Gem of Hanoi walking tour

Gem of Hanoi walking tour

Get off the well-trodden tourist track and unearth Hanoi’s secret treasures and best kept secrets. The below itinerary will take you to some of Hanoi’s most interesting sites. Whilst this walking tour includes some of the better-known places of interest such as the Long Bien Bridge, the Botanic Gardens, B52 Lake and the Buoi market – as well as the Hanoi Citadel – you will also get the chance to see the fascinating lesser visited backstreets of the old town (Old Quarter) and the train tracks. Take this tour at your own pace with your guide and drink in the atmosphere whilst experiencing all Hanoi has to offer.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Long Bien Bridge, Tran Nhat Duat Street, Hanoi Vietnam

Take a stroll on the Long Bien Bridge. This iconic structure straddling the Red River was designed by Gustave Eiffel and as such echoes the Eiffel tower.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Huu Tiep Lake and the Downed B-52, 55 Hoang Hoa Tham Ngoc Ho, Ba Dinh, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam

Known also as the B52 Lake due to the crash site of a Vietnam War B52, it is a stark reminder of the history of Hanoi and the experiences of the local residents during the war.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Hanoi Zoological Gardens, Thu le Ba Dinh District, Hanoi 10000 Vietnam

The park is known as a haven and place to seek respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. Containing several rare trees, the park is a favorite place for birds and people alike as they seek shade from the heat of the day.

Duration: 30 minutes