Sunset over West Lake, the city lights along the far shore

Itinerary · Hanoi, Vietnam

The Platinum weekend: Hanoi at its most exclusive

Capella’s opera suites, the Temple of Literature at opening time, and sunset on West Lake.

Two days

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  1. Day 1, 14:00

    1Capella Hanoi

    French Quarter·Grand hotel

    Check in behind the Opera House.

  2. Day 1, 17:00

    2Auriga Spa at Capella Hanoi

    French Quarter·Hotel spa

    The spa.

  3. Day 1, 20:00

    3Gia

    Văn Miếu·Restaurant

    One MICHELIN Star (2026).

  4. Day 2, 8:00

    4The Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu – Quốc Tử Giám)

    Văn Miếu·Temple and old university

    Before the crowds.

  5. Day 2, 13:00

    5Le Beaulieu

    French Quarter·Restaurant

    Lunch at the Metropole.

  6. Day 2, 17:30

    6InterContinental Hanoi Westlake

    Tây Hồ·Resort hotel

    Sunset over West Lake.

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