Included : English speaking tour guide, Vehicle, entrance fees tickets, 01 bottle of water
08:00 – Departure from Hotel
Meet your friendly guide at your hotel to begin a full-day exploration of Hanoi’s historical and cultural highlights.
Tran Quoc Pagoda
Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. Dating back to the 6th century, it is Hanoi’s oldest pagoda and a serene example of Buddhist architecture.
Ho Chi Minh Complex
Explore the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Mausoleum (note: closed for maintenance from June 15 to August 15, and closed on Mondays and Fridays). View the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh from outside, and stroll through the surrounding gardens to see his former residences where he lived and worked from 1954 to 1969.
One Pillar Pagoda
Visit the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, a unique structure dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, celebrated as one of the world’s most remarkable pagodas.
Vietnam Ethnology Museum
Gain insight into Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups at the Vietnam Ethnology Museum. This museum is renowned for its comprehensive indoor exhibits and outdoor displays, including carefully reconstructed traditional tribal houses.
Note: On Mondays, the Women’s Museum will be visited instead, as the Ethnology Museum is closed.
Temple of Literature (Van Mieu)
Discover Vietnam’s first university, founded in 1070 to honor Confucius. See the stone steles mounted on turtle backs, engraved with the names of the country’s most esteemed scholars. The temple reflects the high value placed on education throughout Vietnamese history.
Hoa Lo Prison Museum
Conclude the day with a visit to the Hoa Lo Prison Museum. Originally built by the French for political prisoners, it was later used to house American POWs during the Vietnam War and became known as the “Hanoi Hilton.”
Overnight: Hotel in Hanoi
Notes:
Dress modestly: shoulders and knees should be covered when visiting sacred sites such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
The itinerary may be adjusted depending on museum closures or other local factors.
