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Last updated: 2024 Jun 14Morning
Start your day by visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and paying your respects to the country's most iconic leader. Make a quick stop at the One Pillar Pagoda, a unique wooden structure built on a single stone pillar. Next, head to the Temple of Literature, the country's first national university and a beautiful example of traditional Vietnamese architecture.
Afternoon
For lunch, head to Cha Ca La Vong, a local favorite that serves up a signature dish of turmeric-marinated fish served with noodles and herbs. After lunch, take a stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake, a peaceful oasis in the middle of the bustling city. Visit the Ngoc Son Temple on the lake and cross the iconic red Huc Bridge.
Evening
As the sun sets, head to the Old Quarter and explore the maze of narrow streets filled with shops and street vendors. Stop by Bia Hoi corner, a popular spot for locals and visitors alike to grab a cold beer and people-watch. For dinner, try Bun Cha Ta, a famous restaurant that serves up grilled pork and noodle soup, or La Verticale, a French-Vietnamese fusion restaurant with a sophisticated ambiance.
Morning
Take a day trip to the nearby Ninh Binh province and visit the stunning Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex. Take a boat ride through the limestone caves and grottoes and admire the breathtaking scenery. Afterward, visit the Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest Buddhist complex in Vietnam with over 500 intricately carved statues.
Afternoon
For lunch, try some local specialties such as goat meat and crispy rice at the nearby Tam Coc Village. Afterward, visit the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and learn about the history of the Dinh and Le dynasties. Return to Hanoi in the late afternoon.
Morning
Start your day by taking a cooking class and learning how to make traditional Vietnamese dishes such as pho, spring rolls, and banh mi. Take a guided tour of the local market and learn about the different ingredients and spices used in Vietnamese cuisine.
Afternoon
For lunch, try some banh cuon, a delicate rice noodle dish filled with pork and mushrooms, at Banh Cuon Gia Truyen. Afterward, visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology and learn about the country's diverse culture and traditions.
Evening
Morning
Take a day trip to the nearby Perfume Pagoda, a complex of Buddhist temples and shrines built into the limestone cliffs. Take a scenic boat ride along the Yen River and hike up to the Huong Tich Cave, which is said to resemble the shape of a dragon.
Afternoon
For lunch, try some bun rieu cua, a tangy tomato-based noodle soup with crab meat, at Bun Rieu Cua Dong Ba. Afterward, visit the Hoa Lo Prison Museum, also known as the "Hanoi Hilton," and learn about the history of the Vietnamese struggle for independence.
Morning
Take a walk around West Lake, the largest lake in Hanoi, and visit some of the nearby temples and pagodas such as the Tran Quoc Pagoda and the Quan Thanh Temple.
Afternoon
For lunch, try some bun cha, a grilled pork and noodle dish served with a sweet and savory dipping sauce, at Bun Cha Huong Lien, where former US President Barack Obama famously dined. Afterward, take a leisurely bike ride around the city and explore some of the lesser-known neighborhoods.
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