Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Tour

Our first destination is Hoan Kiem Lake.

Hoan Kiem Lake or Guom Lake (Returned Sword Lake) is one of the attraction that comes first in every foreign visitor's mind. The lake is also the center of the city and no tourists leaves Hanoi without visiting this area.

There’re some attractions we’ll visit in this area such as: Ngoc Son Temple, The Huc Bridge.

Ngoc Son Temple is the most scenic natural landscape of the city. The temple seems so impressive with two posts written in Chinese before the entrance gate.

The Huc Bridge (Rising Sun Bridge) is typical for Vietnamese architectural value. The bridge is also a romantic spot to watch the sunrise and sunset. A lot of couples visit this bridge to selfie and take some photographs for themselves.

Wandering along the riverbank full of green trees, you can enjoy the simple but tranquil speed of life of locals here

After exploring Hoan Kiem Lake area, we’ll head to the Hanoi Old Quarter.

Hanoi Old Quarter is known for the 36 ancient trade streets and now, the busiest hub of the city. There’re all kind of things you can find in here from tourist attractions, shopping stalls to street food vendors.

However, wandering along these old streets evokes feelings about Hanoi in the ancient time. Tourists at the same time observe the lifestyle of local Hanoian to enrich understanding about the culture here.

In Hanoi Old Quarter, you’ll see the “tubular houses” which are the typical houses in this area.

We’ll visit some of the famous attractions in Hanoi Old Quarter depends on your choice: Hanoi Ancient House, Bach Ma Temple, Dong Xuan Market, Long Bien Bridge,…

Hanoi Ancient House was built in the late of the 20th century and is the resemble of real ancient architecture of Hanoi houses. You’ll have a chance to be back in time to observe how life was in Hanoi.

Bach Ma Temple is the Eastern Guardian God Temple of the old Hanoi and is believed to be the oldest one in Hanoi. Dong Xuan market is the largest indoor market for anyone who enjoys shopping.

While on the way, our tour guide will take you to eat the famous and delious Trang Tien Ice Cream – known as the longest ice-cream brand in Hanoi. Or you can taste the Egg Coffee or Egg Beer– also the famous drink of Hanoian. walking tour old quarter hanoi with egg coffee

Cyclo (also know as Xich Lo in Vietnam), is a representation of the Vietnamese way of life that you should not miss whenever visiting Vietnam.

Let's think of ending your tour with an hour of Cyclo around Hanoi Old Quarter? Then you will be drop off at your hotel in the Old Quater.