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Travelling Around Hanoi (Hanoi City Tour) Travelling Around Hanoi (Hanoi City Tour) Duration: 8 hours - Location: Hanoi, Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is a large memorial in Hanoi which is located in the center of Ba Dinh Square. The mausoleum was inspired by Lenin's Mausoleum in Moscow but incorporates distinct Vietnamese architectural elements, such as the sloping roof. The exterior is made of gray granite, while the interior is gray, black, and red polished stone. The mausoleum's portico has the words "Chủ tịch Hồ Chí Minh" inscribed across it, meaning "President Ho Chi Minh." Ho Chi Minh Museum dedicated to Ho Chi Minh President and Vietnam's revolutionary struggle against foreign powers. It was constructed in the 1990s. One Pillar Pagoda , also known as Diên Hựu Pagoda, meaning Long-term Blessing, was built by Emperor Lý Thái Tông who ruled from 1028 to 1054. Legend has it that the Emperor had not have any son, one night he dreamt that he met Avalokiteshvara bodhisattva, who handed him a baby son while seated on a lotus flower in a square pond in the west of Thăng Long. The Queen then bore him a prince. Lý Thái Tông had been told by a monk named Thiền Tuệ to constructed the temple in gratitude for this in 1049, by erecting a pillar in the middle of a lotus pond, similar to the one he saw in the dream. Quan Thanh Temple was built during the reign of King Ly Thai To (1010-1028). The temple is also called Tran Vu temple, since it is dedicated to Huyen Thien Tran Vu (Guardian of the North of the Country). Quan Thanh Temple is an important historical and cultural place in Hanoi. According to the legend, Tran Vu is a figure who helped King An Duong Vuong chase away demons during the construction of Co Loa Citadel. The temple first existed in the south of the To Lich River but then was moved to the northwest of the capital (the present site). It is one of the “Thang Long Tu Tran” which honours the Holly Figures guarding at four main directions (East – West – south – North) of the ancient Thang Long citadel. Quan Thanh temple attracts visitors for its famous special and beautiful structure and religious cultural place. Tran Quoc Pagoda is the oldest pagoda constructed in the sixth century during the reign of Emperor Ly Nam De with the name Khai Quoc (National Founder). At first it was built outside the Yen Phu Dyke and then moved to West Lake. With harmonious architecture, the pagoda complements the beautiful scenery around the lake. Museum of Ethnology is a museum which focuses on the 54 officially recognized ethnic groups in Vietnam. The proposal for the museum was officially approved on December 14, 1987. Construction lasted from 1987 to 1995, and it was opened to the public on November 12, 1997. The exhibition building was designed by the architect Hà Đức Lịnh, a member of the Tày ethnic group, in the shape of a Dong Son Drum, and the interior architecture was designed by the French architect Veronique Dollfus. It is widely considered to be the finest modern museum in Vietnam and a tourist attraction in Hanoi. "Văn Miếu" (Temple of Literature) - "Quốc Tử Giám" (the first National University of Vietnam), a famous historical and cultural relic, is nearly 1,000 years old. The Temple of Literature was built in 1070 in honour of Confucius, his followers and Chu Van An, a moral figure in Vietnamese education. In 1070, King Lý Thánh Tông erected several important monuments, including Văn Miếu . The organization of instruction and learning at the Quốc Tử Giám began in 1076 under the Lý dynasty and further developed in the 15th century under the Lê dynasty. The university was established near the Temple of Literature, and during its more than 700 years of instruction (1076-1779), thousands of talented men in Vietnam were educated there. Ngoc Son Temple , or Temple of the Jade Mound, is located on a small islet at Hoan Kiem Lake. The temple was founded in the 14th century but most of its current structures were built in the 18th century. Ngoc Son Temple was built to commemorate a few Chinese and Vietnamese legends, including famous Vietnamese General Trần Hưng Đạo who twice led the Vietnamese troops to fence off the mighty Yuan Dynasty in the 13th century. As the oldest continuously developed area of Vietnam, Hanoi's Old Quarter has a history that spans 2,000 years and represents the eternal soul of the city. It is located between Hoan Kiem Lake and the Long Bien Bridge. Handicraft workers were gathering together in this area to work and trade, hence formed specific industry streets which bringing the seperate traditions of the citizen. Today, the Old Quarter is an attractive destination for those who want to learn about Thăng Long Citadel. Water puppetry (Puppets that dance on water) is a tradition that dates back as far as the 11th century CE when it originated in the villages of the Red River Delta area of northernVietnam. The puppets are made out of wood and then lacquered. The shows are performed in a waist-deep pool. A large rod supports the puppet under the water and is used by the puppeteers, who are normally hidden behind a screen, to control them. Thus the puppets appear to be moving over the water. When the rice fields would flood, the villagers would entertain each other using this form of puppet play. Today's Vietnamese water puppetry is a unique variation on the ancient Asian puppet tradition. 08:00: Our guide & driver will pick you up at your hotel. After that we will: • Visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum. • Visiting One Pillar Pagoda. • Visiting Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc Pagoda on West Lake. 11:00: Having lunch in restaurant. 12:00: Continuing the tour: • Visiting Ethnology Museum. • Visiting Văn Miếu – Quốc Tử Giám. • Visiting Ngoc Son Temple. • Coaching around Old Quarter. 15:30: Driving you back to hotel. The tour ends. If you book the Deluxe Tour: 15:30: Enjoying Water Puppet Show. 16:45: Driving you back to hotel. The tour ends. Cancellation Policy Cancellation should be made at least 20 days before the tour begins, or the amount of deposit will not be refundable. Rate per person: Group 1 5 10 15 up Rate (VND) Travel Agency: • VIET SUN MEDIA AND EVENT COMPNAY LTD • Contact Person: Ms. Phuong ([email protected] ) • or Mr. Hung ([email protected] ) • Hotline: +84-936317911 Please send us your detail request; we are willing to consult you for free to make the best choice of tour and other information. HANOI CITY TOUR HALF DAY CITY TOUR Duration: 4 hours - Location: Hanoi, Vietnam. You will enjoy Hanoi half day city tour with Ho Chi Minh Complex including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside mausoleum only if visit in the afternoon and closed on Monday, Friday and whole November but outside is available), Ba Dinh Square, Presidential Palace, One pillar pagoda, House on Stilt then we take a walk to visit Thang Long Royal Citadel – World Cultural Heritage site . We transfer to visit Temple of literature - The first university of Vietnam to study about the Vietnamese royal educational system in the past then move to Hoan Kiem Lake – the heart of Hanoi for electricity car tour around Hanoi Old Quarter . Tour is ended by transferring to Hotel or free for your own leisure for shopping . Operation note: - For Hanoi morning tour: Starting from 08:00, for afternoon tour: Starting from 14:00 PM - Surcharge for lunch: 13 USD/01 Pax for food only - Surcharge for dinner: 15 USD / 01 Pax for food only Inclusion: Transportation as tour itinerary Full entrance ticket as itinerary Ticket for electricity car for Hanoi Old Quarter English Speaking Guide Tax and service charge Rate per person: Group 1 2 – 3 4 - 5 6 – 7 8 - 9 10 up Rate (VND) .
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