This Is Where Paradise Begins

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

HANOI
Water Puppet Show - the puppets are made out of wood and then lacquered. The shows are performed in a waist-deep pool. A large rod supports the puppet under the water and is used by the puppeteers, who are normally hidden behind a screen, to control them. Thus the puppets appear to be moving over the water. Today's Vietnamese water puppetry is a unique variation on the ancient Asian puppet tradition.
Ba Dinh Square - it is the name of a famous square in Hanoi where president Ho Chi Minh read the Proclamation of Independence of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Residence - when Ho Chi Minh died, the granite Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum was built here to display his embalmed body. It remains a major site of tourism and pilgrimage.
Temple of Literature - Dedicated to Confucius, was founded in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong. In 1076, Vietnam's first university was established here to educate Vietnam's administrative and warrior’s class.
One Pillar Pagoda - this is a historic Buddhist temple in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, It is regarded alongside the Perfume Temple, as one of Vietnam's two most iconic temples.

HALONG
Halong Bay - it was awarded by UNESCO as a natural heritage in 1994. Half day boat trip in Halong Bay to view multi-shaped rocks and visit the dramatic caves. Lunch will be served on boat with fresh seafood.

TAM COC
Bich Dong Temple (with Sampan Trip) - one of the most attractive landmarks in Ninh Binh. It is also known as the second beautiful cave of the Southern, after Huong Tich cave in Ha Tay.  Float along the river among the villages, mountains, and rice fields, passing through 3 caves - Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba.