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The "human head shaped island" near Hanoi is called Dau Nguoi Islet (Human Head Islet) and is located in Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Vietnam, about 13 kilometers from the Bai Chay tourist wharf. This 25-meter-high islet features a prominent nose and rugged profile, resembling a human head, especially when viewed from one side at sunset, with some likening it to an ancient being or the Egyptian Sphinx.

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Located just northeast of the world-famous Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay is a hidden gem in northeastern Vietnam. With the same dramatic limestone karsts, emerald waters, and scattered islands, it offers all the beauty of Ha Long — but with far fewer crowds. For travelers seeking a more peaceful, off-the-beaten-path experience, Bai Tu Long Bay is the perfect alternative. Bai Tu Long Bay is like stepping into a quieter, more magical version of Ha Long Bay — without the crowds but with all the charm. Whether you’re kayaking through limestone grottoes, exploring hidden caves, or simply relaxing on a cruise deck under the stars, Bai Tu Long offers an unforgettable experience for those seeking natural beauty and peace.

Early Morning to Late Evening

The primary cave complex in Ninh Binh is the Trang An Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring numerous caves and limestone formations accessible by boat tours. Other significant cave attractions include Mua Caves, which are known for their challenging hike to viewpoints atop Ngoa Long Mountain, and caves like Light Cave (Sang Cave) and Dark Cave (Toi Cave) within the Trang An system.

7 AM - 4 PM

Tràng An is a scenic area near Hoa Lư, Vietnam renowned for its boat cave tours. On 23 June 2014, at the 38th session of the World Heritage Committee in Doha, the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex includes Hoa Lư and Tam Cốc/Bích Động. Trang An wharf is located 3 km south of Hoa Lu ancient capital, 7 km from Ninh Binh city to the west along Trang An boulevard, 16 km from Tam Diep city in the north through Tam Coc. Trang An - Tam Coc zone has an area of more than 6,172 ha, which is a special protection area of scenic spots. This special protection zone is located within Hoa Lu special-use forest, belonging to Hoa Lu ancient capital preservation plan and also under the planning of Trang An World Heritage site with an area of 12,252 ha. In the Trang An landscape complex, the center of Hoa Lu ancient capital in the north, Tam Coc - Bich Dong tourist area is in the south and

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Dinh and Le Temples were built to showcase the greatness of Vietnamese people. Two Vietnamese King Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Dinh built this temple in the 10th century. Ninh Binh remained the capital of Vietnam for many years and they chose this place in order to worship the contributions of two emperors. Dinh and Le Temples, two temples that were built were entirely dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang and the other King Le Hoan. The temple located in village Yen Trung is dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang. While the other temple which is in Yen Ha village is in the memory of King Le Hoan. Distance between both the temples is approximately 500 meters. As you come out of the temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang, there is a stone pillar bearing Chinese traits Bac Mon Toa Thuoc. The courtyard behind the entrance is the royal kind of supported by two big pillars and two stone unicorns. Temples own three houses which areas: Main Shrine, Ceremonial House and the Intermediate House. King Dinh Tien i

7 AM - 5 PM

Hoa Lư was the capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1009. It lies in Trường Yên Thượng village, Hoa Lư, Ninh Bình Province. The area is one of ricefields broken by limestone mountains, and is approximately 90 km south of Hanoi. Together with Phát Diệm Cathedral, Tam Cốc-Bích Động, Bái Đính Temple, Tràng An, and Cúc Phương, Hoa Lư is a tourist destinations in Ninh Bình Province. In the late 10th century, Hoa Lư was the capital as well as the economic, political and cultural center of Đại Cồ Việt, an independent Vietnamese polity founded in 968 A.D. by the local warlord Đinh Bộ Lĩnh (posthumously known as Đinh Tiên Hoàng, or "First Dinh Emperor"), following years of civil war and a violent secessionist movement against China's Southern Han dynasty. Hoa Lư was the native land of the first two imperial dynasties of V

6 Am - 6Pm

Đồng Xuân Market is Hanoi, Vietnam's largest indoor market, located in the Hoàn Kiếm district and built by the French in 1889. It sells a variety of goods, from fresh produce and household items to clothing, electronics, and souvenirs, and also features traditional food stalls. The market is an important historical and cultural site for locals and tourists, with a night market on weekends and a memorial to a battle fought there during the Indo-China War.

8 AM - 11 PM

Ba Dinh Square is the largest square in Vietnam, located in the heart of Hanoi. It holds immense historical importance as the site where President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence on September 2, 1945, proclaiming the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. This marked the end of colonial rule by the French and is considered a defining moment in Vietnamese history. At the western end of Ba Dinh Square stands the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, a solemn and imposing granite structure built to honor Vietnam’s revolutionary leader, Ho Chi Minh—known affectionately as “Uncle Ho.” Construction began in 1973 and was completed in 1975, with architectural influences from Lenin’s Mausoleum in Moscow but adapted with Vietnamese design elements and materials. Together, Ba Dinh Square and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum represent the enduring legacy of Vietnam's struggle for independence and the deep respect the nation holds for its

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Hoan Kiem Lake, or Lake of the Returned Sword, is a picturesque freshwater lake in the heart of Hanoi, Vietnam, named after a legend where King Le Loi returned a magical sword to a Golden Turtle God. This 12-hectare lake is a significant cultural and historical landmark, featuring Turtle Tower on a small island and the Ngoc Son Temple on another, accessible via the Huc Bridge. The lake and its surrounding area are a popular destination for locals and tourists, offering serene beauty, historical sites, and vibrant street life, especially in the evenings.

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Hanoi's Old Quarter is the historical city center, a lively district known for its narrow, winding streets, traditional architecture, and ancient guilds that named the streets after the crafts they specialized in, such as silver (Hung Bac) and silk (Hung Dao). This "living time machine" offers a vibrant blend of history and modernity, with many original businesses still operating today alongside new cafes and restaurants tucked into centuries-old tube houses. Visitors can explore the area, experience a bustling night market on weekends, sample local foods on a food tour, and discover landmarks like Hoan Kiem Lake.

8 AM - 5 PM

Văn Miếu (Vietnamese: Văn Miếu, chữ Hán: 文廟), literally translated as Temple of Literature (although a more accurate name should be Temple of Confucius, as Văn refers to Confucius), is a temple dedicated to Confucius in Hanoi, northern Vietnam. The temple was founded and first built in 1070 at the time of Emperor Lý Thánh Tông, and it hosted the Imperial Academy (Quốc Tử Giám, 國子監), Vietnam's first national university, from 1076 to 1779. In 1803, The academy was moved to the new capital of Nguyen dynasty in Hue. The Văn Miếu is one of several temples in Vietnam which is dedicated to Confucius, sages, and scholars. The temple is located to the south of the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long. The various pavilions, halls, statues, and stelae of doctors are places where offering ceremonies, study sessions, and the strict exams of the Đại Việt took place. The temple is featured on the back of th

8:30 AM - 7 PM

Fantasy Park Vietnam is a large, indoor amusement park located within the Sun World Ba Na Hills complex near Da Nang, Vietnam. Inspired by Jules Verne's novels, it features three floors of rides, games, and attractions suitable for all ages, from children's activities to thrill rides like the Drop Tower and a 4D cinema. Entry to the park is included with the main Ba Na Hills ticket.

8 AM - 5 PM

The Ba Na Hills Cable Car in Da Nang, Vietnam, holds the Guinness World Record for the longest non-stop single-track cable car in the world, measuring 5,801 meters (19,032 ft). It opened on March 29, 2013, and is a major attraction at the Ba Na Hills tourist destination, offering stunning views on its ascent to the famous Golden Bridge.

8 AM - 6 PM

The Golden Bridge (Cau Vang) is a 150-meter-long pedestrian bridge in Vietnam's Ba Na Hills near Da Nang, famous for its iconic design featuring two giant, weathered stone hands cradling it. Completed in June 2018, the bridge serves as a scenic walkway connecting the cable car station to the Thien Thai garden and has become a popular tourist attraction due to its unique architecture and breathtaking mountain views.

4 PM - 9:30 PM

A flower floating lamp in Hoi An, Vietnam is a small, flower-shaped paper lantern with a candle, released on the Thu Bon River at night as a spiritual ritual. Visitors light the lantern, make a wish for luck, peace, and good health, and release it onto the water to symbolize sending their prayers and worries away. This cultural practice is particularly popular during the Hoi An Lantern Festival, which happens around the Full Moon. The "flower lamp" or hoa dang is a small, handcrafted paper lantern designed to float. A small candle is lit inside the lantern, providing the light for the ritual. The lanterns are released into the Thu Bon River in Hoi An, creating a magical spectacle of shimmering lights.

5 PM - 11 PM

Paper lanterns are a famous symbol of Hoi An, Vietnam, and are made by artisans in workshops throughout the town, which has been a center for lantern making for over 400 years. These lanterns feature a bamboo frame and fabric, with different shapes and colors available, and are displayed in the town's Ancient Town, particularly along streets like Nguyen Phuc Chu Street and at the An Hoi Bridge, creating a festive and glowing atmosphere nightly. Hoi An's lanterns were influenced by Chinese and Japanese merchants who settled there in the late 14th century. Lantern crafting in Hoi An has been a tradition for over 400 years. The lanterns are often made from silk and fabric, stretched over a flexible bamboo frame. They are intended to bring good fortune and are a key part of the town's culture, especially during the famous Hoi An Lantern Festival.

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Hoi An, Vietnam, offers many traditional handicraft workshops where you can learn wood carving, pottery, lantern making, leatherworking, and embroidery. You can visit the Thanh Ha Pottery Village to try pottery, join a class in the Old Town for making leather goods, or find workshops in villages to learn wood carving, bamboo work, or silk weaving.

5 PM - 9 PM

The most famous colorful market in Hoi An is the Hoi An Night Market, located on Nguyen Hoang Street within the Ancient Town. It features over 50 vendors selling a variety of goods, including colorful trinkets, lanterns, clothing, and local snacks, creating a vibrant and energetic atmosphere.

7 AM - 6 PM

The Fujian Assembly Hall of Hoi An (also known as Phuc Kien Assembly Hall) was constructed in 1757 by the community of Chinese people who originate from Fujian, a coastal province in Southern China. It’s largely restored in 1970 and 1974. Before its establishment, Vietnamese people built a Buddhist temple in the same location. According to folklore, they saw a Buddha statue which was washed ashore by river water not far away. In which, lots of gold and silver were seen. After that, people sold them to buy wood to build a pagoda. Name of the pagoda was ‘Kim Son Tu’, meaning ‘Golden Mountain temple’. Later, the Fujian community bought the piece of land, and used it to construct their own assembly hall. At the Fujian Assembly Hall, the community has been worshipping Thien Hau Goddess (or Mazu, Holy Heavenly Mother, Goddess of Sea) as the main deity. This goddess is not only patron saint for the Fujian congregation alone, but also all Ch

9 AM - 10 PM

The Japanese Bridge (Vietnamese: Chùa Cầu, lit. Pagoda Bridge) is a footbridge with a temple atop, located in Hội An, Quảng Nam Province, Vietnam. It dates from the late 16th century by Japanese merchantmen but successive renovations and repairs on the bridge have occurred throughout the period to the modern day. The footbridge is 18 meters long and 3 meters wide. A small temple sits on the north end of the bridge, with the entrance in middle of the bridge overlooking the water. The two bridgeheads are built with bricks with two spans each, while the middle portion of the bridge has five spans placed on brick pillars going into the water. The building frame is made of wood and utilizes three separate, but integrated roof systems for the three portions of the bridge. The bridge's temple has ornate decor, including porcelain bowls used to cap the ends of the roof tiles and statues of a monkey and a dog (the monkey god and the dog god are the two gods who co

8 AM - 5:45 PM

Tan Ky Old House, with more than 200 years of history, is considered as a “living museum”. Its unique architecture of ancient Hoi An and long-standing traditional cultures have made Tan ky Old House become a household name for many tourists.

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Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site. It is located in Viet Nam’s central Quang Nam Province, on the north bank near the mouth of the Thu Bon River. The inscribed property comprises 30 ha and it has a buffer zone of 280 ha. It is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a small-scale trading port active the 15th to 19th centuries which traded widely, both with the countries of Southeast and East Asia and with the rest of the world. Its decline in the later 19th century ensured that it has retained its traditional urban tissue to a remarkable degree. The town reflects a fusion of indigenous and foreign cultures (principally Chinese and Japanese with later European influences) that combined to produce this unique survival. Th

7 AM - 5 PM

Cam Thanh Coconut Village, also known as Hoi An Coconut Village, is a picturesque village located 5 kilometers east of Hoi An's Old Town in Vietnam, known for its lush palm groves, waterways, and traditional ecotourism experiences. Visitors can enjoy activities such as basket boat rides through the Bay Mau Coconut Forest, participate in Vietnamese cooking classes, explore traditional crafts, and experience the local culture.

Before 10:30 and After 15:30

A coracle boat in Hoi An, Vietnam, is a traditional, basket-like circular boat, known locally as a thung chai. These boats are woven from bamboo and historically used by fishermen to avoid taxes, becoming a popular tourist attraction for river tours in the area's Bay Mau Coconut Forest and for activities like crab fishing. It is a small, round, or hemispherical boat woven from bamboo. Vietnamese fishermen invented the thung chai during the French colonial era as a way to avoid taxes on regular boats by claiming these new vessels were not boats but baskets. They are lightweight and used for a variety of purposes, from fishing to transporting people on rivers.

6 AM - 9 PM

Situated on Son Tra Peninsula, Linh Ung Pagoda Bai But Da Nang is renowned for housing the tallest Buddha statue in Vietnam, standing at 67 meters high. From a distance, the pure white statue stands out against the blue sky, creating a majestic and solemn scene. The statue of the Goddess of Mercy not only symbolizes compassion but also serves as a source of pride for the people of Da Nang, believed to protect the city from natural disasters and bring peace to its residents. Upon entering the grounds of Linh Ung Pagoda Son Tra, visitors will be greeted by a vast space, with the temple’s majestic architecture nestled amidst the surrounding mountains and forests. On the way to the pagoda, you can also enjoy the stunning natural scenery and panoramic views of Da Nang from Son Tra Peninsula.

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The Son Tra Peninsula, also known as Monkey Mountain, is a biodiverse natural reserve in Da Nang, Vietnam, offering panoramic views, hiking, and wildlife viewing opportunities, especially for the endangered red-shanked douc langur. Key attractions include the Linh Ung Pagoda with its Lady Buddha statue, the ancient Giant Banyan Tree, and pristine beaches like Bai But and Bai Nam. It is a protected national forest known for its lush landscape and is a popular spot for both nature enthusiasts and cultural tourism.

6 AM - 7 PM

Located in the city center, Han Market (Chợ Hàn) is one of Da Nang’s most iconic and oldest traditional markets. With a history dating back to the 1940s, Han Market is a must-visit destination for anyone who wants to experience the authentic local lifestyle, shop for unique goods, and taste the flavors of central Vietnam. Han Market is more than just a shopping destination — it’s a vibrant piece of Da Nang’s culture and daily life. Whether you're hunting for the perfect souvenir, tasting local delicacies, or simply soaking in the atmosphere, a visit to Han Market will give you a richer understanding of this dynamic coastal city.

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My Khe Beach, located just a few kilometers from the heart of Da Nang City, is one of Vietnam’s most famous and beautiful beaches. Known for its long stretch of soft white sand, gentle waves, and crystal-clear water, My Khe is often referred to as the “most attractive beach in Vietnam.” It’s a favorite among locals, international travelers, and even the American troops who once nicknamed it “China Beach” during the Vietnam War. Whether you're a beach lover, adventure seeker, or just looking to unwind, My Khe Beach offers something for everyone. With its stunning scenery, warm hospitality, and easy access to nearby attractions, it's no surprise that My Khe has become a must-visit destination on any trip to central Vietnam.

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The "love lock bridge" in Vietnam refers to the Love Bridge (Cầu Tình Yêu) in Da Nang, located on the Han River. Couples symbolize their love by attaching padlocks with their names onto the bridge's railings. The bridge is especially popular in the evenings, when its heart-shaped lanterns and surrounding illuminated buildings create a romantic atmosphere, offering views of the nearby Dragon Bridge. Visitors can purchase padlocks, often in a heart shape, from vendors on or near the bridge and have names or messages engraved. It's a popular destination for couples, locals, and tourists to take photos and celebrate their love. At night, the surrounding buildings, the illuminated bridge, and its heart-shaped lanterns create a magical scene reflected on the river.

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The Dragon Carp Statue is an iconic statue on the eastern bank of the Han River in Da Nang, Vietnam. It’s depicted as a mythical creature with the head of a dragon and the body of a carp fish. Generally, it symbolizes the dramatic transformation of the city in recent decades. Somebody believes that this building is an inspiration of the Merlion in Singapore. Now, let’s HoiAn Day Trip Company provide all information about the Statue of Dragon Carp in Da Nang. The Dragon Carp Statue of Da Nang is 7,5 meters tall, standing on a 4,3-meters-tall. It’s created by 5 pieces of white marble sourcing from Quy Hop’s stone mountains, nearly 600 km away from Da Nang, and weighs up to 200 tons. It’s carved by a team of 28 sculptors in Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village near the Marble Mountains, of which fine art stone carving tradition has been from the 17th century. On 13th April 2015, after 3 months of production, it moved from the village to its cu

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The Dragon Bridge is a famous landmark in Da Nang, Vietnam, a 666-meter-long, golden-colored bridge shaped like a dragon that crosses the Han River. It's renowned for its nightly light show with colorful LEDs and, most spectacularly, a fire and water display from the dragon's head on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights at 9:00 PM. Visitors can watch the free show from the bridge itself or from the riverbanks and nearby rooftop bars.