The hidden garden inside the bustling Hanoi: Eco Tours
Eco tours is a type of tourism that attracts many domestic and international tourists. This is an opportunity for visitors to “purify" their bodies, temporarily away from the office environment with computers and books. The article below will specifically inform tourists about the garden hidden in the middle of bustling Hanoi, suitable for ecotourism.
The popularity of Eco tour in Hanoi
Eco Tours
Ecotourism has been popularly developed in many localities, including Hanoi. Hanoi is famous for its cultural tourism, heritage tourism, culinary tourism, etc. However, since Hanoi expanded its administrative boundaries, the city has more large suburban areas. Large, some districts have vast, majestic hills and mountains with pristine nature.
Visitors can easily choose famous eco-tourism areas such as: Khoang Xanh – Suoi Tien, Dong Que farm (Van Hoa commune); Ao Vua tourist area, Tien Sa lake (Tan Linh commune), Dong Mo tourist area (Son Tay), or Quan Son lake (My Duc). In addition, in Thanh Tri, Hoai Duc, Dong Anh, Gia Lam, Soc Son, Thach That districts… more and more agricultural farm models combined with tourism are appearing, attracting tourists.
An easily noticeable point about ecological zones in the inner city is that the area may not be large, but each zone has its own unique characteristics. Not only in suburban areas, hidden gardens in the bustling capital also contribute to the development of eco tours in Hanoi.
Botanical Gardens – interesting place in Eco tours Hanoi
Bach Thao Garden
The Botanical Garden is located at 3 Hoang Hoa Tham Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi. There are 2 entrance gates, the main gate is located on Hoang Hoa Tham street, Ba Dinh district; The second gate is located at 2 Ngoc Ha Street, Ba Dinh District. The botanical garden is considered the “green lung" of the capital, a place that brings peace and relaxation amid the bustling and noisy life of the city.
Visitors can choose personal vehicles, rent self-driving motorbikes or take public buses to get to the park. If traveling by private car, you need to use the directions application to get there fastest and park the car at the gate for a fee of 5,000 VND – 10,000 VND.
If choosing the bus option, tourists can travel by bus number 14, 14CT, 45 and stop opposite Chu Van An Secondary School, then move to the Botanical Garden. Bus ticket prices usually range from about 7,000 VND for a one way trip.
Opening times and ticket prices to enter the Botanical Gardens to visit the eco tour
The Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden is open from 5:30 am to 10:00 pm daily. Visitors can easily choose a time of day to travel that suits their schedule. Coming here, tourists can immerse themselves in the green space, breathe fresh air, and sometimes there is a cool breeze blowing through.
If tourists are concerned about ticket prices, rest assured because the fee to visit the Botanical Garden can be considered very reasonable compared to many other eco tour locations. Tourists only need to pay from 5,000 to 15,000 VND depending on the means of transportation.
Beautiful images from the eco tour at the Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden is like a harmonious natural picture decorated with different green tones for the capital. The natural scenery at Hanoi Botanical Garden is like a forest in the middle of Hanoi – peaceful, vast and cool. In addition to the freshness that the trees bring, some images of this place are really impressive to attract visitors.
The flora is rich and lush
The Botanical Garden possesses many rows of tall, ancient trees with extensive shade to moderate the hot atmosphere from the intense sunlight. Although only 10 hectares wide, the Botanical Garden is considered a true primeval forest because it possesses a diverse combination of forests, lakes, and artificial hills.
In addition, the Botanical Garden was built with the main goal of preserving and developing Vietnam’s rare plant species. After more than 130 years of existence, this place has continuously preserved the country’s rare tree species.
With the above advantages, the “forest" of Hanoi Botanical Garden has become a destination that many young people visit to take check-in photos with many different transformation styles, visitors can transform into a muse lost in the forest. green or a proud lady with a picnic on the vintage lawn,…
Vi Danh Lake is peaceful
Botanical Garden
In the Botanical Garden, Vi Danh Lake stands out with its large area and characteristic clear, calm blue surface. The small bridge with white and red tones in the middle of the lake creates a peaceful and relaxing space. Walking across this bridge, visitors will experience a deep and peaceful feeling between the nature here and the coolness of the lake.
Nung Mountain – a prominent mountain in the Botanical Garden
Botanical Garden
Nung Mountain has been decorated and planted with more green grass, creating a unique and natural space, not monotonous. This is considered a different feature of the Botanical Garden compared to other parks in the capital. The ancient stone steps here were built firmly and are now covered with unique, green moss.
The animal world is rich
Animals in Botanical Garden
Not simply a garden of rare plants, the Botanical Garden is also a habitat for many animals such as long-tailed monkeys, peacocks and other migratory birds. The presence of these strange animals has created a lively and interesting space for eco tour visitors, especially for young children.
What activities are included in the eco tour to Botanical Gardens?
Bach Thao Park has a large, green, peaceful and quiet space. So on the eco tours, what interesting activities can visitors participate in? Let’s explore with me now!
Cycling around the Botanical Garden
Cycling
During activities at the Botanical Garden, visitors can jog, walk, cycle around the park, and exercise to train and improve their health. Or simply, tourists can go to the Botanical Garden to stroll and breathe fresh air, which will also help the soul become very relaxed.
Organize camping and picnics
Picnics
The large and airy space of the Botanical Garden is an ideal place for planning an eco tour with camping and picnic activities. Visitors can bring a rug and some food and drinks, so they are ready for a fun picnic with family or friends.
Organize offline activities
Practice martial arts
With the spacious campus and fresh air of the Botanical Garden, visitors can freely exercise with sports activities, practice martial arts to exercise, or organize offline club meetings and exchanges. In addition, team building can be organized to connect members in eco tours.
Feed the pigeons
Feed the pigeons
An interesting experience at the Botanical Garden is feeding the pigeons. When tourists feed, the pigeons will come closer to that person and create adorable moments. That is also one of the ways to relax your mood, and is one of the meaningful activities in the eco tour schedule.
Famous tourist attractions near Botanical Garden
One Pillar Pagoda
In addition to the Botanical Garden, Hanoi has many other interesting attractions you can explore. Below are some places near Bach Thao Park you should consider visiting: 800m from Ba Dinh Square, 900m from Uncle Ho’s Stilt House, about 1km from One Pillar Pagoda, about 1 km from Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum 1km, about 1.3km from Ho Chi Minh Museum and about 2.2km from Thu Le Park.
Best time to see the Botanical Garden
Botanical Garden
Hanoi Botanical Garden has different seasons, so at any time you can visit Hanoi Botanical Garden. As long as visitors do not go during the rainy season, they will have all day to fully admire the beauty of this destination. Specifically, visitors should carefully monitor the weather forecast if traveling in May-July to avoid sudden rains. Also, avoid days when hot weather is forecast.
What value does Eco tours bring?
Eco Tours
Many people think that ecotourism has to go to pristine and undeveloped countryside or deserted, little-known lands, but in fact this is an incorrect thought. Ecotourism can take place anywhere, including big cities, with the goal of bringing experience, knowledge and reducing environmental impact, especially in the capital Hanoi.
A meaningful value that ecotourism brings is enhancing responsibility for nature and the living environment. Ecotourism exploits places to visit, rest and experience in a sustainable way, so that the experiencer feels and is aware of his or her responsibility to the environment and nature.
In addition, by taking tourists to visit and learn about the unique local identities, ecotourism helps encourage a love of nature and exploits the cultural values of each land. Eco tours are not only about the environment but also about discovering, maintaining and preserving the characteristics of local culture.
Currently, ecotourism is a form of great significance in the process of exploiting Vietnam’s tourism potential. With the favor of mother nature, Vietnam is one of the countries with the most diverse eco-tourism in the world. The great significance of ecotourism contributes to promoting the process of progress. Our country’s growth is on par with neighboring neighboring countries.
Conclusion
Botanical Garden – a garden hidden in the heart of Hanoi is an ideal eco tour and weekend cooling spot that visitors should not miss. Above are detailed shares about tours at the Botanical Garden with addresses, ticket prices, fun experiences, and super attractive experiences at the Botanical Garden.
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We will explore the most amazing places in the north of Vietnam. First, North Vietnam Hanoi Tour will bring you to explore Hanoi charming city, with a half-day city tour, you will visit the most iconic attractions in Hanoi such as President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake and the old quarter of Hanoi. After Hanoi, we are going to Tam Coc, Ninh Binh where we visit the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, enjoy the boat trip in Tam Coc and to discover the countryside. For ending two days of Inspirational Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Tour, we will spend one night stay on a cruise to explore the seven natural wonder of the world. Let’s explore the Magnificent North of Vietnam with Impress Travel.
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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Derek.Schooling
We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel
This is the second time we travel to Vietnam with IMPRESS Travel. First time, we booked our holiday to Hanoi, Halong Bay & Sapa during Dec 2018 with Impress. Second time, we travel to Hoi An, Hue & Danang (Central Vietnam) during Jan 2019.
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We enjoyed our holiday with Impress travel. We will definitely come back to Vietnam again with Impress
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