In this first self-sufficient 1-day Hanoi travel itinerary, in the morning you will visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, then move on to visit the One Pillar Pagoda and Botanical Garden.

At noon, you will enjoy a variety of Hanoi specialties, such as La Vong fish cakes and West Lake shrimp cakes. In addition, don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy delicious local restaurants, such as Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su, Nem Cuon Ngu Xa, Bun Cha Hang Quat, etc.

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In the afternoon, you can continue your self-sufficient 1-day tour of Hanoi by stopping by to take check-in photos of Hanoi at the Temple of Literature and Thang Long Imperial Citadel. At these locations, you can rent ao dai or historical costumes to take photos for a more ‘vibe’.

In the evening, don’t miss the opportunity to stroll along Hoan Kiem Lake and watch the streets light up sparklingly. Then, try enjoying Hanoi’s nightlife by enjoying a late night meal at Ma May, Ta Hien and Luong Ngoc Quyen streets.

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In your first self-sufficient 1-day Hanoi travel itinerary, you can visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

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Then the chair went to visit the scenery at the Temple of Literature

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And visit the One Pillar Pagoda with long cultural and historical value in the heart of the capital

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The majestic Thang Long Imperial Citadel area stands amidst the clouds and sky of the capital

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Hoan Kiem Lake shimmers with lights at Ngoc Son Temple at night

With this second self-sufficient 1-day Hanoi travel itinerary suggestion, you will have the opportunity to explore Bat Trang Pottery Village as well as try transforming into ceramic artists.

During this journey, you will learn more about the process of making a complete ceramic product as well as making beautiful, small ceramic items yourself which is also very interesting. At Bat Trang Pottery Village, there are also some ceramic souvenirs for sale. You can buy them as gifts for your family members after your journey to explore Hanoi. That’s quite reasonable, right?

After finishing a day of fun at Bat Trang Pottery Village, on the way back to the inner city area, you can stop by the historic Long Bien bridge to check-in. The bridge is located right on the return route so it is very convenient for people to visit.

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Bat Trang pottery village with traditional pottery making still exists in the capital Hanoi

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You can experience pottery making, take photos or buy beautiful small ceramic items as gifts for family and relatives

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Don’t forget to visit the historic Long Bien Bridge too

This itinerary is completely free, suitable for those who do not want to travel too far, because most of the attractions in Hanoi are located in the inner city area.

In the morning, you can explore West Lake, then go for a walk and visit the temples of Tay Ho and Tran Quoc Pagoda after refueling with delicious dishes.

Later in the afternoon, take some time to explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter as well as Dong Xuan Market. Don’t forget to check-in next to the historic Long Bien bridge.

In the evening, you can walk around Hoan Kiem Lake area, then drop by Ta Hien or Hang Ma neighborhoods to feel the bustling nightlife of this place.

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Peaceful scene on windy West Lake

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Phu Tay Ho is crowded with people during the festival days

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Tran Quoc Pagoda – One of the most beautiful pagodas in the capital

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Quan Thanh Temple is majestic

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And Hang Ma street shimmers with lights as dusk gradually falls

With Vietnamtravelio’s top 03 suggested 1-day self-sufficient Hanoi travel itineraries that are both cheap and genuine, we hope you have had memorable experiences on your journey back to the beautiful capital. Don’t forget to share beautiful photos with us!