As the vibrant heart and soul of Vietnam,Hanoi is a tantalizing place of extremes. From a maze of ancient backstreetswhere hawkers and street stalls abound and traditional Vietnamese life isplayed out on the kerbside, to modern buildings and shady, tree-lined boulevards, Vietnam's capital is sure to delight.
As the vibrant heart and soul of Vietnam,Hanoi is a tantalizing place of extremes. From a maze of ancient backstreetswhere hawkers and street stalls abound and traditional Vietnamese life isplayed out on the kerbside, to modern buildings and shady, tree-lined boulevards, Vietnam's capital is sure to delight.
With ochre-colored colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and scenic lakes, Hanoi is full of charm. Start the tour at the historic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, an imposing monument lavishly built using marble and granite, and where the preserved body of “Uncle Ho” resides. (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed every Monday & Friday, all afternoons and from early September until mid November). A short walk from the mausoleum is Ho Chi Minh's stilt house & the lotus shaped One Pillar Pagoda – resting on a single stone pillar emerging from the water. Wind your way afterwards to the Temple of Literature, the first University for the sons of mandarins, for an overview about Hanoi culture and appreciation for ancient Vietnamese architecture. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the serene Museum of Ethnology is a 20 minute drive out of town that offers a fascinating insight into Vietnam’s 54 ethnic minority groups (Museum of Ethnology is closed on Mondays). Drive back to central Hanoi for a walking tour through the Old Quarter to enjoy the bustling local life, then cap off the day with a show at the water puppet theatre - a uniquely northern Vietnamese art form depicting scenes of rural life and episodes of national history. Click here to see our film about Hanoi.
Meal: L Transport: Private Car
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Meals as mentioned/Lunch, All entrance fees for mentioned visits, English speaking guide, Tours and transfers by private air-conditioned car, Cool mineral water
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Other meals than mentioned, Other services than mentioned, International and Domestic Flights, Travel Insurance, Tips and personal expenses
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