85 Places to Visit In Hanoi

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53. Quan Thanh Temple

2 km from city center

Temple

Located in : Ba Dinh District

Quan Thanh Temple, located in Hanoi, is a historic Taoist temple renowned for its cultural significance, architectural beauty, and spiritual importance. Built during the Ly Dynasty in the 11th century, Quan Thanh Temple is dedicated to Tran Vu, a Taoist deity often associated with protecting the northern regions of Vietnam. The temple is situated near West Lake, adding to its serene and picturesqu (Read More)e setting.

Tours starting from
₹1,281

3.6 /5

1 km from city center

Forts & Palaces

Located in : Ba Dinh District

Presidential Palace of Hanoi is located in the Ba Dinh District of Hanoi at Hung Vuong St., and Hoang Van Thu St. Constructed in 1900, the Presidential Palace of Hanoi was originally intended to be Ho Chi Minh's official residence. At present, tourists are not allowed to enter the interiors of the building. It is mostly used for political gatherings.

Tours starting from
₹1,746

Village

The Van Phuc Silk Village of Hanoi was introduced to the world at an international silk exhibition at Marseille in France in the 1930's. This traditional Vietnamese village became an instant hit in the international markets due to the quality of its silk and the smooth (Read More)and lightweight nature of its textiles.

Tours starting from
₹1,013

3.6 /5

3 km from city center

Museum

Located in : Hoan Kiem Downtown

The Museum of Vietnamese Revolution is nothing compared to the National Museum of Vietnamese History, but is still an interesting attraction. The rooms contain photographs, documents, maps, flags and other exhibits of Vietnam's revolutionary history. Some rooms showcase items like carpets and batteries that indicated Vietnam's blossoming into the modern era.

Tours starting from
₹640

Instagram Worthy 4.1 /5

3 km from city center

Temple

With a peaceful ambience, the Kim Lien Pagoda of Hanoi is an ancient temple founded in the 12th Century by the Ly Dynasty. The pagoda has a very sophisticated and elegant architecture with three pavillions constructed in a curved shape. It houses the statue of Buddha, Princess Tu hoa and Lord Trinh Giang among others.

Tours starting from
₹3,667

4.2 /5

2 km from city center

Historical Site

Located in Old Quarter of Hanoi, Heritage House is a lovely and well-preserved 19th century trader's home. Featuring traditional Vietnamese architecture and antique furniture, the house allows visitors to get a glimpse into the culture of a bygone era. Craftspersons can often be found selling trinkets here, and the old-world charm of this building makes it a must-visit.

Tours starting from
₹3,266

Great For Family Outing 3.7 /5

7 km from city center

Aeon Mall is a Japanese-owned shopping mall in Hanoi with over a 100 retail outlets. There are many international brands like Adidas, Yves Rocher and Dr. Martens. Families can even catch a movie, enjoy bowling or head to the games arcade with their children. There are plenty of cuisine options like Thai, Vietnamese or Western food in the food court.

Tours starting from
₹3,266

3.9 /5

1 km from city center

Monument

The Statue of Lenin located on Nguyen Thai Hoc avenue in Hanoi is the legacy of the communist leader's influence on the culture and politics of Vietnam. The legacy of Vladimir Lenin may have fallen in Russia, but his statue stands tall in communist Vietnam. Constructed in 1980, the stone sculpture is a sign of the Bolshevik history.

Fun For Kids 3.8 /5

11 km from city center

Garden & Park

The biggest entertainment and tourism complex of Hanoi, the Bao Son Paradise Park consists of four main areas, traditional craft villages, ancient quarters, an eco-tourism area and a culinary section. This vast theme park of 20 hectares is Vietnam's own version of Disneyland offers gardens, local village settings, a ferris wheel, swimming pool, ocean world, 3D cinema and a lot more attracting tour (Read More)ists and locals from everywhere.

Tours starting from
₹5,204

Popular among Locals 3.6 /5

3 km from city center

Temple

Located close to Hoan Kiem Lake, Hai Ba Trung is a 12th century temple with ornate carvings and statues of the Trung sisters. These sisters are national heroines who fought against Chinese domination in (Read More)Vietnam in 1st century AD. The annual festival in January enlivens the temple with processions and cultural activities.

Tours starting from
₹1,048

3.6 /5

3 km from city center

Buddhist Temple

Located in : Tay Ho District

Located on the northern peninsula in West Lake, Tay Ho Pagoda is a beautiful temple dedicated to the Mother Goddess Thanh Mau. People throng here on Sundays and on the 15th of each lunar month in order to receive good fortune and blessings. The temple features intricately carved altars, panels and frescoes, while the magical landscape full of lotuses adds to its charm.

Tours starting from
₹4,191

2 km from city center

Garden & Park

Located in : Tay Ho District

Covering an area of 50 hectares, Lenin Park is spacious with a large lake, plenty of pathways for jogging or walking, benches to read, badminton courts and a few rides for children. The park is also called the Reunification park as it was established in 1960 with the hope of reunification at which time the country was divided.

Tours starting from
₹5,204

3.5 /5

2 km from city center

Historical Site

Located in : Hoan Kiem District

The only surviving city gate of ancient Hanoi, O Quan Chuong, also known as the Old City Gate or Old East Gate, was named after a chief of the army to remember him and other Nguyen soldiers who fought against the French. It has a typical architecture of a watch-tower from the Nguyen dynasty and till today, acts as a proof of the struggle.

Tours starting from
₹615

Great For Couples 3.8 /5

2 km from city center

Shows & Theatres

Ca Tru is an ancient genre of Vietnamese chamber music featuring female vocalists. These hour long performances combine poetry, music and a variety of traditional melodic forms, initially used to entertain the royal and wealthy people, but now also performed at weddings and banquets. Thang Long Ca Tru Theatre is worth a visit if you love history and art.

Tours starting from
₹640

Great For Family Outing 3.7 /5

1 km from city center

Shows & Theatres

Tuong is a genre of Vietnamese theatre combining dance, song, poetry and modern folk music. Founded in 1959, the Vietnam National Tuong Theatre offers some of the most popular cultural performances in Hanoi. The cast members wear elegant costumes and the plays have a brilliant storyline, attracting tourists and locals to come and enjoy this hour long performance.

Tours starting from
₹640

Instagram Worthy 3.6 /5

5 km from city center

Monument

Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower, or Sky 72 Observatory, is the tallest skyscraper in Vietnam at 350 metres. The last floor of the building is a deck that offers a 360 degree view of Hanoi. This state-of-the-art observatory consists of residences, commercial offices, restaurants, gift shops, a museum, cinema, swimming pool, fitness centre and an art gallery, all in one complex.

3.5 /5

1 km from city center

Museum

The B52 Victory Museum of Hanoi was established as a memorial for the 1972 campaign 'Hanoi-Dien Bien Phu In The Air' when the Vietnamese Air Defense Force shot down 81 aircrafts and forced US to pull out of Vietnam. There are many weapons, iamges, documents, wreckage and other exhibits praising the Hanoi troops.

Tours starting from
₹437

Fun For Kids 3.7 /5

1 km from city center

Museum

The Vietnamese Air Force Museum tells the story of the Vietnam People's Air Force from its formation in 1954 uptil today. It displays the history through documents, biographies, photographs, uniforms, weapons, engines and other exhibits. Outside the museum stand jet fighters, helicopters, tanks and other ground vehicles. It's a must visit for anyone interested in Vietnam's Air Force history or avi (Read More)ation in general.

Tours starting from
₹1,281

3.6 /5

1 km from city center

Museum

The Hanoi Police Museum exhibits fascinating items like uniforms, weapons, motorbikes, station dioramas and many photographs and documents taking the visitor through a chronological history of the police force. From their efforts to expel the French in 1946 till today while they fight drugs and cyber crime, it's all on display for the public.

Tours starting from
₹2,619

3.9 /5

40 km from city center

Village

Duong Lam Ancient Village takes you on a unique journey through ancient culture and traditions of Vietnam. Tourists can admire the mossy houses with brilliant architecture dating back 400 years, and even engage in some conversation with the locals. The village is like a living museum situated in a mountainous area where tourists can get an authentic experience of Vietnamese culture.

Tours starting from
₹4,184

3 km from city center

Located in : Hoan Kiem Downtown

The Royal City Vincom Mega Mall is a beautifully built structure with a slight touch of Greek architecture to it. This mall is one of the most visited destinations in Hanoi and lies 45 minutes from the centre of town. With a modern and luxurious rich setup, this two storied building is home to a number of retail shops, food joints, especially like the ice-skating rink.

Tours starting from
₹1,623

Great For Couples 4.1 /5

1 km from city center

DIY Box in Hanoi is a quaint 'Do It Yourself' workspace where you can spend some time creating leather goods while sipping coffee. It also has handcrafted leather and coffee workshop. The friendly staff here will guide you through the process, you can then easily spend two to three hours in the workshop and take your own DIY leather souvenir back home.

3.8 /5

2 km from city center

Bridge

Cau The Huc, or the Red Bridge, is a beautiful wooden bridge connecting the Hoan Kiem Lake bank to the (Read More)f="https://www.holidify.com/places/hanoi/ngoc-son-temple-sightseeing-121926.html" rel="follow">Ngoc Son Temple in the middle of the lake. The gorgeous red colour of the bridge is a stunning contrast to the green water of the lake. You'll find many tourists taking photographs, especially in the evenings when the bridge is lit up.

Tours starting from
₹4,648

0 km from city center

Historical Site

The Martyrs' Monument is a picturesque monument erected as a memorial for those who died fighting for Vietnam's independence. It depicts two men, one holding a torch and the other holding a gun, and a woman with a sword to show how regardless of gender, everyone was involved in the Vietnam War equally.

28 km from city center

Forts & Palaces

Thanh Chuong Viet Palace is home to thousands of cultural and historical artefacts, a bunch of ancient houses, statues, lotus ponds and many images depicting Vietnamese culture. It takes the tourist on a journey through varied regions and traditions that the Vietnamese have lived in. The striking architecture and elegant patterns of the palace are a delight to the eye.

Tours starting from
₹3,266

3 km from city center

Temple

Voi Phuc Temple, popularly known as the Kneeling Elephants Temple is dedicated to Royal Highness Linh Lang, son of King Ly Thanh Tong. The temple has a commendable architecture, beautiful carvings, two kneeling elephants in front and a scenic surrounding. Every year, locals hold a festival from February 9-11 of the Lunar calendar to commemorate the virtue of Linh Lang.

Tours starting from
₹1,793

8 km from city center

Bridge

Located in : Tay Ho District

The Nhat Tan Bridge over the Red River is the first multi-span cable-stayed bridge in Vietnam. It connects the Hanoi city center to the Noi Bai International Airport reducing the travel time between the two. The bridge was constructed in a unique architectural form with five pylons and stay cables, primararily to ensure navigation of the river.

Tours starting from
₹2,284

3.5 /5

1 km from city center

Garden & Park

Hanoi Botanical Gardens, locally known as the Bach Thao Park, is a green space located in the Ba Dinh district. It was built when the French ruled over the country. The garden is home to many different varieties of trees like coconut, palm, orchid, banyan, along with various species of animals such as squirrels and long-tailed macaques.

3.5 /5

20 km from city center

Buddhist Temple

Built in 13th century during the rule of Tran Dynasty, the But Thap Pagoda is known to have unique architecture with a combination of Vietnamese and Chinese culture. Consisting of over 50 Buddha statues on the inside, the pagoda has beautiful carvings, three traditional gates and a bell tower outside, all built with marvelous ancient designs.

Tours starting from
₹3,667

4.1 /5

3 km from city center

Garden & Park

Hanoi Zoo, popularly known as the Thu Le Zoo as it is located within the Thu Le Park, is a lush green mass of land with a beautiful range of trees and flowers. The zoo consists of more than 600 animals of 100 different species like lions, tigers, leapords, elephantsa and hippos. There are many other activities in the park like boating in the lake, high speed train for kids, bubble houses and rolle (Read More)rblading.

1 km from city center

Monument

Located in : Ba Dinh District

Part of the Vietnam Military History Museum, Flag tower is one of the iconic architecture works of Vietnam built in the shape of cylinder blocks stacked with each other (Read More)becoming smaller towards the top, with elegant vertical contours. The simple yet unique patterns of the tower attract tourists from all over. The top of the 33m tower offers breathtaking views.

Popular among Locals 3.6 /5

2 km from city center

Commercial Street

Located in : Hoan Kiem District

If you love silk products, Hang Gai Street in Hanoi is the place you would want to be. Popularly called the Silk Street, you will find all kinds of silk products here, from clothes to furniture. The 300-meter long street is lined with fashion boutiques, stores, and tailor shops selling high quality and fashionable silk material and traditional Vietnamese apparel.

Tours starting from
₹1,142

1 km from city center

Lake

In the 1972 campaign 'Hanoi-Dien Bien Phu in the air', the Vietnamese Air Defense Force shot down 81 American aircrafts, one of them being 34 B52. One part of the aircraft fell down in the Huu Tiep Lake of Hanoi. Today, many tourists visit this lake to catch a glimpse of the wreckage including the gear wheels, which now has plants growing around it.

Tours starting from
₹2,562

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How much does a package cost for Hanoi?

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What are the top shopping places in Hanoi?

The top shopping places in Hanoi are Dong Xuan Market, Quang Ba Flower Market, Ba Dinh Square.

What are the top sightseeing places in Hanoi?

The top sightseeing places in Hanoi are Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Thang Long Water Puppet Theater, Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison Museum.

How can I commute within Hanoi?

There are plenty of options for public transportation in Hanoi including buses, taxis and motorbike Taxis (Xe Mo), all of them, easily accessible. Bus service is the cheapest way to commute but is quite confusing. With many service providers and 70 bus routes, it can get a bit messy but one can get the schedule on the website of the Hanoi Urban Transport Management and Operation Centre.

Monthly passes are also available. The best way to move around this city is by taxi that can be hailed literally from almost everywhere. However, it is advised that you check the meter before starting your journey. If you are a solo traveller, motorbike taxi is also a good option.

It is cheap and convenient although only for short distances. Finally, there are also a number of cars, motorbikes and bicycle rental companies around the city who offer these transport options on hire at reasonable rates.
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85 Places to Visit In Hanoi

53. Quan Thanh Temple

54. Presidential Palace

55. Van Phuc Silk Village

56. Museum of Vietnamese Revolution

57. Kim Lien Temple

58. Heritage House

59. Aeon Mall Long Bien

60. Statue of Lenin

61. Bao Son Paradise Park

62. Hai Ba Trung Temple

63. Tay Ho Pagoda

64. Thong Nhat Park

65. Old East Gate

66. Thang Long Ca Tru Theatre

67. Vietnam National Tuong Theatre

68. Sky 72 Observatory

69. B52 Victory Museum

70. Vietnamese Air Force Museum

71. Hanoi Police Museum

72. Duong Lam Ancient Village

73. Vincom Mega Mall Royal City

74. DIY Box

75. Cau The Huc

76. Martyrs' Monument

77. Thanh Chuong Viet Palace

78. Voi Phuc Temple

79. Nhat Tan Bridge

80. Hanoi Botanical Garden

81. Pagoda But Thap

82. Thu Le Park

83. Flag Tower

84. Hang Gai Street

85. Huu Tiep Lake and the Downed B-52

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