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Ha Noi Vietnam is considered as one of the most lively cities with the combination of cultures of the classical and contemporary worlds. If you plan what to do in Hanoi for 2 days, don't miss these wonderful hot spots.
With 2 perfect days in Ha Noi, you can visit incredible pagodas, colonial houses, pulsating markets and beautiful lakes. Preparing a proper schedule you will have time to visit the best destinations and have a great experience of Hanoi's standard, taste and beauty. Below is the detailed itinerary of how to effectively maximize 48 hours in the city dearly referred to as the ‘heart of Vietnam’.
On your first day you can begin with a morning walk at "Hoan Kiem Lake" that is also called Sword Lake. The lake is beautiful and situated in the middle of Hanoi city. Many citizens are here to exercise in the morning, so you can join them by a walk around the lake. Sometimes, just take a seat with a view on the lake from a bench bringing a great feeling for the morning. In the area, Turtle Tower is the largest and most important, located in the very center of the lake. The tower has a significant part of Hanoi legends so the citizens worship it.
After a quiet visit to the temple, let's transfer to the noisy vibrant part of the city known as Hanoi Old Quarter. The Old Quarter is considered as a network of winding alleys. One thing special about the Old Quarter is that the street is named after products that used to be sold there. Some of which are Hang Bac meaning ‘silver’, Hang Ma meaning ‘paper’ and many others. A visit to the Old Quarter is preferable for watching the daily life of locals. Your trip to HaNoi will not be complete if you miss a visit to the Old Quarter. Most of them are street selling foods and there are many markets and shops that contain local foods and items. When going to the market, people purchase Vietnamese coffee for example the egg coffee (cà phê trứng) for gifting purpose.
St. Joseph’s Cathedral is located about 10 minutes’ walk from the Old Quarter. Therefore you can combine this place into a morning trip. This Cathedral was built according to the Gothic architectural style and designed like the Notre Dame in Paris. This cathedral was also constructed during the French colonization of Vietnam. As we can see the towering spires and the stained glass windows that stand out among the Vietnamese style of buildings. If you have a chance to visit the cathedral around on the day of service, you can see the vibrant religious activities.
Thus, one can see that Hanoi is really amazing for the ones who can taste the various foods. It will be a pity if you forget to take a taste of some of the most famous meals. Possibly the most famous food of Ha Noi that the international visitor recognizes it, it is phở – noodle soup. One of the street eateries or at a restaurant which is mostly identified with Vietnam. calling two restaurants that are located in the Old Quarter’s area if you wish to taste their bowls of pho. There are two names that people most commonly refer to as pho joints; this is Pho Thin and Pho Gia Truyen. Another food that is worthy to taste is ‘Bun Cha', a food consisting of grilled pork and vermicelli noodles. It is more famous when the international visitor, the president Barack Obama, tasted it on his visit to Vietnam.
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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is one of the most protected sites in the capital city of Ha Noi. A lot of Vietnamese people travel to Ha Noi just for the purpose of visiting HO Chi Minh Mausoleum. Ho Chi Minh is the revolutionist who led Vietnam against the French colonial master and went to independence. The mausoleum is the final resting place . His body in the mausoleum is preserved in a coffin made of glass. People come in to pay their last respects with dignity. During the visit make sure to dress appropriately because the site has national importance.
In the evening we’ll go back to the Old Quarter and visit Thang Long Water Puppet Theater, which is a famous Vietnamese traditional water puppet show, however if we do not have time to come here during the day then the evening is the best time to visit. When watching the show, you are able to see the rice paddies and the Northern countryside. On the water face, the puppets so artistically designed for incredible engravings dance alongside noise makers, songs and narrations.
The other option is Hanoi Night Market which opens every Saturday and Sunday only. The market is as active a place as one would wish to get anything from within sellers of souvenirs, clothes, fruits, local dishes and many more. It engages a little with bargaining and gives a good commerce experience with locals and get some items for souvenirs.
On the next day, we suggest you visit the Temple of Literature. This is regarded as the first national university in Vietnam and established in the center in honor of Confucius. It was constructed in the year 1070 and up to date this temple is still existing. This piece demonstrates how the visitor can experience Hanoi in a beautiful and quiet environment. Speaking of the temple area, there are two-wheeler friendly zones, lush green lawns, as for the Kiosks; they are rather old but charming. It will be rather difficult to name something that could impress a visitor more, than Turtle Steles in the Temple of Literature. On each Turtle Steles is inscribed by all the scholars who passed the royal examinations. These Turtle Steles Rogate knowledge so many students visit the temple to pray for good grades for their examinations.
For lunch on your second day, try another iconic Hanoi dish: Bun cha ca. The food is grilled fish served with herbs and vermicelli noodles. The best place to try this is at Cha Ca La Vong which has been selling this dish for over a century. Another food in this list cannot forget Banh mi, a traditional Vietnamese sandwich.
In the afternoon, it would be great to visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Going to this place, you will have the opportunity to get deeper views of the historical and cultural heritage of Hanoi as well as the Vietnam ethnic groups. The museum shows the Vietnamese culture of the 54 groups through lively articles. You will not have many chances to see these articles in real life, especially in the modern times. They include clothes, utensils, musical instruments, and other religious items. The open space of the museum contains life size models of the traditional homes of the different ethnic groups making up the nation. That's perfect for what to do in Hanoi for 2 days that you are looking for.
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