Pick you up at hotel and start our city tour with a visit to the Complex of Ho Chi Minh (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his house-on-stilts and fish pond, and the One-Pillar Pagoda). Proceed to Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam, its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. You will have 1 hour for lunch at your own account.
In the afternoon, drive to Ethnology Museum to learn much about the culture and traditions of 54 ethnic groups living in Vietnam, in which many groups are skillful in making sophisticated handicrafts. Then go back to the Old Quarter to enjoy a cyclo tour around the area and Hoan Kiem Lake (the “Sword” Lake), with a stop to visit Ngoc Son Temple. For the last part of the tour, we stroll around the area and mingle with locals as they go about their hectic lives. Back to your hotel and drop off at hotel. End of service.
Please note:
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Monday and Friday, as well as in the afternoon and annual maintenance time.
Ethnology Museum is closed every Monday.
