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Hanoi and Sapa 5-day Itinerary in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Hanoi Old Quarter
    1 hour (14.6 miles) from Noi Bai International Airport

    In the morning, take a walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and visit Ngoc Son Temple. Afternoon, head to the Old Quarter and explore the street food scene. In the evening, watch a Water Puppet Show.

  2. Day 2: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Temple of Literature
    20 minutes (2.8 miles) from Hanoi Old Quarter

    In the morning, visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (Closed on Mondays and Fridays) and One Pillar Pagoda. Afternoon, explore the Temple of Literature. Evening, go for a street food crawl through the city.

  3. Day 3: Sapa Town
    5 hours (197 miles) from Hanoi Old Quarter

    In the morning, take a train from Hanoi to Lao Cai. Afternoon, take a bus to Sapa town and visit Cat Cat Village. Evening, relax at your hotel with a beautiful view of the mountains.

  4. Day 4: Fansipan Mountain and Muong Hoa Valley
    30 minutes (9 miles) from Sapa town

    In the morning, take a cable car to the top of Fansipan Mountain and enjoy the panoramic view. Afternoon, visit the Muong Hoa Valley and explore the rice terraces. Evening, attend a traditional performance at the Sapa Culture House.

  5. Day 5: Bac Ha Market and Return to Hanoi
    2 hours (50 miles) from Sapa town

    In the morning, visit the colorful Bac Ha Market (Only open on Sundays). Afternoon, return to Hanoi. Evening, enjoy a night out in the city with drinks and live music.

Recommendations

If you have extra time in Hanoi, consider visiting the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, or taking a street food tour. For a side trip, consider going to Halong Bay or Ninh Binh. To maximize your fun, try to interact with the locals and learn about their culture. Lastly, make sure to try the egg coffee and the pho noodle soup!

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