Itinerary: A wonderful 3D trip to Hanoi

by Lily
Jan 11, 03:58
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Located on the banks of a mighty river, the River Red, Hanoi has served Vietnam as its capital for more than thousand years. The charming city has undergone a lot of foreign influences and preserves the cultural impact of all these conquests. Source: Sugar & Everything Nice.

Duration 3.0 days
Estimated cost 116.53 USD
Total travel distance 263.0 km
Number of places 13 places
Intensity Moderate
Personal interests Temple Cultural Landmark Market Outdoor Scenic Streets
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DAY 1 - ITINERARY 7 places

09:00

Noi Bai International Airport Detail Map

Noi Bai International Airport Phú Minh Sóc Sơn Hà Nội Vietnam

Noi Bai International Airport, the biggest airport in northern Vietnam, serves the capital city of Hanoi. The airport is located 45 kilometers from the city center.

This article was originally published in http://sugareverythingnice.blogspot.sg/. Follow her journey to Hanoi at http://sugareverythingnice.blogspot.sg/2009/10/my-hanoi-trip-part-1-around-city.html

Pickup a taxi

14.56 USD

45 mins

26.88 km

11:00

Viet Anh II Hotel Detail Map

33 Ngõ Huyện, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam, Hanoi 25.00 USD

Viet Anh II Hotel offers an ideal location in Central Hanoi, where tourist sites and business areas are both within reach. The hotel is only a few minute’s walk to many of the beautiful and historic spots of Hanoi.

The hotel is located along a narrow alley, the taxi alights you on the main road and you have to take a short walk to the hotel.
Most buildings (even Viet Anh II Hotel) don't have any elevators, so choose a room at the second or third floor is good idea.
This hotel is strategically located. You can find quite a few tourist sights within walking distance, as well as local street food and shops.

Walk

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0.08 km

12:00

St. Joseph's Cathedral (Nha Tho Lon) Detail Map

40 Nha Chung St | Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

St. Joseph's Cathedral (Vietnamese: Nhà thờ Lớn Hà Nội, Nhà thờ Chính tòa Thánh Giuse) is a church on Nha Tho (Church) Street in the Hoan Kiem District of Hanoi, Vietnam.

Walk

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20 mins

1.51 km

13:15

Hoan Kiem Lake (Lake of the Restored Sword) Detail Map

Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam

Hoan Kiem Lake is located in the center of Ha Noi where you can observe the local lives at the early morning or enjoy the its romantic view at night.

This lake is one of the major scenic spots in Hanoi and serves as a focal point for its public life.

Hoan Kiem Lake (Lake of the Restored Sword) by

Walk

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10 mins

0.9 km

14:30

Ngoc Son Temple Detail Map

Dinh Tien Hoang St., Hanoi, Vietnam 1.34 USD

Ngoc Son Temple is located on a small island at Hoan Kiem's upper end, the temple is a good place to relax and cool down in the soft breeze over the lake

The temple connects to the shore of Hoan Kiem Lake by the Huc Bridge, also a scenic spot to take photos.

Walk

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15 mins

1.1 km

15:15

Dong Xuan Market Detail Map

Dong Xuan and Hang Chieu Sts., Hanoi, Vietnam

Dong Xuan Market (Vietnamese: Chợ Đồng Xuân) is a market in the center district Hoan Kiem of Hanoi, Vietnam. Originally built by the French administration in 1889, Dong Xuan Market has been renovated several times with the latest in 1994 after a fire which almost destroyed the market.

The streets outside Dong Xuan market sell similar items that you can see inside the market. If you don't want to get inside the market, just stroll there.
About a 25 minute walk from where we're at, is the Dong Xuan market.

Walk

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5 mins

0.28 km

17:00

Cha Ca La Vong restaurant Detail Map

Cha Ca La Vong Restaurant 14 Chả Cá, Hoan Kiem Hanoi, Vietnam

Cha Ca La Vong restaurant has been regarded as one of the oldest restaurants in Ha noi sold Cha Ca, the Ha Noi's speciality.

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DAY 2 - ITINERARY 4 places

07:30

Viet Anh II Hotel Detail Map

33 Ngõ Huyện, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam, Hanoi 25.00 USD

Take a bus/train

16.30 USD

3 hours

160.99 km

12:00

Ha Long Bay Detail Map

Quang Ninh province, Vietnam 11.20 USD

Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination, located in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam.

If ever you are in Hanoi, one of the "must" places in your agenda should be Halong Bay.
Most people prefer a 2D1N Junk Boat Tour that they can spend a night on a boat in Halong. But if you don't have time, just book a 1 day tour.
The road trip from Hanoi to Halong itself will take 3 1/2 hours up north on a 165km journey.

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15:15

Sung Sot Cave Detail Map

Quảng Ninh Province, Vietnam, Hanoi 2.50 USD

Hang Sung Sot, or the "Cave of Surprises" in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, was discovered in 1901 by the French. The cave is located on Bo Hon island.

To get to the cave you have to walk up a steep path lined with shady trees.
There are three main chambers, each getting larger. Each chamber is well lit in a variety of colours, which make for great photos.
Skip the first viewpoint and wait until the end, which has much better views.
Enjoy your day trip at Halong and arrive back to the hotel at 8.30pm.