Off The Beaten Track Activities:  Discover Hanoi Old Quarter on foot

Hanoi is one of must-see cities in your captivating journey to Indochina thanks to its richness of history, ancient and charming French style architecture houses hidden in old quarter, small leafy boulevards, delicious street foods and hospitable local people.

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One 2.5 hour walking tour around Hanoi Old Quarter with Asia Aventura will get you an insight into Hanoian’s life.

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 Hanoi is one of must-see cities in your captivating journey to Indochina thanks to its richness of history, ancient and charming French style architecture houses hidden in old quarter, small leafy boulevards, delicious street foods and hospitable local people. Hanoi still keeps traditional culture value that is a big inspiration for those who want to explore. 

One 2.5 hour walking tour around Hanoi Old Quarter with Asia Aventura will get you an insight into Hanoian’s life. Your trip will start from Thang Long Water Puppetry Theater, pass through Hang Dau Street and stop over at Hang Be Market – one of the biggest open markets of Hanoi Old Quarter. Continue to explore a wood carving workshop in Dinh Liet Street.Visit Kim Ngan Communal House where local people worship their ancestor of jewelry. Drop off at No.48 House in Hang Ngang Street where President Ho Chi Minh wrote “the Declaration of Independence” announcing the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in 1945. Top off your adventure at an old coffee shop where you can both try an excellent cup of egg coffee and take a panoramic view of Sword Lake and Hanoi city. 
 
Here is the list of sites recommended:
 
1. Hang Be Market
2. Wood carving workshop in Dinh Liet Street
3. Kim Ngan Communal House
4. Hang Ma Street
5. Dong Xuan Market
6. Chinese herbal medicine shop
7. No.48 House in Hang Ngang Street
8. Old Town Coffee Shop
 

Off The Beaten Track Activities

  • Discover Hanoi Old Quarter on foot

    Hanoi is one of must-see cities in your captivating journey to Indochina thanks to its richness of history, ancient and charming French style architecture houses hidden in old quarter, small leafy boulevards, delicious street foods and hospitable local people.

  • Hanoi Street Food

    Hanoi is dubbed “Paradise of cheap and tasty fresh foods” varied from finger food, seasonal fruits to live seafood. Wherever in Hanoi, you can find a haunting food in narrow alleys, along tree – lined boulevards as much a part of city as lakes and old French architecture.

  • Flower market in Hanoi

    Not too far outside Hanoi’s old quarter is Hanoi’s fabulous flower market. An ideal visit place before you have enough time to catch early morning flight.

  • Cooking class in Hanoi

    Sherman’s Travel ranked Hanoi as one of the top 10 cities in the world for food.

  • Cat Ba Overnight Cruise

    Cat Ba overnight fleet features 5 private wooden junk boats with 2- 5 cabins. They take tourist away from mass tourism in Halong Bay to enjoy the spectacular seascape of Lan Ha Bay – one of the most beautiful and pristine sites. The fresh sumptuous seafood, breathtaking beauty and friendly crews will be sure to bring you an unforgettable trip.

  • Tai Chi Class in Hanoi

    Tai Chi, folk music, coffee and beef noodle soup the best way to experience Hanoi's cultural life is to wake up early. Let get experience this unique local cultural event.

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