Hanoi Vietnam 6 Day Itinerary
Here’s a 6-day itinerary for exploring Hanoi, Vietnam, using Markdown format:
Day 1: Arrival & Old Quarter Exploration
- Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport and transfer to your hotel in the Old Quarter. (Recommended: Hanoi La Siesta Central Hotel & Spa or Hotel de l’Opera Hanoi)
- Lunch at Bun Cha Huong Lien (Obama’s Bun Cha) or Bun Cha Dac Kim
- Explore the Old Quarter, visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple
- Dinner at Koto Restaurant - a social enterprise providing employment, training, and education for underprivileged children in Vietnam.
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda & Temple of Literature
- Breakfast at Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su - a famous pho restaurant in the Old Quarter
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda & Tran Quoc Pagoda
- Lunch at Bat Dan Street - famous for its grilled pork dish, Cha Ca La Vong
- Afternoon visit to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university
- Dinner at Cha Ca La Vong - another famous restaurant for Cha Ca La Vong
Day 3: Museums & Street Food Tour
- Breakfast at Banh Mi 25 - a popular banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) place in the Old Quarter
- Morning visit to the Museum of Ethnology or the Museum of Vietnamese History
- Lunch at Quan An Ngon - a popular restaurant offering a wide variety of Vietnamese dishes
- Afternoon: Hanoi Street Food Tour - explore the local street food scene and learn about Vietnamese culinary culture
- Dinner at Lavazza Italian Kitchen Hanoi or La Badiane Restaurant for a change from Vietnamese food
Day 4: Perfume Pagoda & Halong Bay (Optional Day Trip)
- Early morning departure to Perfume Pagoda or Halong Bay day trip (optional tours that require an additional fee)
- [Return to Hanoi in the evening and rest]
Day 5: West Lake & Truc Bach Lake
- Breakfast at Café Pho Co - a charming French colonial-style café overlooking West Lake
- Morning visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda on West Lake and the nearby Quan Thanh Temple
- Lunch at Com Nieu Anh Vu - a popular restaurant for clay pot rice dishes
- Afternoon: Explore Truc Bach Lake, Thien Quang Pagoda, and St. Joseph’s Cathedral
- Dinner at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Restaurant - a traditional Vietnamese restaurant with live performances
Day 6: Departure
- [Breakfast at your hotel]
- Transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for departure
Transportation:
- Taxis are readily available and affordable in Hanoi. Grab (a Southeast Asian ride-hailing app) is also a popular choice among locals and tourists alike.
- For day trips to Perfume Pagoda or Halong Bay, it’s best to book tours that include transportation from your hotel.
Things to Know:
- Hanoi can be quite crowded and chaotic at times, but the friendly locals and vibrant atmosphere make it an unforgettable experience.
- Vietnamese Dong (VND) is the local currency. Major credit cards are accepted in many restaurants and shops, but smaller businesses may only accept cash.
- Tipping is not as common in Vietnam as in other countries, but rounding up the bill or leaving small change is appreciated by service staff.