Enjoy the natural and historical delights of vibrant Hanoi, the capital city of a fascinating blend of tradition and modern. Nestled in shaded boulevards along the city’s numerous lakes are design souvenirs from Hanoi’s rich past — influences from China’s centuries of rule and French-colonial architecture. With Hanoi day tours, get ready to explore the city that boasts of a number of public parks, temples and impressive museum with two sections relating to the past and the future. You can choose from a range of Hanoi adventure activities and see places are the The Temple of Literature – site of the oldest university in Vietnam, One Pillar Pagoda, Flag Tower of Hanoi, The Old Quarter, National Museum of Ethnology. Also look out for a water puppetry show — colourful lacquered puppets performing to the accompaniment of traditional folk music, scenes from Vietnamese lore and history in indoor ponds. Remember to make a trip to Hang Gai’s (thread street) silk shops for the world-famous Vietnamese silk.