EXPLORE 1,000 YEARS OF HISTORY IN ONE DAY

ITINERARY

08:00 - 08:30

Our tour guide and comfortable shuttle bus/limousine pick you up from Kingdom Hotel (64 Dao Duy Tu Street, Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam). Begin your discovery of Hanoi City.

08:45 – Ho Chi Minh Complex

Visit the final resting place of President Ho Chi Minh, the beloved leader of Vietnam. You may view the embalmed body (except closing days) and explore the peaceful gardens, including the stilt house where he lived and worked from 1954 to 1969.

Continue to the nearby One Pillar Pagoda, a unique architectural symbol of Hanoi built in the shape of a lotus blossom.

Notes:

• Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered).
• Mausoleum closed on Mondays and Fridays.
• Annual maintenance closure: 15 June – 15 August (outside visit only).

10:15 – Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

Learn about the diverse cultures of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups through engaging exhibitions and traditional artifacts.

Special Note: On Mondays, the tour will visit the Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead.

12:30 – 12:45 – Vietnamese Lunch

Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant. Vegetarian options are available.

13:30 – Tran Quoc Pagoda

Located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake, this is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, originally built in the 6th century. A peaceful and spiritual highlight of the city.

14:30 – Temple of Literature

Founded in 1070, this was Vietnam’s first university and remains one of the most important cultural and educational landmarks in Northern Vietnam.

15:30 – Hoa Lo Prison

Built by the French between 1886 and 1901 (Maison Centrale), this historical prison — once called “A Hell on Earth” — now serves as a museum illustrating Vietnam’s struggle during the colonial period.

16:30

Return to Kingdom hotel.

Tour ends.

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES (Additional Fee)

Option 1:
Cyclo ride (45 minutes) around Hanoi Old Quarter – USD 5/person

Option 2:
Water Puppet Show (50 minutes) – USD 5/person
Recommended showtimes: 16:10 or 17:20

Option 3:
Cyclo ride + Water Puppet Show – USD 10/person
Recommended showtimes: 17:20 or 18:30

INCLUSIONS

• Shuttle Bus / Limousine during the trip
• English-speaking guide
• Entrance tickets
• Vietnamese lunch
• 1 bottle of water per person

EXCLUSIONS

• Beverages during lunch
• Cyclo (USD 5/person)
• Water Puppet Show (USD 5/person)
• Tips for guide & driver
• Personal expenses

SPECIAL NOTES

• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays (outside visit available).
• On Mondays, the Vietnamese Women’s Museum will replace the Ethnology Museum.
• Please dress modestly when visiting temples, pagodas, and the Mausoleum.
• Bring essentials such as cash, camera, sunscreen, hat or umbrella (depending on weather).
• The itinerary may be adjusted depending on traffic or weather conditions.

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