Why choose this tour ?

Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, learn about his life of national hero.

Visit The Temple of Literature – the first National University of Vietnam.

Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about Vietnamese people and diversity of culture.

Visit Tran Quoc pagoda, One Pillar pagoda, the most beautiful pagoda and temple in Hanoi.

Visit Hoa Lo prison was a prison in Hanoi originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.

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prisoners of war during the Vietnam War.

Spending your relaxing time strolling around the Hoan Kiem Lake, the little lake but the very heart of life in Hanoi.

Experience sitting on a cyclo, enjoying views of what’s happening on the streets of the Old Quarter.

Experience classic Vietnamese culture at a traditional water puppet show.

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Tour Description & Additional Info:

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is a sacred place built to keep Ho Chi Minh’s body remained after he passed away so that he can somehow find contentment in seeing Vietnam united.

The place so far has had millions of tourists as well as Vietnamese people from every part of the country visiting each year.

The Temple of Literature or Temple of Culture is a Temple of Confucious in Hanoi - hosting the Imperial Academy, Vietnam's first national university. The temple was built in 1070 at the time of Emperor. It is one of several temples in Vietnam which is dedicated to Confucious, sages and scholars.

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is both a research centre and a public museum exhibiting the ethnic groups of Vietnam. The mission of the Museum is scientific research, collection, documentation, conservation, exhibition and preserving the cultural and historic patrimony of the nation's different ethnic groups. The museum also serves to guide research, conservation, and technology that are specific to the work of an ethnographic museum.

The Tran Quoc Pagoda is the oldest temple in Hanoi and dates back to the 6th century during the reign of Emperor Ly Nam De Dynasty. This makes the temple more than 1500 years old! It is now a symbol of the city and a visit is one of the best things to do in Hanoi.

One Pillar Pagoda (officially known as Dien Huu Pagoda), is named after its extraordinary architecture: The whole construction is built on a single pillar, which is planted in the middle of a lotus pond. The attraction is located in Ba Dinh District, which is very walkable to Ho Chi Minh Complex, including Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and Ho Chi Minh Museum. The One Pillar Pagoda is believed to exist since the Ly’s dynasty, marking a notable development of Buddhism in Vietnam. This monument is not only a famous tourist attraction but also a religious stop for local pilgrims.

It was a prison in Hanoi originally used by the French colonists in Indochina for political prisoners, and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. During this later period, it was known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton". The prison was demolished during the 1990s, although the gatehouse remains as a museum.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat. NOT SUITABLE FOR KID BELOW 2 YEARS OLD
  • Water Puppet Show or Cyclo Tour for Deluxe option only, Then the tour will finish around 5pm - 5:30pm
  • Bat Trang pottery village will be visited on Mon, Wed, Fri (without Ethnology Museum). Ethnology Museum will be visited on Sun, Tue, Thu, Sat (without Bat Trang pottery village).
  • The itinerary could be changed due to the bad weather condition
  • Sunscreen, a hat, and comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Should not wear short pan, mini skrit, clothes without sleeve
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
  • If you book group tour, Surcharge 5usd/pax if you travel during Lunar New Year from January 29, 2022 to February 4, 2023. Kindly pay directly 5usd/pax in CASH for tour guide when he/she comes to pick you up.
  • If you book Private Tour, Surcharge 15usd/pax if you travel during Lunar New Year from January 29, 2023 to Febuary 4, 2023. Kindly pay directly 15usd/pax in CASH for tour guide when he/she comes to pick you up.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 4 valid reviews on VIATOR

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