Wendy visited Hanoi, Halong Bay, and Da Nang in Vietnam for the first time in 2016, and then came to North Vietnam again in 2017. Although the theme is the King Kong movie attraction itinerary, she mainly visited the filming spots of "King Kong: Skull Island". In fact, the whole trip was taken Next, there is a large collection of well-known attractions in North Vietnam. Whether you are interested in the King Kong movie or not, following the King Kong movie footprint is actually the essence of North Vietnam tourism. Here is a detailed itinerary for everyone to plan a trip to North Vietnam.
Day XNUMX: Hanoi's XNUMXth Ancient Street Experience
After arriving at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport by Vietnam Airlines on the first day, after applying for visa on arrival, currency exchange, and wireless Internet access, drive directly to a Vietnamese restaurant near West Lake, enjoy the long-lost Vietnamese pho, and continue the busy Hanoi ancient streets and historical sites Half-day tour.
Visiting Hoan Kiem Lake during the day coincides with a holiday. The roads around the lake are planned as a pedestrian area. We are surrounded by the lively activities of the locals in Hanoi. After a quick tour of the XNUMXth Ancient Street by electric car, we walked to the famous egg on the old street. Coffee, experience the strong North Vietnamese coffee culture.
Then return to the Thang Long Theater next to Hoan Kiem Lake to enjoy the famous water puppet theater in Vietnam. This performance has been listed as the intangible cultural heritage of mankind. In the indoor pool theater, the puppet masters hide behind the curtain to perform, like water The puppet show, accompanied by an orchestra, is a must-see performance in Hanoi.
A compact half-day tour of Hanoi city, and finally visit two well-known attractions, Hanoi Confucian Temple and Thang Long Imperial City. Hanoi Confucian Temple is the Confucian temple building in Vietnam. From then on, the influence of Chinese Confucian culture can be seen, and the Thang Long Imperial City is listed as a World Heritage Site. It is the relics of the ancient capitals of Vietnam, just like the meaning of the Forbidden City to China.
KlookKlook. Trip Booking:Explore Hanoi on a day trip|Half-day guided tour of Hanoi in the morning|Water puppet show night
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Detailed itinerary:
- Taoyuan Airport→ Vietnam Airlines → Hanoi Noi Bai Airport Arrival → Nhà Hàng Bằng Lăng (Lunch) → Hoan Kiem Lake → Yushan Temple → Tour XNUMX Ancient Street by Electric Vehicle → Egg coffee → Thang Long Theater Water Puppet Theater → Hanoi Temple of Literature → Thang Long Imperial City→ Dinner→ Thang Long Opera House Hotel Hanoi(Check price) → rest
Day XNUMX: Halong Bay to explore the King Kong movie scene
Departing from Hanoi’s Thang Long Opera Hotel in the morning, after three hours of trekking, we arrived at the World Heritage Site of Halong Bay, North Vietnam. Here are the filming scenes of "Indochina" and "Empire of Tomorrow". This time we are visiting the 2017 release The movie scene of "King Kong: Skull Island" is the main theme.
For the first time staying overnight at a sea hotel in Halong Bay, Wendy, who loves cruises, has more fun and has plenty of time to visit the well-known attractions in Halong Bay. Not only do you visit Surprise Cave again by boat, but also take a speedboat to the King Kong movie scene and enjoy the beauty. At sunset, I finally realized the charm of Halong Bay.
Stay overnight in a floating hotel in Halong Bay. In addition to the itinerary of visiting famous scenic spots, the hotel usually also has simple Vietnamese cuisine teaching, Tai Chi teaching, night fishing tubing and other activities on board. You can enjoy the sunset and sunrise of Halong Bay on the boat. The boats are also equipped with KTV equipment, and many boats are heard singing at night, but they will end before 10 o'clock.
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Detailed itinerary:
- Get up → go to Quang Ninh → Tuan Chau Island Pier → Lunch → Surprise Cave → King Kong Movie Scene → Spring Roll Making Teaching → Dinner → Night Fishing Tube → Halong Bay Luxury Oriental Sail Hotel (Check price) → rest
Day XNUMX: Halong Bay cruise to visit popular attractions
With the end of the Halong Bay Karaoke Contest at 10:XNUMX the previous night, the restoring tranquility of Halong Bay makes it easy to fall asleep. Although the sunrise cannot be seen due to the rainy weather early in the morning, seeing the beautiful scenery of Halong Bay flowing outside the window is still refreshing. No wonder everyone If you have to stay on a boat, you can count as having been to Halong Bay.
Take a boat to the pier in front of Chuandong, transfer to a hand-cranked boat to pass through the cave, and arrive at Moon Lake that looks like a paradise. Although there are no monkeys in groups, you can enjoy the tranquil waterscape surrounded by mountains. Short and quite memorable.
The best place to overlook the beautiful panorama of Halong Bay is Ti Top Island, but you have to climb the steep stairs to the pavilion on Titov Island. Fortunately, the cool weather makes the trip easier. If the weather is fine, everyone has to be mentally prepared.
KlookKlook. Trip Booking:Halong Bay Cruise
Detailed itinerary:
- Get up → Sunrise → Tai Chi class → Piercing boat → Titov Island(Heroes Island/Paradise Island) → Lunch → Depart for Ninh Binh → Dinner → Welcome Show → Vietnamese Massage → Peace Hotel Hoang Tze Hotel (Check price) → rest
Day XNUMX: Explore the King Kong movie attractions in Lulong Bay
Overnight at the Lulong Bay Hotel, the next day I finally have a whole day to visit the famous scenic spots of Ninh Binh Lulong Bay. From the Baiting Pagoda of the Baiting Temple, all the way down the mountain along the promenade, you can admire the five hundred Luohan Venerable stone sculptures along the way. Each stone sculpture has its own characteristics and appearance, which is quite impressive.
When you come to Lulong Bay, you must arrange an activity to travel between the mountains and caves on a cruise ship. This time, you will take a hand-cranked wooden boat to visit the scenic spots of Chang'an. This is also the main location for the King Kong movie, including the traditional tribal residence in the movie, as well as India. The huge rock with the blood handprints of Vajra.
Then, we will go to the Yunlong Wetland Nature Reserve and board a more traditional bamboo boat. In addition to the movie scenes, you can also see many natural and animal ecology. Although we did not meet the lotus season, But seeing the black langur, a rare primate, is a worthwhile trip!
KlookKlook. Trip Booking:One day tour to the ancient city of Chang'an|Cave rafting and country cycling
Detailed itinerary:
- Get up → Baiting Temple.Baiting Tower → Chang'an Scenic Spots Cruise → King Kong movie scene → Lunch → Yunlong Reserve Cruise → King Kong movie scene → Back to Hanoi → Thang Long Opera House Hotel Hanoi(Check price) → rest
Day XNUMX: Quang Binh Cave Tour and Water Activities
After spending the night at the Hanoi hotel, I went to Noi Bai Airport again and took the domestic flight of Vietnam Airlines to Quang Binh, famous for its caves. There are more than 300 caves in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, which stretches for 31 kilometers. Paradise Cave, although only 1 km open, is already quite spectacular, and it has become a must-visit cave attraction for tourists who come to Quang Binh.
After visiting Paradise Cave, there are many cave explorations and exciting water activities along the river. In the afternoon, I came to the coastal water sports center, playing zip lines across the river, and personally experiencing the hand-cranked boat visiting the cave and the difficult water dragonflies. It is guaranteed that you will not be able to learn more than 10 times in the water, haha!
Detailed itinerary:
- Get up → Hanoi Noi Bai Airport → Vietnam Airlines → Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park → Paradise Cave (Hang Thiên Đường) → Lunch → Dark Cave Vietnam → Water Sports → Dinner → Saigon Hai Phong Nha Hotel (Check price) → rest
Day XNUMX: Quang Binh movie scene and cave exploration
The cave visits and water activities the day before were supposed to be the highlight of Quang Binh’s sightseeing. I didn’t expect to go to the natural and primitive cave exploration activities to be the essence of Quang Binh. Quang Binh, famous for its caves all over the world, participate in Oxalis Exclusively operated cave exploration activities can truly appreciate the beauty of Quang Binh caves.
After the cave expedition, we will stop by the King Kong movie set, and finally come to the five-star resort in Quang Binh City. This place is like the terrain of Da Nang. In the star resort, you can also enjoy the hotel’s exclusive beach and sea views. Let a group of people who have gone through the toss of cave exploration to relax and rest here.
Detailed itinerary:
- Get up → King Kong movie scene → Oxalis caving base → Mousehole Adventure → King Kong Movie Scene → Sunshine Hot Spring Resort Villa (Check price) → rest
Day XNUMX: Half-day tour of local customs of West Lake in Hanoi
Return to Hanoi from Quang Binh. After dining and resting directly at the hotel, we will start a half-day tour of Hanoi city again. This time we will focus on the largest West Lake in Hanoi. After taking a walk on Bamboo Lake next to West Lake, we will visit the township next to West Lake. Temple, and then drove to the nearby traditional market to stroll around.
After dinner was arranged at Indochine to enjoy exquisite Vietnamese cuisine, I wanted to go to the newly opened massage spa to relax. I didn’t expect it was too late, so I could only return to the massage shop attached to the hotel. The price of a massage attached to a Vietnamese hotel is actually comparable to that of ordinary massage shops Almost, this finally relieves the tension of a group of people exploring the Quang Binh cave, haha!
KlookKlook. Trip Booking:Explore Hanoi afternoon half-day tour
Detailed itinerary:
- Wake up → Hanoi Noi Bai Airport → Vietnam Airlines → Lunch → Zhubo Lake → West Lake Town State Temple → Hanoi Traditional Market → Indochine (Dinner) → Vietnamese Massage → Muong Thanh Hanoi Central Hotel(Check price) → rest
Day XNUMX: Hanoi City Walk and Food Tour
On the last day of the North Vietnam itinerary, the Vietnam Airlines flight is in the evening. You can walk freely in Hanoi city for most of the day, walk from the hotel to the Hanoi Railway Station, follow the railroad tracks to see the daily life of Hanoi residents, and enjoy the freedom on the ground The fun of the line.
In the cool climate, walking along the Thirty-Six Ancient Street of Hanoi in the shade of the greenery was really pleasant. The three of us then found a cafe on the side of the road to relax and watch the crowds and vehicles coming and going. The romance and relaxation unique to Hanoi.
After visiting the grilled rice noodle restaurant famous all over the world by President Obama again, after reminiscing the refreshing and non-greasy Vietnamese cuisine, the last thing is to go to the small supermarket near the hotel to purchase, purchase and bring back local specialties, and then I will go inside with satisfaction Arrange for the airport to take a flight home!
KlookKlook. Trip Booking:Food Tour of Hanoi Old Quarter|Hanoi Street Taste Night
Detailed itinerary:
- Get up → Hanoi Railway Station → Walk along the railway → Thirty-Six Ancient Street → Young Coffee → Obama Restaurants(Bún chả Hương Liên) → Purchase of local specialties → Hanoi Noi Bai Airport → Vietnam Airlines → Taoyuan Airport → Return home
Suggestions on North Vietnam Travel Itinerary
For those who are interested in traveling to northern Vietnam, if you want to sign up for a group tour itinerary with a travel agency, it is recommended to choose a longer itinerary, have time to spend the night at a floating hotel in Halong Bay, and be able to travel to Lulong Bay for a cruise, plus Hanoi city Only by visiting the scenic spots on a day trip can you fully appreciate the essence of North Vietnam tourism.
If you are a traveler who likes free travel, after the machine plus wine reservation is completed, in view of the relatively undeveloped railway traffic in Vietnam, it is recommended to purchase local half-day tours, day trips and other itineraries to assist with itinerary planning, and you can experience the fun of free travel and exquisite travel There are many channels to buy local tours (Local Tours), which can be purchased at travel websites, local hotels, and roadside stores.
- Travel website: atKlookPassenger routeOther websites, you can purchase various itineraries in advance and combine to create your own free travel.
- Local hotels: In general hotel reception halls, there are often service counters selling itineraries, suitable for casual travelers.
- Roadside shops: On the roadside of Hanoi’s Old Town, there are shops selling package tours everywhere, so you can refer to them for comparison.
▲ In the reception hall on the first floor of the hotel, there is usually a service counter selling package tours.
▲ The price list of the sales itinerary is attached to the hotel, which is clear and suitable for self-reference and comparison.
▲ In the area of XNUMXth Old Street in Hanoi, there is a base camp for backpackers, and there are shops selling itineraries everywhere.
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Comprehensive review: Vietnam itinerary guide map
The 8 days and 7 nights of North Vietnam travel itinerary, using Google Map map to mark the main attractions, as well as the location of the King Kong movie, whether you are interested in movies or not, can be used as planning to travel to Hanoi, Halong Bay, Lu Long Bay, Quang Binh, Vietnam Itinerary reference.
