Tran Quoc Pagoda is the meeting point and the first stop of the tour. Guests will meet their guide at the main gate, receive an introduction to the itinerary, and learn about the history and cultural significance of one of Hanoi’s oldest pagodas. Visitors will enjoy a short walk around the pagoda area, take photos, and hear stories about Buddhism and daily life along West Lake before continuing the tour.

At the Presidential Palace, guests will stop outside the complex to learn about its historical background and French colonial architecture. The guide will share stories about Vietnam’s modern history and explain the role of this area within the Ba Dinh complex. Guests will have time to observe the surroundings, take photos, and continue the walking tour.

At the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, guests will stop outside the complex to learn about its historical significance and its role in modern Vietnamese history. The guide will explain the surrounding area, daily ceremonies, and cultural customs while guests observe the site, take photos, and continue the walking tour through the Ba Dinh area.

At the National Assembly Building of Vietnam, guests will stop outside to learn about the country’s modern political system and contemporary architecture. The guide will provide context about the building’s role today while guests observe the area, take photos, and continue the walking tour through the Ba Dinh district.

At the Temple of Literature, guests will learn about Vietnam’s educational heritage and the country’s first national university. The guide introduces the site from the outside and shares insights into Confucianism and traditional learning. Outside visit only. Guests may explore inside independently if they wish.