Top 50 Best Things to Do in Hanoi

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Anonymous user

A very interesting puppet show, a water puppet show. After watching it, I looked up the background information and learned that the actors are submerged in water throughout the entire performance, remotely controlling the puppets using their arm strength—they're all incredibly strong! It's a unique Vietnamese performance; you should definitely see it if you have the chance. I also discovered that tickets in Hanoi are more than half the price of those in Saigon.

benx6135

This is an amazing spot in Hanoi, very calming and relaxing. It is surrounded by skyscrapers and bustling streets, great for walking around and enjoying the fresh air. At night, it becomes alive with colorful lights and music. A must-see destination in the old quarter. Especially good for taking pictures.

HAB46

The experience here is a mix of discovery, and exploration, and a lot of distractions. These 36 streets are perhaps the most well-known part of Hanoi, and have tons of shops and street vendors, selling everything from street drinks and foods, souvenirs, clothing, accommodation, spa services like massages, manicures and pedicures, hair salons, cafes and many others. They are alive almost 24/7 and are at the heart of the city.

不帅不酷又矮没钱的大叔

This is a really nice spot! Not far from Hanoi Train Station, there are many restaurants and bars on both sides of this section of the railway. About ten trains pass by every day! First of all, I definitely recommend going at night for the best view; the neon lights along the entire street are stunning! Secondly, when you go there, you'll see tables and chairs placed on both sides of the railway. You have to buy a beer to sit and wait for the train to pass. However, when the train passes, only the tables and chairs on the shop side remain seated. Those on the other side must leave their seats and pack up their tables. So, remember to choose a seat on the bar side for the best view!

Rocheney Anne Garcia

It’s worth the price! You should get the one with a free drink. The best time to go there is from 5pm till evening.

不帅不酷又矮没钱的大叔

Located not far from Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Cathedral is a truly impressive cathedral! I arrived in the evening, so I didn't get to explore it properly. I just looked at the exterior. There's a small garden at the entrance with a statue of the Virgin Mary. The surrounding streets are all unique and well worth a stroll.

Astridintani

You can cover most of their stops in 1hour bus ride (if you choose not to hop off at all and just wanna mainly enjoy the scenes from the bus). We hopped off at the Cathedral stop, it was one of the last few stops of the journey. It was apparently a perfect stop, as it happened to be very close (only 5 mins walking) to the hotel we were staying at, Hoan Kiem District, the heart of all the tourist spots. So if you also stay in Hoan Kiem area and plan to go home straight after the ride, I suggest you hop off at Cathedral Stop, so you can walk home and can save cost by not taking a Grab (online taxi) home. I started my bus ride at 2pm, didn’t hop off at all until stopped at the Cathedral at 3pm ish. All spots were a great choice, audio was clear, the tour guide greeting you at the bottom deck was friendly. All in all, convenient for lazy travellers like me. wear a hat + sunscreen, for sitting at the top deck (bottom deck won’t be worth it, despite the aircon, believe me)

_TS***3f

definitely worth visiting and walking down each and every lane and lake side. beautiful cute cozy cafes will cheer you up and so many street sopping you can do here.

梦中的阿尔及尔

Vietnam and we share the same roots and similar systems. The location here is similar to Tiananmen Square, a very open square with Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum in the center. When I visited, it was under maintenance and I was unable to pay my respects.

梦中的阿尔及尔

Staying at InterContinental Hanoi West Lake, it is right next to Hanoi West Lake, and it is very convenient to go to the Old Quarter. The front desk service is also very good, thumbs up. Hanoi West Lake is different from West Lake, there are no mountains, but it is still good.