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Hanoi city walk (English) – Ba Đình and the French Quarter – FULL + waiting list
September 26, 2020 @ 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
100,000VND
THIS WALK IS FULL. PLEASE RSVP FOR THE WAITING LIST. Thanks
This is a repeat of the mid-week walk on 18 September
This walking tour gives an overview of the changes to Hanoi that started in the French period (1869-1954). We touch on the development of the education system, town planning and architecture (including that of the political and diplomatic centre) as well as other eclectic information regarding past and present Hanoi as we walk along. Starting at Chu Văn An school (established by the French as the High School of the Protectorate, and now one of the oldest institutions for secondary education in Indochina) we make our way to Hanoi’s iconic Ba Đình Square and focus on a few of the key government buildings in the area (eg. the Central Committee of the Vietnamese Communist Party – formerly the Lycee Albert Sarrault High School – and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs etc.). Then along Chùa Một Cột street and strolling the surrounding avenues passing former villas now home to various Embassies. Our leisurely walk will take us to Điện Biên Phủ and into Hoàng Diệu street ending our tour at Cửa Bắc (north gate) and Cửa Bắc Church in Phan Đình Phùng street.
Meet: West Lake side – near the back of Chu Văn An school on Nguyễn Đình Thi street – details be sent to those who sign up)
Contact: Stella – stella@fvheritage.org
Please provide your mobile number when registering.
Notes: We do not visit any places of worship so no dress code
