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3-Day Hanoi Itinerary
This three-day itinerary focuses on the essential Hanoi experience: culture, history, and incredible street food.

Day 1: Old Quarter and Street Food
Start with a classic bowl of Phở Bò (beef noodle soup) for breakfast. Spend the morning getting delightfully lost in the chaotic Old Quarter, a maze of 36 streets known for their specialized trades. Mid-day, take a relaxing walk around Hoàn Kiếm Lake, visit the Ngoc Son Temple, and admire the neo-Gothic architecture of St. Joseph's Cathedral. For lunch, seek out Bún Chả, the famous grilled pork and noodle dish.
In the afternoon, pause for a signature Cà Phê Trứng (Egg Coffee) at a hidden cafe. In the early evening, attend a cultural performance at the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. Finish the day by grabbing dinner and joining the lively crowds on tiny plastic stools at Tạ Hiện Street (Beer Street) for cheap Bia Hơi (fresh beer).

Day 2: History and Tranquility
Begin your day in the Ba Đình Square area. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex (check hours) and the nearby One Pillar Pagoda. Follow this with a stop at the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first national university. For a historical contrast, tour the compelling Hỏa Lò Prison Museum (the "Hanoi Hilton").
For lunch, grab a satisfying street Bánh Mì. In the afternoon, head to West Lake to visit the peaceful Trấn Quốc Pagoda, Hanoi’s oldest Buddhist temple. For dinner, experience the Hanoi specialty Chả Cá, a dish of turmeric and dill fish cooked right at your table.

Day 3: Local Life and Farewell
Spend your final morning exploring a large market like Đồng Xuân Market, or delve into the country's diverse heritage at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. For lunch, try the delicious noodle salad Bún Bò Nam Bộ.
In the afternoon, try to catch a train passing through the cafes lining the famous Hanoi Train Street. Alternatively, use this day for a scenic day trip to Ninh Bình to see the karst landscapes often called "Halong Bay on Land." or go on the cruise on the famous Halong Bay(either day trip or multiple day cruise).End your trip with a final Vietnamese dinner in the Old Quarter before heading to the airport.

These five items represent the indispensable core of Hanoi's culinary scene. They include two iconic noodle dishes, Phở Bò (richly spiced beef noodle soup) and Bún Chả (grilled pork and noodles. dipped in a savory-sweet broth). The list also features the unique Hanoi specialty Chả Cá (turmeric fish pan-fried with dill), the globally famous French-influenced sandwich Bánh Mì, and the quintessential Hanoian drink, Cà Phê Trứng (Egg Coffee), a creamy, dessert-like beverage.

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Post by Win Thaw Ko | Oct 14, 2025