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#1Halong Bay 2-Day Adventure

Spend the night in a boat cruising in the gorgeous Ha Long Bay, the UNESCO-listed majesty of sheer limestone cliffs rising from crystal clear waters. Explore...

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#2Full-Day Ha Long Bay Boat Excursion from Hanoi

Pickup from your hotel in Hanoi is followed by a drive out to Tuan Chau Marina Pier, where you board a traditional wood junk and begin your cruise. Option 1:...

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Full-Day Ha Long Bay Boat Excursion from Hanoi

#3Halong Bay Boat Cruise with Lunch

Sail through jungle-blanketed islands, spectacular limestone karsts, and unique grottos on this day tour from Hanoi. Drive to the shores of Halong Bay to boa...

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Halong Bay Boat Cruise with Lunch

#4Halong Luxury 1-day Visit Surprise Cave

For guests from Hanoi 08.00 - 08.30: English-speaking Guide will pick up guests from hotels at Hanoi Old Quarter. 10.45 -11.15: Halong Bay is famous with som...

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Halong Luxury 1-day Visit Surprise Cave

#5Countryside Excursion to Hoa Lu & Tam Coc

ITINERARY OPTION 1: HOA LU - TAM COC (L) 8:30:You are picked up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transfer to Ninh Binh province 10:00:You will have c...

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Countryside Excursion to Hoa Lu & Tam Coc

#6motorbike explore Bavi national park and rural villages

At 8:0 AM, motorbike tours hanoi team will come to pick up you at your hotel stay in hanoi, then we rider motorbike passing new hanoi city to the villages an...

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motorbike explore Bavi national park and rural villages

#7Hanoi: Small-Group Evening Street Food Tour

Ready for a food adventure. Join an expert guide on an evening food tour of Hanoi to find the best street eats in the city from local markets, food carts, st...

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Hanoi: Small-Group Evening Street Food Tour

#82-day Halong Bay Cruise on 3-star Junk

No trip to Vietnam is complete without visiting its most desired destination, the magnificent Ha Long Bay (translated as The Bay of the Descending Dragon)! E...

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2-day Halong Bay Cruise on 3-star Junk

#9Full-Day Tour of Hoa Lu & Tam Coc with Boat & Bike Ride

Diversity of culture combined with 1,000-year-old heritage and traditions is the main highlight of Hoa Lu, Vietnam's medieval ancient capital. This beautiful...

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Full-Day Tour of Hoa Lu & Tam Coc with Boat & Bike Ride

#10Small-Group Hanoi Morning Highlights Tour

Discover Hanoi’s major sights—from ancient temples and Ho Chi Minh’s sanctuary, to museums and street life in Hanoi's Old Quarter—on this full-day guided tou...

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Hoan Kiem Lake

Wander around the banks of this peaceful lake and discover an historic temple, observe locals going about their daily life or enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade.
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Hoa Lo Prison Museum

The harsh difficulties of French colonization and the Vietnam War are somberly remembered in one of the most brutal prisons in Vietnam.

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Ngoc Son Temple

See a stuffed turtle, take photographs of traditional Vietnamese architecture or enjoy a moment of quiet reflection in the tranquil surroundings of this temple.
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Hanoi Flag Tower

This early 19th-century tower is one of the region’s only remaining pre-war landmarks. It remains a symbol of Hanoi’s military history.

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One Pillar Pagoda

Perhaps the most iconic pagoda in Hanoi, this structure stands above a pond in an area of serene parkland.

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Ho Chi Minh Museum

Learn about the life and times of Vietnam’s famous communist leader at this museum erected in his honor.

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Hanoi Opera House

This historic building is the centerpiece of Hanoi’s French Quarter and host to shows by many of Vietnam’s premier singers, dancers and musicians.

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Dong Xuan Market

Browse hundreds of stalls in Hanoi’s biggest marketplace in the heart of the Old Quarter.

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St. Joseph Cathedral

At the heart of Hanoi stands a weathered neo-Gothic Roman Catholic church, a contrary sight in this predominantly Buddhist city.

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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

This massive tomb houses the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, a former Vietnamese president.

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Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre

Stories from local legends are told at this theater with hand-carved wooden dolls and colorful dragons that perform on a stage on the water.
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Vietnam Military History Museum

An ancient flag tower, destroyed enemy bombers, photographs and weapons from wars with China, France and the U.S. offer a glimpse into Vietnam’s turbulent past.

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Presidential Palace

Visit this striking colonial mansion to explore the house and grounds that were home to the revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh.

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Temple of Literature

Five sacred courtyards, each with a unique history, honorary inscriptions and manicured gardens, revere Confucius and the country’s best scholars.

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Tran Quoc Pagoda

Vietnam’s Buddhist symbol is revered for its age and location. Admire centuries-old architecture, enjoy landscaped gardens and relax in the tranquil atmosphere.

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National Museum of Vietnamese History

Discover one of the finest collections of historic artifacts in Vietnam housed in this stunning 20th-century school building.

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Quan Thanh Temple

Find delicate carvings and exquisite bronze statues at one of Hanoi’s four sacred temples.

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Hanoi Citadel

For over a thousand years, from Chinese and French colonialism to the war with America, this citadel has been key to the country's political and military history.

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Hanoi Old City Gate

The attractive shape of the only city gate remaining in Hanoi harks back to a time when the city was under siege.

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Long Bien Bridge

Architecturally and historically important, this bridge aided Vietnam’s independence efforts. It symbolizes the country's military resistance and engineering skills.

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Hang Gai Street

This boisterous street is renowned for silks, custom tailoring, colorful displays and hand-crafted souvenirs, all hanging from faded yellow façades.

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Hanoi Neighbourhoods

Hoan Kiem

The historic center of Hanoi, this maze of streets offers the city’s most traditional food, best souvenir shopping and lively nighttime entertainment.

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Old Quarter

Old Quarter is beloved for its panoramic lake views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre and Hoan Kiem Lake.

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Ba Dinh

The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Ba Dinh. A stop by Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum or Lotte Center Hanoi might round out your trip.

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Dong Da

You'll enjoy the bars and lake views in Dong Da. You might want to make time for a stop at Temple of Literature or Hanoi CIty Social Insurance Dong Da District.

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Hai Ba Trung

Hai Ba Trung is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Vincom Center and Hom Market.

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Thanh Xuan

You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Thanh Xuan. You might want to make time for a stop at Vietnam People's Air Force Museum or Vincom Mega Mall Royal City.

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