You have a full day to explore Ha Noi City, the city with more than 1000 years of history, and Ha Noi has become Vietnam's culture and political centre. In the morning, visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and his stilt house, former French Colonial Palace, Quan Thanh Temple with a short walk, and views look over the West Lake before lunch in town. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison, and the last visit is the National History Museum. Watch the Water Puppet Show and dinner before boarding the night train to Lao Cai in the evening.