Hanoi 1-Day City Tour: The Thousand-Year-Old Imperial Land
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Tour description
As the thousand-year-old capital of civilization and the country's political and economic center, Hanoi always attracts tourists with its ancient charm, imbued with the passage of time and blended with the prosperity and bustle of urban life. 1-Day Hanoi City Tour: The Land of the Thousand-Year-Old Imperial Capital is a journey of profound exploration into the cultural and historical imprints of the thousand-year-old capital. The tour begins with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the resting place of the great leader, combined with a visit to the One Pillar Pagoda, renowned for its unique architecture. Visitors will explore the Temple of Literature – Imperial Academy, Vietnam's first university, which preserves traditional educational values. Stroll around the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake, visit the sacred Ngoc Son Temple, and explore Hanoi's Old Quarter with the vibrant, time-honored character of its 36 streets and guilds,…. This excursion promises a complete day discovering the refined beauty of the ancient imperial capital, where modernity intertwines with tradition.
Highlights of the tour that you cannot miss:
- Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, stilt house, Uncle Ho's fish pond, One Pillar Pagoda, and Ho Chi Minh Museum
- Visit the Temple of Literature – Imperial Academy, the first university in our country.
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda – a pagoda with a history of nearly 1,500 years, considered the oldest in Thang Long – Hanoi.
- Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which introduces the 54 ethnic groups from across the country
- Visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple – sacred places that have always accompanied Hanoi through all the ups and downs of the capital.
- Shop at Dong Xuan Market and stroll through the Old Quarter with its 36 streets and guilds.
Enjoy specialties featuring the unique and refined culinary style of the thousand-year-old imperial capital
Highlights of the tour that you cannot miss:
- Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, stilt house, Uncle Ho's fish pond, One Pillar Pagoda, and Ho Chi Minh Museum
- Visit the Temple of Literature – Imperial Academy, the first university in our country.
- Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda – a pagoda with a history of nearly 1,500 years, considered the oldest in Thang Long – Hanoi.
- Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which introduces the 54 ethnic groups from across the country
- Visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple – sacred places that have always accompanied Hanoi through all the ups and downs of the capital.
- Shop at Dong Xuan Market and stroll through the Old Quarter with its 36 streets and guilds.
Enjoy specialties featuring the unique and refined culinary style of the thousand-year-old imperial capital
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Detailed itinerary
8:00: The vehicle and tour guide pick you up at the meeting point to depart for the Hanoi tour.
– Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda (also known as Ho Quoc Pagoda), built during the reign of King Ly Nam De (541–547). Located on Thanh Nien Street, it sits at a scenic corner of West Lake – the largest lake in Hanoi.
9:30: Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – the final resting place of Uncle Ho – and nearby Uncle Ho's Stilt House, where he lived and worked from 1958 to 1969.
– Next is the Ho Chi Minh Museum, where visitors can learn more about Uncle Ho's life and illustrious career.
– In addition, visitors will explore the One Pillar Pagoda, a unique architectural masterpiece built in 1049, which stands as a source of pride for the people of Hanoi and Vietnam as a whole.
12:00: Enjoy lunch and rest at a restaurant.
13:00: After lunch, the group continues to the Temple of Literature – Imperial Academy (Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam), built in 1070 under King Ly Thanh Tong, which was Vietnam's first university built on a fairly large scale. The Temple of Literature was constructed to worship Confucius, the founder of Confucianism, and Chu Van An, the premier teacher of the Imperial Academy who exemplifies the moral philosophy of Vietnamese education.
14:00: Continue to visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which showcases the 54 ethnic groups from across the nation and is regarded as the shared home of Vietnam's diverse communities.
15:00: The vehicle takes you back to the heart of the Old Quarter to visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple – a sacred sanctuary that has witnessed the many historical ups and downs of Hanoi. Afterward, visitors are free to shop at Dong Xuan Market and take a leisurely stroll through the 36 guild streets of the Old Quarter.
16:00: The vehicle returns you to the original meeting point, concluding your one-day Hanoi tour. The tour guide bids farewell and looks forward to welcoming you again.
– Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda (also known as Ho Quoc Pagoda), built during the reign of King Ly Nam De (541–547). Located on Thanh Nien Street, it sits at a scenic corner of West Lake – the largest lake in Hanoi.
9:30: Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – the final resting place of Uncle Ho – and nearby Uncle Ho's Stilt House, where he lived and worked from 1958 to 1969.
– Next is the Ho Chi Minh Museum, where visitors can learn more about Uncle Ho's life and illustrious career.
– In addition, visitors will explore the One Pillar Pagoda, a unique architectural masterpiece built in 1049, which stands as a source of pride for the people of Hanoi and Vietnam as a whole.
12:00: Enjoy lunch and rest at a restaurant.
13:00: After lunch, the group continues to the Temple of Literature – Imperial Academy (Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam), built in 1070 under King Ly Thanh Tong, which was Vietnam's first university built on a fairly large scale. The Temple of Literature was constructed to worship Confucius, the founder of Confucianism, and Chu Van An, the premier teacher of the Imperial Academy who exemplifies the moral philosophy of Vietnamese education.
14:00: Continue to visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which showcases the 54 ethnic groups from across the nation and is regarded as the shared home of Vietnam's diverse communities.
15:00: The vehicle takes you back to the heart of the Old Quarter to visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple – a sacred sanctuary that has witnessed the many historical ups and downs of Hanoi. Afterward, visitors are free to shop at Dong Xuan Market and take a leisurely stroll through the 36 guild streets of the Old Quarter.
16:00: The vehicle returns you to the original meeting point, concluding your one-day Hanoi tour. The tour guide bids farewell and looks forward to welcoming you again.
Tour price includes
Modern vehicles provide transportation according to the itinerary.
One lunch included according to the itinerary. Meal allowance: VND 150,000 per serving
Professional and enthusiastic tour guide
Admission tickets for one visit to attractions according to the itinerary
One bottle of drinking water per day served on the vehicle
Travel insurance
One lunch included according to the itinerary. Meal allowance: VND 150,000 per serving
Professional and enthusiastic tour guide
Admission tickets for one visit to attractions according to the itinerary
One bottle of drinking water per day served on the vehicle
Travel insurance
Tour price excludes
Beverages and personal expenses
Visits outside the tour itinerary
10% VAT
Visits outside the tour itinerary
10% VAT
Detailed price list
| Guest type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | 760,000 VND (est. ~$31.7) |
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