Epic 10-Day Vietnam Adventure: Hanoi to Halong Bay and Da Nang

Day 1: Discover Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam

8:00AM

Breakfast at Pho Bat Dan

Energise your day with a hearty bowl of Hanoi's famous pho at Pho Bat Dan, known for its rich broth and handmade noodles.
Take a taxi or Grab ride to the restaurant from your hotel.
VND60000, 1 hour

9:30AM

Explore Hoan Kiem Lake

Take a leisurely stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake, enjoying the picturesque views and fresh air while visiting the historic Ngoc Son Temple.
Walk from Pho Bat Dan to Hoan Kiem Lake, it's a pleasant 15-minute walk.
VND30000, 1.5 hours

11:00AM

Visit the Old Quarter

Wander through the charming streets of the Old Quarter, where you can shop for unique handicrafts and try local street food.
Continue walking through the Old Quarter, it's nearby and easy to navigate.
Free, 2 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Bun Cha Huong Lien

Experience the famous bun cha, a delicious grilled pork dish served with rice noodles and fresh herbs at Bun Cha Huong Lien.
Take a short taxi ride or Grab to the restaurant.
VND80000, 1 hour

2:30PM

Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Pay your respects at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, an important symbol of Vietnam's revolutionary history.
A short taxi or Grab ride from the lunch spot.
Free, 1 hour

4:00PM

Explore the Temple of Literature

Discover the historic Temple of Literature, dedicated to Confucius and the site of Vietnam's first university.
Walk or take a short taxi ride from the mausoleum.
VND30000, 1.5 hours

6:00PM

Dinner at Quan An Ngon

Wrap up your day with a delightful dinner at Quan An Ngon, where you can sample a variety of traditional Vietnamese dishes in a lovely garden setting.
A short taxi ride from the Temple of Literature.
VND200000, 1.5 hours

8:00PM

Enjoy a Water Puppet Show

End your day with a captivating water puppet show at the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, which showcases the unique art form native to Vietnam.
Take a taxi or Grab to the theatre, it's about a 10-minute drive.
VND100000, 1 hour
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