Bustling and colourful Hanoi is a lot of fun. However, during your stay you might want a change of pace. Why not take one of these exciting day trips from Hanoi, leave the city behind and get out into the countryside on a day trip.
If you feel like venturing beyond the city and exploring somewhere different, there is a lot of choice in the surrounding area. Here are 8 of the best options for day trips from Hanoi that will give you a glimpse into a very different part of Vietnam.
Halong bay 1 day tours from Hanoi
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Enjoy a scenic drive through the rural landscapes of northern Vietnam followed by a Halong Bay cruise. This full-day tour, round-trip from Hanoi, includes kayaking and a seafood lunch served on board. Marvel at towering limestone karsts as you drift along the World Heritage–listed waters of Halong Bay and explore caves such as Thien Cung Cave (Heavenly Palace Cave) with your knowledgeable guide.
Ninh Binh 1 day tours from Hanoi
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Ninh Binh has many destinations, and it takes about 3-4 days to get there. However, not all visitors have the time to go all the places. For a 1 day tour of Ninh Binh, there are many different options for you to visit, each providing a different experience. You can refer to the details of one-day tours in Ninh Binh at: https://goo.gl/wLJtUJ
Yen Tu mountain 1 day tours from Hanoi
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Yen Tu Mountain is one of the highest peaks and holiest in the Dong Trieu Mountains in the north-eastern area of Vietnam, located within the area of Uong Bi Town, Quang Ninh Province. The area of Yen Tu is a complex of temples, pagodas, towers, statues, ancient trees, Yen Tu Mountain Dong pagoda in height 1.068m compared to sea level. Besides being a famous natural landscape, Yen Tu preserves numerous historical relics and is also known as "The cradle of Buddhism in Vietnam".
Hanoi cycling tour to Co Loa citadel 1 day from Hanoi
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Co Loa is a first ancient citadel of Vietnam, which is located in the North of Hanoi, with beautiful rice paddy fields, Old villages, series of pagodas & temples. Especially with its unique vestige “Three rings of citadel”. It is one of the closest place, where you can see the real countryside of Northern Vietnam.
Hanoi cycling tour to Bat Trang village from Hanoi
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Bat Trang Village is just thirty minutes from the Old Quarter in Hanoi, so it’s a low-commitment excursion. The village is famous for its porcelain and ceramics, which are sought-after throughout Asia because of their quality and traditional designs.
Perfume pagoda one day tour from Hanoi
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Visit the Perfume Pagoda on a full-day trip from Hanoi that includes round-trip hotel transport, a scenic boat trip, lunch, admission, and a cable car ride to the mountain top pilgrimage site. Follow a short trail into a cave shrine, experience Vietnam's Buddhist heritage, and explore a scenic landscape of karst cliffs and rice paddies.
Duong Lam ancient villages 5 in 1 from Hanoi
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To get a glimpse of life as it was before electronics changed the world, visit calm and peaceful Duong Lam. This collection of villages serves as a living museum, where the traditional ways of life still exist. There are communes, temples to kings from the village, centuries-old homes and communities of people happy to show off their way of life. Since Duong Lam is near Ba Vi National Park, most tour groups bring you to both.
Bat Trang Ceramic Village – Van Phuc Silk Village from Hanoi
Van Phuc Silk Village which is just 15km to the west of Hanoi renowned over centuries for its silk products. In recent years, the village has enjoyed the revival of its craft due to a surging demand for silk in both the domestic and foreign markets.
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Bat Trang is a small village which is about 13 kilometers southeast of Hanoi. Situated on the other side of the Red River, the village is famous for its’ high quality and creative ceramic and pottery products.
These are just a few of the best day trips from Hanoi, Vietnam. So, if you feel like a change of scenery you can head out of the city for a day and see something different. Connect with us to own these exciting trips: http://vietnamtypicaltours.com/contact-us/
