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Hanoi - a city of peace

Undergoing 1,000 years, witnessing all ups and downs of Vietnam history, Hanoi – a dynamic capital of Vietnam is one of the “most-wanted” destinations which keeps inside many of the historic and cultural vestiges for every foreign tourist who have chance to travel to Vietnam. It is also a pride of Vietnamese people in general and Hanoians in particular.

Hanoi is embraced by two rivers in the Northern Vietnam: Red River and Day River. It is said that its name was derived from the meaning “the hinterland between the rivers”. It was the trace of ancient rivers inside that made many beautiful and romantic lakes for Hanoi capital. Lakes are the lung of Hanoi which plays an important role in making the climate equable for all parts of a city. Also, they are the favorable place of interest for every visitors and Hanoians, especially in summer.

“Hanoi 36 pho phuong” is another familiar phrase for the name of Hanoi. In the past, each street specialized in a particular trade. That explains why Hanoi has the name of 36 districts. At present, although many of the streets no longer have the products for which they were named, some still keep its trade for earning people’s livings. All streets are gathered in Hanoi Old Quarter – which is situated near Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of Hanoi.

“A City of Peace” – Hanoi is worthy a center of politics, economy, culture and tourism of Vietnam – one of the most interesting and safe destinations of foreign tourists to Vietnam.

Featured Trips in Hanoi   View all trips to Hanoi
  • Traditional Village and Pagoda

    Tour style : City tours
    Destination : Hanoi
    Duration : 0.5 day
    Tour code : TCL005
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    Regarded as the cradle of Vietnam’s culture, The Red River delta is best known for its handicraft villages and traditional seasonal festivals. In this city tour, we offer you the unique opportunity to observe and experience the real rural life of Vietnamese peasants living in those handicraft villages. For foreign tourists, visiting Vietnam’s traditional villages is one of the best things to do in. This is a city tour and also a cultural tour since you will have chance to experience several Hanoi attractions, specifically the traditional villages and pagodas and join in interesting activities. You can choose from four options provided which may last for half day or six hours only as listed in the itinerary. Each tour option will lead you to specific Hanoi attractions which are not only the beauty spots, but also reflects the culture of Vietnamese.

  • Perfume Pagoda

    Tour style : Daily tours
    Destination : Hanoi
    Duration : 1 day
    Tour code : TCL003
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    From USD $23.00

    This tour is a perfect combination of sightseeing tour and city tour which will take you to one of the most common pagodas in Hanoi. Perfume Pagoda is one among the highlights of Hanoi and surrounding areas and one of the most important religious sites which resembles Buddhism in Vietnam. In spring, after the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, thousands of Vietnamese pilgrims come here to pray for all the health and prosperity they need to get them through the year. It is said that if you visit this pagoda in three continuous years, luck and happiness will find you! The pagoda itself is built into limestone cliffs and can only be reached by boat and on foot, as there are no other roads into this area. You will glide along the scenic waterways and walk up the steep mountain paths to visit the pagodas and temples which were built in this area over the last centuries.

  • Hanoi City tour

    Tour style : Daily tours
    Destination : Hanoi
    Duration : 1 day
    Tour code : TCL002
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    From USD $23.00

    Even though this is your first time visiting Hanoi, the second, the third or more, being part of this trip will help you soak up the atmosphere and delicacy of the beautiful and elegant capital of Vietnam. As the capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, a rich cultural and traditional land, Ha Noi is located on the bank of the Red River with tranquil Hoan Kiem Lake at its heart, North of the lake are the bustling Hanoi streets of Hanoi Old Quarter, each street is named after the trade that used to take place there. As a tourist, you will be offered a special day visiting Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Museum, Presidential Palace, and Temple of Literature, Ethnology Museum, taking a “cyclo” ride through the Hanoi Old Quarter and watching the incredible water puppet show.

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