Breakfast at the hotel.
AM: 7:45 – 8:15: Pick up at your hotel. Then visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to explore the
architectural and historical aspects of Uncle Ho’s final resting place. Just next door is Ho Chi
Minh’s house on stilts and lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda, which was
founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 - the structure has become an important symbol for the
people of Hanoi.
Then continue on to the Ethnology Museum (applied on Sun, Tue, Thu & Sat), the Literature
Temple, and Quoc Tu Giam, see Vietnam’s first university, constructed in 1070 - its gardens and
well-preserved architecture will offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. Then continue on to
the Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda at West Lake (One of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam).
Lunch at a local restaurant.
PM: After lunch proceed to visit Bat Trang pottery village (applied on Mon, Wed & Fri). Take you
past Hoan Kiem Lake to see the peaceful waters and the beauty of Ngoc Son temple. At the end,
journey through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, where you’ll then have a chance for some shopping and
exploration. Tour ends around 15h30 - 16h00.
Overnight in Hanoi