Hanoi one-day tour featuring Vietnam's thousand-year-old capital [Train Street + Quang Phu Cau Incense Village + Egg Coffee tasting]

Itinerary

Morning schedule:

We will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter between 7:15 and 7:30 and drive you 1.5 hours to Quang Phu Cau incense village

There, you can see the whole process of craftsmen making incense.

These incense sticks are beautiful and dry in the sun, leaving beautiful pictures.

You will arrive by 11:30 AM Train Street

Prepare to take photos/videos of the train back to Hanoi Railway Station. This is the most anticipated part of the trip. Afterwards, enjoy lunch here, enjoying Hanoi's specialties of baguette and grilled rice noodles.

Afternoon schedule:

visit Furnace Prison (also known as the Hanoi Central Building or the "Hanoi Hilton"), the prison housed Vietnamese revolutionaries and American prisoners of war during the Vietnam War

Then visit Temple of Literature- The first university in Vietnam in the 10th century AD; visit the Kui Van Pavilion and the doctoral stele on the turtle's back to learn more about Confucianism and traditional Vietnamese education

visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (visit the exterior of the mausoleum);Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam's independence here on September 2, 1945.

Then drive to West Lake, visit the ancient pagoda built in 528 Tran Quoc Temple, to learn about Vietnamese Buddhism. The tour ends with a special egg coffee you have never tried before.

17:30 Return to your hotel or meeting point. End of the tour.

Kind tips

• The itinerary schedule and timeframe are for reference only. Please follow the actual itinerary on the day of your departure. Tour itineraries may be subject to change due to weather and other objective factors. Local guides may make temporary adjustments for the safety of our guests and do not constitute deception.
• For seniors over 70 years old, please contact customer service to confirm whether you can join the tour.
• If you sign up for a half-day tour and depart in the morning, follow the morning itinerary. If you sign up for a half-day tour and depart in the afternoon, follow the afternoon itinerary.

Tour includes

• Professional English-speaking tour guide
• Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off at hotels within the range (please confirm with customer service for details)
• Tickets to scenic spots in the itinerary
• Special lunch: French baguette, Hanoi barbecue rice noodles, and a cup of special egg coffee per person
• One bottle of mineral water per person on board
• Round-trip luxury bus with two bottles of water (maximum 18 passengers)

Not included

- Drinks in the restaurant

- Personal expenses

Child Price

- Children under 3 years old can sit for free with their parents

- 4 to 9 years old: Child price

- Ages 10 and above: Adult price

Itinerary attractions introduction

[Tran Quoc Pagoda]

Built in the 6th century during the reign of Emperor Ly Nam, and originally named Khữc Quốc Pagoda, it is one of the world's most famous ancient temples and was designated a National Historical and Cultural Monument in 1962. Currently, Tran Quoc Pagoda has become a popular destination for religious tourism in Hanoi.

[Ho Chi Minh mausoleum]

Located in Ba Dinh Square in the center of Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is the mausoleum of former Vietnamese revolutionary leader, Uncle Ho Chi Minh.

[The Temple of Literature]

Built in 1070 AD, it was commissioned by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong of the Ly Dynasty of Vietnam in Thang Long (present-day Ha Noi). In 1076, Emperor Ly Nhan Tong built the Imperial Academy behind the Temple of Literature. Initially, it was only for the children of the imperial family. In 1223, Emperor Tran Dynastic renamed it the National Academy and gradually expanded its scope to include children of ordinary people.

[Hoa Lo Prison]

Known as "Hell on Earth," Hoa Lo was once one of Southeast Asia's harshest prisons, imprisoning generations of Vietnamese fighters and revolutionaries. A visit to Hoa Lo Prison reveals the harsh reality of prison life and deepens our understanding of the hardships endured by Vietnamese revolutionary fighters in their struggle for independence and freedom.

[Quang Phu Cau incense village]

attracting numerous visitors with its centuries-old incense-making tradition. A trip to the Quang Phu Bridge will allow you to experience the authentic charm of Vietnamese tourism and uncover the mysteries of this charming city.