HANOI CITY TOUR (Trip code: HCTF)

- Hanoi - the capital of Vietnam, is located on the bank of In 1010 Emperor Ly Thai To founded his capital on the the Red River in the northern section of the country. The city is nicknamed the "city of lakes", with 18 beautiful lakes such as Hoan Kiem Lake, West Lake and Truc Bach Lake,... Which are the lungs of the city, with their surrounding gardens and trees providing a vital source of energy. In 1010 Emperor Ly Thai To founded his capital on the fertile banks of the Red River, which he christened "City of the Ascending Dragon'. A millennium later, Hanoi remains Vietnam's political centre with its crowded streets lined with reminders of its long and tumultuous history. Moving at a slower pace than southern Saigon, vital source of energy. there are plenty of tranquil neighborhoods to explore with ochre-colored colonial style buildings, tree-lined avenues and lakes.

Duration: Full day

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B - Breakfast
L - Lunch
D - Dinner

Day 1. Full day

Hanoi City Tour

Begin your tour at the Ho Chi Minh Museum and Mausoleum.· Designed to resemble a lotus flower, this imposing complex memorializes Vietnam's revolutionary leader, and the nation he inspired. Contrast the traditional architecture and tranquil setting of Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts with the stately French-colonial Presidential Palace-both residences of this influential man. A short walk through the park, you visit the 11th-century One-Pillar Pagoda, an elegant structure. Your next stop - built in 1070 AD as a Confucian temple - is Vietnam's first university, the Temple of Literature. Follows by a visit to the Ethnology Museum-both a research centre and a public museum exhibiting the ethnic groups of Vietnam. Enjoy a cylco ride (a "bicycle taxi" pedaled by a driver behind you) through Hanoi's Old Quarter-a district known for its artisans, merchants, and colorful silk shops. Finish your day at the Thang Long Theater for a unique water puppet show.

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