If you would like to visit Hanoi- Vietnam’s capital when your cruise ship docks at Cai Lan Port. The Cai Lan Port to Hanoi City Tour from Hanoi Locals Travel is an ideal option.
By booking the Hanoi city tour from Cai Lan Port, you will have a full-day trip to explore the must-visit attractions such as Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house, temple of literature, One Pillar Pagoda, Ngoc Son Temple, Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Old Quater, etc. Plus, you will learn more about Vietnamese culture, tradition and enjoy the best Hanoi cuisine.
HANOI CITY TOUR FROM CAI LAN PORT
Following your requested pick-up time, our Hanoi private car and tour guide will be available at Cai Lan Port Gate with your full name on a welcome board so easily you can easily recognize us.
After greetings, we will transfer you to Hanoi city and the first attraction in the Hanoi city tour from Cai Lan Port is the Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu – Quốc Tử Giám), Vietnam’s first university built in 1070 under the Ly Dynasty. It was initially established to honor Confucius and his teachings and encourage the educational system.
Our excellent tour guide will show you the 82 stone stelae stand on the backs of stone turtles. These stelae are inscribed with the names and accomplishments of scholars who successfully passed the royal exams during the Lê and Mac dynasties.
After that, around 11:00 AM, we will admire Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and his former residence. The Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh is a monumental structure in Hanoi that houses the preserved body of Ho Chi Minh.
It is located in Ba Dinh Square, adjacent to the One Pillar Pagoda and not far from the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh Museum. The mausoleum was constructed to honor and pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh, who played a key role in the struggle for Vietnamese independence.
After that, we will visit Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, often referred to as Uncle Ho’s Stilt House, is located near the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in the Presidential Palace area. It is the former residence of Ho Chi Minh during the later years of his life. The house is made of wood and raised on stilts, a traditional style of housing common in rural Vietnam.
After that, we can not ignore the famous One Pillar Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple. One Pillar Pagoda is also known as Chùa Một Cột in Vietnamese, is a unique and iconic Buddhist temple located in the Ba Dinh District of Hanoi. It is one of the most famous and visited landmarks in the city.
It was built in 1049 during the reign of Emperor Lý Thái Tông, and its design is inspired by a lotus blossom emerging from the water. The pagoda is built on a single stone pillar, which resembles a lotus stem rising from a square lotus pond.
Then, our local guide will take you to visit Quan Thanh Temple, also known as Đền Quán Thánh in Vietnamese, is a Taoist temple located near West Lake (Hồ Tây) in Hanoi. It is one of the Four Sacred Temples in the city, dedicated to Huyen Thien Tran Vo, a Taoist deity.
Around 12:30, we will take a break and have lunch at a local food restaurant with Hanoi cuisine. After lunch, we will explore Hanoi’s old quarter with 36 streets.
It is a historic and bustling district in the heart of the city. It’s famous for its narrow, winding streets and traditional architecture, preserving the essence of ancient Hanoi.
With our local guide, you will have a chance to explore a vibrant mix of markets, shops, street food vendors, and centuries-old cultural heritage. Our guide will help you interact with the locals and you will learn deeply about Vietnamese culture, customs, and traditions.
Later, we will visit Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake. Ngoc Son Temple is a picturesque and ancient temple located on an islet in the heart of Hoan Kiem Lake, also known as the “Lake of the Returned Sword,” in Hanoi, Vietnam. The temple is connected to the lakeshore by the iconic red-painted, arched The Huc Bridge.
Our knowledgeable tour guide will tell you a lot of ancient stories and myths about the Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, Turtle Tower, and its beautiful historical and cultural importance in the spiritual Hanoi local life.
Around 3:30 pm, we will transfer you back to Cai Lan Port and finish the Cai Lan Port to Hanoi city tour. Hanoi Locals wishes you a great experience with us.
Travel Guide:
- A baby seat is available upon request.
- We will visit the mausoleum, pagodas, and temples, so please wear proper clothes.
- Photography, video recording, and the use of mobile phones are strictly prohibited inside the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum.
- Do not show and do any disrespectful behavior, including political statements, protests, or any actions that could be interpreted as disrespectful to the late President Ho Chi Minh.