Ha Noi One-Day Trip

1-day Hanoi itinerary: Discover Hoan Kiem Lake, Old Quarter’s 36 Streets, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and West Lake.
Day 1

1️⃣ 08:00 – 09:00 | Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son Temple

πŸ“ Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
🚢 Walking

πŸ“ The heart of Hanoi, associated with the legend of King Le Loi and the magic sword. A peaceful place for a morning walk and photos.

2️⃣ 09:10 – 10:30 | Hanoi Old Quarter (36 Streets)

πŸ“ Hoan Kiem District
🚢 Walking

πŸ“ A historic area over 1,000 years old, known for narrow streets, traditional shops, local food stalls, and vibrant daily life.

3️⃣ 10:40 – 11:30 | St. Joseph’s Cathedral

πŸ“ 40 Nha Chung Street, Hoan Kiem District
🚢 Walk ~10 minutes

πŸ“ A beautiful Gothic-style Catholic church inspired by Notre Dame de Paris and a popular photo spot.

4️⃣ 11:45 – 13:00 | Lunch – Hanoi Local Cuisine

πŸ“ Old Quarter / Cathedral area
🚢

πŸ“ Enjoy iconic dishes such as pho, bun cha, bun thang, or fried spring rolls at local restaurants.

5️⃣ 13:20 – 14:30 | Temple of Literature (Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam)

πŸ“ 58 Quoc Tu Giam Street, Dong Da District
πŸš• Grab/Taxi ~10–15 minutes

πŸ“ Vietnam’s first national university, symbolizing traditional education and Confucian culture.

6️⃣ 14:45 – 16:00 | Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Ba Dinh Square

πŸ“ 2 Hung Vuong Street, Ba Dinh District
πŸš• Grab ~10 minutes

πŸ“ A significant historical and political site where President Ho Chi Minh rests. Visitors may explore the area or the exterior of the Mausoleum.

7️⃣ 16:10 – 17:00 | One Pillar Pagoda

πŸ“ Ba Dinh District
🚢 Walk ~5 minutes

πŸ“ A unique Buddhist pagoda built on a single stone pillar, symbolizing purity and longevity.

8️⃣ 17:30 – 18:30 | West Lake & Tran Quoc Pagoda

πŸ“ Thanh Nien Road, Tay Ho District
πŸš• Grab ~10–15 minutes

πŸ“ The oldest pagoda in Hanoi (over 1,500 years old), beautifully located by West Lakeβ€”especially stunning at sunset.

9️⃣ 19:00 – 21:00 | Dinner & Hanoi CafΓ© Experience

πŸ“ West Lake or Old Quarter
πŸš• Grab

πŸ“ End the day with dinner and a cafΓ© experience, enjoying lake views or rooftop city scenery.