Hanoi Full Day City Tour

Vietnam's small and pleasant capital lies at the heart of the northern Red River Delta, and is a city of lakes, leafy boulevards and open parks with a French colonial feel. Hanoi was founded in 1010, and became the centre of government for the Indochina Union under French rule in 1888. In 1954 it became the official capital of independent Vietnam. Today ancient crumbling buildings dating from the 11th century lie scattered among grand French colonial residences. The streets of the Old Quarter preserve age-old customs, where trade takes one back half a century, and temples, pagodas and monuments reflect the historic character of Vietnam.

Detailed Itinerary:

We pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 and take you to visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, which includes Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum – the final resting place of the beloved national hero, Uncle Ho – and President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house where he lived off and on from 1958 to 1969. You’ll also the Ho Chi Minh Museum where you can learn about this remarkable man and what he did for Vietnam and the region.Next, you’ll visit the One Pillar Pagoda, which is actually a group of structures that collectively make up a pagoda built over the water in the middle of a square lake

After that, you’ll have a chance to explore the Tran Quoc Pagoda on the shore of West Lake. From there, it’s onto the Temple of Literature, which was Vietnam’s first university and is dedicated to Confucius. Alternatively, you can choose to have lunch at a restaurant in the Old Quarter. Afterwards, you’ll walk through the Old Quarter, where you’ll get a sense of the daily life of this busy city, on your way to Lake Hoan Kiem, the heart and soul of Hanoi. This is the part of town where the commercial streets of modern Hanoi meet the ancient 36 streets and numerous alleys amongst temples, pagodas and Finally,  You’ ll stop in at MUSEUM OF ETHNOLOGY.This superb museum showcases the depth of Vietnamese cultural diversity with an astounding collection of 15,000 artifacts gathered from throughout Vietnam. Maps, displays and dioramas are labelled in Vietnamese, French and English.Displays portray a typical village market, the making of comical hats and a Tay shamanic ceremony; videos show the real thing. You can also check out a traditional Black Thai house reconstructed in the museum. There's also a centre for research and conservation where scientists from all over the world study traditional Vietnamese cultures.

PRICE:

Tour price includes:

• Private transportation and transfers
• English speaking guide
• Lunch at local restaurant.
• Admission fees and permits where applicable

Tour price exclude:

• Pre & Post Accommodation.
• Personal expenses
• Tips and Gratuities
• Travel insurance

What to bring:

• A hat & sunscreen
• Appropriate clothing for the season
• Comfortable walking shoes/clothes
• If you’re going to see Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, you must not wear shorts