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10 Days in Hanoi: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

Claudia Monteiro

Claudia Monteiro

6 Oct 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Hanoi in 10 days, exploring its rich history, iconic landmarks, and indulging in delicious Vietnamese cuisine.

Trip to Hanoi

Day 1
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$67

Nam Long Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
6 - 9 min

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One Pillar Pagoda
Rebuilt iconic Buddhist temple, originally erected in 1049, designed to resemble a lotus blossom.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 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.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
Imperial citadel complex with 11th-century buildings & sculptures, including a tower & stone dragon.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$5
7 - 10 min

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Khai's Brothers
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$24
8 - 11 min

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Buffet Chay Vegito
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 2
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$70

Jaspas Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
4 - 5 min

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Chùa Quán Sứ
Venerable 15th-century pagoda, temple & headquarters of Vietnam's Buddhist Association.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Ba Da Pagoda
Quaint, unassuming Buddhist temple pagoda built in 1056 & featuring a serene vibe.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Turtle Tower
An iconic tower is the draw to this tiny island located in the middle of an urban lake.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Càfê RuNam
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$28
4 - 5 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.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 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.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Long Bien Market
Bustling agricultural market with stalls selling fruit & vegetables, plus flowers & seafood.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 3
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$79

Rue des Chats
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
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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$5
11 - 16 min

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Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
Performing-arts venue presenting theatrical water puppetry shows with accompanying music.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$8
6 - 9 min

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Gecko
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$28
1 - 2 min

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Old Quarter Ta Hien Corner
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Bach Ma Temple
Elaborate Ly dynasty temple founded in 1010 and reconstructed in the 18th-19th centuries.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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V-Sandwich Eatery
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 4
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$74

Le Beaulieu
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
4 - 5 min

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Ly Thai To Monument Hall
Massive bronze statue of King Ly Thai To in a serene garden to honor liberation, culture & history.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Lotus Water Puppet Theater
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$8
8 - 12 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
5 - 8 min

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Cau Go Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$22
4 - 5 min

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The Pen Tower
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Bia Hoi Corner
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Minh Chay Vegan Restaurant 30 Mã Mây
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28
Day 5
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$70

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$ 1

Quán Phở Ngon - Cơm Rang Gà
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
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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$5
7 - 9 min

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Hanoi Train Street
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Hanoi Flagtower
Historic war monument at a military museum consisting of a stone tower & Vietnamese flag.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Koto
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$26
4 - 6 min

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Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum
Vietnamese fine art across various time periods plus media displayed in a 3-story colonial building.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$5
7 - 10 min

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Buffet Chay Vegito
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 6
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$67

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$ 2

Eté Resto Bar & Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
8 - 12 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$5
17 - 26 min

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Kinh Thien
Historic royal residence & onetime military fort on sprawling grounds with a museum & artifacts.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Quan Thanh Temple
Taoist 1200s temple featuring a spacious courtyard & a shrine with a revered bronze statue.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$24
12 - 15 min

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Bãi Đá Vườn Hoa Sông Hồng
A popular site for photographers, this riverside garden features frequent blooms & a windmill.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Amitayus center
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$22
Day 7
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$67

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$ 2

Bún Cá Hải Phòng
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
4 - 6 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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$5
8 - 10 min

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Voi Phuc Temple
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Loving Hut
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$26
7 - 10 min

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Lang Pagoda
Elegant, 1100s temple with a decorative gateway, octagonal pavilion & ornamental gardens.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Khue Van Cac
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Buffet Chay Vegito
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 8
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$67

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$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
16 - 20 min

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Yen So Park
Relaxed park for scenic photography, with trails leading around several lakes & wooded areas.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Temple Of Literature
Confucian temple with landscaped courtyards, numerous altars & shrines & an imposing front gate.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$3
12 - 15 min

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Bánh Tôm Hồ Tây
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$24
12 - 17 min

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Trúc Bạch Lake
Lake in a residential area featuring a monument marking the capture of John McCain in 1967.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Phở Cuốn Hưng Bền
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 9
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$64

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$ 1

Sipping CF Bar Thống Nhất Park
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
8 - 11 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
29 - 35 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
4 - 6 min

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Da Paolo Italian Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$26
1 - 2 min

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Nhà hàng PePe la Poule
Modern chinese-tapas-pasta restarurant with beautiful view of Westlake from the rooftop.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 10
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$60

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$ 2

Vọng Ba Lâu
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
25 - 38 min

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Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House
Simple stilt home & former residence of Communist Ho Chi Minh, with relics, gardens & tours.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Presidential Palace
This 1900s French Colonial palace is the office & residence of Vietnam’s president & vice president.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Chùa Kim Liên
Lakefront temple complex from the 1790s, with ornately carved pagoda roofs & Buddha statues.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Amitayus center
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$22
3 - 4 min

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Chợ hoa Quảng An
Open nightly year-round, this bustling market includes stalls selling flowers from around the world.
3:00 PM - 4:00 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.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24

Budget breakdown: $692 In total

Activities & Food:$684
Transport:$8