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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.

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  • Duong Lam Village and Ancient Houses

    Tour style : City tours
    Destination : Hanoi
    Duration : 1 day
    Tour code : TCL007
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    After the recognition of Hoi An ancient town and Ha Noi Old Quarter as the world cultural heritages by UNESCO, Duong Lam village in Son Tay Town (some 60km to the west of Ha Noi Capital) is the first ancient village to be recognized as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information. Visiting Duong Lam, you will have chance to learn of a story of Vietnam’s history with the two Vietnamese heroes, Phung Hung (761 – 802) and Ngo Quyen (897 – 944). You will visit family houses which are over 400 years old.

  • 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.

  • Boat Trip on Red River Hanoi

    Tour style : Daily tours
    Destination : Hanoi
    Duration : 1 day
    Tour code : TCL004
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    From USD $24.00

    Red river Cruise is a countryside tour which will take you along the Red River. You will enjoy local fresh atmosphere, be attracted by fields of sugarcane and maize along the river bank. A day on the Red River Hanoi will offer you an opportunity to call in traditional handicraft village of Bat Trang as well as Vietnam’s architectural temples namely the Chu Dong Tu Temple and Dai Lo Temple. The two temples remind us of the two love stories, one is a happy and the other is a sad one. Let’s visit and explore.

  • 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.

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