Immersion
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$38

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$ 1

Bún Cá Hải Phòng
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$9
5 - 8 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
$3
19 - 23 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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
13 - 20 min

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Ren
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$14
4 - 6 min

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Chân gà nướng Việt Hà
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$12
Day 3Gastronomic Delights and Historical Insights
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$37

Jaspas Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$7
2 - 3 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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$4
3 - 4 min

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Kimono Japanese Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$14
1 - 2 min

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San Ho Seafood Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$12
Day 4Education, Heritage, and Scrumptious Treats
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$37

Koto
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$8
6 - 9 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
$1
10 - 15 min

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Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
Imperial citadel complex with 11th-century buildings & sculptures, including a tower & stone dragon.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$3
7 - 10 min

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Khai's Brothers
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$11
9 - 14 min

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Bánh Cuốn Kỳ Đồng
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$14

Budget breakdown: $143 In total

Activities & Food:$142
Transport:$1