1. Top list day trips from Hanoi
1.1. Visit Halong Bay - New 7 wonder of the world
Halong bay is one of the best places to visit in Vietnam for any traveler. This three-time UNESCO recognized as a World Heritage Site and New 7 wonders of the world. Covering about 1533km2, Halong Bay owns about 1,600 limestone islands and islets, limestone in this bay has gone through 500 million years of formation in different conditions and environments. It is about 170km from Hanoi, takes 2 hours on the highway. Visitors can go for one day, 2 days 1 night, or 3 days 2 nights. Besides that, visitors can combine to visit Lan Ha Bay, Bai Tu Long bay, or Cat Ba island.
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Halong bay overview
Our clients do kayaking at Halong Bay
1.2. Visit Hoa Lu Ancient & take the boat at Tam Coc
Hoa Lu ancient capital, is the first capital in Vietnam since the 10th century. Belong Ninh Binh province, about 100km to the South of Hanoi capital. It takes 2 hours from Hanoi capital, and visitors can see many relics a thousand years ago such as dragon bed, citadel background, brick... Besides that, visitors often combine to visit Tam Coc boat rider, also called “Halong Bay on the land”.
Tam Coc boat tour
1.3. Hanoi day trip to Trang An & visit Mua cave
Trang An also belongs to Ninh Binh province, which was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2014. Visitors will see a stunning landscape, various caves, and incredible limestone formations and stop by several Buddhist temples. Besides, that visitors can combine visit Bai Dinh pagoda- The largest Buddhist temple in South East Asia and conquers Mua cave.
Trang An is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Mua cave
1.4. Hanoi city tour one day
Hanoi city tour will provide necessary information for visitors, especially tourists who want to learn about the history and culture of the thousand-year-old capital. You can combine visiting famous places of the capital such as Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh complex... and enjoying favorite food, street foods, drinks such as Pho (noodles soup, Banh Mi (Vietnamese bread) Egg Coffee... and enjoying a unique performance: Water puppet show, My Village show...
Hanoi city tour one day
1.5. Visit Tam Chuc Pagoda - the biggest pagoda in the world
Tam Chuc complex pagoda is located in Ba Sao town, Kim Bang district, Ha Nam province, about 60km from the center of Hanoi.
And 30km from Bai Dinh Pagoda (Ninh Binh), about 4.5km from Perfume Pagoda (Hanoi), considered the largest temple in the world up to now and attracted a lot of visitors every day.
Overview of Tam Chuc Pagoda
1.6. Cuc Phuong national park
Cuc Phuong National Park has a part of Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa and Hoa Binh province. Established July 7, 1962, it covered 25,000ha. This is also the first national park in Vietnam.
The forest is like a giant natural museum, home to a lot of fauna and flora. Visitors can enjoy a lot of activities such as trekking, cycling, bird watching.
Visitors trekking through the Cuc Phuong National Park
2. Popular day Trips from Hanoi
2.1. Visit Incense village Hanoi - Quang Phu Cau
Quang Phu Cau commune, Ung Hoa district, Hanoi, located about 30km from the city center, has long been famous for making incense sticks. This is the traditional way of making incense. A hundred years old, besides that on the way visitors can combine to visit Chuong village - famous for making conical hats - the traditional hat in Vietnam.
Hanoi incense village
2.2. Visit Mai Chau full day
Mai Chau is located in the west of Hoa Binh province, about 140km from Hanoi. Mai Chau is one of the best places to visit for people who are natural lovers and to explore the culture of ethnic people near Hanoi. Visitors can choose trekking or cycling through rice paddy fields and explore the daily life of the local tribe. Thanks to favorable climate conditions, visitors can come to travel in all seasons of the year. Each season in Mai Chau has its own beauty, so visitors will have a lot of exciting experiences when traveling here.
Our clients cycle at Mai Chau with a local guide
2.3. Discovery Thung Nham Bird Garden, Van Long
Ninh Binh has many attractions. Besides Trang An and Tam Coc already famous visitors can visit many other places less tourist and fewer people know such as Thung Nham bird garden, Van Long and Tuyet Tinh Coc
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2.4. Join the Hanoi Street food tour.
Hanoi Street Food Tour will introduce visitors try many local foods. We will walk with a local guide to many local restaurants, we will try many foods such as Pho (noodles soup), Banh Mi (Vietnamese Bread), Egg coffee, Bia hoi (draught beer) Banh goi (Pillow cake), Banh mi (Bread)
Nem /Pho Cuon (fried/fresh spring rolls) Banh Cuon (steamed rice rolls). Make sure you get full of food after finishing the tour.
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2.5. Explore Duong Lam ancient village
Duong Lam village ancient village is in Son Tay, which is 50 kilometers from Hanoi. This is also the hometown of two famous kings, Bo Cai Phung Hung and Ngo Quyen. That is why it is called the land of 2 kings. In 2006, it was considered the first ancient village in Vietnam. Duong Lam still retains a village with basic features in the North with village gates, banyan trees, water wharf, communal yard, etc. Visitors will have the chance to explore many ancient houses with 300 and 400-year-olds, cycling around the village and exploring the daily lives of local people.
Mong Phu Temple in Duong Lam ancient village
2.6. Ba Vi National Park
Ba Vi National Park is a popular tourist destination for many visitors, Who want to get out noise from the city, get closer to nature and the diversity of ecosystems. This is also famous for many species of plants, rare and precious plants recorded in the Vietnam Red Book. Far from Hanoi city center, about 60km, it is ideal for tourists who love fresh air, wildlife, and the majestic scenery of the mountains and forests. Visitors can enjoy trekking, camping, cycling... and many outdoor activities.
Ba Vi national park
2.7. Perfume pagoda
Perfume Pagoda is located in Huong Son Commune - My Duc District – Hanoi. It is about 60km from Hanoi city center. This is not only a place for Buddhist pilgrimage, but visitors also enjoy the natural beauty of heaven on earth. Visitors can spend time on the boat visiting Yen stream, trekking, or taking the cable car to visit Thien Tru pagoda or Huong Tich cave.
Perfume Pagoda
2.8. Bat Trang pottery village
Bat Trang Pottery Village is about 10km from the center. The village is a unique place to discover for a fantastic tour, especially for a day trip to Hanoi. The village has been history nearly 1000 years old. Besides learning the history and how the locals make ceramic products, visitors can be guided to make some products for themselves or shop for souvenirs.
2.9. Visit Hanoi on a Motorbike tour.
Vietnam is known as know the kingdom of Motorbikes. Most people in Vietnam have their own motorbike.
This is the main transportation in Vietnam because it is cheap and affordable for locals. If you want to explore the real daily life of locals should go with a motorbike experience as the local,
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Visitors can visit the most famous sports in Hanoi.
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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside) to learn about the history of Vietnam during the wars
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Tran Quoc Pagoda – one of the oldest pagodas in Hanoi
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Ceramic Mosaic- which holds the Guinness World Record for being the largest ceramic mosaic on the planet.
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Long Bien Bridge, Visiting the local market.
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2.10. Bike tour Hanoi to the Countryside
If you want to bike and explore the daily life of the local people, this is a unique experience. On the way, you can visit beautiful places by motorbike, such as the French Quarter, Long Bien bridge, banana island, west lake, etc.
2.11. Waking tour with Hanoian people
Hanoi is a charming destination visitors can see both an ancient and a modern city of Vietnam. Of course, you can walk by yourself. However, I am sure you can learn a lot and listen to many exciting stories when you go with a local guide. You can have a lot of good tips and recommendations for places to eat, and visit in Hanoi.
2.12. Visit numerous museums in Hanoi
Hanoi has been over 1000 years old. You can visit many fascinating museums in Hanoi to learn more about history, culture, and fine art, such as the Vietnamese Ethnology Museum and Military Museum… You can read more best museums in Hanoi.
2.13. Hanoi cooking class
Hanoi is famous for many foods, attracting many customers from all around the world, it’s perfect if you know how to cook some famous food in Hanoi such as
“BUN CHA”: - Grilled pork belly in deeping fish sauce.
“PHO BO or PHO GA HA NOI” - Rice noodle soup with beef or chicken, Hanoi style
“NEM RAN HA NOI” - Traditional spring rolls with minced pork.
EGG COFFEE
Visitors can walk to the local market, buy ingredients, cook, and enjoy it.
Hanoi cooking class
2.14. Visit Thay Pagoda
Thay Pagoda is also known as Ca Pagoda. The name is "Thien Phuc Tu" in Sai Son commune, Quoc Oai district, about 25 km southwest of Hanoi capital.
Thay Pagoda and the beauty of the natural landscape and the cultural, historical values create an attractive tourist destination. The majestic mountain scenery of Sai Son, combined with the curved roof and unique architecture, attracts many local and international tourists.
Overview of Thay Pagoda
2.15. Visit Tam Dao
Tam Dao is located about 80km from Hanoi city. The French colony discovered this place in the late 19th century.
This is one of the best choices for a short break from Hanoi capital
This belongs to Tam Dao district, Vinh Phuc province, located on Tam Dao mountain range 900m meters above sea level.
Surrounded by ancient forests, the average temperature is always between 18-25 degrees Celsius, and visitors can feel four seasons within one day: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
Besides visiting Tam Dao church, trekking through the forest, and exploring the television tower, visitors can admire the silver waterfall.
Tam Dao
Conclusion
A day trip from Hanoi will offer you many experiences, to see much historical and natural beauty and understand more about the local culture of local people.
We arrange day tours flexibly and suit your travel style preference and physical and weather conditions. If you like easy travel or adventurous travel, we can offer both to satisfy your request for a perfect Hanoi day trip. Please let us know your hotel address so our team will pick you up on time. Plenty of things to do in and around Hanoi are waiting for you to discover.
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Author Hoan Nguyen
He has over 10 years of experience working in the tourism sector and operator. He has traveled to many places in Vietnam and around the world.
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