4D3N HANOI WALKING TOUR HANOI HA LONG BAY NINH BINH

Upon your arrival, our DRIVER greets and transfers you to Ha Noi, capital of Vietnam, check in hotel if
rooms available. If not, we can leave luggage at the hotel reception to join the walking tour
(4hours)
Our guide meets you at hotel and walk to visit The Ngoc Son temple & Hoan Kiem lake, this is an
enchanting body of water right in the heart of Hanoi, This small lake is nicely bordered by age –
old trees. In the extreme north is an islet accessible by a wooden bridge painted red. On this
islet located the small temple of Ngoc Son which is dedicated to General Tran Hung Dao. In the
middle of the lake is the tortoise tower considered as the contemporary symbol of Hanoi.
Then visit and free shop in the Hanoi Old Quarters, covers an area of 100 ha, just north of the
central Hoan Kiem Lake. The original 36 streets that make up the Old Quarter are named after
the goods once sold there such as silk, paper, silver, cotton, fish and chicken… Hanoi’s Old
Quarter bears not just the cultural values of the capital, but the historical.
Visit and photo stop at the Saint Joseph Cathedral, a Roman Catholic cathedral with neo- gothic
style, which was built about 120 years ago. The architecture with domes of the cathedral follows
the Gothic style and design of Paris Cathedral.. Outside, in front of the cathedral is the statue of
Mother Maria.
Finally, wondering in the Hanoi Street food. Our guide will give you an insight into the intricacies
and traditions of Vietnamese food culture including details on ingredients and historical
backgrounds of popular northern dishes, try seasonal fruits and sampling a tasty French-inspired
snack from a street cart. Taste buds with the famed Hanoi dish Banh Cuon at a local eatery.
Watch in awe as the skilled chefs demonstrate for you how this tasty dish is put together.
Venture down a small alley to join in the local tradition of feasting on fresh fruit served in a cup
and smothered with crushed iced and condensed milk. Taste top ten street foods in Hanoi are
Banh My Hanoi, Vietnamese Rice Wine and famous Egg Coffee (Food tasty at your own account).
Then return to your hotel. Overnight in Hanoi
Please take notes: *Hotel standard check in time: 14:00 PM

Have breakfast on board while the boat starts cruising to the Natural Preservation Zone.
Kayaking to explore around the area Luon Cave. We board the cruise again. Take time to refresh
and relax before checking out. Bags can be left in luggage store.
Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more
while the cruise serve you the last lunch on board
11:30 Disembark at the harbor, Tuan Chau Marina. Return to Hanoi by shuttle bus.
16:00 Arrive in Hanoi, free till our DRIVER picks you up and proceed to the airport for your departure
flight
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