Hanoi City Full Day Private Tour - Heritage Journey

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  In the last period of feudalism, entering the period of French invasion and domination, there were many patriots who stood up to fight for Vietnam, but all failed. Only when Nguyen Tat Thanh - Ho Chi Minh appeared, a new glorious history page opened for the Vietnamese people and set an example for many colonial countries in the world to seize their own power. Lining up for Hochiminh's mausoleum, visitors, then enter and have a look at the "sleeping uncle Ho" - president Hochiminh's dead body and recall of his life and his career. (Note: Opening every morning, except Monday & Friday, and frequently closed for 2 months, normally fall on Mid June - August for renovation). This is the top choice for many when visiting the man considered as the Greatest leader of all time in each vietnamese heart.

  1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  One Pillar Pagoda

  One Pillar Pagoda was originally named Lien Hoa Dai means Lotus flower shaping with unique architecture: a shrine placed on a single pillar. Lien Hoa Dai is the most famous work in the architectural complex of Dien Huu Pagoda which means "Long-lasting blessings". The original Dien Huu Pagoda was built during the winter of King Ly Thai Tong in 1049 and completed in 1105 during the reign of King Ly Nhan Tong. The current Lien Hoa Dai building located in Hanoi is a version that has been modified many times over the years, destroyed by the French when they withdrew from Hanoi on September 11, 1954 and was rebuilt in 1955 by architect Nguyen Ba Lang according to the architecture left over from the Nguyen Dynasty. This is a pagoda with unique architecture in Vietnam.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3

  Not a normal house, it's a heritage where president Hochiminh ever lived and worked from 1954 - 1969. Visitors can witness the real simple house of the most noble leader of Vietnam. Get to know deep - insight into his life and revolutionary course as well as his invaluable spirit and works for Vietnam and the human being. Nearby, we can walk around for presidential palace, pond, garden..

  40 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Temple of Literature & National University

  The holy temple for Confucious and also as the first university of Vietnam built under the Ly dynasty in 1070 (as well as one of the oldest universities in the world). This place as the real proof for literature and education system through feudal dynasties of Vietnam. With more than 700 years of operation, thousands of talents have been trained for the country. Today, the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam is a place to visit for domestic and foreign tourists, as well as a place of commendation for excellent students and also a place to organize an annual poetry festival on the full moon day of January. In particular, this is also the place where today's students come "for good luck" before each important exam.

  50 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Chua Tran Quoc

  Tran Quoc - "Defending pagoda" is a sacred Buddhist site, located on the pearl island of Tay Ho. The pagoda has a history of nearly 1500 years and is considered the oldest in Thang Long - Hanoi. Under the Ly and Tran dynasties, Tran Quoc Pagoda was the Buddhist center of Thang Long citadel. The architecture of the pagoda has a harmonious combination of majesty, ancientness with elegant landscape amidst the quiet background of an immense lake. With historical and architectural values, Tran Quoc Pagoda is famous as a sacred Buddha's door, attracting many Buddhist followers and visitors.The name of the pagoda meaning as a treasure or in other words like a god who protects and preserves the development of Vietnam. With poetic beauty, unique architectural complex, Tran Quoc Pagoda is a scenic spot, as well as a famous historical relic of Hanoi. There had so many famous poets and writers who have visited the pagoda and imprinted their works.

  50 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Hoa Lo Prison

  Have a passion for Vietnamese history and learn about the terrible prison named "Lo Dot - Burning Stove" and what happened there to the Vietnamese patriots who were captured and killed by the French colonialists. Visitors also have the opportunity to understand a lot about the story of the American pilots on the B52 super plane shot down by the North Vietnamese missile in 1972, how they were treated and the reason they were arrested in this prison. . Through two periods: the French period before 1954 and the American period: 1954 - 1972, we will help you learn deeply about the real wars that happened in this country and why the slogan "Even, sacrificing one's life to save the Fatherland to be reborn" is realized in reality, is still the most important motto applied to all Vietnamese citizens for thousands of years.

  50 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 7
  Duờng Tau

  Famous as the top attraction in Hanoi - Hanoi Train street is known as a feature of Hanoi's coffee-drinking culture. This is a place that attracts a lot of locals, domestic and international tourists when looking for a different space to enjoy. The railway runs zigzag between rows of colorfully decorated shops. Savoring snack or some drinks that charm your exceptional journey. (NOTE: Snack / drinks: guests pay, not included in Tour) Everyone who comes here also looks forward to witnessing the upcoming train in excitement. Of course, if you're lucky, when a train arrives, you can hear the sound of happiness. People burst into cheers by shooting an incredible video about the rapidly passing train or capturing impressive moments in their lives while staying in Hanoi.

  50 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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