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Hanoi’s Best Parks and Gardens: Guided Nature Walks

Parks and gardens in Hanoi is one of the tourist attractions that tourists are interested in. In addition to historical and cultural tourist attractions, places to visit such as parks and gardens are necessary. The article below will contain information about famous gardens and parks in Hanoi compiled by Impress travel.

Hanoi’s best parks and gardens must visit

Thu Le Park

Thu Le Park

Hanoi has many parks and gardens throughout the capital’s districts. Many tourists often visit parks or flower gardens near other famous tourist destinations, specifically some examples below:

Ly Thai To Park – One of Hanoi’s parks and gardens

Ly Thai To Park

Ly Thai To Park

Ly Thai To Park, also known as Ly Thai To flower garden: a creative space bearing the mark of Thang Long – Hanoi. This is a location located on Dinh Tien Hoang street, Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. The park is a public space, a highlight that attracts all ages, where many cultural and historical events of the capital are held.

It has a quite convenient location, close to Hoan Kiem Lake between Dinh Tien Hoang, Le Lai, Le Thach and Ngo Quyen streets with an area of ​​more than 12 thousand square meters. In the past, it was the land of Pho Giac Pagoda (some people explained that it was a place to popularize and enlighten Buddhists). The map of Hanoi in 1873 also clearly shows the pagoda’s site and the green area to the East of Ta Vong Lake – Hoan Kiem Lake today.

From Ly Thai To Park, visitors can move to famous tourist destinations of Hanoi such as: Hanoi Walking Street, West Lake, Sword Lake, Old Quarter, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum,… Some activities can be done here:

  • Behind the statue is an octagonal building, a place for musicians to perform on Sunday afternoons.
  • For those who like to take photos and check-in, this is an ideal place not to be missed.
  • Spacious, airy space with fresh air is very suitable as a place for relaxation, entertainment, and walking.
  • You can come here to exercise, play sports, chat, have fun and is also an ideal date spot for couples.

Thong Nhat park – One of Hanoi’s parks and gardens

Thong Nhat Park

Thong Nhat Park

Thong Nhat Park is one of the largest parks in Hanoi – a “green" entertainment and relaxation spot in the heart of the capital. Dubbed the “green lung" of Hanoi, this place is an ideal entertainment and recreation destination for residents and tourists. This is one of the parks and gardens located at 354A Le Duan Street, Phuong Lien Ward, Dong Da, Hanoi.

The park has an area of ​​up to 50 hectares, adjacent to 4 streets including: Dai Co Viet, Tran Nhan Tong, Nguyen Dinh Chieu and Le Duan, in the middle of the center is Bay Mau Lake. After more than 60 years of operation, the end of December 2022 became a special milestone when Thong Nhat Park had its iron fence removed, switching to an open park model with free admission.

Thong Nhat Park is located right in the center of Bay Mau Lake, surrounded by ornamental plants, flowers and stone benches. This is the place where Uncle Ho once visited and personally planted dozens of banyan trees. Up to now, they have become large ancient trees that help shade the entire area, creating an ideal green space for shelter from the sun and entertainment for local people and tourists.

Some interesting activities at Thong Nhat Park:

  • It is an ideal place for exercise and sports to improve health for many people
  • Suitable for hiking, badminton, and single bar exercises
  • With spacious and cool space, this is a familiar exercise destination for people every afternoon
  • With its large location and area, you can camp and picnic at the park to enjoy the peaceful green space.
  • Lush green grass, rows of large trees and flowers are very suitable for creating beautiful photos.
  • Experience duck riding to enjoy the wind and enjoy the scenery on the lake.
  • Families with children can play games such as driving electric cars, fishing, riding the train, sand painting,…
  • In addition, you can participate in events held in the park such as book events, culinary events, fairs, and entertainment that attract a large number of people to participate.

Bach Thao garden – One of Hanoi’s parks and gardens

Bach Thao Garden

Bach Thao Garden

Hanoi Botanical Garden, also known as Botanical Park, is a green park located in the northwest of Hanoi capital, established in the early years when the French arrived in Vietnam during the colonial invasion. and colonies. The garden is located at number 3, Hoang Hoa Tham street, Ngoc Ho, Ba Dinh, Hanoi.

The garden is considered the green lung of Hanoi, where nature lovers can immerse themselves in the greenery and sounds of the forest, with ancient trees as big as a person’s arms being witnesses of many changes. a legend in Hanoi’s history of thousands of years of civilization.

Coming to the Botanical Garden, we can visit and take a walk to admire the scenery. Students can come here to research and learn about plant species. It is a suitable place to exercise, where couples choose to express their feelings. The hall in the Botanical Garden is very suitable for holding conferences, seminars, wedding parties, birthday parties,…

Bao Son Paradise Park –  One of Hanoi’s parks and gardens

Bao Son Paradise Park

Bao Son Paradise Park

Bao Son Paradise Park is a fairly large-scale park in Hanoi, a familiar entertainment and entertainment destination for many young people and families with children every weekend or summer vacation. This is an attractive amusement and entertainment area in Hanoi, chosen by many tourists when visiting the capitol. This amusement park is very close to the National Convention Center, about 6 km along Thang Long Avenue.

Bao Son Paradise is the only entertainment area that synthesizes both the economic and tourism sectors, a place that harmoniously combines tradition and modernity in the choice of quintessence and convergence – Bao Son Paradise is a place to save money. preserving traditional cultural beauty, is a paradise of arts and culture, technology, ecology, entertainment and cuisine.

Coming here, visitors will experience many activities such as:

  • Experience 21 games here for adults and children, including some thrilling games that many tourists love.
  • Participate in special festival programs regularly held here.
  • Visit and experience old quarters and traditional craft villages
  • Witness the production and manipulation processes of famous products such as: Van Phuc silk village, Dong Ho paintings, Luc Yen gemstone paintings,…

Indira Gandhi Thanh Cong Park – One of Hanoi’s parks and gardens

Indira Gandhi Thanh Cong Park

Indira Gandhi Thanh Cong Park

Indira Gandhi Park is named after the first female Prime Minister of India and is located at 16B, Lang Ha Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi. Previously, it was called Thanh Cong Park because this lake was called Thanh Cong Lake. The park is very large and beautiful, with paths around the lake, careful stone embankments, lake water has been renovated to be clear blue, and there is a majestic fountain in the middle of the lake.

Trees are also planted a lot together to create shade for the park. Extremely beautiful flower beds with many colors will attract visitors. The Park Management Board pays great attention to ensuring safety, especially drowning prevention. In addition, there is a clear park rule sheet for residents and visitors to easily follow.

With a space built with full amenities such as lakes, trees,… Indira Gandhi Park has become one of the favorite destinations of the people of Hanoi capital. Coming here, visitors can participate in a number of activities such as: exercising, walking in the cool breeze and relaxing, and can also take check-in photos here,…

Cau Giay Park – One of Hanoi’s parks and gardens

Cau Giay Park

Cau Giay Park

Cau Giay Park is one of the largest and most airy parks in Hanoi, located on Duy Tan Street, Cau Giay New Urban Area, Dich Vong Ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi Capital. This park is open from 6 am to 10 pm every day of the week.

There are many trees planted in the Cau Giay park area, contributing to reducing air pollution and protecting the environment in Hanoi. Cau Giay Park is considered the greenest, cleanest, and second most beautiful park in Hanoi. Because it has both a large area and cool green trees, Cau Giay Park has become an ideal entertainment destination for children and adults on weekends.

Cau Giay Park is built in a modern style, designed and divided into 3 separate areas: Children’s entertainment area, Sports and health improvement campus and finally Quang Ngai Park. school – a place for those who want to walk every morning and relax.

Places close to Cau Giay Park that you can move to include: Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, KeangNam Landmark 72, Nghia Do Park, Indochina Plaza Shopping Center,…

Tips when visiting Hanoi’s best parks and gardens

Park in Hanoi

Park in Hanoi

Parks and gardens are for people to grow grass, trees, flowers, place stone benches, and display statues. Parks are green lungs and are one of the criteria for evaluating a city’s ranking. When going to parks and flower gardens, you need to pay attention to the following notes:

  • Please read carefully the operating rules in each park and flower garden and comply with those rules.
  • Maintain the cleanliness of the park environment, do not litter, especially into the lake, do not destroy the landscape, trees, and paths in the park.
  • In particular, limit smoking because the park has fresh, cool air.
  • Protect personal property, parks or gardens will not be responsible if visitors lose or
  • Do not return valuables to the park
  • Do not bring vehicles into the park, except bicycles.
  • Wear appropriate attire in public environments

Conclusion

Parks and gardens are not only a place to rest but also a place to exercise for the capital’s residents, and a destination chosen by many tourists. Hanoi has many green, clean, beautiful parks, a place to find peace and gentleness in the bustle and noise of the city. With large spaces, parks and flower gardens will bring the most relaxing and comfortable feeling to tourists.

With the above information, we hope to be useful to visitors when choosing parks and gardens in the capital Hanoi. Don’t forget to follow Impress travel’s facebook and website so you don’t miss out on a lot of useful information and book a Hanoi tour at the best price!

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Tours Itinerary

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.

3 STAR HOTELS & CRUISES IN VIETNAM  SELECTED

 

Destination

Room Type

HOTEL NAME, ROOM TYPE & WEBSITE

Hanoi 3-star Hotels

Adamas Deluxe City 

ADAMAS HANOI HOTEL
Refer: http://swancruiseshalong.com/

3-star Halong  Bay Cruises

Swan Cruise Deluxe

SWAN CRUISE HALONG BAY

Refer: http://swancruiseshalong.com/


4 STAR HOTELS & CRUISE IN VIETNAM SELECTED

 

Destination

Room Type

HOTEL NAME, ROOM TYPE & WEBSITE

  Hanoi  4-star Hotels

The light deluxe with window

THE LIGHT HOTEL HANOI

Refer: thelighthotelhanoi.com/en/

4-star Halong Bay Cruises

Sealife Suite Canbin

HUONG HAI SEALIFE CRUISE HALONG BAY

Refer: www.sealifegroup.com

5 STAR HOTELS & CRUISE IN VIETNAM SELECTED

 

Destination

Hotel Category

HOTEL NAME, ROOM TYPE & WEBSITE

  Hanoi 5-star hotels

Deluxe Sketch Apricot Hotel

 APRICOT HOTEL HANOI

Refer: apricothotels.com/room/sketch

5-star Halong bay Cruises

Deluxe Room with Ocean View Margaret

MARGARET CRUISE HALONG BAY

Refer: https://margaretcruises.com

 

The hotels and cruise are subject to change to similar category in case of fully booked

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