Itinerary for 3 day trip to Wietnam

Here's an ideal itinerary for 3 days in Vietnam, with a focus on Hanoi and Saigon:

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi

Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi
Check into your hotel and freshen up
Start your day by visiting the , where you can pay your respects to the late Vietnamese leader
Next, head to the , which is Vietnam's first university and a beautiful example of traditional Vietnamese architecture
In the afternoon, take a stroll around and visit , which sits on a small island in the middle of the lake
End your day with a delicious bowl of pho, a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup that Hanoi is famous for

Start your day with a visit to the , where you can wander through narrow streets filled with shops selling everything from silk to street food
Next, visit the , which was used to house political prisoners during the French colonial period and later American POWs during the Vietnam War
In the afternoon, take a cyclo tour around the city, which will give you a unique perspective on Hanoi's bustling streets
End your day with a water puppet show, a traditional form of Vietnamese entertainment that dates back to the 11th century

Take a morning flight to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)
Visit the , which provides a sobering look at the Vietnam War from a Vietnamese perspective
Next, head to the , which was the site of the end of the Vietnam War when a North Vietnamese tank crashed through its gates
In the afternoon, visit the , which is one of Saigon's oldest and most popular markets
End your day with a visit to the , where you can enjoy panoramic views of the city from the observation deck

I hope this itinerary helps you plan your trip to Vietnam! Let me know if you have any questions or need further assistance.