Hanoi Half Day Tour: Visit Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, and Temple of Literature
Hanoi
Explore the highlights of Hanoi on a half-day tour. Visit the iconic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, and Temple of Literature. Experience the simple lifestyle of Ho Chi Minh at his house on stilts and immerse yourself in Vietnam's rich history at the ancient university.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - The place was built to keep Ho Chi Minh’s body preserved after his death, allowing him to rest in peace with a view of a unified Vietnam.
  • One Pillar Pagoda - Constructed in 1049 by King Ly Thai To, this edifice has risen to become a significant emblem for Hanoi’s inhabitants.
  • Temple of Literature & National University - Established in 1076, the Temple of Literature housed Vietnam’s initial university, which was dedicated to the education of the nation’s nobility, bureaucrats, and the scholarly elite. The institution operated for seven centuries, and its gardens and impeccably maintained structures provide a window into Vietnam’s historical legacy.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • English Speaking Guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Entrance Fee
What's Not Included
  • Personal fee
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum (closed on every Monday and Friday, and in Jun to Aug, and all afternoons), Ba Dinh Square and Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilt. The place was built to keep Ho Chi Minh’s body remained after he passed away so that he can somehow find contentment in seeing Vietnam united. Visiting the house on stilts, you can feel his simple and pure lifestyle in and wooden tiled house on stilts, surrounded by a garden which is full of fruit trees and a peaceful fishpond. Lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda; built by King Ly Thai To in 1049. This structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi. Then, you will visit the Temple of Literature, built in 1076. Vietnam’s first university was established within this temple to educate Vietnam’s royalty, mandarins and members of the elite. The university functioned for 700 years and its gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a fascinating glimpse into Vietnam’s past.

Location
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
2 Hung Vuong, Ba Dinh Square
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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