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9 Days in Hanoi: Unveiling the Hidden Gems

David Ritchie

David Ritchie

15 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant streets of Hanoi. Discover ancient temples, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Vietnam's capital city.

Trip to Hanoi

Day 1Cats, History, and Divine Temples
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$34

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$ 1

Rue des Chats
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
4 - 5 min

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Vietnam National Museum of History
This 2-building history museum displays ancient artifacts & Buddhist art, plus statues & war relics.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$3
8 - 10 min

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Chùa Quán Sứ
Venerable 15th-century pagoda, temple & headquarters of Vietnam's Buddhist Association.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Kimono Japanese Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
1 - 2 min

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San Ho Seafood Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 2Serenity, Art, and Culinary Delights
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$35

Trà Chanh - Đào Duy Từ
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
4 - 5 min

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Bach Ma Temple
Elaborate Ly dynasty temple founded in 1010 and reconstructed in the 18th-19th centuries.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Thang Long Art Gallery
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Ngoc Son Temple
Confucian temple on a lake reached by bridge with tower & pavilions dedicated to the national hero.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Cau Go Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$14
4 - 6 min

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Bánh Cuốn - Bảo Khánh
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 3Coffee, Pagodas, and Artistic Wonders
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$35

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$ 1

Càfê RuNam
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
1 - 2 min

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Ba Da Pagoda
Quaint, unassuming Buddhist temple pagoda built in 1056 & featuring a serene vibe.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Hanoi Police Museum
Small, tidy museum chronicling the history of police in Hanoi via gear, uniform & photo displays.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
4 - 5 min

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Nguyen Art Gallery
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Koto
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$14
6 - 9 min

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Ren
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$11
Day 4Pho, Museums, and Spiritual Exploration
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$35

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$ 1

Quán Phở Ngon - Cơm Rang Gà
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
2 - 3 min

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Vietnamese Women's Museum
Modern museum with a permanent collection exploring Vietnamese women's history, culture & fashion.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$3
9 - 11 min

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One Pillar Pagoda
Rebuilt iconic Buddhist temple, originally erected in 1049, designed to resemble a lotus blossom.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Ren
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$11
4 - 6 min

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Chân gà nướng Việt Hà
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$13
Day 5Palaces, Temples, and Architectural Marvels
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$31

Ming Palace
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
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
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Quan Thanh Temple
Taoist 1200s temple featuring a spacious courtyard & a shrine with a revered bronze statue.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Presidential Palace
This 1900s French Colonial palace is the office & residence of Vietnam’s president & vice president.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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1946
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$13
8 - 11 min

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Cua Bac Parish Church
Historic Roman Catholic church featuring a yellow facade & tower, with a simply appointed interior.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Aummee
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$11
Day 6Cultural Heritage, Pagodas, and Authentic Cuisine
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$33

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$ 1

Dilmah Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
5 - 8 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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$3
15 - 18 min

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Lang Pagoda
Elegant, 1100s temple with a decorative gateway, octagonal pavilion & ornamental gardens.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Phương Nam Restaurant Số 2 Ngõ 69 Chùa Láng
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
11 - 16 min

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Ofukuro-Tei おふくろ亭
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 7Gastronomic Adventures and Historical Insights
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$36

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$ 1

Eté Resto Bar & Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
3 - 4 min

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B52 Victory Museum
Military history museum displaying the wreckage of a fighter plane, plus weapons & defense gear.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$3
12 - 15 min

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Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Ethnological museum offering exhibits on Vietnam's various cultures, with gardens & a restaurant.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$3
6 - 9 min

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Hẻm Quán - Chùa Hà
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$13
9 - 11 min

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Bún chả Bà Đang
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 8Museums, History, and Fine Dining
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$32

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$ 1

JW Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
9 - 14 min

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Hanoi Museum
Museum showcasing artefacts from Hanoi & Vietnamese history, in an inverted pyramid building.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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French Grill
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
8 - 10 min

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Gogihouse Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$13
Day 9Iconic Landmarks and Vegetarian Delights
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$35

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$ 1

Aozaro
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
10 - 15 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 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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$3
11 - 16 min

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Chân gà nướng Việt Hà
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$13
6 - 8 min

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Cơm Chay Hà Thành
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10

Budget breakdown: $306 In total

Activities & Food:$304
Transport:$3