1. Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son Temple

   • Start your day with a ride around Hoan Kiem Lake. Park your scooter nearby and stroll across the red Huc Bridge to Ngoc Son Temple.

   • The streets around the Old Quarter are lively in the morning—perfect for photos.

2. Old Quarter Ride & Coffee Stop

   • Cruise the maze-like streets of the Old Quarter. Stop for an egg coffee at Café Giang or Đinh Café.

3. Long Bien Bridge

   • Ride over this century-old bridge designed by Gustave Eiffel. Amazing views of the Red River and local life below.

4. West Lake (Hồ Tây)

   • Drive to West Lake, Hanoi’s largest lake, for a breezy ride. Stop at Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi.

5. Lunch by the Lake

   • Try a lakeside restaurant for authentic Vietnamese dishes like bún chả, bún ốc (snail noodle soup), or fresh seafood.

6. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Ba Dinh Square

   • Visit the Ho Chi Minh complex (Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, One Pillar Pagoda). Even if you don’t enter, the architecture and history are worth it.

7. Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu)

   • Vietnam’s first university, a beautiful place with traditional architecture and peaceful gardens.

8. Train Street

   • Ride to Phung Hung or Tran Phu “Train Street.” Have a coffee while the train passes just a meter away from you.

9. Night Market or Ta Hien Beer Street

   • End your day at Hanoi’s walking streets around Hoan Kiem (weekends) or enjoy street food + cold beer on lively Tạ Hiện Street.

⚠️ Tips for Scootering in Hanoi

• Always wear a helmet (mandatory).

• Traffic is chaotic; drive slowly and carefully.

• Parking usually costs 5,000 – 10,000 VND at tourist spots.

• Use Google Maps offline mode to navigate.