Overview
Vietnam's thousand-year-old capital is full of charm: lakes and pagodas, French colonial boulevards and a buzzing Old Quarter famous for its street food.
Duration
2 nights · 3 days
Best Time to Visit
October to April.
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Vietnam: North to South →What You'll See
The Old Quarter
The historic '36 streets' of guild trades.
Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son Temple
The heart of the city.
Temple of Literature
Vietnam's first university, founded in 1070.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Along with the One Pillar Pagoda nearby.
Train Street
Trains squeeze between the houses.
What You'll Do
- Go on a street-food tour for phở, bún chả and egg coffee
- Watch a traditional water puppet show
- Take a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter
- Explore the night market at the weekend
Sample Itinerary
Day by Day
- 1
Day 1
Arrive in Hanoi
Evening walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and a water puppet show.
- 2
Day 2
Hanoi highlights
The mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature and a street-food tour.
- 3
Day 3
Depart
Cyclo ride and egg coffee before moving on.
Every itinerary is fully tailor-made. We'll adjust the pace, hotels and experiences to suit you.
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