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4-Day Hanoi & Halong Bay: Highlights of Vietnam Tour
The Perfect Introductory Itinerary for Vietnam: Explore Hanoi’s ancient temples and street food culture, take a boat tour of Halong Bay’s limestone peaks, and get up close and personal with nearby ethnic minority villages
- Days
- 4
- Stops
- 4
- Mapped stops
- 4
- Mapped distance
- 346.2 km
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4-Day Hanoi & Halong Bay: Highlights of Vietnam Tour
Day 1
Hanoi Old Quarter
Hanoi's Old Quarter is a living historic district of 36 streets, each traditionally specializing in a particular trade, from silk to tin to traditional medicine. The maze of narrow streets dating from the 15th century is packed with shop-houses, street food vendors, local cafés, and small guesthouses, creating one of Southeast Asia's most atmospheric urban environments. The evening street food scene around Hàng Bè Market and Bùi Viện Street reflects Hanoi's vibrant culture.
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Day 2
Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son Temple
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Day 3
Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage seascape of 1,969 limestone karst islands and islets rising from the Gulf of Tonkin in northeastern Vietnam, creating one of the world's most iconic maritime landscapes. The islands' towers, caves, floating fishing villages, and emerald green water are best explored on overnight wooden junk cruises that access remote bays inaccessible by day. The bay's name means Descending Dragon, referring to an ancient legend of dragons sent to protect Vietnam.
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Day 4
Temple of Literature Hanoi
Temple of Literature Van Mieu is a significant religious and cultural site , attracting both worshippers and cultural visitors. The site's architectural beauty and spiritual heritage make it an important landmark reflecting the region's religious traditions and historical character. A meaningful place for cultural exploration and quiet contemplation.
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