Hanoi Attractions
Our list of noteworthy Hanoi attractions and places to see in Hanoi, from the must-see tourist landmarks to the top local attractions.
Halong Bay
Proudly claimed by locals as the eighth wonder of the world, Halong Bay is the most remarkable sight of natural beauty in all of Vietnam. Limestone karsts ... Continue Reading »
Hanoi Old Quarter
The Old Quarter is the cultural heart of Hanoi where the pulse of life has constantly beat for nearly 2,000 years. Daily routine starts early and builds to a ... Continue Reading »
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex
At this mausoleum the preserved body of Ho Chi Minh, founder of unified Vietnam and the country's liberator from Western colonialism, lies in a glass case for ... Continue Reading »
Temple of Literature (Quoc Tu Giam)
The Temple of Literature (or Quoc Tu Giam) was originally built as a Confucian Temple in 1070 AD. Six years later on the same grounds was founded Vietnam's ... Continue Reading »
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, or VME, has two distinct areas - indoor and outdoor. Indoors is a permanent exhibition divided into 9 sections proudly ... Continue Reading »
Perfume Pagoda (Chua Huong)
The Perfume Pagoda located in a vast grotto on Huong Son mountain, in a national park where the scent of flowers lends the shrine its name. Enjoy the scenery ... Continue Reading »
Cat Ba Island
The rugged and scenic Cat Ba Island is the largest island in Halong Bay. About half of it is a dedicated National Park, home to both marine life and mammals, ... Continue Reading »
One-Pillar Pagoda (Chua Mot Cot)
Legend has it that while Emperor Ly Thai Tong was troubled about being childless, he dreamt that he met the bodhisattva, Quan Am, who, sitting on a lotus ... Continue Reading »
Thang Long Water Puppet Theater
Don't leave Hanoi without seeing a Thang Long Water Puppet Theater show. These musical stories portrayed are of historical legends and folk tales. These ... Continue Reading »
3 Days in Hanoi: Suggested Itineraries Written by Viator
Hidden Gem must see Island Written by koalakiss86







