The North is the place where thousands of years of culture of the Vietnamese people originated. Traveling in the North, visitors will discover the fascinating natural landscapes and many impressive architectural works created by the skillful hands of people. Below is a detailed Northern Vietnam itinerary for 5 days trip to explore the North so you can start your journey now.

Day 1 – Hanoi tourism

Hanoi is the first destination that you cannot ignore when taking the Northern Vietnam itinerary. As a place to keep thousands of years of the national elite, Hanoi is not only famous for its many historical sites, beautiful landscapes, unique cuisine but also imprints in the hearts of tourists because of its elegance, delicate of the capital people.

On the first morning, you can plan to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, visit Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh Museum, One Pillar Pagoda, stilt house, Uncle Ho fish pond. Also, you can do some shopping at Dong Xuan market – The largest wholesale market in Hanoi.

In the afternoon, after eating and taking a lunch break, you can visit Tran Quoc Pagoda – the most ancient Tran Bac Pagoda in Vietnam with 1,500 years old located on the Con Quy peninsula, with legend story about Tay Ho lake and Truc Bach Lake.

Continue to visit Ngoc Son Temple follow the itinerary, The Huc Bridge, Hoan Kiem Lake – Directly witnessing the Turtle that is 2.1m long, 1.2m wide is displayed at Ngoc Son Temple. After that, you visit the Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam – The place that is considered the first University of Vietnam with 82 steles Doctor that is saved the history books.

On the evening of the Northern Vietnam itinerary, you can visit Hanoi Old town, stroll around the Ho Guom Lake, do some shopping at the bustling Hanoi Night Market, enjoy the bustling night atmosphere of the people of the capital…

Day 2 – Arrive in Trang An – Bai Dinh

On the morning of the 2nd day of Northern Vietnam itinerary, you will depart for Ninh Binh to visit Trang An Scenic Area – A heritage which is recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Here, you can take a boat trip to visit Light Cave, Dark Cave, Wine Cave …

In the afternoon, you can join the Buddhist ceremony at Bai Dinh Temple, the largest temple in Vietnam with 500 La Han statues, the largest Vietnamese bronze statue in Vietnam with a total weight of 100 tons.

For a comfortable time to enjoy in Ha Long bay, you should depart from Ninh Binh at 15:00. You can ride follow Highway 10 to Ha Long. On the way, you will feel and explore the life and scenery typical of the Northern Delta with peaceful countryside through the Nam Dinh province, Thai Binh province, and Hai Phong city.

In the evening in Ha Long, you can go sightseeing Hoang Gia Park along Bai Chay Beach, go shopping for goods at the lively Ha Long Night Market with typical products of Ha Long, to Bai Chay Bridge – longest the rope bridge in Vietnam to watch Ha Long at night.

Day 3 – Explore Ha long Bay

Ha Long Bay – A UNESCO recognized world natural heritage. Recognized in 1994, Ha Long Bay is a northern tourist destination that has never stopped spreading its attraction to domestic and foreign tourists. Here, you will admire the mysterious beauty of thousands of stone islands and interesting caves: Thien Cung Cave … admire Fishing Village, Hon Am, Hon Rua, Hon Huong Huong, Cho Da Stone… This place can make your hands and feet feel tired walking around and taking photos. And there is various of the way you can choose to travel in Ha Long bay: By boat, by bike or even on foot…

In the afternoon, you will move back to Hanoi, on the way you can also visit Hai Duong to see and buy famous Green Bean cake shop, rice cake, and other specialty products of Northern Vietnam.

Day 4 – Day 5: Going to Lao Cai – Sapa

On the morning of the 4th day of Northern Vietnam itinerary, you will depart for Lao Cai and follow the Noi Bai – Lao Cai highway, 245Km long will takes you about 4 hours. On this road, you will have the opportunity to admire the beautiful scenery on the North West road. Also, you can stop to rest, take pictures to explore the landscape.

After lunch and rest, you will visit Ham Rong Mountain Resort, Le Garden, Tao Meo Garden, Cong Troi, European flower garden. At the same time, you will also conquer the peak of May May which is 1800m above sea level, see the unique music and dance show by the H’Mong, Dao, Tay and Ha Nhi ethnic boys and girls performing.

In the evening, you can roam around Sapa, freely enjoy the typical dishes of ethnic minorities in the North West: Thang Co, Lam rice, baked potatoes, grilled corn…

On the morning of the 5th day, you will begin the journey to visit Cat Cat village – Sin Chai of the H’Mong people – discovered and chosen here as a resort for officials by the French from the early twentieth century. Coming to Cat Cat village, visitors will visit Cat Cat hydropower station, Cat Cat waterfall, learn the unique culture and customs of the people here with traditional jobs such as weaving, silver carving, forging farming tools…

In the afternoon, you will return to Hanoi to finish your journey.

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