Hanoi Orientation and Traditional Villages

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Our guide and driver will meet you at the Halong International Port entrance gate and take you to Hanoi, where you will discover a fascinating mix of historical landmarks, lively streets, and traditional craft villages.

Begin your Hanoi orientation with a visit to the Temple of Literature, one of the city’s most important cultural landmarks and a symbol of Vietnam’s long-standing tradition of education. Explore its peaceful courtyards and traditional architecture while learning about Confucian values and the history of Vietnam’s first national university.

Continue to the Hoa Lo Prison Museum, a historic site that offers a deeper look into Hanoi’s colonial and wartime history. Your guide will share stories about the prison and the significant events connected with this place.

Afterward, enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the heart of Hanoi.

Experience the historic Old Quarter by cyclo, riding through its narrow streets and traditional shophouses while observing the lively rhythm of everyday life. After the cyclo ride, take a short walk through the Old Quarter and enjoy some free time to explore its unique atmosphere and local shops.

In the afternoon, leave the city behind and head to Bat Trang Ceramic Village, a traditional craft village on the outskirts of Hanoi with a long history of pottery making. Explore the village and learn about its traditional craftsmanship, then visit a local workshop to see how clay is transformed into beautiful ceramic products.

Complete your visit with a hands-on pottery experience, where you can try shaping your own ceramic piece and take it home as a memorable souvenir of your journey.

Finally, relax on the return journey to Halong International Cruise Port, arriving in good time for your cruise departure. Your tour ends at the port entrance gate with a Back-to-Ship Guarantee.

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Inclusions

• English-Speaking-Guide (licensed)
• Chartered car/coach including high-way and parking fee
• Entrance fee and port fee
• Mineral water

Exclusions

• Other drinks
• Tips
• Other personal expenses