Discover Ba Binh District in Hanoi
Overview:
With a central location and high living conditions, Ba Dinh district (Hanoi) has become a desirable place to live and work for the majority of people living and working in Hanoi. Ba Dinh is one of the 12 inner city districts and one of the four central districts of Hanoi capital, also home to many important agencies of the Party and State in general and Hanoi in particular.
Location:
Ba Dinh District possesses a favorable geographical position that few districts of the capital have when it is adjacent to 4 major administrative centers of the capital:
- The North borders with Tay Ho, the boundary connecting the 2 districts is An Duong residential area, An Duong street and Hoang Hoa Tham street.
- The South borders Dong Da district, the boundaries are Le Dai Hanh, Lang Ha, Huynh Thuc Khang, Nguyen Thai Hoc, Giang Vo and Nguyen Hong streets.
- The East borders Long Bien district with the boundary of the Red River.
- The Southeast borders Hoan Kiem district, the boundaries are Phan Dinh Phung, Ly Nam De, Hang Dau, and railway lines.
- The West borders Cau Giay district, the boundary connecting the two districts is the To Lich river.
History:
The area of Ba Dinh district was formerly belonging to Huu Nghiem canton (later renamed Yen Hoa), Tho Xuong district and the cantons of Yen Thanh, Noi, Thuong, Trung, Vinh Thuan district. After 1954, this area was divided into Truc Bach area and Ba Dinh area.
- In 1961, Ba Dinh neighborhood was established on the basis of merging Truc Bach and Ba Dinh areas; Dong Thai commune, a part of Thai Do commune in the old district V, two communes Phuc Le and Ngoc Ha and a part of Thong Nhat commune in district VI.
- In June 1981, changing neighborhoods into districts, Ba Dinh quarter changed to Ba Dinh district, including 15 wards: Yen Phu, Truc Bach, Thuy Khue, Thanh Cong, Quan Thanh, Phuc Xa, Nguyen Trung Truc, Ngoc Ha , Kim Ma, Giang Vo, Doi Can, Dien Bien, Cong Vi, Cau Giay, Pomelo. At that time, the entire Thang Long Imperial Citadel was in Ba Dinh district.
- In October 1995, 3 wards Yen Phu, Thuy Khue and Buoi of Ba Dinh district were moved to Tay Ho district.
- On November 22, 1996, Cau Giay ward of Ba Dinh district was renamed Ngoc Khanh ward due to the same name as Cau Giay district.
- On January 5, 2005, administrative boundaries were adjusted between Cong Vi and Ngoc Khanh wards, and at the same time established 2 wards Lieu Giai and Vinh Phuc.
- Since then, Ba Dinh district has 14 wards as it is today.
Culture:
Ba Dinh is the cradle of the Red River civilization, so in addition to blending with the common features of the capital’s culture, the district also creates its own identity with many famous historical and cultural relics such as the Presidential Mausoleum. Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi Flag Tower, One Pillar Pagoda, Voi Phuc Temple, Quan Thanh Temple, Thang Long Imperial Citadel Relic, Presidential Palace… The tourist attractions in the district all attract millions of visitors during the year. and oversea visit every year.
In addition, Ba Dinh is also the administrative and political center of the country, the place where important events in the domestic and foreign activities of the State take place.
Ba Dinh is also the land of many traditional craft villages bearing historical imprints such as Thuy Khue lotus wine, Yen Ninh rice cake, Ngu Xa bronze casting, Yen Thai wind paper, Ho Khau, Truc Bach silk, Ngoc Ha flower village. , Linh Buoi…
Infrastructure and utilities:
The infrastructure and transport system in Ba Dinh district is always interested in renovating, upgrading and expanding by the city. The system of markets and schools is renovated and clearly planned. The transport network in Ba Dinh district is studied and planned to be consistent with the general plan of the city with a series of arterial roads such as Kim Ma, Doi Can, Giang Vo, Lieu Giai, Tran Phu, Hoang Dieu …
In the district, there are also urban railway projects passing through: Line 1 (Ngoc Hoi – Yen Vien), Line 2 (Noi Bai – Thuong Dinh), Line 3 (Trioi – Nhon – Yen So), Line 5 (West Lake – An Khanh). In which, line 2, section Nam Thang Long – Tran Hung Dao is currently under construction, line 3, section Nhon – Hanoi station is currently under construction.
The western ward of Ba Dinh is one of the densely populated areas with many of the earliest apartment buildings built in Hanoi such as Lieu Giai, Thanh Cong, Vinh Phuc, Giang Vo, Cong Vi…
In the district, urban areas have been built such as Vinhomes Gallery Giang Vo urban area, 354 hospital urban area, 671 Hoang Hoa Tham urban area…
Bus routes running through the district: 01 (Gia Lam bus station – Yen Nghia bus station), 02 (Tran Khanh Du – Yen Nghia bus station), 09A (Bo Ho – Hanoi inter-agency area), 09B (Tran Khanh Du – Inter-facility Hanoi), 10A (Long Bien – Tu Son), 10B (Long Bien – Trung Mau), 12 (Nghia Do Park – Khanh Ha), 14 (Bo Ho – Ancient Nhue), 14CT (Tran Khanh Du – Co Nhue), 17 (Long Bien – Noi Bai), 18 (National University of Economics – National Economics University), 22A (Gia Lam Bus Station – BigC Thang Long Shopping Center), 23 (Nguyen Cong Tru – Nguyen Cong Tru), 24 (Long Bien – Cau Giay), 25 (Giap Bat bus station – Central Hospital for Tropical Diseases 2), 26 (Mai Dong – My Dinh National Stadium), 27 (Yen Nghia bus station – Nam Thang Long bus station), 28 (Nuoc Ngam bus station – Mining University), 31 (Bach Khoa – Mining university)…
Ba Dinh District focuses on many of the most modern shopping and entertainment facilities in the capital such as Lotte Center, Long Bien Market, Ba Dinh Square, Vincom Center Metropolis Lieu Giai, National Cinema, CGV Cinema…
Infrastructure and utilities:
The infrastructure and transport system in Ba Dinh district is always interested in renovating, upgrading and expanding by the city. The system of markets and schools is renovated and clearly planned. The transport network in Ba Dinh district is studied and planned to be consistent with the general plan of the city with a series of arterial roads such as Kim Ma, Doi Can, Giang Vo, Lieu Giai, Tran Phu, Hoang Dieu …
In the district, there are also urban railway projects passing through: Line 1 (Ngoc Hoi – Yen Vien), Line 2 (Noi Bai – Thuong Dinh), Line 3 (Trioi – Nhon – Yen So), Line 5 (West Lake – An Khanh). In which, line 2, section Nam Thang Long – Tran Hung Dao is currently under construction, line 3, section Nhon – Hanoi station is currently under construction.
The western ward of Ba Dinh is one of the densely populated areas with many of the earliest apartment buildings built in Hanoi such as Lieu Giai, Thanh Cong, Vinh Phuc, Giang Vo, Cong Vi…
In the district, urban areas have been built such as Vinhomes Gallery Giang Vo urban area, 354 hospital urban area, 671 Hoang Hoa Tham urban area…
Bus routes running through the district: 01 (Gia Lam bus station – Yen Nghia bus station), 02 (Tran Khanh Du – Yen Nghia bus station), 09A (Bo Ho – Hanoi inter-agency area), 09B (Tran Khanh Du – Inter-facility Hanoi), 10A (Long Bien – Tu Son), 10B (Long Bien – Trung Mau), 12 (Nghia Do Park – Khanh Ha), 14 (Bo Ho – Ancient Nhue), 14CT (Tran Khanh Du – Co Nhue), 17 (Long Bien – Noi Bai), 18 (National University of Economics – National Economics University), 22A (Gia Lam Bus Station – BigC Thang Long Shopping Center), 23 (Nguyen Cong Tru – Nguyen Cong Tru), 24 (Long Bien – Cau Giay), 25 (Giap Bat bus station – Central Hospital for Tropical Diseases 2), 26 (Mai Dong – My Dinh National Stadium), 27 (Yen Nghia bus station – Nam Thang Long bus station), 28 (Nuoc Ngam bus station – Mining University), 31 (Bach Khoa – Mining university)…
Ba Dinh District focuses on many of the most modern shopping and entertainment facilities in the capital such as Lotte Center, Long Bien Market, Ba Dinh Square, Vincom Center Metropolis Lieu Giai, National Cinema, CGV Cinema…
Attractions in Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.
- Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, also known as the Citadel of Hanoi, is a mysterious historical relic in the history of Vietnam. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, proving its historical and cultural importance. Numerous artefacts and artifacts dating from the 6th to 20th centuries were unearthed in 2004, including the grounds of ancient palaces, ponds and wells. Besides these finds, archaeologists have also discovered bronze coins, ceramics and pottery from China and parts of Asia.
This ancient site was the political center of the country for 13 consecutive centuries and was imprisoned for 8 centuries. Located in Ba Dinh district, Thang Long Imperial Citadel is close to many other tourist attractions.
– Opening hours: daily except Monday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
– Address: 19C Hoang Dieu, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.
Attractions in Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.
This is one of the few historical structures in the city that has existed for a long time since the French colonial period in Vietnam. At a height of 40 meters, the tower was built during the Nguyen Dynasty in 1812, on a three-story pedestal.
The flagpole is currently the most intact monument in the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long. Located in Ba Dinh district, visitors who climb to the top of the Co Tower can enjoy breathtaking views of Ba Dinh Square and the center of Hanoi.
– Opening hours: daily except Monday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
– Address: 9 Hoang Dieu Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
Uncle Ho’s mausoleum at Ba Dinh Square is one of the most attractive attractions in the capital. This is the final resting place of President Ho Chi Minh, the outstanding and talented leader of the Vietnamese nation. President Ho Chi Minh was loved and called by the people with the dear name Uncle Ho.
For tourists, a visit to the mausoleum can be an extraordinary experience, as it is more than just a tourist attraction; It’s part of a heroic historical story.
– Opening hours: Tuesday – Thursday 7:30am to 10:30am, Saturday and Sunday 7:30am to 11:00am
– Address: 2 Hung Vuong, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh President’s house on stilt
- In the large garden behind the Presidential Palace, there is a small path covered with gravel and surrounded by mangoes, leading to a simple and modest cottage. There, President Ho Chi Minh spent the last years of his life. The house on stilts is not only a historical site, but also an architectural and cultural heritage of the country.
- The house is also the place to welcome many political delegations, heads of many countries around the world and millions of people across the country, foreigners or foreign tourists to visit in Hanoi.
- The house is located in the middle of a natural space, the trees are shady, the fruits grow all over the garden, the green grass and flowers are really wonderful.
– Opening hours: daily from 8am to 5pm.
– Address: 2 Hung Vuong, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi (near Ba Dinh Square)
Quan Thanh Temple
Located at the intersection of Quan Thanh and Thanh Nien streets, Quan Thanh temple is one of the four most important and sacred temples built in four directions to protect the capital from bad influences.
Quan Thanh Temple is a Taoist temple where you can see local devotees praying for a happy and healthy life at any time of the year. Built in the 11th century during the Ly Dynasty, Quan Thanh Temple has one main treasure – a giant black bronze statue of the Taoist god Tran Vu. Quan Thanh Temple is adjacent to West Lake and less than 10 minutes walk from Ba Dinh Square.
- – Opening hours: daily from 8am to 5pm.
- – Address: Thanh Nien, Quan Thanh, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi
Tran Quoc pagoda:
Tran Quoc Pagoda is one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam, famous for being the sacred Buddha’s door, attracting many Buddhist followers, visitors, domestic and foreign tourists. The pagoda was also the Buddhist center of Thang Long citadel in the Ly and Tran dynasties.
A special thing in Tran Quoc Pagoda is the hexagonal lotus stupa with 11 floors and 15m high. Each floor of the tower has 6 arched doorways, in each box there is a precious stone statue of Amitabha Buddha. The top of the tower also has a 9-storey lotus flower also made of precious stones.
– Opening hours: daily from 8am to 5pm.
– Address: Thanh Nien, Quan Thanh, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi
West Lake:
West Lake is an attractive entertainment place in Hanoi with diverse services from entertainment, shopping, dining to attractive games. With a large area, airy space, ideal, this is also a place to provide tourist services such as duck pedaling, canoeing, floating restaurants ..
On cool evenings, West Lake often gathers a lot of people. Coming to West Lake in the evening, you can freely choose for yourself a corner located around the lake and enjoy a delicious street food, such as grilled rice paper, grilled meat or fried fish balls… .
Besides, West Lake also has an attractive place for young people, which is the Korean wharf with romantic and lyrical scenery. As a beautiful road, coming here you can not only admire the scenery but also fly kites, have fun and talk. To move to the Korean wharf, you take a shortcut from Dong Nhat Tan village to Nam Nhat Tan village. In the summer, it is very cool here, especially the most attractive is the fragrance of lotus flowers.
Hotels in Ba Dinh District:
HOTEL Trang An Plaza Hotel
- Address: 41 Hang Bun, Nguyen Trung Truc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi,
- Phone: 024 3716 4985
HOTEL Grandiose Hotel & Spa
- Address: 9-11 Lieu Giai, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 7303 4555
HOTEL Tryst Hotel
- Address: 71 Nguyen Truong To, Nguyen Trung Truc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 3927 6363
HOTEL Lake Side Hotel
- Address: 23 Ngoc Khanh, Giang Vo, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 3835 0111
HOTEL Tea Hotel & Zen Tea
- Address: Nguyen Chi Thanh, Ngoc Khanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi,
- Phone: 024 3211 5878
PRIVATE APARTMENT Minami Hotel & Apartments
- Address: 48 Phan Ke Binh, Cong Vi, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 097 754 52 11
HOTEL A25 Nguyen Thai Hoc Hotel
- Address: 150 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Dien Ban, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 3722 2266
HOTEL Van Hoa Hotel
- Address: 97 Nguyen Truong To, Quan Thanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 3829 2025
HOTEL Super Hotel Candle
- Address: 301 Doi Can, Cong Vi, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 3733 9933
HOTEL Inter . Hotel
- Address: No. 2 Lane 24 – Nguyen Van Ngoc, Cong Vi, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 3766 2934
HOTEL S Otel Quan Ngua
- Address: Alley 4 Quan Ngua, Ngoc Ho, Ba Dinh, Hanoi,
- Phone: 0338 393 388
HOTEL Ha Thanh Hotel
- Address: 411 Kim Ma, Ngoc Khanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 0868 502 979
HOTEL Tam Hotel
- Address: 3 Tran Te Xuong, Truc Bach, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 37154070
HOTEL Fortuna Hotel Hanoi
- Address: 6B Lang Ha, Thanh Cong, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 3831 3333
HOTEL Sunrise Suites Hotel Hanoi
- Address: 18 Yen Phu, Truc Bach, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 3821 0123
PRIVATE APARTMENT Palmo Serviced Apartment 1
- Address: No. 13 Alley 19 – Lieu Giai, Lieu Giai, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 097 754 52 11
HOTEL Binh Minh Hotel
- Address: 94 Ngoc Khanh, Giang Vo, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 3724 6048
HOTEL HOTEL Red scarf
- Address: 94 Alley 189 Hoang Hoa Tham, Lieu Giai, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 3723 6727
HOTEL Hanoi Hotel
- Address: D8 Giang Vo, Tran Huy Lieu, Giang Vo, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 3845 2270
HOTEL Huong Giang Hotel
- Address: Alley 172, 39 Ngoc Ha, Ngoc Ho, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 3843 0325
HOTEL Hanh Hotel
- Address: 33 Ngoc Ha, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 3733 8501
HOTEL Anise . Hotel
- Address: 22 Quan Thanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 3927 4670
HOTEL Azumaya Hotel Kim Ma 1
- Address: 62 Pham Huy Thong, Ngoc Khanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 3724 7342
HOTEL Sao Mai Lemon Hotel
- Address: 74 Yen Ninh Street, Quan Thanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 097 152 51 21
HOTEL Hanoi Delight Hotel
- Address: 93A Doi Can, Ngoc Ho, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 091 488 99 59
HOTEL Hoang Duong Hotel
- Address: 44 Nguyen Truong To, Quan Thanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 3715 1220
HOTEL Aroma Hotel
- Address: Lane 2 Lang Ha, Thanh Cong, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 0399 806 806
HOTEL Peony House Trade Hotel
- Address: 216 Doi Can, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 091 616 99 03
HOTEL Army Hotel
- Address: 1A Nguyen Tri Phuong, Quan Thanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi,
- Phone: 024 6299 3322
HOTEL Seoul Hotel
- Address: 379 Doi Can, Lieu Giai, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 096 856 69 56
HOTEL Smile Hotel
- Address: 34 Cua Bac, Truc Bach, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 093 618 05 08
HOTEL La Thanh Hotel
- Address: 218 Doi Can, Lieu Giai, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 3832 5123
HOTEL Truc Bach Guest House
- Address: 1 Tran Vu Street, Quan Thanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 3716 4885
HOTEL Huyen Chau Hotel
- Address: 28 Yen Phu, Truc Bach, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 3823 8007
HOTEL Bach Duong Hotel
- Address: 27 Tan Ap, Phuc Xa, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 3823 8086
HOTEL Hong Ngoc Hotel
- Address: 95 Nguyen Truong To, Quan Thanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 3716 4143
HOTEL Hai Nam Hotel
- Address: 3 Nguyen Truong To, Nguyen Trung Truc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 3927 5592
Hotel Fukuyoka Mansion
- Address: 32 Kim Ma Thuong, Cong Vi, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 096 601 08 88
HOTEL Lotus Hotel
- Address: 140 Ngoc Ha, Ngoc Ho, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 3864 2626
HOTEL Chau An Hotel
- Address: 384 Doi Can, Cong Vi, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 6273 6078
TU House Hanoi HOTEL
- Address: 118 Ngoc Ha, Ngoc Ho, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 3967 0888
HOTEL My Hotel 24
- Address: 65 Kim Ma, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 3823 7540
Hostel Capsules Hanoi
- Address: 160 Ngoc Ha, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 094 455 55 06
HOTEL Dang Anh Hotel
- Address: 23 Hang Than, Nguyen Trung Truc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 3282 8282
HOTEL New Hotel II
- Address: 17 Nguyen Cong Hoan, Giang Vo, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 3724 7464
HOTEL Heritage Hanoi Hotel
- Address: 625 La Thanh Street, Thanh Cong, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
- Phone: 024 3834 4727
Map of Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
Stay in Ba Dinh District and Hanoi package tours
Day 01
HANOI ARRIVAL – GREETING – HANOI CITY TOUR– Private Tour (L)
- Good morning, pick you up at Noi Bai International
- Airport and transfer to Hanoi Capital city.
- Check-in the hotel then have lunch at the restaurant.
- Afternoon sightseeing tour begins with a visit to President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum ( closed on Monday and Friday, every afternoon, and whole from 15 June – 15 August, view the outside the building). Inside the mausoleum, there are sightseeing of the Presidential Palace (view from outside), President’s Fishpond, House On Stilts, and One Pillar Pagoda.
- Next, we will pay a visit to the Temple of Literature. It is where Confucius – The founder of Confucianism was worshiped. This place as known as the first National University of Vietnam. It is where kings, mandarins, talented people of Vietnam training to the functionary.
- Our tour continues with an exciting visit. We will visit one of the most beautiful lakes in Hanoi is Hoan Kiem Lake. Then, we will go to the Ngoc Son Temple, which is in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake.
- Continue a short walking tour around the old quarter with a tour guide.
Day Inclusions: Private A/C transfer, English-speaking tour guide in Hanoi, lunch, entrance fee, hotel in Hanoi
Day 02
HANOI – NINH BINH (TAM COC, HOA LU) TOUR (B/L)
- Good morning, have breakfast at the hotel.
- 7.30 – 8.00 AM: Pick you up at your hotel in the Old Quarter and transfer to Tam Coc.
- 8.00 – 10.00 AM: After two hours of transferring, our tour guide will introduce you to Vietnam as the history, culture, lifestyle of local people. On the conical hat, we will have a mini-game show to teach you how to say and write some Vietnamese simple words such as Xin Chào, Tạm Biệt, Tôi yêu Ninh Bình, etc. We will give you a little souvenir and you can wear it during the trip.
- 10 AM: We will prepare for a boat trip to visit the beautiful Tam Coc. It takes 1.30 hours rowing along the Ngo Dong river through the three mysterious caves. You can enjoy spectacular scenery surrounded by rice paddies and towering limestone mountain peaks.
- 11.30 AM: We will get on Thanh pier for a short walk to visit Thai Vi Temple, which is one of the well-known temples in Ninh Binh, Vietnam. We will continue 10 minutes walking along majestic valley with rice fields, rivers and lotus ponds for Tam Coc Nature Lodge where we will relaxing
- Enjoy your lunch in here – Vietnamese food.
- 1.30 PM: you have a chance to be a fisherman and learn how to catch the fish in the pond or river.
- 2:00 – 3:00 PM: We ride a bike to Thung Nang, along the river among the rice field, lotus ponds, and limestone Mountains. We will continue to through a peaceful Dan Khe Trong village. This area is a real picture of the rural countryside in the north of Vietnam.
- 15: 00: Return the van, drive to visit Hoa Lu Ancient citadel which was built in the 10th century, and the temple dedicated to King Dinh and King Le
- 4:00 PM: Back to Hanoi Capital.
- 18:30: Arrive in Hanoi & we will drop you at your hotel in the Old Quarter.
- Have dinner is available on your request.
- Overnight at the Hanoi Hotel.
Day Inclusions: Car/Mini-Van, Outstanding English speaking guide, Lunch – Vietnamese Cuisine at Tam Coc Nature Eco Lodge, All sightseeing tickets, Good bike with gears, 02 bottles of Mineral water, Services charges and government tax, Rowing boat to visit Tam Coc, One conical hat as souvenir, Demonstration of teaching to learn how to write, speak Vietnamese, and catch fish
Day 03
HANOI – HALONG CRUISE (B/L/D)
- Good morning! Enjoy your with have breakfast at your hotel, then check-out the hotel.
- 07:30 am – 08:00: Pick up from your hotel to travel to Halong Bay (notice: pickup time can be a bit flexible depending on each different Cruise, distance Hanoi – Halong bay is 160km, a stop for break time on halfway for a refreshment).
- You enjoy the drive and sightseeing the peaceful countryside scenery during the bus trip (4 hours), we arrive at the Ha Long bay seaport at around noontime.
- 12h 30: You will aboard the cruise, check-in & enjoy a welcome drink while your cabin will be assigned.
- Check-in your cabin and put your luggage in, relax and may do a short inspection tour by moving around the cruise to discover about the cruise’s architecture & design
- Enjoy the sumptuous lunch with fresh seafood meal while cruise slowly gliding out into the Halong bay.
- 15h00 – 16h00: Explore the amazing Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.
- 16h00 – 17h00: Cruising to Titop Island. Go swimming and relaxing at the beach of Titop or climb up to the top of the island for a view panorama of Halong Bay.
- 17h00 – 17h30: Return to the boat, enjoying beautiful seascape on the way.
- 17h30 – 19h00: Enjoy Sunset Party on the sundeck and admire the best moments of the day when the sun starts to set.
Day Inclusions: Hotel breakfast, shuttle bus A/C transfer, English speaking tour guide on CRUISE only, entrance fee, full board, joint Cruise in Halong bay with private cabin (2 persons share 1 cabin)
Day 04
HALONG BAY – HANOI (B/L)
- Start your day with Tai Chi exercises or a photo hunt.
- 07h00 – 07h30 Have breakfast on board and enjoy the peaceful morning of Halong Bay.
- 08h30 – 09h30 Kayak among the hidden areas of the bay, around the Drum Cave.
- 09h45 Return to the boat. Freshen up and check out of your cabin.
- 10h00 – 10h30 Continue your cruise exploring the Bay, passing Ba Hang fishing village, Dog Islet, and more.
- 10h30 – 11h30 while heading back to the harbor, watch the fruit carving demonstration and participate in the Cooking Class before enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
- 11h45 – 12h00 Disembark V’Spirit Classic.
- 12h15 – 12h30 Transfer back to Hanoi.
- About 16:00 – Arrival back to Hanoi central city, recheck in the hotel
- Dinner is available on your request.
- Free time & Overnight in Hanoi city
Day 05
HANOI CITY CENTER TO NOI BAI AIRPORT – DEPARTURE (B)
- Good morning, enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Then, you have some free time to explore Hanoi city before going to Noi Bai airport for your scheduled flight.
- The end of the tour, thank you and see you again!
What’s included in this trip :
- A/C accommodation with DOUBLE or TWIN ROOM (2 persons share 1 room; single room can be available on request) with daily breakfast
- A/C transfer from Airports to the hotel and other tourist destinations according to the itinerary
- Bus round trip to Hanoi – Ha Long Bay; (private land transfer available on request)
- 2 days 1 night on Joint Cruise trip in Ha Long Bay, with DOUBLE or TWIN (2 persons share 1 cabin; single cabin can be available on request), full meals on board
- Kayaking in Ha Long Bay
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary. (Breakfast = 04; Lunch = 04; Dinner = 01)
- English- speaking guides as specified (Chinese/ Malaysian speaking guide can be available on request)
- Entrance fees
- Mineral water (2 bottles/ per day with sightseeing tour)
What’s excluded in this trip:
- All international and domestic flights
- Specified as Chinese/ Malaysian/ Indonesian/Thai speaking guide can be available on request to pay for extra-fee.
- Travel Insurance
- Airport taxes
- All meals not mentioned
- Tips for tour guides, drivers, crew members in Ha Long Bay, other attendants if may have (3 USD/pax/day)
- Other personal expenses not mentioned.
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