Day 01
Hanoi Landmarks in Áo Dài
- Pick up by your Hanoi tour guide at your hotel. The first stop is Trấn Quốc Pagoda.
- Start the tour with a visit to Trấn Quốc Pagoda (English name: Protecting Country). Trấn Quốc Pagoda is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, dating back to the 6th century during the reign of Emperor Lý Nam Đế (544-548). With your tour guide's sightseeing commentary and extensive historical knowledge, you will feel the beauty of the landscape as well as the peaceful atmosphere of West Lake in every moment. The Temple of Literature is also a perfect place to take photographs of ancient and traditional beauty, and it has become a symbol of Thăng Long (Hanoi) - 1,000 years of culture.
- The next stop is the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long, a historical relic of the ancient Thăng Long Citadel. It dates from the pre-Thăng Long period (7th century) through the Đinh-Lê Dynasty, and was further developed under the Lý, Trần, Lê, and Nguyễn dynasties when Hanoi was under Nguyễn rule. This is a massive architectural complex built by several dynasties throughout Hanoi's history.
- Another place you must not skip if you want to take graceful pictures is the Hanoi Opera House.
- The last stop is Long Biên Bridge, one of the oldest bridges, constructed from 1899 to 1902 during the French occupation of the country.
- Explore the Old Quarter by cyclo as a local driver takes you around the small streets, including the famous 36 streets.
- End the tour when your tour guide drops you off at your hotel.
