About this activity:
🚗 Departure: Morning
🕘 Pickup time: 08:00 PM
🕘 End tour: 04:00 PM
Overview:
Discover the essence of Hanoi in just one day with our comprehensive city tour. From ancient pagodas to historic landmarks, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Vietnam’s capital. Explore Tran Quoc Pagoda, pay homage at Ho Chi Minh Complex, and delve into the country’s educational roots at the Temple of Literature. Savor local cuisine at a traditional restaurant and visit iconic sites like One Pillar Pagoda and Ngoc Son Temple. Join us for an unforgettable exploration of Hanoi’s cultural heritage.
- Explore Hanoi’s rich heritage with a visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda – the oldest in the city.
- Followed by Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the revered leader’s mausoleum and One Pillar Pagoda.
- Dive into Vietnam’s educational past at the Temple of Literature before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant.
- Afterward, discover the history of Ngoc Son Temple by Hoan Kiem Lake.
Tour itinerary:
- 7:45 – 8:30 AM: Tour guide picks up at the hotel/ meeting point.
- 9:00 AM: Arrive Tran Quoc Pagoda – the oldest pagoda in HaNoi built in the 6 th century.
- 9:15 – 9:30 AM: Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where the Goddess of Mercy worships – It is the most unique pagoda in the world.
- Continue to visit the Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11th century.
- 12:00 AM: Have lunch at the local restaurant.Â
- 13:30 PM: Going to Hoan Kiem Lake to visit Ngoc Son Temple, which honors General Tran Hung Dao who defeated the invaders in 13 th century.Â
- 16:00 PM: Come back to your hotel.
