Take a full day tour to explore Ha Noi’s illustrious history. In the morning, visit the imposing marble edifice housing the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum (CLOSED ON MONDAYS & FRIDAYS) before moving onto his wooden stilt house and the One Pillar Pagoda. You will then explore the first university of Vietnam, the Temple of Literature, which is imbued with the profound philosophies of Confucianism. In the afternoon, visit the Hoan Kiem Lake, the Ngoc Son Temple and an ancient Vietnamese "long house". A one-hour cyclo tour of Ha Noi’s Old Quarter allows you to catch a glimpse of ancient Ha Noi and learn about traditional Vietnamese architecture. [Lunch]
Highlights
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Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Mausoleum (closed Mondays & Fridays), Stilt House, and One Pillar Pagoda
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Explore the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university and a symbol of Confucian heritage
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Discover Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple, the cultural heart of Hanoi
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Experience traditional Vietnamese architecture at an ancient “long house”
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Enjoy a one-hour cyclo ride through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, revealing the charm of the old streets and local life