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Vietnam: Local Markets and Colonial Boulevards

Price: 
From RMB 6900
Travel days:  8 days
 /  7 nights

  • Only domestic flight tickets included(from Hanoi to Danang).
  • All transfers mentioned in the program.
  • Entrance fee for all sights mentioned in the program.
  • Accommodation in selected hotels in standard rooms with bath/shower, WC, and daily breakfast.
  • All meals mentioned in the program (B for breakfast). Breakfast box in lieu of ABF when there is an early morning flight.
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City

Hotel

Cat.

Hanoi

Mercure Hotel Hanoi La Gare  /Standard [Special Offer/All market except Korean Mkt]

4*

Halong

Halong Plaza/Deluxe

Or: Royal Lotus Hotel Halong/ Deluxe (No Extra Bed)

Or: Novotel Ha Long Bay/ Standard (No Extra Bed)

4*

Hue

Muong Thanh Hue Hotel/ Deluxe City View

Or: Park View Hotel/ Superior

4*

Hoi An

Hoi An Historic Hotel/ Superior (No Extra Bed)

4*

Saigon

Palace Hotel Saigon/Signature Superior [DBL] (No Extra Bed)

Or: StarCity Saigon Hotel/Deluxe Room

Or: Liberty Central Hotel/Deluxe (No Extra Bed)

4*

 

  • Tips.
  • International flights (from Beijing to Hanoi and Saigon to Beijing).
  • Personal expenses.
  • Visa to Vietnam. If you need us to issue your Visa, the fee will be RMB550 per person.
  • All expenses not mentioned above.

Travel content

A trip to Vietnam promises the experience of a lifetime. From the wide shady boulevards to the bustling markets of Saigon, from the islands and the villages dotting the Mekong Delta to the serene beaches of the south, Vietnam has something for everyone. You'll start your journey in energetic Saigon, where grand halls in the French colonial style share the streets with Vietnamese and Chinese pagodas. Markets selling the everyday, the exotic, and the downright bizarre will offer you a look into the lives of Saigon's residents. Then step out of the big city and into the countryside with a cruise in the Mekong Delta. The boat ride takes you past villages where little has changed over the years and through beautiful natural scenery.

Travel Itinerary

  • Day 1:
    Beijing - Hanoi

    Reference Flight info:

    CX347    Beijing-Hong Kong   10:00-1340                               

    KA295    Hong Kong  - Hanoi   17:40-18:35            

    • Take flight from Beijing to Hanoi
    • Pick up by your guide and driver and transfer to your hotel.
    • Overnight in Hanoi
  • Day 2:
    Hanoi - Halong (B)
    • Breakfast at hotel.
    • Travel by vehicle from Hanoi (city) to Halong Bay
    • Excursion by boat through Halong Bay, including lunch (4 hours, SIC)
    • Board your charming traditional wooden junk for a cruise through the Bay. Lunch will be served en-route. The cruise will take you past rock formations with colorful names such as Stone Dog, Incense Burner (Dinh Huong), Fighting Cock (Ga Choi). In the middle of the islets, you can visit two interesting caves and grottoes, called Thien Cung (Heavenly Residence Grotto) and Dau Go (Driftwood Grotto). After the cruise, disembark at Halong pier.
    •  Overnight in Halong.
  • Day 3:
    Halong - Hanoi (B)
    • By vehicle from Halong to Hanoi (city)
    • Sightseeing in Hanoi with electric car (possible to make some stops en route). As the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi is a blend of long established traditions and modern imprints of Western colonization. Tree-lined boulevards and colonial buildings give the city a touch of Western elegance, while crowded blocks of tiny old houses and narrow lanes full of daily life bear the charms of the past centuries.
    • Visit Hoan Kie Lake, also known as Sword Lake, a natural freshwater lake in the city. The lake was originally named Luc Thuy (because the water is green all year round). Next, visit Quan Su Pagoda was built during the 15th century in Tien Nghiem village (later renamed Vinh Xuong village), In addition to being small Buddhist Pagoda, it was also used by the Lê Dynasty to receive foreign envoys and ambassadors.
    • Meander through the crowded and colorful Hang Gai Street. It is known as the "Silk Street" of Hanoi with bustling shops selling silk products along the crowded thoroughfare.
    • Visit Hanoi Railway Station, built by the French in 1902 and previously called Hang Co station.
    • Next, check out Hoa Lo Prison, more popularly known as the "Hanoi Hilton" and which has now been converted into museum near the city’s French Quarter. It was first built in the late 1890s by Vietnam's French colonizers as a central prison (Maison Centrale) for Vietnamese criminals. As mastery of north Vietnam passed over from the French to the Japanese to the Vietnamese Communists, the prisoners changed as well.
    • Visit the Teh Hanoi Opera House, which was erected by the French colonial administration between 1901 and 1911. The Hanoi Opera House is renowned for its unique architecture and good composition. It is furnished rationally and harmoniously. Since its establishment, the Hanoi Opera House has been the largest theater in Vietnam.
    • Later in the day, visit Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple and the Rising Sun Bridge.
    • Overnight in Hanoi.
  • Day 4:
    Hanoi - Danang - Hue (B)
    • Flight from Hanoi to Danang.
    • Transfer by vehicle from Danang to Hue.
    • Go sightseeing in Hue. Hue served as the capital of Vietnam for more than 140 years. It houses ancient temples, imperial buildings and French-style edifices. It was established in the 17th century.
    • Visit the Imperial Tombs of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh . Venture into the countryside around Hue and to the Imperial tomb of Tu Duc. Tu Duc, the longest reigning Vietnamese emperor, designed and built this elegant tomb during his lifetime, using it as a retreat for meditation, reading and theater performances. Take some time to soak in the tranquil atmosphere, wandering among the gracefully proportioned pavilions, courtyards and lotus ponds. Afterwards visit the Imperial Tomb of Khai Dinh, dramatically located on a hillside. The last of the monumental tombs of the Nguyen dynasty, completed in 1931, this tomb incorporates distinct European elements into the traditional Vietnamese architecture.
    • Visit the Old Imperial City. Located in the heart of Hue is the Imperial Citadel, a vast complex built in the early 19th century and modeled after the Forbidden City of Peking. The original walls stretched for 10 km and were surrounded by a wide moat. Today, most of the buildings have been destroyed due to bombing during the Vietnam-American War, but the monuments that remain provide a fascinating glimpse into the court life of the Nguyen Dynasty. Approach the city past the striking Flag Tower, where a giant Vietnamese flag waves proudly overhead, to the imposing Ngo Mon Gate, the main entrance to the Imperial Enclosure. Enter into an area of spacious courtyards and serene lotus ponds, and visit Dien Tho Residence (Dien Tho palace), where the Queen mother lived.  Next, visit Thai Hoa Palace, the magnificently decorated reception hall, the Halls of the Mandarins, and the original Nine Dynastic Urns, among other sites. Make sure to also visit the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum.
    • Overnight in Hue.
  • Day 5:
    Hue - Hoi An (B)
    • Excursion to Thuy Bieu village with lunch in a local home
    • Around 9.00 am, embark on a boat at Toa Kham wharf and start a cruise on Perfume River. Visit the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda. Return to the boat for a scenic cruise to Thuy Bieu Village. After arriving in Thuy Bieu Village, enjoy a nice walk or bike ride around the village. Visit the garden house, ancient ancestral temple and communicate with local people. Visit incense making family and discover the daily life of local people while they are working strenuously with joy and enthusiasm. Have a lunch at local house with Hue traditional specialties. Later, relax by steeping your foot in a brew of medicinal herbs.
    • To round off your visit, enjoy some traditional therapeutic remedies by a local blind masseur.
    • Transfer by vehicle from Hue to Hoi An, with sightseeing in Danang . Journey from Hue over scenic mountain roads with spectacular views of the coastline. Halfway between Danang and Hue lies the dramatic Hai Van Pass, the high dividing line between the climate zones of north and south Vietnam. Continue southwards passing Lang Co, a lovely stretch of beach curving outwards between a clear blue lagoon and the East Vietnam Sea. After arriving in Danang, tour the Cham Museum, an elegant colonial building which now houses the finest collection of Cham sculpture in the world. Then briefly pass Non Nuoc Beach, a famous spot for American soldiers during the Vietnam-American War. Continue south to Hoi An, stopping enroute to visit the Marble Mountains, five stone hillocks that were once islands but now rise sharply from the surrounding rice fields. Riddled with caves and shrines, they are said to each represent one of the five elements of the universe.
    • Overnight in Hoi An.
  • Day 6:
    Hoi An - Danang - Saigon (B)
    • Sightseeing in Hoi An
    • Hoi An is a picturesque riverside town south of Danang. Known as Faifo to early western traders, it was one of South East Asia's major international ports during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Now, this beautifully preserved historic city is best seen on foot. The walking tour includes the Japanese Covered Bridge Pagoda. The first bridge on this site was constructed in 1593 by the Japanese community of Hoi An to link the town with the Chinese quarters across the stream. The bridge was provided with a roof so it could be used as a shelter from rain and sun.
    • SA HUYNH MUSEUM
    • PHUOC KIEN ASSEMBLY HALL: This Chinese pagoda was built around 1690 and then restored and enlarged in 1900. It is typical of the Chinese clans that were established in the Hoi An area. The temple is dedicated to Thien Hau Thanh Mau (Goddess of the Sea and Protector of Sailors and Fishermen).
    • LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOP: Visit one of the lantern workshops in Hoi An. The frame of the lantern is made by the workshop and clients can observe locals applying silk cloth to the lantern.
    • Transfer by vehicle from Hoi An to Danang
    • Flight from Danang to Saigon.
    • Overnight in Saigon.
  • Day 7:
    Saigon - Beijing (B)

            Reference Flight info:   CX766    Saigo-Hong Kong     11:25-15:10                           

                                         CX312    Hong Kong- Beijing  17:00-20:25                

    • After breakfast, free time to explore or relax.
    • Transfer to the airport and fly back to Beijing.
    • End of service.