• Chua Tran Quoc - Located on the eastern side of West Lake island in the Ty Ho district, this pagoda is considered the oldest in Thang Long, Ha Noi, with a history spanning over 1500 years. The tranquil West Lake scenery and the grand, dignified architecture blend seamlessly. It became the Buddhist center of Thang Long during the Ly and Tran dynasties.

• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - Explore the President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, which includes the Stilt house and Mausoleum. This is where the revered leader lived and worked until his passing. Learn more about Uncle Ho’s humble life here. You will also visit One Pillar Pagoda, one of Hanoi’s four iconic landmarks.

• One Pillar Pagoda - One Pillar Pagoda is a spiritual and cultural emblem of Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. With its unique structural features and historical significance, the temple is sure to be a fascinating experience for tourists.

• Vietnam Museum of Ethnology - The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is part of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences. It serves as both a research center and a public museum showcasing the ethnic groups of Vietnam. The Museum’s mission includes scientific research, collection, documentation, conservation, exhibition, and preservation of the cultural and historical heritage of the nation’s various ethnic groups. It also guides research, conservation, and technology specific to ethnographic work.

• Hanoi - Return to the Old Quarter for lunch at a restaurant. After lunch, you will tour 36 streets by car while listening to the guide share stories about the ancient urban marketplace.

• Temple of Literature & National University - As an ancient school of Thang Long and Vietnam’s first university, the Temple of Literature is recognized as a historical-cultural heritage site that offers tourists deeper insights into Hanoi’s rich culture and traditions.

• Hoa Lo Prison - Built in 1899, the French primarily detained political prisoners here, along with those awaiting sentencing at the nearby Court of Justice, and American pilots shot down and captured as prisoners of war. The pilots mockingly referred to it as the “Hanoi Hilton.” John McCain was held here at various times during his five and a half years as a POW.

• Hanoi - 16:00: End of the Hanoi City Tour. The car will take you back to the hotel, or, depending on visitors’ preferences, it can take you to the Ham Ca Map area for free exploration and experiences (all costs not included) at one of the locations below, then return to your hotel at your own expense:

Take a walk to visit Sword Lake, also known as Hoan Kiem Lake, and learn about the Vietnamese and French architecture around the lake area. Visit Ngoc Son Temple to worship Saints Van Xuong and Tran Hung Dao, famous generals in Vietnamese and world history, and Huc Bridge.
Rent a bicycle or tram to explore the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake.
Buy tickets for the water puppet show.

• Bottled water
• Entrance fees
• English speaking guide
• Lunch
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Beverages ( drink)
• Personal expenses
• Travel Insurance
• Tips & gratuities, at least $3/person

Hanoi, the capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, is located in the Red River Delta in northern Vietnam and acts as the center for the country’s trade, politics, economy, and culture. Despite a thousand years of a tumultuous history filled with destruction, wars, and natural disasters, Hà Nội has managed to preserve numerous ancient architectural structures, including the Old Quarter and more than 600 pagodas and temples. Notable landmarks include the One Pillar Pagoda (constructed in 1049), the Confucius Temple (established in 1070), Thang Long Citadel, Hà Nội Opera House, and President Hồ Chí Minh’s Mausoleum, among others.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.