The tour is split into a morning and afternoon schedule, with a delicious lunch at one of Hanoi's finest restaurants in between.
AM
• Ho Chi Minh Complex:
Completed in 1975 the complex contains Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, his
former stilt-house residence, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi
Minh museum.
• The Temple of Literature:
Originally built as a temple to Confucius, this is the site of
Vietnam’s first university dating back to 1070. Inside are the stone
stele mounted on the backs of turtles, inscribed with the names of the
university’s graduates. The complex is divided into five courtyards
with different paths that would originally have been reserved for the
Emperor and his mandarins. One of the courtyards contains the statue of
Confucius guarded by two beautiful bronze storks standing on turtles.
The temple highlights the importance influence that Vietnamese society
has placed on education.
Lunch
PM
• Museum of Ethnology:
This museum is widely acknowledged as the best in the country and has
an extensive display dedicated to Vietnam’s 54 Ethnic minority peoples.
As well as the comprehensive array of exhibits inside, there are also
traditional tribal houses reconstructed within the grounds.
• Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake:
The Ngoc Son temple is set on a tiny island on the Hoan Kiem Lake, its
history dating back to the 13th century. The temple is reached by
crossing the Huc Bridge which literally means the ‘Place Touched by
Morning Sunbeams’. The Hoan Kiem Lake is the local point of the city
and the source of many legends. One legend has it that in the 15th
century Emperor Le Thai To vanquished the invading Chinese with the
help of a magical sword. Whilst rowing on the lake an enormous turtle
seized the sword from his grasp. The Emperor took this to mean that
peace had returned and the sword had been given back to its guardian
spirit. In honour of the event he renamed the lake ‘Ho Hoan Kiem’ –
Lake of the Restored Sword.
• One hour cyclo tour through the Old Quarter - a must for any visitor to Hanoi! A cyclo (pronounced see-clo) is a Vietnamese version of a cycle rickshaw, originally used as the main form of transportation in Vietnam, it has now been overtaken by motorbikes, but still very much remains at the heart of Vietnamese culture. Sit back and relax as you witness the hustle and bustle of Vietnamese life from the comfort of your arm chair! The Old Quarter, also known as the 36 streets, is a bustling area of narrow streets home to literally thousands of small businesses, shopkeepers and street vendors, selling everything from bananas to books. Originally each of the 36 streets names’ was related to the products being sold there. Hence you can walk from Fish Street to Tin Street to Bamboo Street. It’s a great place to explore and the slow pace of a cyclo will enable numerous photo opportunities. At approximately 6pm we will return you to your hotel.
US$49 per person to join a group tour
Please enquire for a private tour cost as it depends on the number of people in your group and the choice of menu for lunch
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Trip price includes:
• Lunch
• English speaking guide
• Tours and transfers as mentioned by air-conditioned vehicle
• Sightseeing fees and permits during guided time
Trip price excludes:
• Travel Insurance (Compulsory)
• Visas fee and airport departure tax
• Services, meals and drinks other not mentioned in itinerary
• Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
• Tips and gratuities
Days: | 1-2 days |
Price: | < 100usd |
Start from: | Hanoi |
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Hanoi |