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3-Day Adventure in Hanoi: Exploring the Vibrant Capital of Vietnam

Claudia Monteiro

6 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey through Hanoi, the bustling capital of Vietnam. Discover ancient temples, historic landmarks, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this vibrant city.

Trip to Hanoi

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$18

Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$8

2 - 3 min

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Welcoming Morning Sunlight Bridge

Bright red bridge, illuminated at night, leading to an iconic temple set on an islet in the lake.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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Hanoi Train Street

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Imperial Citadel of Thang Long

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$5

9 - 14 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.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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One Pillar Pagoda

Rebuilt iconic Buddhist temple, originally erected in 1049, designed to resemble a lotus blossom.

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 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.

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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$5

Day 2

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$33

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$ 1

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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$25

11 - 16 min

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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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$5

8 - 11 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.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Ngoc Son Temple

Confucian temple on a lake reached by bridge with tower & pavilions dedicated to the national hero.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Thang Long Art Gallery

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Temple Of Literature

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

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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$3

Day 3

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$5

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$ 4

Long Bien Bridge

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Old Quarter Ta Hien Corner

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Tran Quoc Pagoda

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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West Lake

Urban freshwater lake with an 11-mile perimeter & a 6th century pagoda in the middle.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Chợ hoa Quảng An

Open nightly year-round, this bustling market includes stalls selling flowers from around the world.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Phủ Tây Hồ

Palatial temple on the shores of West Lake, dedicated to the Mother Goddess Princess Liễu Hạnh.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

29 - 35 min

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Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

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

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$5

Budget breakdown: $60 In total

Activities & Food:$55

Transport:$5