Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi

Vietnam · Red River Delta · 16 m

Description

Hanoi (Hà Nội) is Vietnam’s historic capital and the country’s political and cultural center. Located on the Red River, the metropolis is known for its atmospheric Old Quarter with traditional guild streets, Hoan Kiem Lake, ancient temples and pagodas, and elegant French colonial architecture. Hanoi blends centuries of history with vibrant street life, streams of motorbikes, and a distinctive food culture featuring local specialties such as bún chả and egg coffee. With its unique mix of tradition and modernity, Hanoi is the main gateway to northern Vietnam.

Length of stay

Recommended length of stay: 2 to 7 days (optimal 4 days)

Travel season

Best time to visit: November – December

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Highlights

  1. Hanoi Old Quarter (36 Streets)
  2. Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son Temple
  3. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Presidential Palace Complex
  4. Ha Long Bay(Day trip)
  5. Temple of Literature
  6. Hanoi street food
  7. Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
  8. Hanoi Train Street
  9. Hoa Lo Prison Relic
  10. Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
  11. St. Joseph's Cathedral
  12. West Lake & Tran Quoc Pagoda
  13. One Pillar Pagoda
  14. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
  15. Vietnam Military History Museum
  16. Vietnamese Women's Museum
  17. Vietnam National Museum of History
  18. Hanoi Opera House
  19. Long Bien Bridge
  20. Dong Xuan Market
  21. Hanoi Weekend Night Market
  22. Hanoi French Quarter
  23. Quan Thanh Temple
  24. Phu Tay Ho
  25. Bach Ma Temple
  26. Phung Hung Mural Street
  27. Truc Bach Lake
  28. Quan Su Pagoda
  29. Ambassadors' Pagoda (Chua Quan Su)
  30. Cua Bac Church
  31. Hanoi Ceramic Mosaic Mural
  32. National Museum of Fine Arts
  33. Ho Chi Minh Museum
  34. Perfume Pagoda(Day trip)
  35. Trang An Landscape Complex(Day trip)
  36. Tam Coc boat tour(Day trip)
  37. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital(Day trip)
  38. Vietnam National Museum of Nature
  39. Museum of the Vietnamese Revolution
  40. National Historical Museum archaeological collections
  41. Hanoi Museum
  42. Bat Trang Ceramic Village
  43. Van Phuc Silk Village
  44. Quang Ba Flower Market
  45. Long Bien Market
  46. Hanoi coffee culture & egg coffee
  47. Beer Corner (Ta Hien Street)
  48. Hanoi rooftop bars & cocktail scene
  49. West Lake promenade
  50. Red River & Middle Island
  51. Co Loa Citadel(Day trip)
  52. Duong Lam Ancient Village(Day trip)
  53. Thay Pagoda(Day trip)
  54. Tay Phuong Pagoda(Day trip)
  55. Ba Vi National Park(Day trip)

Getting there

Airports:
HAN
Train stations:
Cát Linh, Hà Nội, La Thành

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