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Description
Sign up for this excursion across Hanoi and learn about its history, culture and popular landmarks, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Stroll along the banks of Lake Hoan Kiem and see the centuries-old One Pillar Pagoda and Tran Quoc Pagoda. Visit other attractions of Vietnam, such as the Temple of Literature, Quan Thanh Temple and the Ethnology Museum.
Highlights
- Visit the famous Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Wander along the beautiful Lake Hoan Kiem
- Marvel at the ancient One Pillar Pagoda and Tran Quoc Pagoda
- Discover Vietnamese cultural diversity at the Museum of Ethnology
- Pay your respects at the Temple of Literature
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- 8:30 am: Meet the tour guide, who will pick you up from the hotel, and we will visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, a large memorial in Hanoi. It is located in the center of Ba Dinh Square, which is the place where Vietminh leader Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence on September 2, 1945, establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. Enjoy the architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting place. Just next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts, where he used to live in the past. Lying to one side of the mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda, built by King Ly Thai To in 1049. The structure became an important symbol for the people of Hanoi.
- 9.30 am: Continue to visit Tran Quoc Pagoda - the oldest pagoda (1400 years old) in the city, originally constructed in the sixth century during the reign of Emperor Ly Nam De. Keep walking to Quan Thanh Temple, formerly known as Tran Vu Temple, a Taoist temple in Hanoi; as one of the Four Sacred Temples of the capital, Quan Thanh Temple is located near West Lake.
- 11 am: Keep moving forward to the Temple of Literature, constructed in 1070. It is a temple of Confucius in Hanoi, north of Vietnam. The temple hosts the “Imperial Academy”, Vietnam’s first national university.
- 12.30 noon: Have a hearty meal at local restaurants.
- 1.30 pm: Proceed to visit the Ethnology Museum, which focuses on the 54 officially recognized ethnic groups in Vietnam. It is considered the finest modern museum in Vietnam and a tourist attraction in Hanoi.
- 3.30 pm: We will take you to Hoan Kiem Lake to walk around the Old Quarter of Hanoi to experience the bustling, real lifestyle of this exciting and vibrant neighbourhood.
- 4.30 pm: Drop off at your hotel by car.
What's Included
- Round trip transfer
- Tours and activities as stated above
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees
What's Excluded
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Drinks and tips
- Personal expenses
What to bring
- Hat
- Sunglasses
Know before you go
- Please wear long pants to visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum.
Meeting Point
Your hotel
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Standard | |
| 1 To 3 | USD 95 Per Person |
| 4 To 6 | USD 85 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |
Starting From
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USD 95 / person