1. Overview
Hanoi is located on the left bank of the Da River and on both sides of the Red River Delta. Hanoi nis in the top 17 capitals with the largest area in the world at 3,324.92 km2. Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, with the title “City for Peace,” is the most interesting place for tourists. With thousands of years of history, Hanoi is one of the main cultural centers of Vietnam, where most Vietnamese dynasties left their mark. Today, the city still has many interesting historical and cultural relics.
Hanoi has a humid tropical monsoon climate, so when traveling here, you can enjoy all four seasons of the year. Each season has its own characteristics, giving you different feelings about life, the landscape, and the people here. When you come to Hanoi, you can choose any length of time for your Hanoi itinerary you want, from 1 day to 1 week, to experience and explore Hanoi.
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2. Suggested Best Hanoi Itinerary For Your Reference
2.1. Hanoi itinerary 1 day
If you don’t have much time to travel, you can experience a short tour of Hanoi, where just one day can be enough to see the most iconic sights of the thousand-year-old capital of Vietnam.
– In the morning you will have a tour to famous spots in Hanoi:
- The Temple of Literature (Quoc Tu Giam), the first university in Vietnam.
- President Ho Chi Minh’s historical relic complex has a series of attractions, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Ho Chi Minh Museum, Uncle Ho’s stilt house, the Presidential Palace, and the unique One Pillar Pagoda.
- Tran Quoc Pagoda: With an age of up to 1500 years, this is one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam and was once honored to be in the Top 10 most beautiful pagodas in the world.
– In the afternoon, after lunch, you will visit:
- The Museum of Ethnology, which provides insight into Vietnam’s 54 different ethnic groups in an effort to preserve cultural heritage and promote socio-cultural diversity in the country.
- When the weather is cool, go to West Lake, considered the most romantic place in Hanoi. If you visit on the weekend, try stand-up paddleboarding on the lake or visit the water park for an exciting experience.
- Then, watch the water puppet show at Thang Long Theater and end the tour with a 1-day itinerary.
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2.2. Hanoi itinerary 2 days
– Day 1: Visit famous destinations in Hanoi city
- The 2-day Hanoi itinerary allows you to visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex and The Temple of Literature, on the first morning.
- After lunch, take a take a tour of Hoa Lo Prison, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Huc Bridge, and Ngoc Son Temple.
- Then you will have a cyclo ride around Hanoi’s Old Quarter. When the old town comes alive in the evening, explore the vibrant night market with vendors setting up tables on the sidewalks.
- For panoramic views, head to City View Cafe on Dinh Tien Hoang Street or stroll the bustling streets to enjoy fresh beer and diverse street food.
– Day 2: Explore Duong Lam Ancient Village
- The second day of Hanoi will take you to the ancient village of Duong Lam, a village with a history of about 1200 years, famous as the “homeland of two kings” (Ngo Quyen and Phung Hung).
- In the afternoon, you will take a walk at West Lake, the largest lake in Hanoi. Then, visit Tran Quoc Pagoda; visit Quan Thanh Pagoda, an 800-year-old pagoda with a 4-ton Buddha statue, a bronze-cast masterpiece.
- The rest of the day, you can go shopping at Dong Xuan Market or souvenir shops in the old town.
2.3. Hanoi itinerary 3 days
With a 3-day Hanoi tour, you can experience most of the most authentic and outstanding historical and cultural attractions of Hanoi.
– The first day, you will start with a tour of Hanoi city, and there will also be a culinary tour in the evening so you can try the most authentic Hanoi dishes.
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– On day two, a Hanoi cooking class in the morning might help you have a great day. With this cooking class, you can participate in every step of the process, from going to the market to choosing each ingredient to cook to enjoying the food. On the afternoon of the second day, watch the show My Village. My Village is one of the unique musicals that you should see when you come to Hanoi
- Address: Hanoi Opera House – Hanoi Opera House is located right at CMT8 square, at 01 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi.
- Session 1: 18:00 p.m – 19:00 p.m
- Duration of each performance: 60 minutes (estimated).
- Ticket price: about 24.75 USD/ticket.
Then go to Ta Hien Street, the most vibrant place in Hanoi at night.
– On the last day of the tour, you will go to the two most famous traditional villages in Vietnam: Bat Trang pottery village, Dong Ho painting village, and the sacred pagoda called But Thap Pagoda. The opportunity to participate in the production of ceramic products or paintings with famous Vietnamese brands is wonderful.
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2.4. Hanoi itinerary 4 days
With a 4-day trip to Hanoi to fully explore the city, visitors can refer to the fun places in Hanoi as well as the schedule below to have the best experiences.
– Day 1: Visit President Ho Chi Minh’s historical relic complex, explore Dong Xuan Market, Long Bien Bridge, and Ta Hien Street.
– Day 2: visit Bat Trang Pottery Village, Bat Trang Pottery Museum, and Van Van Ancient House.
– Day 3: National Museum of History, One Pillar Pagoda, Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, Hanoi Cathedral, Hanoi Opera House, Phung Hung Mural Street.
Phung Hung Mural Street is a fun place in the center of Hanoi formed through the artistic creation process between Vietnamese and Korean artists. There, you will admire colorful murals depicting scenes of Hanoi life and culture.
– Day 4: Ba Vi National Park, Thien Son Suoi Nga. Thien Son Suoi Nga is a resort located in the Ba Vi national park complex in Hanoi.
2.5. Hanoi itinerary 5 days
– Day 1: Explore Hanoi center: visit Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Thang Long Water Puppet Theater, One Pillar Pagoda, Sword Lake, Experience Hanoi nightlife in the Old Quarter and enjoy culinary specialties like bun cha, pho rolls, fried spring rolls, etc.
– Day 2: Conquer Ha Long Bay: You will drive from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay for about 3–4 hours. After that, get on board and explore Ha Long Bay by cruise. Visit caves, swim, and enjoy the majestic landscape. Enjoy dinner on the cruise and watch the sunset over Ha Long Bay.
– Day 3: Return to Hanoi and continue to explore the capital. Stroll around the old town and enjoy different specialties. Visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology or the Vietnam History Museum to understand more about the culture and history of Vietnam. Explore the Phung Hung cultural quarter and enjoy traditional music at Ba Dinh Square.
– Day 4: Visit famous attractions near Hanoi: Take a bus or rent a private car to go to the Huong Pagoda and visit surrounding pagodas and caves. Experience dining at a local restaurant near the Huong Pagoda.
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Visit Bat Trang pottery village, where you can watch artisans create beautiful ceramic products. Return to Hanoi and spend free time exploring the area around the hotel.
– Day 5: Relax or shop at one of Hanoi’s famous markets, such as Dong Xuan Market,etc. Have lunch and pack to return to your hometown or next destination.
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2.6. Hanoi itinerary 7 days (1 week)
With this 7-day itinerary, you will experience a profound journey from tradition to modernity. The suggested itinerary for you in Hanoi for the following 7 days is:
– Day 1: Explore Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, and visit a performance at Thang Long Water Puppet Theater with a mesmerizing performance reminiscent of Northern Vietnamese folk culture.
– Day 2: Explore historical sites and cultural insights: Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Temple of Literature, Bat Trang Pottery Village, and Van Phuc Silk Village.
– Day 3: You will walk around West Lake, visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, explore Dong Xuan Market, and visit Hanoi Night Market.
– Day 4: explore Hanoi Opera House, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Hanoi Old Quarter, and Ta Hien Beer Street.
– Day 5: Experience in Ba Vi National Park, Enjoy a local craft beer and street food experience.
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– Day 6: Explore the quiet suburbs of Hanoi with a leisurely bike ride and visit local temples. Explore Long Bien Bridge, Bat Trang Pottery Village, Dong Ho Painting Village, etc.
– Day 7: You will visit the Hanoi Museum, revisit a favorite place, stop by a Giang coffee shop, or simply stroll on the streets. Say goodbye to Hanoi with a sunset cruise on the Red River.
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Also, if you don’t plan your whole trip yourself, you can contact Metta Voyage and tell us where you want to go and how many days you want to spend on the whole trip. We will definitely offer you the most suitable itinerary at a completely reasonable price. Our local experts will help you have the perfect itinerary. Book your trip to explore Hanoi, Vietnam now! Here are some options for selling Hanoi tours that you can consider:
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3. Conclusion
Above are the suggested best Hanoi itinerary in 2024/2025 for your reference that Metta Voyageshares with you, hoping you will have the most attractive trip when you come to Hanoi. Don’t forget to visit our blog to see more exciting travel experiences
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