Day Trips from Hanoi, Vietnam
Destination: Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Hoa Lu & Tam Coc
- Overview: Begin your journey back in time to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and Le dynasties. The site boasts well-preserved temples nestled among towering karst cliffs, offering a glimpse into the country's rich past. Following this, cruise through Tam Coc's "Halong Bay on land," where you'll glide along the gentle Ngo Dong River, flanked by rice paddies and limestone formations jutting out from the water.
- Duration: Full Day (approx. 8 hours)
- Departure: Early morning
- Return: Late afternoon
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Must-Try Delicacy: Traditional Vietnamese lunch featuring "com chay" (rice cooked in bamboo) and "cha ca" (grilled fish with turmeric).
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Ninh Binh - Trang An Eco-Tourism Complex
- Overview: Discover the tranquil beauty of Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its intricate system of waterways weaving through towering karsts. This eco-tourism complex offers boat rides through caves, passing by ancient temples and breathtaking natural scenery. It's a serene escape from the bustling city life.
- Duration: 6 hours
- Start Time: 9:00 AM
- End Time: 3:00 PM
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Local Speciality: "Banh cuon" (steamed rice rolls) for breakfast before departure.
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Duong Lam Ancient Village
- Overview: Step into the rustic charm of Duong Lam, one of Vietnam's oldest villages, renowned for its traditional houses constructed from laterite bricks. Walk along the narrow alleys, interact with locals preserving age-old traditions, and visit the birthplaces of two Vietnamese kings. This is an opportunity to experience rural Vietnam at its most authentic.
- Duration: Half Day (approx. 4 hours)
- Timings: Morning (to avoid the heat)
- Culinary Highlight: Sample "che lam" (sweet glutinous rice cake) and enjoy a cup of local tea.