What You Will Do
Embark on a captivating journey through Ha Noi’s rich history and culture. Visit significant sites, including Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, and the One-Pillar Pagoda. Explore the Temple of Literature and the renowned Women’s Museum, celebrating the contributions of Vietnamese women. Conclude with a relaxing cyclo ride through the vibrant Old Quarter, immersing yourself in the city's unique charm and heritage.
Experience Highlights:
Historic Sites: Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and the One-Pillar Pagoda.
Cultural Insights: Explore the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university.
Women’s Museum: Discover exhibits honoring Vietnamese women.
Cyclo Ride: Enjoy a scenic journey through the Old Quarter.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Ba Dinh Square
20 minutes
We will pick you up at your hotel and drive to the historic complex of Ba Dinh. Visit Ba Dinh Square, where the former Vietnam President Ho Chi Minh read the Vietnam’s Declaration of Independence on 2 September 1945.
2
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
15 minutes
Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is an important historical attraction of Hanoi, known for honoring the national hero: President Ho Chi Minh.
3
One Pillar Pagoda
15 minutes
One-Pillar Pagoda, a must-see monument in Ha Noi. This ancient Buddhist pagoda, supported by only one pillar and resembling a lotus blossom, was built in the early 11th century during the reign of King Ly Thai Tong.
4
Temple of Literature & National University
1 hour
Next, we will visit Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature), the first imperial school in Vietnam, established in 1070 during the Ly Dynasty.
5
Vietnamese Women's Museum
2 hours
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant, offering a taste of Vietnamese cuisine. Afterward, we will explore the Women’s Museum (closed on Mondays and Fridays), recognized among Asia’s top 25 museums. This museum honors Vietnamese women throughout history, showcasing exhibits on themes like “Women and Ethnicity,” “Women and the National Struggle,” and “Women’s Cultural Traits Expressed Through Handicrafts.”
6
Quan Thanh Temple
15 minutes
Visit Quan Thanh Temple.
7
Old Quarter
1 hour
Then we take a cyclo (pedicab) ride around the “36 meandering streets” of Ha Noi’s historic Old Quarter
8
Chua Tran Quoc
40 minutes
Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda as well as Quan Thanh Temple, the oldest pagoda in the city, originally constructed in the sixth century during the reign of Emperor Ly Nam De (from 544 until 548), thus giving it an age of more than 1,500 years.
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