Discover the Highlights of Hanoi City from Halong Cruise Port on a full-day guided tour that takes you deep into the heart of Vietnam’s vibrant capital. After a scenic drive from the port, explore the rich history and unique charm of Hanoi as you visit iconic landmarks such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature. Stroll through the bustling Old Quarter, where ancient architecture meets modern life, and enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant. This tour offers the perfect blend of cultural immersion and sightseeing, ideal for travelers seeking to experience the essence of Hanoi in a single day.
07.30 - 8.00 am : Upon you arrive at Halong Cruise Port, please walk to the outside gate of the port and meet our driver who will be waiting for you with a welcome board showing your name then you get on the car to get to Hanoi city. It takes about 2 hours drive by expressway from Halong to Hanoi
10.00 - 10.30 am: Arrive in Hanoi, our guide will take you to visit the Ho Chi Minh complex which includes Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum which is the final resting place of the beloved national hero, Uncle Ho (it will close on some days). President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house where he lived off and on from 1958 to 1969. Next place you will visit is the One Pillar Pagoda, which is actually a group of structures that collectively make up a pagoda built over the water in the middle of a square lake.
To continue the trip, our car will take you to the Temple of Literature, which was Vietnam’s first university and is dedicated to Confucius. Temple of Literature Hanoi, or Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam, is a particularly important historical and cultural relic site in the capital of Hanoi. It is also a symbol of Vietnamese culture and intelligence. Hanoi Temple of Literature is known as the first university in Southeast Asia. In recent years, the Temple of Literature has always been an attractive destination for tourists when they have the opportunity to visit Hanoi because of the unique architectural and historical value it brings.
You will make your own way to the meeting points