Temple of Literature & Hoa Lo — Scholar's Route by Bus 02
Route 02 is Hanoi's scholar's route. Board at the century-old Post Office, pass the Hoa Lo Prison memorial, then hop off at the Temple of Literature — Vietnam's first university, founded in 1070. Your guide, a history graduate, connects the imperial exam system to the street names you walk past.
Itinerary
- 08:00
Meet at Hanoi Post Office (Bac Co)
- 08:15
Ride bus 02 past Hoa Lo Prison — brief stop outside
- 08:45
Temple of Literature & Imperial Academy
- 10:00
Doctors' stele garden & Van Mieu street calligraphy
- 11:30
Ride bus 02 back to the Old Quarter
What's included
- English/Vietnamese-speaking local guide
- Bus 02 tickets
- Scholar's route walking map
- Cold towel & water
What's not included
- Temple of Literature entrance ticket
- Hoa Lo Prison entrance ticket
- Lunch
Bus routes used
Public buses are Ho Chi Minh City infrastructure, not part of the paid tour. City bus rides are free for everyone until 31 Dec 2026 — you only pay for the guided experience.
Meeting point
Bưu điện Trung tâm Hà Nội (Bác Cổ)
Supplier
Rovi Travel
Guide
Trần Văn Lâm
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24h before start.
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