• Hanoi Old Citadel - Northern Gate - North Gate (Cửa Bắc): This historic gate of the Hanoi Citadel still bears bullet marks from the French invasion of Vietnam.
• Hanoi Opera House - Hanoi Opera House and the French Quarter: Often referred to as “a miniature Paris,” this area boasts stunning French architecture and has been the backdrop for many significant historical events in Vietnam.
• Hoa Lo Prison - Hoa Lo Prison (inside visit): A renowned historical site originally constructed by the French to detain Vietnamese revolutionaries. It later housed American pilots and became famously known as the “Hanoi Hilton.”
• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside view): This is where President Ho Chi Minh’s body is preserved, and it is also the location where he declared Vietnam’s Independence in 1945.
• Huu Tiep Lake and the Downed B-52 - B-52 Lake: A captivating site where the remains of an American aircraft can be seen in the lake, reflecting the optimism and resilience of Hanoi’s people during wartime.
• John Sidney McCain Memorial - The historical marker of U.S. Senator John McCain: McCain, a former U.S. pilot captured during the Vietnam War, later returned to the U.S., became a senator, and nearly became president before losing to President Obama. His story exemplifies the reconciliation between Vietnam and the U.S., as well as the Vietnamese people’s aspiration for friendship and peace.

• Entrance fees
• Tea and coffee
• Private transportation

• Gratuities

Vietnam is a nation that has endured numerous conflicts with France, China, and most notably, the Vietnam War. Throughout its history, Vietnam has been at the intersection of East and West conflicts, influenced by significant events like World War II, the Cold War, and the China–Soviet split. Thus, studying Vietnamese history offers insight into a crucial part of global history.

This tour will reveal hidden and intriguing stories that are not widely known, even among many Vietnamese. Participants will embark on a historical journey that is both poignant and heroic, yet thoroughly captivating, visiting sites where significant events actually occurred. Notably, the tour includes visits to lesser-known locations that even many Hanoi residents seldom notice, such as the Mass Grave, the burial site of the 1945 famine victims. Here, the tragic tale of the Vietnamese people, when millions perished during this catastrophic famine, will be shared.

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