1. Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake & St. Joseph’s Cathedral Begin your adventure in the heart of Hanoi, cruising through the vibrant Old Quarter and around Hoan Kiem Lake. Pass through its maze of historic streets, where traditional shop houses, street vendors, local markets, and everyday city life come together. Continue past St. Joseph’s Cathedral, one of Hanoi’s most recognizable landmarks, before learning about the history and unique character of the city’s historic center.
2. French Quarter Leave the narrow streets of the Old Quarter behind and enter Hanoi’s elegant French Quarter, where wide boulevards, grand colonial buildings, and tree-lined streets reveal another chapter of the city’s history. As you cruise through the area, discover how French influence shaped Hanoi’s architecture, culture, and urban landscape.
3. Ba Dinh District Continue to Ba Dinh, the political heart of modern Vietnam and home to some of the country’s most important landmarks.
Pass by: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, National Assembly Building. Hear stories of Vietnam’s modern history as you travel through the heart of the capital.
4. Photo Stop: Tran Quoc Pagoda & West Lake Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi’s oldest Buddhist temple, peacefully located on a small island on the shores of West Lake. Take time to capture photos with your Jeep while enjoying views of the pagoda, the lake, and one of Hanoi’s most peaceful and iconic landscapes.
5. Photo Stop: B-52 Lake End your journey at B-52 Lake, a unique historical site where the remains of a B-52 aircraft are preserved in the middle of a residential neighborhood. Take memorable photos beside the aircraft wreckage and discover the story behind this remarkable wartime relic, offering a glimpse into one of the most significant chapters of Hanoi’s modern history.