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Tour to Hanoi Religious Temples and Literature

Hanoi1 hour

Description

Vietnam is a religiously diverse country where Eastern and Western religions coexist and interact, including Buddhism, Catholicism, Taoism, and Confucianism, alongside indigenous folk beliefs. On this tour, you will explore the richness of Vietnamese culture through its religions and beliefs, admire remarkable architectural heritage, discover the history of Hanoi, enjoy a delicious cup of traditional egg coffee, and gain insight into the daily life of local people. On this tour, you can: - Explore the diversity of Vietnamese religions. - Enjoy the cultural and architectural beauty of the Vietnamese people. - Understanding of Vietnamese culture through places of worship, ancient houses - Famous Hanoi egg coffee - Hanoi Old Quarter and French Quarter NOTE: When visiting temples and pagodas, visitors are advised to wear shirts with sleeves and pants or skirts covering the knees in order to respect the dress regulations of the sites.

Tour Options

Hanoi Religious tour: Temple of Literature & other famous temples
  • drinks car Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included20 min

Tran Quoc Pagoda: The oldest pagoda in Hanoi with a history of more than 1,500 years, located on a small island by West Lake, largest &beautiful lake in Hanoi. It was an important Buddhist center of ancient Thang Long, renowned for its ancient architecture, peaceful atmosphere, profound cultural and spiritual values

Admission included20 min

St. Joseph’s Cathedral (Hanoi Cathedral) (outside visit only on Sundays): A historic Gothic-style structure strongly influenced by French architecture, admired for its solemn and classical beauty. It is one of the most important centers of Catholic worship in Hanoi

Admission included20 min

Nam Huong Communal House: A traditional Vietnamese religious site dedicated to village tutelary gods, featuring solemn ancient architecture.

Admission included20 min

Ngoc Son Temple: One of the most famous and sacred temples in Hanoi, located on Jade Island in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake, and regarded as a cultural and spiritual symbol of the capital

30 min

Hanoi Old Quarter & famous egg coffee: A historic area preserving ancient architecture and traditional urban life, famous for its characteristic craft streets and iconic egg coffee (You may also choose another drink if you do not drink coffee)

Admission included20 min

Ma May Heritage House: A typical 19th-century traditional Hanoi house, offering visitors a vivid insight into the lifestyle of Old Quarter residents in the past, as well as the Vietnamese tradition of ancestor worship within the family

Admission included30 min

Temple of Literature – National University: The first university of Vietnam, established more than 1,000 years ago, symbolizing Confucian education and the nation’s long-standing tradition of learning

Highlights

Entrance fee
Hotel pick-up & drop-off (if your hotel is located in the Old Quarter or French Quarter)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Guided tour of historical landmarks

What's included

Included
Entrance fee
Hotel pick-up & drop-off (if your hotel is located in the Old Quarter or French Quarter)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Guided tour of historical landmarks
Not included
Tips for guide is appreciated

Pickup Locations & Times

If your hotel is located in the Old Quarter or the French Quarter area, our tour guide will pick you up directly from your hotel. Our guide will contact you before the tour and wait for you at the hotel lobby reception before the tour start time.

Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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