Half-Day Hanoi Military Tour
Highlights
Hanoi
historical, museums, sightseeing
Private Tour
4 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Vietnam is a country known for its long history and many wars against the enemy. Vietnamese people are gentle and friendly but willing to sacrifice themselves to protect the country’s independence. There are many historical stories and examples of sacrifices that will be remembered forever by future generations. The Hanoi Military Tour half day is specially customized for travellers who wish to learn about Vietnam's military history, reflect on some prominent fights against the enemies express the talented mind of Vietnamese leaders, their military strategy, military arts, etc, and understand more about the proud Vietnamese military history.
Itinerary
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Hanoi Military Tour
- 08.00 AM: Our local guide and driver pick up from your hotel and transfer for half day Hanoi Military Tour. You begin at Museum of Vietnam Historical Miltary, where photos, documentary and weapons exhibited as evidences of glorious Vietnam history. Browse the displays with local guide, getting an overview introdution of Vietnam’s history through it’s conflicts. Continue to see the B-52 wreckages lake, where still remain a part of B-52 bomber in the middle of Hanoi city. Even though it has been in the lake for 50 years, the fuselage shows no signs of rust. What is special about this B52 bomber is that it was shot down before it had dropped any bomb. There were around 47 bombs still found and collected from the wreck.
- Next stop of Military theme tour is Hoa lo Prison, well-known as one of the most inhuman prisons with terrified tortures. Hoa Lo prison or Maison Centrale is a symbol of strong will of Vietnamese prisoners and their sacrifice for their communist ideals. The prison was also famous during the Vietnam War as a place that used to imprison American POWs and was named by American Pilots as the “Hanoi Hilton hotel”.
- Last stop before ending the half day Hanoi Military Tour is Long Bien brigde, an ancient iron brigde was built by French Colonism, connect Hanoi and Northern provinces. The Brigde is the historical witness of Hanoi city changing through centuries. Drive back to hotel at about 12.00PM.
- Note: Optional departure time: 8.00 AM, 8.30 AM, 9.00AM, 1.00PM, 1.30PM and 2.00PM.
- The tour is not open on Monday and Friday due to Museum closed.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
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| 5 to 9 | /person |
| 10 to 15 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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