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Explore Cities—Vietnam—Hanoi

Hanoi

Vietnam's thousand-year-old capital with enchanting Old Quarter streets, legendary street food, and a perfect blend of French colonial and Vietnamese heritage.

Hanoi, Vietnam's charming capital, is a city where ancient traditions meet modern aspirations. The Old Quarter's 36 streets, each named after the trade historically practiced there, create a fascinating maze of narrow lanes filled with history, culture, and some of the world's best street food.

The city boasts world-famous culinary treasures including pho bo from Ly Quoc Su street, bun cha from Hang Manh, and the unique egg coffee from Cafe Giang. Every corner reveals centuries of heritage, from the serene Hoan Kiem Lake to the ancient Temple of Literature.

Highlights

Old Quarter

36 historic streets with traditional architecture and vibrant street food scene

Hoan Kiem Lake

Heart of Hanoi with Ngoc Son Temple and iconic red Huc Bridge

Temple of Literature

Vietnam's first university, a UNESCO-recognized heritage site

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

The final resting place of Vietnam's beloved founding father

Things to Do in Hanoi

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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

The final resting place of Vietnam's founding father, set in historic Ba Dinh Square where independence was declared in 1945.

★4.5
historical

Temple of Literature

Vietnam's first university and a masterpiece of traditional architecture, featuring 82 UNESCO-recognized doctor's stelae on turtle backs.

★4.6
historical

Hanoi Old Quarter

Nearly 1,000-year-old quarter of 36 ancient trade streets, legendary street food, and the living heart of traditional Hanoi.

★4.8
landmark

Hoan Kiem Lake

The legendary heart of Hanoi with Ngoc Son Temple, the iconic red Huc Bridge, and the myth of the Golden Turtle returning the sacred sword.

★4.7
nature

Ha Long Bay

UNESCO World Heritage site with thousands of limestone islands.

★4.9

Local Tips

• Try egg coffee at Cafe Giang - a unique Hanoi invention • Wake up early to see locals exercising around Hoan Kiem Lake • Walk through the Old Quarter in the evening to experience the vibrant atmosphere • Don't miss the weekend walking street around Hoan Kiem Lake

City Info

Country
Vietnam
Population
8,500,000