Hanoi, capital of the
Socialist Republic of Vietnam, is a pleasant and even charming city, in
large parts because of its famous lakes, shaded boulevards and verdant
public parks. Tour visit Halong Bay, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar
Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Opera House and Bat Trang ceramic
village.
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Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D) |
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Greet at airport and transfer to Hanoi, capital of
Vietnam, a city of lakes, shaded boulevards and public parks. This
green and peaceful city with French style buildings is less traffic
than other cities in Asia. Check in hotel.
Evening: Dinner at
a typical Vietnamese restaurant in the city followed by show of Water
Puppet, a traditional and unique art of Vietnam. Accom. at hotel in
Hanoi. |
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Day 2: Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi (B/L) |
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Breakfast at hotel. Excursion through the
beautiful countryside of the Red River Delta to Ha Long, 170 km east of
Hanoi. Arrive at Ha Long boat station after 3 hours and half driving,
embark your private boat and start the cruise to explore "the bay of
Dragon" with it most typical highlights: Heavenly palace & Wooden
stakes caves…Sea food lunch on board is provided.
After 04 hour
cruising and relaxing on the bay, come back to the station where your
car standby to drive back to Hanoi. On the way, you may like to stop
for refreshment break at a craft center run to raise money for the
handicapped people in the village of Sao Do. Accom. at hotel in Hanoi. |
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Day 3: Hanoi - Handicraft Villages (B/L) |
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Breakfast at hotel. Start the half day Hanoi city
tour with visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square where Ho Chi
Minh declared the independence of the Vietnam Democratic Republic in
1945, One Pillar Pagoda - one of the oldest architectures dated back
from 11th century. Continue the city tour with the Temple of Literature
- the first University in Vietnam and stop for taking photos at Opera
House and Saint Joseph Cathedral, the two typical French style
architectures. Lunch at restaurant.
In the afternoon, you will be
transferred to Bat Trang ceramic village which has been renowned for
its hand-made ceramics and pottery kilns for almost 500 years. Here you
can see the whole process of how a product is manually made. Return to
Hanoi for overnight. |
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Day 4: Hanoi - Departure (B) |
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Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure till transfer to airport for departure flight. |