Hanoi Travel Guide

When coming to Hanoi, you will feel a bustling and dynamic life from early morning until late at night. Besides, there are famous historical relics, with more than 600 temples, pagodas, and many other cultural works that create a very unique identity for this place. Let’s explore with Origin Vietnam the tourist destinations in Hanoi that cannot be missed if you have the opportunity to visit here.

1. Where is Hanoi?

Hanoi is located in the Northwest of the center of the Red River Delta. With terrain including the central plain and mountainous areas in the North and West of the city. With geographical location:

• The North borders Thai Nguyen and Vinh Phuc provinces.
• The South borders Hoa Binh province.
• The East borders Bac Giang, Bac Ninh and Hung Yen provinces.
• The West borders Phu Tho province.

2. How is the Hanoi capital unique?

Hanoi has a long history and traditional culture imbued with the identity of the Vietnamese people, making it an extremely attractive tourist destination. The capital is home to the most relics in Vietnam, with 3,840 relics and 1,164 national relics.

Moreover, Hanoi also possesses many “UNESCO titles” such as: Ca Tru, Mother Goddess worship, doctoral stele of Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam, Thang Long Imperial Citadel, … In particular, Hanoi city is located in the center of the famous tourist triangle of Ninh Binh – Quang Ninh – Lao Cai. From here, you can easily travel to many other localities.

In addition, Hanoi tourism has a variety of forms, destinations and activities such as: Spiritual – historical tourism, resort tourism, conference tourism, MICE, cultural tourism, festivals, etc. From there, it brings many interesting experiences to visitors. Coming to the capital, you will explore many famous landmarks such as: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam along with experiencing many unique cultural festivals such as: Huong Pagoda festival, Chem festival, etc.

It is worthy to visit Hanoi capital

In addition, the everyday images are extremely simple and romantic. Those are street vendors carrying daisies on Phan Dinh Phung street on an early winter afternoon. The passionate scent of milk flowers makes people “half love, half hate” or the bustling scene next to Hoan Kiem Lake.

Hanoi – possessing a multi-faceted beauty, a harmony between modernity and tradition – has never made you feel bored. After each trip to the capital, whether it is the first time here or you are already “familiar” with every corner. You will collect a variety of experiences of entertainment, recreation, exploring nature, culture, history, cuisine, … With a history of “thousand years of civilization”, the capital Hanoi always attracts a large number of tourists from all over to visit and explore. With its characteristic colors, rich cultural identity and a unique lifestyle that cannot be confused with any other place.

3. When is the best time to visit the Hanoi capital?

Hanoi has a climate divided into 4 distinct seasons. At each time, the capital has its own beauty, so you can explore Hanoi at any time of the year.

• Spring: Spring in Hanoi starts from February to April. The weather in the capital is cold at this time, characterized by sudden drizzle. Hanoians often call the early drizzles of the year with the intimate name of spring rain. Traveling to Hanoi this season, you will be immersed in the blooming flowers. A spring trip to Nhat Tan peach village, Tay Tuu flower village or Quang Ba flower market is the most ideal choice.
• Summer: starting from May to July, the capital begins to enter summer, characterized by sweltering heat. These days, Hanoians often gather to sit at the corner of West Lake and enjoy cool Trang Tien ice cream. Traveling to the capital this season, you can have a picnic in Thong Nhat Park, Yen So Park or visit shopping centers such as Times City, Royal City to have fun and escape the sun.

Some special seasons that you can refer below

• Autumn: What month is autumn in Hanoi is a question of many tourists when they intend to visit the capital at this time. Accordingly, autumn in Hanoi starts from August and lasts until October. This is also the time when the capital is more romantic and dreamy than ever. Autumn in Hanoi is full of milk flowers and the faint scent of new rice. Coming to the capital this season, don’t forget to wander around Phan Dinh Phung street covered with yellow leaves, stop by West Lake to watch the sunset and enjoy the specialties of Hanoi’s autumn.
• Winter: Winter in the capital starts from November and lasts until the end of January of the following year. Hanoi’s winter is characterized by the bone-chilling cold but still makes many people sob because of its lyrical beauty. If you travel to Hanoi in early winter, you can walk around street corners such as Dinh Le, Phan Dinh Phung, … to see street vendors carrying white daisies.

4. How to get to Hanoi’s capital?

4.1 Means of transportation to Hanoi

4.1.1 By plane

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, the political, economic and cultural center of the country. Therefore, there are many international and domestic airlines to and from Hanoi. This is also the most convenient and fastest means of transportation.

About 30 km from the city center, from Noi Bai airport there are 3 main means of transportation to the city:

• Taxi: The price ranges from 350,000 – 450,000 VND/trip. You can also take Grab or Uber for a cheaper price.
• Bus: From the airport, there are 4 buses running into the city. Route 7 (T1 Station – Cau Giay), route 17 (T1 Station – Long Bien), route 90 (Kim Ma – T1 Station – T2 Station), and route 86 (Hanoi Station – T1 Station – T2 Station). The first three routes cost from 8,000 – 9,000 VND/trip, route 86 costs 30,000 VND/trip.
• Origin Vietnam’s airport shuttle service costs from 250,000 – 350,000 VND/trip. The driver will pick you up as soon as you land.
• Shuttle bus: Domestic airlines all have shuttle buses to the city center for 50,000 VND/person (not necessarily on the airline’s flight).

4.1.2 By train

Hanoi train station is located right in the city center, so it is convenient for those who choose this form of travel to Hanoi.

However, if you go from distant provinces in Southern Vietnam, It will take you nearly two days to travel. However, the ticket price is not much different from that of flying, so according to Hanoi travel experiences. This will be a suitable choice for those who depart from the Northern or Central provinces of Vietnam.

4.1.3 By bus

Bus is also an economical form of transportation for tourists in neighboring provinces. Hanoi has 4 major bus stations: My Dinh, Giap Bat, Nuoc Ngam and Gia Lam to serve the travel needs of passengers to the capital.

4.2 Means of transportation in the capital Hanoi

• Motorbike: Renting a motorbike in Hanoi is very simple. You can contact the hotel or call the rental service directly. The price of a motorbike is about 150,000 – 200,000 VND/day.
• Taxi: For a comfortable trip, you can choose to travel by taxi. Popular taxi companies in Hanoi are Mai Linh (Phone: 024.38.222.666), Taxi Group (Phone: 024.38.26.26.26), V20 (Phone: 024.38.20.20.20)
• Cyclo: A typical image of Hanoi’s Old Quarter is the cyclo that is still retained to serve tourists. You can easily catch a cyclo when in the Old Quarter, walking around the small streets while listening to interesting stories from the cyclo driver.
• Tram: Another interesting way to visit the Old Quarter is the tram. Tickets are sold in the area around Hoan Kiem Lake.
• Bus: This is a very popular means of transport and has many routes in Hanoi, with very affordable prices: from 7,000 VND to 30,000 VND, you can comfortably go to tourist destinations by this means. If you want to know more details about the bus routes, please contact Origin Vietnam.
• Double-decker tourist bus: This is a new means of transport put into tourism exploitation. You can buy a ticket for about 160,000 VND/tour/7-8 hours and you can comfortably admire the bustling but equally romantic streets of Hanoi.

5. Sightseeings in Hanoi capital

Hanoi tourist destinations always have great appeal to tourists. Not only are they long-standing historical relics, the capital is also famous for many scenic spots with the characteristics of a land of thousands of years of civilization. If you still don’t know where to start exploring Hanoi, let our team tell you the most famous and favorite places in the capital.

5.1 Hoan Kiem Lake – the heart of the capital

• Address: Hang Trong ward, Hoan Kiem district, City. Hanoi.

Hoan Kiem Lake is located right in the center of Hanoi city. Next to the lake are architectural works with great spiritual significance to the Vietnamese people. Such as: The Huc Bridge, Turtle Tower, Ngoc Son Temple, …

Coming to Hoan Kiem Lake, in addition to walking and enjoying the fresh nature, you can also visit the old quarter to check in and enjoy many specialties. Especially every weekend, Hoan Kiem Lake organizes a bustling and bustling walking street. This is the ideal time for you to join the crowd, experience many fun activities and enjoy many special performances.

5.2 Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

• Address: No. 8 Hung Vuong Street, Dien Ban Ward, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is located in the middle of the large Ba Dinh Square. This is where Uncle Ho read the Declaration of Independence and is also his resting place. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is an important relic and a place not to be missed when traveling to Hanoi.

According to the experience of many tourists traveling to Hanoi, when coming to the President’s Mausoleum, you definitely cannot miss the flag raising ceremony at 6 am and the flag lowering ceremony at 9 pm. When the loudspeaker announced the flag lowering ceremony was about to take place, the solemn atmosphere covered the entire square. Everyone lined up neatly, watching the guards lower the national flag solemnly and proudly.

5.3 Hanoi Cathedral

• Address: 40 Nha Chung Street, Hang Trong Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.

If Saigon is famous for Notre Dame Cathedral, Hanoi is also proud to have the Cathedral with an age of hundreds of years. Not only is it a place for religious activities of parishioners, but it is also an ideal sightseeing and check-in spot for tourists. The church was built by the French and has a Gothic architectural style. This is a project designed based on the model of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. With a super cool background, visiting the church will give you “thousands of likes” virtual photos.

5.4 Museums in Hanoi

Cultural and historical museums are also one of the tourist destinations in Hanoi that attracts many visitors. The capital has many large and small museums, with many historical, cultural and artistic meanings. The most prominent of which are: Museum of Ethnology; Vietnam Women’s Museum, National History Museum, Hanoi Museum, etc. When visiting museums in Hanoi, it not only brings you many interesting experiences but also helps you expand your knowledge.

5.5 Hoa Lo Prison

• Address: 1 Hoa Lo Street, Tran Hung Dao, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi.

Hoa Lo Prison is one of the famous historical relics in the capital. This place is a testament to the sacrifices, hardships and fierce fighting spirit of Vietnamese revolutionary soldiers. Currently, the prison also regularly organizes activities and displays works of art to remember a glorious past. This place is also an attractive tourist destination, a place to educate the young generation about patriotic traditions.

5.6 Hanoi Old Quarter – explore 36 ancient streets

• Address: West and North of Hoan Kiem Lake, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.

Hanoi Old Quarter has become a familiar destination for tourists when traveling to Hanoi. When coming here, you will admire the beauty of the lifestyle, architecture and culture of the land of “a thousand years of civilization”. When mentioning Hanoi Old Quarter, people will immediately think of 36 streets with traditional craft villages bearing the mark of time.

Along with the development and urbanization process, Hanoi Old Quarter has changed and diversified in business types. Besides traditional shops, you can also easily find restaurants, cafes, and supermarkets on the 36 ancient streets. However, some streets still retain their traditional features. For example, Hang Thiec Street still specializes in tin products, Hang Ma Street is still famous for festival decorations such as conical hats and lanterns. The journey to explore Hanoi’s old quarter will help you appreciate the traditional beauty of the ancient capital even more.

5.7 West Lake – an attractive tourist destination in Hanoi

• Address: Tay Ho District, Hanoi City.

West Lake is also known by many other names such as Dam Xac Cao, Kim Nguu Lake, Da Dam, Doai Ho, Lang Bac. This is the largest freshwater lake in Hanoi with an area of ​​up to 500 hectares. West Lake is as famous as Hoan Kiem Lake, and has also become one of the beautiful landscapes in Hanoi that many tourists “secretly love”. Each season, West Lake has its own scenery and beauty.

Coming here, you will experience many interesting activities such as: SUP rowing, cycling, walking around the lake. In addition, don’t miss the top check-in locations at West Lake such as: West Lake flower valley, Tu Hoa street, lonely tree, walking street, …

5.8 Tran Quoc Pagoda

• Address: Thanh Nien street, Tay Ho district, Hanoi.

Tran Quoc Pagoda is the most ancient and sacred pagoda in Hanoi. The pagoda is located on the eastern island of West Lake. The pagoda is over 1500 years old with a total area of ​​over 3000m2 with a tower garden, ancestral house and a main hall. With its unique architecture, this place has become a tourist destination in Hanoi that attracts a large number of tourists to visit and worship every year.

5.9 Temple of Literature

• Address: 58 Van Mieu street, Dong Da district, Hanoi.

The Temple of Literature is also one of the tourist destinations in Hanoi that attracts many tourists. This is a complex on the list of special National Monuments and is the pride of the Vietnamese people. The project was built on a rectangular plot of land with unique architectural features bearing the mark of the Nguyen Dynasty.

The overall relic of the Temple of Literature is surrounded by 4 solid brick walls, inside are many large and small constructions. Not only is it an attractive destination for tourists, but the Temple of Literature is also a place to organize many activities demonstrating the spirit of studiousness and respect for teachers of the Vietnamese people.

5.10 Thang Long Imperial Citadel

• Address: 19C Hoang Dieu, Dien Bien, Ba Dinh, Hanoi.

Thang Long Imperial Citadel is a special historical relic located in the center of Hanoi. The project stands out with its massive architecture built through many feudal dynasties of Vietnam. After many historical ups and downs, most of the original constructions at Thang Long Imperial Citadel no longer exist, but this place is still the most attractive destination for tourists in Hanoi.

5.11 Ta Hien Street

• Address: Ta Hien Street, Hang Buom Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.

One of the tourist attractions in Hanoi that attracts many visitors is Ta Hien Street. Ta Hien is known as the street that never sleeps and is a paradise for nightlife entertainment in the capital. The bustling and noisy shops and beer bars are located next to each other and sell attractive dishes and cold draft beer, which have “captured the hearts” of many visitors.

5.12 One Pillar Pagoda

• Address: One Pillar Pagoda Street, Doi Can, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.

This is one of the pagodas with the most unique architecture in Asia and is a cultural and spiritual symbol of Hanoi. One Pillar Pagoda is also known by many other names such as: Dien Huu Tu, Lien Hoa Dai or Mat Pagoda. The pagoda was built during the reign of King Ly Thai Tong and is one of the oldest pagodas in our country. When visiting this temple, you will have the opportunity to admire the ancient beauty and learn about Vietnamese Buddhist culture.

5.13 Ceramic Road

• Address: the wall next to the Red River dike, passing through Hai Ba Trung, Hoan Kiem, Ba Dinh, Tay Ho districts.

The ceramic road was once honored by the British newspaper Wanderlust as one of the most beautiful mosaic works in the world. This is a project built on the occasion of the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long (2010). The road is nearly 4 km long and is the longest ceramic painting in the world. The subject is diverse with many topics such as: Hanoi history, Vietnamese legends, motifs from the feudal period, …

5.14 Long Bien Bridge

• Address: Long Bien district, Hanoi city.

Long Bien Bridge is a bridge across the Red River and connects Hoan Kiem district with Long Bien district. The bridge was built in 1898 and has witnessed many ups and downs in Vietnamese history. The special feature of Long Bien Bridge is that the traffic flow is divided on the left side. This ancient bridge is a symbol of culture, history and architecture of the capital. Coming here, in addition to exploring the ancient architecture, you can also freely check in with extremely cool shooting angles.

5.15 Super beautiful cafes in Hanoi

Hanoi is not only famous for its many scenic spots, it also impresses visitors with countless cafes with “fancy” views. Coming to the capital, it is not difficult for you to find cafes with unique beautiful backgrounds. Not only delicious drinks, but beautiful cafes in Hanoi are also a paradise for you to freely take virtual photos. After a day wandering around the streets of Hanoi, find yourself a beautiful space to sit and chill with friends. Some beautiful cafes that you can refer to are: Trill Rooftop No. 1 Nguy Nhu Kon Tum; Cu Xa Ca Phe Khuong Thuong area; Balcony cafe No. 2 Dinh Liet,…

5.16 Entertainment area at Times City

• Address: No. 458 Minh Khai street, Thanh Luong ward, Hai Ba Trung district, Hanoi.

Times City entertainment area has a total area of ​​up to 10,000 m2. The most prominent of which is the entertainment – education paradise & aquarium VinKE & Vinpearl Aquarium Times City. VinKE brings an ideal learning and playing space for children. Here, children can not only enjoy playing but also have the opportunity to experience many future career models such as: traffic police, firefighters, chefs, …

Next to VinKE is Vinpearl Aquarium – the common home of more than 30,000 marine creatures. Coming here, you will be able to explore the vast ocean world in 3 sub-areas: freshwater area, saltwater area and reptile cave area. In addition, the aquarium also has many interesting programs and shows for you to enjoy.

5.17 Thu Le Park

• Address: Buoi Street, Thu Le Village, Ngoc Khanh Ward, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi City.

Thu Le Park has an area of ​​over 28 hectares. When traveling to Thu Le Park, you will explore the zoo with more than 100 species of animals and many rare species listed in the Red Book. In addition, the park also has many entertainment areas such as trams, ball houses, merry-go-rounds, sand paintings, swan boat rides, etc. With rows of cool green trees and a large lake, the park has an extremely cool atmosphere.

5.18 West Lake Water Park

• Address: Nhat Tan Ward, Tay Ho District, Hanoi City.

West Lake Water Park is a tourist area in Hanoi that is extremely suitable for cooling off in the summer. The entertainment area has diverse slides, water pools and a modern European standard water filtration system. Coming here, you will experience a series of water games such as tubing, tube sliding, high-speed sliding, cable car swing, bridge jumping, etc.

5.19 Duong Lam Ancient Village

• Address: Duong Lam Commune, Son Tay Town, Hanoi City.

Duong Lam Ancient Village is known as the “Forgotten Ancient Town”, this is one of the tourist destinations on the outskirts of Hanoi that attracts many visitors to visit and explore. Duong Lam is an ancient village that still preserves its unique cultural features, bearing the mark of the ancient Northern countryside.

When visiting the village, you will easily come across extremely familiar images such as water wharves, temples, communal houses, banyan trees, etc. There are many famous relics and landmarks for you to explore such as: Mong Phu village gate, Mong Phu communal house, Giang Van Minh church, ancient houses, etc.

5.20 Bat Trang Pottery Village

• Address: Bat Trang Commune, Gia Lam District, Hanoi City.

About 15 km from the center of the capital, Bat Trang Pottery Village is a tourist destination for craft villages in Hanoi. Visiting the pottery village is an opportunity for you to directly explore the process of artisans making a product from pottery. You can also mold your own vases, small bowls made from pottery and buy ceramic souvenirs as gifts for relatives and friends.

5.21 Ba Vi National Park

• Address: Ba Vi mountain range, Ba Vi District, Hanoi City.

With a diverse ecosystem, beautiful scenery and cool climate, Ba Vi National Park is an extremely ideal place for camping, picnicking and outing. You can freely check-in at the ruined church, cactus garden or green pine hills. In particular, Ba Vi National Park also has hill chicken, fragrant wild boar meat and delicious cow’s milk specialties.

5.22 Vietnam Ethnic Culture Village

• Address: Dong Mo tourist area, Son Tay town, Hanoi.

Vietnam Ethnic Culture Village is a famous tourist destination in Hanoi. This place recreates the life and activities of ethnic groups throughout Vietnam. The conservation area is built on a hill, surrounded by a valley, creating a complex of unique relics and landscapes, attracting tourists. Coming here, in addition to exploring ethnic and regional cultures, you can also experience many unique folk games such as: walking on the bridge, swinging, jumping on bamboo poles, etc.

5.23 Viet Phu Thanh Chuong

• Address: Keo Ca lake, Hien Linh commune, Soc Son district, Hanoi.

Viet Phu Thanh Chuong is built on a campus of more than 8,000 hectares. This place recreates many outstanding architectural works that tell the history of the Vietnamese people. Viet Phu is likened to a museum – a place to preserve images that go through the years of the country’s history.

When coming here, you will feel like you are lost in an ancient space with 30 large and small architectural works, authentically recreating the quintessence of Vietnamese culture. With a quiet, peaceful space, this is an ideal place for you to “reset” your soul, temporarily away from the crowded, noisy city.

5.24 Hanoi Opera House

• Address: No. 1 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.

Hanoi Opera House is a prominent building in the city center with ancient French architecture. This is where academic and professional art programs often take place. The Hanoi Opera House’s terrace is also very popular with young people, a place to take check-in photos, sit and listen to music, read books, sightsee, etc.

5.25 Hang Dau Water Tower

• Address: Hanoi Old Quarter 6-way intersection.

Hang Dau Water Tower is the oldest waterfall in Hanoi, located in the middle of the roundabout connecting 6 streets. The tower is 3 stories high, with a cylindrical shape and a diameter of 19m. This structure was built solidly like a fortress and is also known as the “Roman arena” of the capital. Not only has economic and historical value, Hang Dau water tower is currently a tourist destination in Hanoi, an extremely beautiful check-in place for many visitors.

5.26 Yen So Park

• Address: QL1A, Hoang Mai District, Hanoi.

Although it is a newly emerging tourist destination in Hanoi, Yen So Park has quickly become a familiar entertainment place for many families and groups of friends every weekend. The park has an area of ​​up to 323 hectares with many green spaces. You can lie down and relax on the lawns or participate in team building games, pedal boats, rowing boats, etc.

5.27 Co Loa Citadel

• Address: Co Loa commune, Dong Anh district, Hanoi.

Another tourist destination in Hanoi for history lovers is Co Loa Citadel. This work was built under King An Duong Vuong with unique architecture, located in the triangle position of the Red River Delta. Co Loa Citadel was built with 9 spiral-shaped ramparts including the outer citadel, the middle citadel and the inner citadel. Besides the main construction, Loa Citadel also has Ba Chua temple, Ngoc well, Cao Lo temple, etc.

5.28 Quan Son Lake

• Address: My Duc commune, Hanoi.

If you are looking for a place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, don’t miss Quan Son Lake. Quan Son Lake with more than 20 large and small mountains, surrounded by immense rivers and streams creates a beautiful ink painting. With a grassy area of ​​850 hectares, this place is enough for you to have an interesting picnic or teambuilding.

5.29 Huong Pagoda

• Address: Huong Son commune, My Duc district, Hanoi.

Perhaps Huong Pagoda is a famous place for tourists from all over the world. Huong Pagoda brings together the beauty of mountains, rivers, clouds and sky, and is both a place to visit, enjoy and a place to offer incense and worship Buddha for many tourists. Coming to Huong Pagoda, you can take a boat on Yen stream and visit and explore the caves with mysterious beauty.

5.30 An Duong Vuong Temple

• Address: Co Loa, Dong Anh District, Hanoi.

An Duong Vuong Temple is a sacred temple in the middle of Co Loa Citadel. After hundreds of years of history, the temple still retains its majestic and quiet appearance with unique architecture and special spiritual meaning.

5.31 Phu Vinh Bamboo and Rattan Craft Village

• Address: Phu Nghia Commune, Chuong My District, Hanoi.

If you are a lover of traditional culture, do not miss the trip to explore Phu Vinh Bamboo and Rattan Craft Village. This is where artisans create more than 740 types of handicraft products from bamboo and rattan with high aesthetics.

5.32 Van Phuc Silk Village

• Address: Van Phuc Ward, Ha Dong District, 10km from the center of Hanoi.

A tourist destination in Hanoi that carries the beauty of traditional culture for thousands of years that you should visit is Van Phuc Silk Village. This is one of the most famous silk weaving villages in Vietnam. This is not only a traditional village with a proud silk weaving profession, but also recognized as the record “The oldest silk weaving village still operating today” awarded by the Vietnam Record Book Center.

Not only can you take check-in photos, you can also immerse yourself in the extremely ancient traditional space of the traditional silk weaving profession. Ancient houses and traditional weaving workshops are located along the small road. Exploring the silk village, you can also witness the traditional silk production process from raising silkworms, silk to the hand-weaving stage.

5.33 Lotte Hanoi Sky Observation Deck

From the first days of its launch, Lotte Hanoi Sky Observation Deck has “caused a fever” with its extremely lovely appearance, interesting interactive activities and of course the panoramic view of the city when the lights come on. The Sky Dating Garden and Love Photo area have turned Lotte Hanoi Sky Observatory into a “super hot” Hanoi tourist destination for couples.

Not only that, you also have a “heart-stopping” experience when walking on the sturdy tempered glass panels of the first transparent observatory in Southeast Asia. Don’t forget to have a super romantic dinner here and spend time shopping, relaxing, and entertaining at the shopping mall below.

5.34 Thang Long Water Puppet Theater

Water puppetry is a famous intangible cultural heritage of Vietnam. You can watch this unique performing art in other places in Vietnam. However, the water puppet show at Thang Long Theater Hanoi is the most wonderful “emotional package” that everyone should experience. After a long day of exploring Hanoi, there is nothing better than immersing yourself in traditional music and contemplating the teachings of our ancestors conveyed through folk tales.

5.35 Bu Hill

If you think that traveling to Hanoi is “boring”, you are very wrong. At Doi Bu, you can experience the refreshing feeling of flying in the air by paragliding and admire the spectacular panoramic view of the city – a developing urban area right next to the peaceful countryside. This unique experience will be recorded by camera and sent to you as a souvenir.

5.36 Tram Mountain

Tram Mountain is located in Phung Chau commune, Chuong My district, less than 30km from the center of Hanoi, taking about 45 minutes – 1 hour if you go by motorbike. This mountain is not too high, but has extremely beautiful terrain, with many caves, and winding trails in flat valleys. 

Where you can camp, organize BBQ parties, and enjoy a relaxing escape close to the city on your Hanoi countryside tour. Nearby, there are also a few pagodas that you can visit such as Tram Pagoda, Vo Vi Pagoda, Long Tien Pagoda, etc. – a nice addition to your Hanoi day trips or private Hanoi tours combining nature and culture.

5.37 Dong Xuan Market

If Saigon has Ben Thanh Market, Hanoi has Dong Xuan Market. Present since the 19th century, Dong Xuan Market is still the largest wholesale market in the entire Northern region. But if you are a tourist who wants to buy some souvenirs, the market also retails some items such as fashion, accessories, household items, etc.

5.38 The 19/12 Book Street

If Dinh Le is an “unofficial book street”, now the capital’s people have a new meeting place for book lovers – 19/12 Book Street. Just on a small street of a few hundred meters, there are all the big and small, famous publishing houses, with countless good books that are constantly updated.

5.39 The VCCA Contemporary Art Center

Another Hanoi tourist destination for art lovers is the VCCA Contemporary Art Center at Vincom Royal City. The special feature of VCCA is that the exhibition themes will be changed every three months, with the desire to spread the beauty of contemporary art to the capital’s people and tourists.

5.40 Gióng Temple

Gióng Temple in Sóc Sơn is a spiritual tourist area that many tourists visit and worship every year. When coming here, you can learn about history, visit the architecture or participate in festivals, … There are also many small temples with interesting and heroic historical stories.

5.41 Chuong conical hat village

The Chuong conical hat village is located in Quoc Trung commune, Thanh Oai district, about 30 km from the center of Hanoi capital. Chuong village is often known by another name, Thanh Oai conical hat village, covering an area of ​​481 hectares, including 8 residential villages: Tay Son, Lien Tan, Quang Trung, Ma Kieu, Chung Chinh, Tan Tien, Tan Dan 1 and Tan Dan 2.

The conical hat is a rustic symbol of Vietnamese culture, Chuong conical hat village carries the nostalgic beauty of an ancient Vietnamese village associated with the long-standing famous conical hat making profession. Located not far from Hanoi, Chuong conical hat village is suitable for a meaningful Hanoi tour, rediscovering the traditional values ​​of the nation.

5.42 Grand World

If you are living in Hanoi or have the opportunity to visit Hanoi, do not miss the Grand World Super Complex of Cuisine – Entertainment – Shopping (in Vinhomes Ocean Park 3). Whether day or night, this entertainment paradise has never cooled down when the wharf and the boat are open 24/7 as “stages” for countless exciting and attractive street performances.

Grand World consists of two subdivisions, K-Town and Venice, located at the heart of Ocean City – the new vibrant “Pho Dong”, which is also the perfect piece of the capital Hanoi, bringing an unprecedentedly attractive experience in the North. At Grand World, visitors are not only overwhelmed by the magnificent landscape but also attracted by unique cultural activities, most notably The Grand Voyage – a live performance combining 3D mapping technology on the largest boat stage in Asia.

6. Specialties when traveling to the Hanoi capital

The culinary paradise in Hanoi is extremely diverse and rich. The delicious dishes in the capital easily “knock out” diners with delicious flavors, elaborate preparation and harmony between ingredients.

6.1 Hanoi Pho

Hanoi Pho is known as the “national soul” of Vietnamese cuisine. The dish carries the “sacred soul” of Vietnam, which is the perfect blend of delicious, rich broth with sweet beef and chewy pho noodles. Add a little green onion, herbs, lemon and chili and you will be amazed by the many layers of flavor in the traditional pho dish.

6.2 Hanoi Bun Cha

Hanoi Bun Cha is a dish that you must try once in your life. This specialty “causes nostalgia” for tourists with its soft, white noodles, sweet and sour fish sauce and fragrant grilled meat and grilled sausage. A hot bowl of vermicelli with grilled pork served with raw vegetables and bean sprouts is truly incomparable.

6.3 La Vong fish cake

La Vong fish cake is a famous delicacy far and wide. Each piece of fragrant and extremely fatty fish cake is soaked in spices and eaten with herbs. The delicious taste of La Vong fish cake is definitely an extremely memorable culinary memory for every diner who has ever enjoyed this dish.

6.4 Bun Thang

Bun Thang is a dish that contains the quintessence of Hanoi cuisine. Bun thang includes many ingredients such as shredded chicken, fried chicken eggs, thinly sliced ​​ham, … The broth must be the type of water simmered from pork bones and shrimp. A pot of delicious broth must be clear and lightly fragrant, and cannot ignore a little bit of fragrant seasoning, shrimp paste.

6.5 Banh cuon

Hanoi people often like elegant dishes with little oil. Banh cuon is a typical delicious dish of Ha Thanh. The rice used to make the cake must be carefully selected, then ground into flour, mixed with water, and then spread on the stove in thin layers of cake. The owner quickly scooped the hot cake onto a plate. Then sprinkled with fried pork and shiitake mushrooms. Then rolled it up and finally sprinkled a layer of shrimp floss on top. Served with fish sauce, water beetles, and cinnamon sausage.

6.6 Bun Dau with Mam Tom

It seems to have become a dish that any tourist to Hanoi wants to try once. Bun Dau Mam Tom is suitable for any season, a dish that pleases everyone. Fried tofu must be hot when eaten, cut into fatty white pieces. The taste of golden soybeans with a fried layer on the outside. The most important thing is the shrimp paste, delicious shrimp paste is when squeezed with kumquat and whipped until fluffy. Drizzle a little hot fat with tofu and vermicelli, there is nothing better.

6.7 Bun Oc

Bun Oc is one of the classic delicious dishes of Hanoi street food. Bun Oc has the sour taste of vinegar. The crunchy and rich taste of snails, served with fried tofu, raw vegetables, … Making bun oc is not difficult, but a delicious bowl of bun is still a secret of each person. Depending on the taste of each restaurant, there will be a different flavor, but all are delicious bowls of bun oc, typical of this cultural land.

6.8 Stir-fried eel vermicelli

Crispy fried eel mixed with stir-fried vermicelli, eggs and bean sprouts has created an attractive dish of Hanoi street food, if you want to find a new dish. You can also try vermicelli mixed with eel and eel porridge.

6.9 Mixed rice noodles

Walking along the old quarter, you will come across a woman on the street with a pole and two baskets. One contains a steamer, the other is full of raw ingredients. These two baskets contain one of Hanoi’s specialties – mixed rice noodles. The large, flat noodles are covered with sausage, fish cakes, tofu, peanuts and green leafy vegetables. The taste of this unique local dish will probably surprise every diner.

6.10 Shrimp Cake

This snack originated from West Lake. Shrimp Cake is made from sweet potatoes and shrimp, served with sweet and sour fish sauce and papaya. You can order a glass of iced soy milk to drink while enjoying this cake.

6.11 Chicken Noodles

Initially, chicken noodles were used to nourish sick people. But over time, instant noodles were added to make chicken noodles one of the attractive choices of Hanoi street food. The broth is carefully simmered from chicken with traditional Chinese herbs such as mugwort, wolfberry, jujube, lotus seeds, etc. The sweetness of the chicken will soften the bitterness of the traditional Chinese herbs. And the faint scent of Chinese herbs permeates the soft meat.

6.12 Hot Banh Duc

When coming to Hanoi in the winter, don’t forget to enjoy a bowl of hot Banh Duc. The steamed cake is made from rice and tapioca flour. This dish is elaborately and meticulously prepared. Stir while cooking to create a mixture with the right softness. The filling includes wood ear mushrooms, meat, and fried chives. Served with fish sauce, garlic, chili and herbs. Hot Banh Duc, fragrant with onions and meat, is always an ideal choice for a light meal.

6.13 Fried spring rolls

A famous dish that is always present during Tet holiday of the people of Northern Vietnam. That you cannot miss in the list of spring rolls in Hanoi. It is fried spring rolls. People wrapped spring rolls with ingredients including: meat, eggs, papaya, carrots, wood ear mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms,…Then they must fry to be able to eat.

After frying, the spring rolls are golden brown on the outside. The ingredients inside are just ripe and cut into bite-sized and hot pieces for diners to enjoy.

6.14 Pho Roll

When talking about Hanoi’s capital cuisine, you certainly cannot miss the Pho Roll. Which is cut into square pieces and rolled with herbs and extremely delicious beef. Then, they dipped pho rolls in a very flavorful diluted fish sauce.

6.15 Hanoi specialties to buy as gifts

In the capital city of Hanoi, you can easily buy gifts for your relatives, friends and colleagues. You can visit Lang Vong to buy fragrant, sweet and fragrant Com Lang Vong with the faint flavor of Hanoi’s autumn.

O mai with a full range of flavors from sour, spicy, salty, sweet is also a great suggestion for you to buy as gifts. Especially delicious is the attractive sweet and sour apricot jam.

In addition, Hanoi is also famous for green rice cakes. The best green rice cakes are sold at Nguyen Ninh shop, house number 11 Hang Than. Until now, Nguyen Ninh green rice cake shop still sells green rice cakes with the traditional handmade method.

Green rice cakes with fresh green color. The thin shell allows you to see the yellow mung bean filling inside. The fragrant green rice scent blends with the rich aroma of coconut and green beans, just smelling it is intoxicating.

When you come to Hanoi and do not drink lotus tea, you are missing out on a beautiful cultural feature here. The tea has a delicious, rich flavor but is not too strong, promising to bring visitors a delicious cup of tea, enough to dispel the fatigue after a long day of work. Lotus tea is also one of the drinks that helps visitors cool down in the summer extremely effectively.

7. Accommodation when traveling to Hanoi capital

As the political, economic, cultural and social center of Vietnam, Hanoi always welcomes a large number of tourists from all over the world to visit and businessmen to seek cooperation opportunities. Therefore, the accommodation facilities here are extremely rich and diverse.

• Melia Hanoi Hotel. Address: 44 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Tran Hung Dao Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.
• Lotte Hanoi Hotel. Address: 54 Lieu Giai Street, Cong Vi Ward, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.
• The Chi Boutique Hanoi Hotel. Address: 13 – 15 Nha Chung Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.
• Capella Hanoi Hotel. Address: 11 Le Phung Hieu Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam.
• Pullman Hanoi Hotel. Address: Entrance Str, 40, 61 Giang Vo Ward, Hanoi.
• Grand Mercure Hanoi Hotel. Address: 9 Cat Linh Ward, Quoc Tu Giam Ward, Dong Da Ward, Hanoi.
• Hanoi L’Heritage Hotel. Address: 41 Hang Ga Ward, Hang Bo Ward, Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi.
• Grand Plaza Hanoi Hotel. Address: 117 Tran Duy Hung Street, Trung Hoa Ward, Cau Giay Ward, Hanoi.
• Marriott Hanoi Hotel. Address: No 8 Do Duc Duc Ward, Road, Nam Tu Liem Ward, Hanoi.
• Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel. Address: 15 Ngo Quyen Ward, Street, Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi.

8. What to prepare before traveling to the Hanoi capital

When coming to Hanoi or any other tourist destination, you need to prepare important personal items, belongings and documents including:

8.1 Types of personal documents

• Identity card/Citizen identification card, driver’s license or passport: These documents help verify your identity when traveling to another province or city.
• Bank cards and other booking or service documents: These documents will help you quickly complete service paperwork such as booking hotels, restaurants, etc.
• If you have children under 14 years old, you can bring a certified copy of their birth certificate.

8.2 Personal items

• You need to prepare seasonal clothes depending on the season you decide to go to Hanoi. In addition, you need to bring other items such as toothbrushes, travel-sized personal care products, combs, etc.
• You also cannot miss the necessary electronic devices for your trip such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, cameras, etc. and the extremely important thing is charging cables and spare chargers for the devices.

8.3 Personal medical items

• Personal medical items such as antiseptics, medical tape, cotton, etc. are indispensable items in personal travel luggage. These items will help you feel safe and provide first aid in case of unexpected accidents.
• Motion sickness medicine, pain relievers, common cold medicine,…

9. Some important notes when traveling to the Hanoi capital

To make your tour to Hanoi meaningful and complete, you need to refer to the necessary notes below:

• You need to check your luggage every time you move and remember to keep your belongings carefully. To avoid losing important items such as wallet, phone, train tickets, etc.
• When you have health problems, you can contact the hotel receptionist or homestay staff. To receive the best support.
• When going out alone, remember to bring your name card or take a photo of the hotel address. In case you get lost.
• For tourists with a history of high blood pressure, heart disease, etc., remember to bring special medicine just in case
• You should consult and learn about reputable places to buy goods in Hanoi. To avoid buying fake goods, defective goods or buying at too high a price.
• Be careful about prices when traveling by car or buying things. You should make sure you want to buy something before asking for the price and bargaining. In addition, you should also be careful with drivers because they can take you around to get a higher price.

Traveling to Hanoi will definitely bring many memorable emotions to visitors. The land of thousands of years of civilization with attractive tourist destinations, ancient scenery mixed with modernity and unique culinary paradise will make your vacation extremely wonderful.

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