The high-octane Vietnamese capital of Hanoi provides a more intimate appeal than Ho Chi Minh City even with a population of nearly 8 million people. There is delicious street food to be enjoyed all over the city as well as mid and high range restaurants and it is modernizing at a fast pace but still with some grace.​

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THINGS TO DO IN HANOI

HOAN KIEM LAKE

This is a place for tourists and locals looking to get away from the noise and frenetic pace of the city. Very peaceful and quiet, the lake surrounds Ngoc Son Temple, a pagoda sitting in the centre on a small island.

HO CHI MINH MAUSOLEUM

Located in Ba Dinh Square, it is definitely one of the most visited attractions in Hanoi and It is said to be the final resting place of Ho Chi Minh, the most iconic and popular leader that ever lived.

HANOI OPERA HOUSE

An essential part of Hanoi's 1000 year history, Hanoi Opera House is without doubt one of the most famous cultural and architectural monuments of Hanoi.

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HANOI OLD QUARTER

As the oldest continuously developed area of Vietnam, Hanoi's Old Quarter has a history that spans 2000 years and represents the eternal soul of the city.

PRESIDENTIAL PALACE

An ancient building constructed in the 1900’s by French architect Auguste Henri Vildieu, it was intended to be Ho Chi Minh’s official residence but the Vietnamese leader had opted for a traditional Vietnamese stilt-house instead.

WATER PUPPET THEATRE

This is an advice; don't leave Hanoi without seeing a Thang Long Water Puppet Theater show. These musical stories portrayed are of historical legends and folk tales.

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PERFUME PAGODA

Situated about 60km southwest of Hanoi, you will see this striking complex of pagodas and Buddhist shrines built into the karst cliffs of Huong Tich Mountain.

BIA HOI CORNER

As the name implies, this famous corner in the Old Quarter has a different bia hoi (fresh beer) place on each corner, and it's definitely hard to miss.

DONG XUAN MARKET

Looking for a market, Dong Xuan market is a great one.Located at the West end of Hanoi Old quarter, surrounded by Hang Khoai street and Cau Dong street. It is a Big, bustling covered market packed with vendors selling food, clothing & goods at wholesale prices.

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