10 Things To Do On Your First Trip To Hanoi
Hanoi - Vietnam, is located on the banks of the River Red. Hanoi is one of the most ancient cities in the world. Ancient pagodas, well-maintained colonial buildings, museums, historical places are among major tourist attractions. Hanoi has the typical blend of old Asia in culture and food. Hanoi is the center of culture, economy, education, entertainment in Vietnam. The list below will help you to go through some of the visited in Hanoi.
1. Ninh Binh
Desc: Ninh Binh has the most beautiful nature of Northern-Vietnam. You can take a boat ride to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site - the Trang An complex. You can take a motorbike and explore the green landscape.
Address: Ninh Bình Province
2. Water Puppet Theatre
Desc: The most popular Water Puppet Theatre - Thang Long, in Hanoi has its origin in an art form that dates back to the 10th - 11th century. The puppets are made out of wood and then lacquered and the art is performed in shallow water. This art has also won many international awards.
Opening Hours: 15:00, 16:10, 17:20, 18:30 & 20:00 (Everyday)
Location: 57B, Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Contact Number: +84 43 824 9494
Approx Price: VND 100,000
3. The Perfume Pagoda
Desc: This Pagoda is a temple complex believed to have been first built in the 15th century. This place is a holy place for Buddhas. There are series of temples built into a mountain range, which attracts thousands of people across the year.
Opening Hours: 06:30 - 17:00 (Everyday)
Location: Huong Son, My Duc, Hanoi
4. Imperial Citadel, Thang Long
Desc: The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It is a symbol of Vietnam’s grand history, signifying its historical and cultural treasure.
Opening Hours: Daily 8:00 – 12:30 & 13:30 – 19:30
Location: Quan Thanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
5. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Desc: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is a historical attraction of Hanoi. It is known for honoring the President Ho Chi Minh - national leader of Hanoi.
Opening Hours: Tuesday To Thursday 07:30 - 10:30, Saturday & Sunday 07:30 - 11:00
Address: 8 Hung Vuong, Dien Bien, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
6. Hanoi Opera House
Desc: Hanoi Opera House was built in 1911, it resembles Opéra de Paris. It took 10 years to be built and it was built by French Architects.
Address: 1 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Tel: +84 43 933 0113
Price Range: VND 100,000 - VND 2,000,000
7. Hanoi Old Quarter
Desc: The Old Quarter is the name which is commonly given to that part of Hanoi that has been in existence since long - imperial times. The Old Quarter contains history which is over 2000 years ago.
Opening Hours: Open all days
Location: Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem District
8. Temple of Literature
Desc: The Temple of Literature is a Temple of Confucius in Hanoi, northern Vietnam. It was built in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong's dynasty.
Opening Hours: Open all days after 4.30 except Monday
Address : Hồ Giám, Văn Miếu, Đống Đa, Hà Nội, Vietnam
9. Ba Vi National Park
Desc: Ba Vi National Park is a beautiful nature reserve 58 km’s away from Hanoi - Downtown. It is the place filled with full of adventure you can - go hiking on the hills, explore the green belt, enjoy the wildlife.
Opening Hours: Everyday
Address: Ba Vì, Hanoi, Vietnam
10. Dong Xuan Market
Desc: Dong Xuan Market is the place where you can buy anything and everything you can imagine. You can look for souvenirs, clothes, printed T-shirts at the amazing prices.
Opening Hours: Everyday before 7 PM
Address: Đồng Xuân, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
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