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Code: |
VND21 |
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Routes: |
Hanoi - But
Thap - Hai Phong - Ha Long Cruise |
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Duration: |
03 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day1: Hanoi -
But Thap - Hai Phong - Ha Long
Day2: Ha Long Bay - Cruise
Day3: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi
Detail Itinerary
DAY 1: HANOI - BUT THAP - HAI PHONG - HA LONG
By vehicle from Hanoi via Chua But Thap Pagoda -
Journey north east of Hanoi in Ha Bac Province.
Continue to Halong via Haiphong. Overnight in
Halong.
VAN PHUC PAGODA: surrounded by hills considered noteworthy for
their beauty, this pagoda was founded in 1037.
BUT THAP PAGODA: also known as Ninh Phuc Pagoda, is known for
its four storey stone stupa dedicated to the
monk Chuyet Cong. The pagoda was rebuilt in the
17th and 18th centuries and the layout of the
structure is traditional.
Sightseeing Hai Phong - Haiphong is Vietnam's
third most populous city. It is the north's main
industrial centre and one of the country's most
important seaports. Time permitting visit one or
two of the most famous attractions in town.
DINH HANG KENH:
a communal house on Pho Hang Kenh known for its
500 relief sculptures in wood. The area the
structure is in, was once part of the village of
Kenh.
DEN NGHE:
the temple is dedicated to Le Chan one of the female
generals in the army of the Trung sisters. It
was built in the 19th Century.
CHO TAM BAC MARKET: market in town selling food.
CHO SAT MARKET: market in town selling all sorts of goods.
HANG KENH TAPASTRY HOUSE:
founded 65 years ago, the factory produces wool
tapestries for export.
DU HANG PAGODA: founded 3 centuries ago and rebuilt several
times, a good example of traditional Vietnamese
architecture.
By vehicle from Hai Phong to Halong - Journey
east along the coast with good views of Halong
Bay and its many islands. Overnight in Halong. (
L)
DAY 2: HALONG CRUISE
Boat trip Halong Bay (8 hrs) - 8 hours trip in
Halong Bay past the islands of Trong, Mai, Am,
Chen and Cong Troi (Heaven Gates) with visits of
one of the following caves.
BA TRAI DAO: "The three peaches" islands.
BO NAU: 'Pelican' caves of interest.
HANG DAU GO: huge cave consisting of three chambers which are reached
via 90 steps. The cave derives its Vietnamese
name from the third of the chambers, which is
said to have been used by Trang Hung Dao during
the 13th century to store bamboo stakes, used
against the Mongol invaders.
THIEN CUNG: "Heaven Palace"
HANH (DRY) CAVE: in the dry season it is possible to take a
small boat to discover the Hanh (Dry) cave.
SUNG SOT: "Surprise" Cave. One of the
biggest caves in Halong Bay. Overnight in Halong.
( B,L)
DAY 3: HA LONG - HANOI
By vehicle from Halong to Hanoi - Journey around
Halong Bay to Hai Phong and west along Highway
5, across Hai Hung Province. Arrive to Hanoi at
approx 5:00 PM.( B)
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