A Glance of Local Life – Half Day

Experiencing the mesmerizing Hanoi day tour at local markets will give you a completely different look at the city. Walkthrough “train streets” to see hidden beauty amidst the hectic city life.

General information

Situated close to the Southwest of Hanoi West Lake, Buoi Market features on many fancy plants. In spite of the urbanization, the market still maintains antique beauty. This is one of the oldest and most famous markets drawing lots of people to come.

Flower Market at Hoang Hoa Tham Street built on the land of many ancient villages is the meeting point of bonsai lovers. There are hundreds of shops and local vendors supplying a variety of lovely seasonal flowers and bonsai grown in their own gardens, so the price is reasonable.

Interestingly, Hanoi train streets are small alleys in the center of the city. Instead of being regular resident roads packed with cars and motorbike, they have high-speed railway tracks running throughout. The train street is the absolute highlight to go deeper into Hanoi local lives.

Tour Highlights

• Immerse in the unique atmosphere of Buoi Market, known for its traditional market days.
• Experience the beauty of Hoang Hoa Tham flower market.
• Explore the lively surroundings of Dien Bien Phu and Tran Phu Streets.
• Gain insights into Hanoi’s local culture and traditions as you interact with vendors, browse market stalls.
• Savor a delectable lunch featuring Bun Cha, a Hanoi specialty, adding a culinary highlight to your tour experience.

Experience your Tour with

• Guides: Hand-pick from our best guides, mature, acknowledgeable, all are licensed, great senses of humor
• Drivers: Friendly, responsible, reliable with many years of driving experience, door-to-door services
• Vehicles: Comfortable, spacious, air-conditioned, big windows

Tour Detail

Duration: Half-day
Date: Upon request
Start/ End: Hanoi/ Hanoi
Tour Route: Hanoi – Buoi Market – Hoang Hoa Tham Flower Market – Tran Phu Street – Hanoi
Active level: Easy

Full itinerary

8.00: Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and start the tour at the centuries-old Buoi Market. Buoi Market is one of a few markets in Hanoi retaining its tradition of special market days – 6 times per month. There, you can find specialties of traditional villages, plants from famous neighboring villages and various kinds of ornamental trees, flowers.
9.00: Continue to Hoang Hoa Tham flower market which begins from Buoi market and stretches to Hoang Hoa Tham Street. The street is always busy and lively with hundreds of flower and bonsai shops as well as vendors set up on the pavement. Compared to other flower markets, it is more special as it also sells seeds, planters, tools, soil, breeds, animal and pets.
10.00: We leave for a corner of Dien Bien Phu and Tran Phu Streets to narrow streets through which a railway line snakes. Explore the fascinating life of people in these train streets.
11.00: An authentic lunch with Bun Cha – a specialty of Hanoi.
12.00: Return to hotel and trip ends.