1️⃣ 08:00 – 09:00 | Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son Temple
📍 Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
🚶 Walking
📝 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)
📍 Hoan Kiem District
🚶 Walking
📝 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
📍 40 Nha Chung Street, Hoan Kiem District
🚶 Walk ~10 minutes
📝 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
📍 Old Quarter / Cathedral area
🚶
📝 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)
📍 58 Quoc Tu Giam Street, Dong Da District
🚕 Grab/Taxi ~10–15 minutes
📝 Vietnam’s first national university, symbolizing traditional education and Confucian culture.
6️⃣ 14:45 – 16:00 | Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Ba Dinh Square
📍 2 Hung Vuong Street, Ba Dinh District
🚕 Grab ~10 minutes
📝 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
📍 Ba Dinh District
🚶 Walk ~5 minutes
📝 A unique Buddhist pagoda built on a single stone pillar, symbolizing purity and longevity.
8️⃣ 17:30 – 18:30 | West Lake & Tran Quoc Pagoda
📍 Thanh Nien Road, Tay Ho District
🚕 Grab ~10–15 minutes
📝 The oldest pagoda in Hanoi (over 1,500 years old), beautifully located by West Lake—especially stunning at sunset.
9️⃣ 19:00 – 21:00 | Dinner & Hanoi Café Experience
📍 West Lake or Old Quarter
🚕 Grab
📝 End the day with dinner and a café experience, enjoying lake views or rooftop city scenery.