(Small Group) Hanoi Old Quarter with Cyclo Tours

(Small Group) Hanoi Old Quarter with Cyclo Tours

Admire the tranquil beauty of Hoan Kiem Lake and visit its resident Ngoc Son Temple, translated as Temple of the Jade Mountain.

Then take an exciting cyclo tour through the Old Quarter where travelers can comb through the stalls of local markets selling handmade goods to end the day.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake), Hanoi 100000 Vietnam

Welcome to Hanoi, the city of one-thousand-year history of culture and civilization. Start the tour by strolling along Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake), also known as Sword Lake. You can observe the daily lifestyle of Hanoians and listen to intriguing legends of Returning Sword related to the origin of Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake).

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Thap Rua Tower, Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Vietnam

Thap Rua Tower is in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake on a small islet. Thinking about Hanoi, people think about Thap Rua Tower. it's a tourist place and must see in Hanoi.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Dong Xuan Market, Dong Xuan and Hang Chieu Sts., Hanoi 10000 Vietnam

Established in 1889, Dong Xuan Market is housed within a four-storey Soviet-style building on the northern edge of Hanoi Old Quarter. It’s also known as Hanoi’s largest indoor market, offering a wide range of goods such as fresh produce, souvenirs, accessories and clothing, as well as electronic and household appliances.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cau The Huc, 603 L_c Long Quan, Hanoi Vietnam

In the Old Quarter of Hanoi you find the Hoan Kiem Lake, a big lake that attracts a lot of people, Vietnamese as well as tourists, especially on the northern side of the lake, where a wooden bridge painted in strong red colors will lead you to a famous temple, Ngoc Son Temple, which means 'Temple of the Jade Mountain' on a small island in the lake.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Bach Ma Temple, 76 Hang Buom Hoan Kiem, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam

This is one of the most sacred temples in Hanoi to worship white horse gods, Vietnam follows the lunar calendar so on the first day and the 15th day, the local people come here to burn incense and pray for happiness and luck,this is the oldest temple in Hanoi built in the 9th century

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ancient House, 87 Ma May Street Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam

Then, we head to Ancient House. Situated at a tranquil street near Silver Street, Ancient House appeals plenty of tourists by its ancient but sophisticated charm of a Vietnamese traditional house.

Duration: 30 minutes

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

The Long Bien bridge across the Red River connects Hanoi with the main port of Haiphong. Designed by Gustave Eiffel, the bridge sustained significant damage during the Vietnam War. Only half of the bridge retains its original shape, but a rebuilding project supported by the French government is currently in progress to restore the bridge to its original appearance.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Train Street, Alley 224 Le Duan Kham Thien, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam

Unique, strange and attractive that is what talks about this fascinating sights.

This train line has been built for more than 100 years under the French period and currently works well, is the North-South main train line transporting goods to many provinces and cities nationwide, where it attracts more visitors by curiosity and Surprisingly because most people live on this side of the railway, all activities still take place normally, this place is also an ideal place for tourists to enjoy coffee and drinks right by the train road.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Old Quarter, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam

Then, we start your tour of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, famed for its '36 old streets. Dating back more than 1,000 years, the Old Quarter developed as a group of workshops outside of the royal palace.

Today, the streets are still grouped by what they sell, with names to match, such as Bat Su (china bowls), Cha Ca (roasted fish), Hang Bac (jewelry), Hang Dau (shoes and sandals), Hang Gai (silks), To Tich (mixed fruits), Hang Luoc (combs), Hang Duong (candies and dried fruits), and Hang Buom (bamboo products). Wander around with your guide, enjoying the hustle and bustle of the neighborhood. You can taste some local specialties, if you wish (own expense), and continue to the Hoan Kiem Lake area to visit Ngoc Son Temple.


Duration: 30 minutes