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Take a day trip to the stunning Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that features thousands of limestone islands and islets. Take a boat tour of the bay and visit some of the local fishing villages to learn about their way of life.

Return to Hanoi and visit the Hoa Lo Prison Museum, also known as the "Hanoi Hilton," to learn about the history of the French colonial period and the Vietnam War. Afterward, visit St. Joseph's Cathedral, a beautiful neo-gothic church that dates back to the late 19th century.

Enjoy a dinner of bun cha, a local specialty made of grilled pork and noodles, at Bun Cha Ta restaurant. Afterward, take a walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and admire the beautiful Ngoc Son Temple.

Visit the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was the political center of Vietnam for 13 centuries. Afterward, visit the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum to see a collection of Vietnamese art from prehistoric times to the present day.

Take a cooking class at the Hanoi Cooking Centre and learn how to make some of Vietnam's most famous dishes, such as fresh spring rolls and caramelized fish in clay pot. Afterward, visit the Long Bien Bridge, a historic bridge that spans the Red River and offers great views of Hanoi.

Enjoy a dinner of cha ca, a local specialty made of grilled fish with turmeric and dill, at Cha Ca La Vong restaurant. Afterward, head to the Bia Hoi Junction, a lively area where you can enjoy cold beer and street food while mingling with locals and other travelers.

Visit the Ho Chi Minh Presidential Palace, a beautiful French colonial building that served as the residence of the president of Vietnam. Afterward, visit the One Pillar Pagoda, a unique wooden pagoda that dates back to the 11th century.

Take a bike tour of the countryside around Hanoi and visit some of the local villages, where you can learn about traditional crafts like pottery and bamboo weaving. Afterward, visit the Dong Xuan Market, a bustling market that sells everything from fresh produce to souvenirs.

Enjoy a dinner of nem ran, a local specialty made of fried spring rolls, at Nem Ran Ho Tay restaurant. Afterward, head to the Hanoi Opera House and catch a performance of traditional Vietnamese music and dance.

Visit the Hoa Binh Park, a beautiful park that offers great views of the city and has a variety of outdoor activities like hiking and cycling. Afterward, visit the Vietnam Women's Museum to learn about the role of women in Vietnamese society.

Visit the Hanoi Ceramic Mosaic Mural, a 4-km-long mural that depicts the history and culture of Vietnam. Afterward, visit the Tran Quoc Pagoda, a beautiful Buddhist temple that is located on a small island in West Lake.

Enjoy a dinner of bun bo nam bo, a local specialty made of beef noodles, at Bun Bo Nam Bo restaurant. Afterward, head to the Ta Hien Street, a popular area for nightlife where you can enjoy drinks and street food with locals and other travelers.