Hanoi’s history dates back almost one thousand years. During that time it has witnessed numerous incursions from China, seen a host of Vietnamese emperors come and go and at one time go even lose its status as the nation’s capital. The city’s temples and pagodas and the religious practices performed reflect a strong Chinese influence. For nearly 800 years Hanoi was the home of various royal dynasties until Hue became the new imperial capital in 1802. With the coming of the French at the end of the 19th century the city gained a new lease of life. This European influence can still be seen in the elegant colonial buildings that line the broad tree-lined boulevards of much of the city. Today the capital has a population approaching 4 million people; yet it still has the feeling of a small town, particularly in and around the Old Quarter.

 

Highlight: Cultural experience

 

The tour is split into a morning and afternoon schedule, with a tasty lunch in between! At 08: 00am there will be a pick up from your hotel to Ho Chi Minh Complex to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum and One pillar pagoda. Continue to visit Literature temple, the first University in Vietnam in 16th century and Art Museum. Have lunch in one of the most famous restaurants in Hanoi before walking tour in 1000 Years Old Quarter then enjoy Water Puppet Unique show at 04: 00pm.

 

What to take
We suggest a small, lightweight daypack for cameras, spare film, drinking water, respectable clothes for visiting temples and comfortable walking shoes.