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Hanoi, Vietnam
🇻🇳 P𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 to 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐢 🇻🇳
1. Hoan Kiem Lake – The Heart of Hanoi 🌿
Located in the city center, Hoan Kiem Lake is one of Hanoi’s most iconic landmarkso. Take a peaceful walk around the lake, admire Turtle Tower, or visit in the early morning to see locals exercising and enjoying their daily routines.
2. Ta Hien Street – Hanoi’s Lively Nightlife 🍻
Want to experience Hanoi after dark? Head to Ta Hien Street! Famous for its sidewalk beer spots, affordable street food, and energetic atmosphere, this is a great place to meet fellow travelers and enjoy the city’s nightlife.
3. Hang Ma Street – A Colorful Cultural Experience 🏮
Hang Ma Street is a feast for the eyes, filled with colorful lanterns, festive decorations, and traditional paper products. Visit during the Mid-Autumn Festival or Lunar New Year to see the street transform into a vibrant celebration.
4. Hanoi Train Street – A Unique Railway Experience 🚂
Imagine sipping coffee just steps away from a railway track running between narrow residential buildings! Hanoi Train Street is famous for its unusual setting and cozy cafés. Remember to follow local safety rules and only access permitted areas.
5. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – A Landmark of Vietnamese History 🇻🇳
Located in Ba Dinh Square, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is one of Vietnam’s most important historical landmarks. It is closely associated with President Ho Chi Minh and the country’s struggle for independence. Dress respectfully and check visiting hours before your visit.
6. Dong Xuan Market – Discover Local Life 🛍️
Looking for a glimpse of everyday Hanoi? Dong Xuan Market is one of the city’s largest traditional markets, offering everything from clothing and household goods to local snacks. Explore the surrounding streets to discover even more authentic flavors of Northern Vietnam.
7. Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s First National University 📚
Built in 1070, the Temple of Literature is a historic complex dedicated to Confucius and Vietnam’s scholarly traditions. Wander through its peaceful courtyards, admire traditional architecture, and discover why education has long held a special place in Vietnamese culture.
8. Vietnam National Museum of History – A Journey Through Time 🏺
Curious about Vietnam’s past? This museum houses an impressive collection of artifacts spanning different periods of Vietnamese history, from ancient civilizations to more recent eras. It is a great stop for anyone who wants to understand the country beyond its modern-day attractions.
9. Imperial Citadel of Thang Long – Discover Vietnam’s Imperial Past 🏯
Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long served as a political center for many Vietnamese dynasties. Explore its historic gates, archaeological remains, and ancient structures to uncover nearly a millennium of royal history.
10. Vietnamese Women’s Museum – Stories of Vietnamese Women 👩🏻
This fascinating museum celebrates the contributions of Vietnamese women throughout history and in contemporary society. Through traditional clothing, cultural objects, and personal stories, visitors can learn about women’s roles in family life, ethnic traditions, and the country’s development.
St. Joseph's Cathedral
- Wander through Ly Quoc Su Street.
- Explore the cathedral square as the lights come on.
- A great place for photos and a quick coffee stop.
Old Quarter Exploration
- Stroll through Hanoi's historic trading streets:
- Hang Gai (Silk Street)
- Hang Dao
- Hang Bac
- Bat Dan
- Discover local shops, hidden alleys, and everyday Hanoi life.
Must-try dishes:
- Bun Cha Hanoi
- Hanoi Fried Spring Rolls
- Vietnamese Pancake (Banh Xeo)
- Grilled Pork Wrapped in Betel Leaves
- Banana Blossom Salad with Shrimp
Ta Hien & Hang Buom
- Experience Hanoi's lively nightlife scene.
- Enjoy street performances, local bars, and bustling food stalls.
- Great for people-watching and soaking up the city's energy.
💡 Local Tips
✅ Bring a light jacket during autumn and winter evenings.
✅ Weekends are ideal when the Hoan Kiem Walking Street area is pedestrian-only.
✅ Wear comfortable shoes
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Lan Ha Bay, Vietnam
Booking code •••••
DAY 1
Tuan Chau - Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay - Tra Bau
8:00 - 8:30
A limousine bus picks the guests up at your hotel in the old quarter, Opera
House or at No.16 Thi Sach, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi. (There would be an addi-
tional charge for a shuttle bus if it booked from Hanoi).
12:00
The crew members of Peony Cruises will welcome you at No.34, Tuan Chau
Marina, Quang Ninh.
Phone for receptionist at Peony Cruises lounge:
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12:30
You will be taken aboard our support vessel and travel from the wharf via
the bay to board our luxurious craft, Peony Cruises. Itinerary briefing is
announced during this time.
13:00
Welcome fresh drinks, wet towels and a special lunch of fresh food and an
assortment of appetizing delicacies will be served. You will be enchanted
when decadently dining on our luxury junk. Life just doesn't get better than this!
We then set sail for Lan Ha Bay - A member of the World’s Most Beautiful Bays.
Enjoy the delicious luncheon of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing
delicacies while cruising along Lan Ha bay with the breathtaking scenery.
15:30
Visiting Tra Bau area where has known as an area famous for its unspoiled,
poetic natural beauty and attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. This is the
best time for kayaking to discover the truest beauty of the limestone
islands. Immerse yourself in the emerald green water of the bay or enjoy the
Jacuzzi pool on the Peony Cruises.
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17:30 - 18:30
Joining us for Cooking demonstration to learn how to make one of the most
famous Vietnamese cuisines, the spring rolls. Or reach the top deck of cruise
where the guests can admire the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.
Enjoy a Happy Hour time – BUY ONE GET ONE FREE at the bar. It is an ideal
time for photography enthusiasts to capture the greatest moment of sunset
over Lan Ha Bay.
19:30
Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served by our skillful chef.
This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting.
21:00 - 22:00
Relax and sip the exotic cocktails and drinks at the sky bar (with surcharge).
Indulge yourself with spa service (optional) or simply relax on the top deck
just under the cover of a brightly illuminated sky.
Or try to get your luck at the squid fishing on the main deck.
DAY 2
Lan Ha Bay – Viet Hai Village – Three Peaches Area
6:00
Begin the day full of energy with the Tai Chi session and enjoy the sun just
rising up beyond the horizon.
6:45 - 7:15
Breakfast is served at the restaurant.
8:00 - 8:30
The guests are transferred to a day trip boat and set sail for the further Lan
Ha Bay - cruising along the peaceful and quiet nature of the bay. Or you are
free to relax on cruise if you do not like to move for a day trip.
10:30 - 11:00
After reaching Viet Hai jetty, the guest will have a great experience in
cycling or having a ride on an e-cart to Viet Hai village through the tropical
rainforest canopy and towering limestone mountains, also surrounded by
the green.
Learn about the villager’s daily life and how people built and lived in the
bamboo thatched houses; the earthen walls are made of straw and mud
12:15 - 13:30
Return to the day trip boat and enjoy lunch at the restaurant while the boat
is cruising to the kayaking and swimming spot.
13:30
Explore the secluded and quiet lagoon by kayaks or having a swim off the
boat is a great fun.
16:30
Head back to the Peony Cruises to relax. Have a soak in the Jacuzzi pool.
Enjoy the music and your favorite drinks by the pool.
17:30 - 18:30
Enjoy “happy hour” on the deck and BUY ONE GET ONE FREE. Watch the
sunset falling on the bay.
Attend the cooking demonstration to learn the different type of the Viet-
namese spring rolls.
19:30
Dinner is served at the Peony Cruises ‘s restaurant.
21:00 - 22:00
Enjoy the nightlife of the bay from the deck. Immerse yourself in music. Taste
some cocktail at the bar. Otherwise, you can go for the squid fishing with
the sailors or simply relax in the room and watch Ha Long Bay from the
balcony.
DAY 3
Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba Island – Tuan Chau
6:00
Begin the day full of energy with the Tai Chi session and enjoy the sun just
rising up beyond the horizon.
6:45 - 7:15
Breakfast is served while cruising back to Gia Luan jetty. (Breakfast time
maybe adjust and follow the real itinerary)
7:30 - 9:00
You will join the tour of Cat Ba World Biosphere by transshipment. It takes 30
minutes to transfer from Gia Luan to Trung Trang – one of the most impressive
caves in Cat Ba island, Vietnam. The limestone cave has thousands of
talactites in various shapes, offering geological values with a typical cave
ecosystem.
9:30
Return to the main boat from the cave and the guests will do the cabin
check out. Luggage is placed outside of the cabin.
Brunch is served at the restaurant. Settle the bar bill by the desk at the
restaurant (if any)
10:30 - 11:00
Disembark the Peony Cruises and transferred back to Block #34, Big Bay
group terminal, Tuan Chau Marina. Relax and wait for the luggage.
11:30 - 12:00
The guests are ready at Tuan Chau Marina.
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Hanoi, Vietnam
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Ba Be Lake, Vietnam
Today we meet at 8:30am at your hotel in Hanoi to start our 10 days trip, we need to drive 219km to Ba Be lake in the afternoon we walking around Pac Ngoi village or we visit Hua Ma cave this night we stay at a homestay nearby the lake.
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Cao Bằng, Vietnam
After breakfast in the morning we do a boat trip on Ba Be lake to visit Puong Cave, An Ma temple, Fairy pond..etc..
In the afternoon we need to drive 127KM to Cao Bang city we stay at a homestay in Cao Bang.
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Khuoi Ky Stone Village, China
We start at 8:30am on this day we vist Pja Thap incense village, Phuc Sen Blacksmith village and also we stops for viewpoints, visit Nguom Ngso cave
We stay close to the Ban Gioc waterfall at Khuoi Ky stone village. 100kms.
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Bảo Lạc, Vietnam
Today we visit Ban Gioc waterfall and then drive to Bao Lac. Visit paper village how minorities made papers, we stop at some beautiful viewpoints, we do hiking to visit Khau Coc Cha mountain pass, this night we stay at a hotel in Bao. 195kms.
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Đồng Văn District, Vietnam
At 8:30am we start our trip, we stop at some viewpoints and then do a boat ride at Nho Que river, after lunch we do hiking at Sky walks we spend a night at a hotel in Dong Van. 90kms.
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Yên Minh, Vietnam
To day we visit Lung Cu Flagpole
Close to the border of China and then to visit palace of H'mong's king, we do hiking through some villages to visit daily life of H'mong minority it is beautiful landscapes and special how people can live on the limestone mountains, we stay at the homestay in Yen Minh.
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Du Già, Vietnam
Today we do hiking to visit some remote villages stop at some viewpoints
This night we stay at a homestay in Du Gia
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Hoàng Su Phì District, Vietnam
Du Gia - Hoang Su Phi. We stop at some viewpoints and do short treks in Hoang Su Phi. We will stay at remote villages it is special landscapes.
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Bắc Hà, Vietnam
Hoang Su Phi - Bac Ha. We go through Hoang Su Phi, Sin Man on the quiet road close to Chinese border there are a lots of beautiful viewpoints we stay at a homestay in Bac Ha. 120kms.
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Sapa - Hang Da, Vietnam
We do hiking in Bac Ha and then going to Sapa we drop off you in Sapa to finish 10 days trip.
Things to do in Sapa
- Trekking with ETHOS
- Local markets
- Fansipan Peak
- O Quy Ho Pass
- Ride the Muong Hoa train
- Coffee @ Best View Cafe
- Cat Cat Village
- Sapa Stone Church
- Stone Silver Waterfalls
- Sapa Sun Plaza
- Walk along Rong May Glass Bridge
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Hanoi, Vietnam
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Tràng An, Vietnam
Things to do
- Cycling around the area
- Trang An scenic boat ride through limestone karsts, caves & waterways (2-4 hours depending on route) *Choose boat trip 2 or 3
- Tam Coc boat ride through 3 caves & passed rice fields (about 2 hours)
- Hang Mua - panoramic viewpoint reached by 500 steps
- Van Long Nature Reserve - peaceful wetlands for spotting wildlife
- Hoa Lu historic ancient capital in the 10th-11th centuries
- Bich Dong Pagoda - historic pagoda in a scenic natural setting 
- Bai Dinh Temple - one of the largest Buddhist temples in Vietnam
- Thong Nham - for birdwatching, nature & stunning landscapes
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Hanoi, Vietnam