07:15 – 07:45 Pick you up from your hotel or private address to travel around Hanoi.
08:00 Explore the local market and learn about Vietnamese culture by observing the daily lives of local people.
08:30 Visit a Hanoi icon in all senses: the Long Bien Bridge, formerly known as the Paul Doumer Bridge, was one of the greatest engineering accomplishments of the French colony and a showpiece of colonial infrastructure. In the Vietnam War, it became a symbol of Hanoi’s resistance to relentless US bombing.
10:00 Arrive at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel. Explore the massive complex of architectural works that were built during the many reigns of Vietnamese Emperors. Visit the Doan Mon gate, Kinh Thien Palace (just the base remains), and then Hau Lau House. Explore the bunker base in D67 House, which was used as the head office of North Vietnam’s Army in the American War. Continue to the 18 Hoang Dieu Archaeologists Complex before a short walk to the Cua Bac Gate with a view of the whole Citadel.
12:00 -13:30 Enjoy a special lunch with local cuisine featuring the yin-yang balance of Asian culture at a special restaurant with Vietnamese theme cuisine.
14:00 Visits the Temple of Literature, which was concerned as the very first university in Vietnam where worship was offered to Confucius, the founder of Confucianism, the main platform of social morals and culture throughout many feudal dynasties in Vietnam.
15:30 Come to visit the Vietnamese Women’s Museum, one of the best museums in Hanoi, which chronicles the history, culture, and contributions of Vietnamese women in society throughout the country’s history.
17:00 Explore the Old Quarter in 1 hour, cruise through the iconic 36 Streets on a cyclo, a traditional three-wheeled bicycle taxi, and pass by iconic landmarks such as Hoan Kiem Lake, Dong Xuan Market, St. Joseph's Cathedral, and Hanoi Opera House. Immerse yourself in the colorful local culture.
18:00 – 18:30 Drop-off at your hotel or private address in Hanoi. Trip ends.