Start your day by wandering through the bustling streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter, filled with charming architecture, local vendors, and delicious street food.
Walk or hire a cyclo (bicycle rickshaw) to navigate the narrow lanes of the Old Quarter.
Head to the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake to enjoy a leisurely walk, visit the Ngoc Son Temple, and learn about the legend of the 'Lake of the Restored Sword'.
Walk from the Old Quarter to the lake, it's a short distance.
Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university, to admire its well-preserved architecture, tranquil gardens, and learn about the country's scholarly history.
Take a taxi or public transport to reach the temple.