City: Hanoi
Top Things to do in Hanoi
10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Hanoi That You Shouldn't Miss
The charming Vietnamese capital has aged well, preserving the Old Quarter, monuments and colonial architecture, while making room for modern developments alongside. Hanoi may have shrugged off several former names, including Thang Long, or "ascending dragon," but it hasn't forgotten its past, as sites such as Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and Hoa Lo Prison attest. Lakes, parks, shady boulevards and more than 600 temples and pagodas add to the appeal of this city, which is easily explored by taxi.
Restaurants in Hanoi
1. Vietnam Moon Travel
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5.0 based on 47 reviews
Warmly welcome to Ha Noi - the commercial, political, cultural heart witnessing the grandiose activities of the country. Throughout the thousand year history, marked by destruction, wars and natural calamities, Ha Noi still preserves the Old Quarter and over 600 pagodas and temples. We also find out the diversity of 54 ethnic groups in Viet Nam Ethnology Museum, which is both a research centre
2. Temple of Literature & National University
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4.5 based on 10,990 reviews
Reviewed By Eviltreelady
Beautiful historic site, walk through series of courtyards to arrive at temple shrine ,then a centre with plenty of interest and information.Definitely worth a visit. Craftlink near by with beautiful homemade crafts.
3. Thanh Chuong's Viet Palace
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4.5 based on 132 reviews
Vietnamese heritage preservation. Top Vietnamese cultural identical tour to the past within a few hours.
Reviewed By B9321CJbrigitteb
We have made a round trip trough Asia and saw a lot. This place is amazing and so beautiful and tasteful with a lot of art statues, historical building, bridge, beautiful trees surrounded by mountains in the mist. After the touristic old center of Hanoi this was defenately what we needed to get a better idea of Vietnam’s culture. We went to the HD Hotel nearby and then the host arranged a taxi for us (return). We went there for one hour and it was an amazing experience. Also the ride to the palace was better since it gives a better picture of Vietnam than all hose tourist destinations. Cash entrance only
4. Hanoi Ceramic Mosaic Mural
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4.5 based on 640 reviews
Reviewed By DavidE232 - Hanoi, Vietnam
The largest mosaic in the world entrances visitors for over 10 years along Au Co, the dyke road wall. Artists from many nations and organizations completed this majestic celebration of Hanoi's 1000 year anniversary under the leadership of artist Thu Thuy, certainly one of the finest public artists in the world.
5. Pagoda But Thap
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By datyl2016
The history of this Pagoda is nearly 700 years ago but it was completely finished building in 17th century, which is more than 400 years ago. In short, you will love the Pagoda if you are an ancient architect addicted like me. The story is very interesting, the place is in a rural area of Bac Ninh province (nest to Hanoi) which is very peaceful and quite. You will for sure love the place.
6. Hang Bac Temple
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By 332anital - London, United Kingdom
Within the crowded scooter lined streets of Old Quarter Hanoi is a beautiful small temple! Hang Bac is an oasis of calm amongst backpacker shops, cheap street eats and French style colonial cafes... decked out for TET in January its beautiful grass beds depicted scenes from the rice fields including monks, oxen ploughing and musicians. Incense was burning and a few locals popped in to bless the buddhas good luck for the new lunar year! Be sure to find it if you can.
7. Trompe L’oeil Murals
8. Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
9. Phung Hung Mural Street
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By chiangmaicharlies - Chiang Mai, Thailand
A long stretch of murals, each one within one of the arches under the train tracks along Phung Hung Street. They each projected a part of Hanoi's history or iconic images of Vietnam. Locals seem to love them and whenever I was there, they were taking photos of them or posing in front of them. Some are three dimensional and there's also a few sculptures included. When I visited there was also a photographic display along the same stretch of road. Sadly this was being taken down at the time, but perhaps they often put such displays here. Highly recommended.
10. Hang Gai Street (Street of Hemp)
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4.0 based on 595 reviews
Silks, silver and souvenirs draw tourists to this popular street market.
Reviewed By 2012Suzy
I love the Hien Boutique at 40 Hang Gai Street. Great service and great prices that match quality of fabric and tailoring. I love my linen pants and want to buy another pair!
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