Hanoi

The overloaded motorcycles, the lively markets and some of the world’s best street food are all here.

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Hanoi

Everything you have read or heard about Hanoi is remarkably true. The overloaded motorcycles, the lively markets and some of the world’s best street food are all here. Abounding with history, culture and heritage, museum and gallery shopping are popular activities in and around Hanoi’s famous Old Quarter. Hanoi's trademark is green parks and peaceful lakes.

 

Hoan Kiem Lake at dawn you will find young and old walking, jogging, practicing Tai Chi and playing badminton. To the north and west of the lake is Hanoi's famed old quarter with its confusing maze of narrow cobblestoned streets. Home to numerous mini-hotels, art galleries, restaurants and shops, the Old Quarter is worth a day of aimless wandering and discovery. Many visitors, particularly backpackers, choose this area as their base in Hanoi.

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Activities

highlights

  • Hoan Kiem Lake walk at dawn to encounter young and old walking, jogging, practicing Tai Chi and playing badminton;
  • The Old Quarter is worth a day of aimless wandering and discovery on foot or riding a wagon or electric car tour to watch art galleries, Hanoi iconic tube houses, boutique restaurants and shops;
  • Discover various museums and attractions in Hanoi. Our top picks are Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Women Museum, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature;
  • Try a sip or a cup or two of Vietnamese style coffee and do not forget Hanoi is a home of some of the world best street food. Phở, chả cá Lã Vọng, bún chả are our favorites during lunch;
  • Free at night? Reward yourself a ticket to an one-hour puppet show;