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10 Days in Hanoi: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

Michael Lee

Michael Lee

31 Oct 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Hanoi in 10 days. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, visit historical landmarks, and indulge in delicious Vietnamese cuisine.

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Viator

Day 1
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$45

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$ 1

Highlands Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
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
6 - 8 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.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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One Pillar Pagoda
Rebuilt iconic Buddhist temple, originally erected in 1049, designed to resemble a lotus blossom.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$15
9 - 14 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$21
Day 2
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$66

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$ 1

Koto
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
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
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$4
16 - 23 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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$8
7 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$21
10 - 12 min

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Cơm Chay Hà Thành
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$21
Day 3
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$71

Jaspas Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
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
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$11
12 - 18 min

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Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square
Bustling, nighttime pedestrian gathering place with street vendors selling goods & casual eats.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 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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$11
3 - 4 min

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Coffee & Chill Station
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$15
3 - 4 min

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Young Coffee
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$15
Day 4
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$56

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$ 1

Chic Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
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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$8
13 - 16 min

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Hoàn Kiếm Lake
Lake featuring a temple on a small island reached via a wooden bridge & a tower on another island.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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The Church - 1 Nha Tho
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
1 - 2 min

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Starbucks Reserve (Starbucks Reserve Nhà Thờ)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 5
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$95

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$ 1

Highlands Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
3 - 4 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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$38
15 - 22 min

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Ngoc Son Temple
Confucian temple on a lake reached by bridge with tower & pavilions dedicated to the national hero.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Chợ hoa Quảng An
Open nightly year-round, this bustling market includes stalls selling flowers from around the world.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Daluva Wine | Tapas | Events
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$24
2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$21
Day 6
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$101

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$ 2

Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
11 - 14 min

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Bảo Sơn Paradise Theme Park
Theme park with carnival rides, a small zoo & an aquarium with dolphin shows, plus a restaurant.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$38
21 - 26 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
1 - 2 min

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Cơm Chay Hồ Tây
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$27
Day 7
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$76

ABC Coffee Roasters
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
8 - 12 min

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Ho Tay Water Park
Water park with a lazy river, pools & slides, plus rides such as a Ferris wheel & roller coaster.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$19
16 - 23 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$27
6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$21
Day 8
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$56

The Coffee House - Nguyễn Khánh Toàn
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
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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$8
7 - 10 min

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Paris Gâteaux
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
12 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$15
Day 9
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$68

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$ 1

Twitter Beans Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
10 - 15 min

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Cau Giay Park
Landscaped space with a pond & fountains, plus exercise classes, running routes & playgrounds.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Thu Le Zoo
Small urban zoo with a variety of animals, plus amusement rides, boating & walking paths.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$8
8 - 12 min

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Healthy Corner
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$27
1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 10
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$48

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$ 3

Bánh Cuốn Bà Hoành - Tô Hiến Thành
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
14 - 21 min

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Thong Nhat Park
Shaded, vibrant city park with a large lake, framed by mature trees, fitness paths & cafes.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Yen So Park
Relaxed park for scenic photography, with trails leading around several lakes & wooded areas.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Nhà Hàng T2T
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$15
13 - 16 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$15

Budget breakdown: $687 In total

Activities & Food:$678
Transport:$9