Is 5 days in Hanoi too long?
First off all, 5 days is Northern Vietnam is a reasonable time, not too long, not too short to explore Hanoi and the most popular places around Hanoi.
How can I spend 5 days in Hanoi?
The Best Hanoi Itinerary 5 Days What to See, Do & Eat
- Wander the Old Quarter.
- Go to a Water Puppet Show.
- Hoan Keim Lake and Ngoc Son Temple.
- Ho Chin Minh Mausoleum and Grounds.
- Visit Lenin in Lenin Park.
- Hanoi Ceramic Mosaics.
- Murals of Hanoi & Street Art.
- Temple of Literature.
How many days do you need in Ho Chi Minh City?
Unless you want to shop in HCMC 2 days should suffice. I’d favour Ha Noi over HCMC in terms of length of stay. If you visit Hoi An and or Nha Trang solely for the purpose of beach, cut either one of them. Consider cutting Huê if visiting the Mekong delta is important to you.
What can you do in Vietnam for 5 days?
It is not a small country with only a couple of attractions, so five days is not enough to explore all of Vietnam.
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Here is a list of some of the places to visit in Hanoi:
- Hoan Kiem Lake.
- Temple of Literature.
- Opera House.
- St Joseph’s Cathedral.
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum.
- One-Pillar Pagoda.
- Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.
How many days are needed for Hanoi and Halong Bay?
After three days in Hanoi you’re ready to head to Halong Bay, where it is recommended that you spend at least 2 days.
Is it worth going to Halong Bay?
However, some things are popular for a reason, and Halong Bay is definitely one of them. No one can deny the unique beauty of the bay, and depending on which cruise you choose, it is possible to have a relaxing and memorable experience that isn’t ruined by a bucket-load of tourists.