Sightseeing
Hoan Kiem Lake (Vietnamese: Hồ Hoàn Kiếm, meaning "Lake of the Returned Sword" or "Lake of the Restored Sword"), also known as Hồ Gươm (Sword Lake), is a lake in the historical center of Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. The lake is one of the major scenic spots in the city and serves as a focal point for its public life. All street are around Hoankiem lake will be only for passenger and no tranports there in weekend or holiday in Vietnam.
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Hoàn Kiếm Lake
Hoan Kiem Lake (Vietnamese: Hồ Hoàn Kiếm, meaning "Lake of the Returned Sword" or "Lake of the Restored Sword"), also known as Hồ Gươm (Sword Lake), is a lake in the historical center of Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. The lake is one of the major scenic spots in the city and serves as a focal point for its public life. All street are around Hoankiem lake will be only for passenger and no tranports there in weekend or holiday in Vietnam.
Ham Long Church is a Roman Catholic church in the center district Hoan Kiem of Hanoi, Vietnam. The church was built at the end of the 19th century near an old street named Hàm Long from which Ham Long Church was called.
At the end of the 19th century, a Roman Catholic church was erected near the Doudart de Lagrée Street of Hanoi. This was an historic street of the Old Quarter of Hanoi with the former name Hàm Long, so the church was more commonly known as the Ham Long Church. The actual church was built in 1934 after the design of a Vietnamese architect, at the time of the French administration.
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St Anthony Ham Long Church
21 P.Hàm LongHam Long Church is a Roman Catholic church in the center district Hoan Kiem of Hanoi, Vietnam. The church was built at the end of the 19th century near an old street named Hàm Long from which Ham Long Church was called.
At the end of the 19th century, a Roman Catholic church was erected near the Doudart de Lagrée Street of Hanoi. This was an historic street of the Old Quarter of Hanoi with the former name Hàm Long, so the church was more commonly known as the Ham Long Church. The actual church was built in 1934 after the design of a Vietnamese architect, at the time of the French administration.
Ngoc Son Temple may be Hanoi’s most visited temple, but its prettiest is definitely the Temple of Literature. A quiet, green oasis, the Temple of Literature blooms in stark contrast with the concrete city surrounding it. With many landscaped courtyards, gardens, and pavilions, this place is definitely one for the photography-inclined!
Built as a temple to Confucius in 1070, the Temple of Literature was centered more on academia than religion. A place of study for the wealthy, The Temple of Literature was Vietnam’s first national university, and many monuments still remain on the grounds dedicated to the scholars who graduated here.I recommend arriving as early as you can.
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Ngoc Son Temple
Phố Đinh Tiên HoàngNgoc Son Temple may be Hanoi’s most visited temple, but its prettiest is definitely the Temple of Literature. A quiet, green oasis, the Temple of Literature blooms in stark contrast with the concrete city surrounding it. With many landscaped courtyards, gardens, and pavilions, this place is definitely one for the photography-inclined!
Built as a temple to Confucius in 1070, the Temple of Literature was centered more on academia than religion. A place of study for the wealthy, The Temple of Literature was Vietnam’s first national university, and many monuments still remain on the grounds dedicated to the scholars who graduated here.I recommend arriving as early as you can.
The royal enclosure was first built during the Lý Dynasty (1010) and subsequently expanded by the Trần, Lê and finally the Nguyễn Dynasty. It remained the seat of the Vietnamese court until 1810, when the Nguyen Dynasty chose to move the capital to Huế. The ruins roughly coincide with the Hanoi Citadel today.
The royal palaces and most of the structures in Thang Long were in varying states of disrepair by the late 19th century with the upheaval of the French conquest of Hanoi. By the 20th century many of the remaining structures were torn down. Only in the 21st century are the ruin foundations of Thang Long
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Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
19c Hoàng Diệu
The royal enclosure was first built during the Lý Dynasty (1010) and subsequently expanded by the Trần, Lê and finally the Nguyễn Dynasty. It remained the seat of the Vietnamese court until 1810, when the Nguyen Dynasty chose to move the capital to Huế. The ruins roughly coincide with the Hanoi Citadel today.
The royal palaces and most of the structures in Thang Long were in varying states of disrepair by the late 19th century with the upheaval of the French conquest of Hanoi. By the 20th century many of the remaining structures were torn down. Only in the 21st century are the ruin foundations of Thang Long
Arts & Culture
Situé au cœur de la ville, à deux pas de l’Opéra de Hanoï, l’Institut français de Hanoï – L’Espace est un lieu de rencontres et d’échanges autour de la culture, française et francophone, un centre de formation en langue française, ainsi qu’un des principaux acteurs de la vie culturelle et artistique hanoïenne.
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L'Espace
Situé au cœur de la ville, à deux pas de l’Opéra de Hanoï, l’Institut français de Hanoï – L’Espace est un lieu de rencontres et d’échanges autour de la culture, française et francophone, un centre de formation en langue française, ainsi qu’un des principaux acteurs de la vie culturelle et artistique hanoïenne.
The Hanoi Opera House (Vietnamese: Nhà hát lớn Hà Nội, French: Opéra de Hanoï) is an opera house in central Hanoi, Vietnam. It was erected by the French colonial administration between 1901 and 1911.
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Hanoi Opera House
1 Tràng TiềnThe Hanoi Opera House (Vietnamese: Nhà hát lớn Hà Nội, French: Opéra de Hanoï) is an opera house in central Hanoi, Vietnam. It was erected by the French colonial administration between 1901 and 1911.
Infamously known as the Hanoi Hilton, Hoa Lo Prison is one of those tourist attractions I often debate back and forth whether I really want to visit before finally deciding that I’d be more disappointed if I didn’t go than if I did. And it was exactly what I thought it would be – blatantly obvious Vietnamese propaganda. That being said, if you take everything written inside what is now a museum with a grain of salt, it can be a pretty interesting experience to see where the French held Vietnamese political prisoners from the late 1800’s until 1954 and where American POWs were kept during the Vietnam War.
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Hoa Lo Prison
1 Hoả LòInfamously known as the Hanoi Hilton, Hoa Lo Prison is one of those tourist attractions I often debate back and forth whether I really want to visit before finally deciding that I’d be more disappointed if I didn’t go than if I did. And it was exactly what I thought it would be – blatantly obvious Vietnamese propaganda. That being said, if you take everything written inside what is now a museum with a grain of salt, it can be a pretty interesting experience to see where the French held Vietnamese political prisoners from the late 1800’s until 1954 and where American POWs were kept during the Vietnam War.
head south passing Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre (8) at 57B Dihn Tien Hoang (00 84 4 3824 9494; thanglongwaterpuppet.org), which hosts evening performances of this old Vietnamese artform.
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Thang Long Water Puppet Theater
57B Đinh Tiên Hoànghead south passing Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre (8) at 57B Dihn Tien Hoang (00 84 4 3824 9494; thanglongwaterpuppet.org), which hosts evening performances of this old Vietnamese artform.
St. Joseph's Cathedral (Vietnamese: Nhà thờ Lớn Hà Nội, Nhà thờ Chính tòa Thánh Giuse; French: Cathédrale Saint-Joseph) is a church on Nha Tho (Church) Street in the Hoàn Kiếm District of Hanoi, Vietnam. Its a late 19th-century Gothic Revival (Neo-Gothic style) church that serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hanoi to nearly 4 million Catholics in the country.
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St. Joseph's Cathedral
40 Nhà ChungSt. Joseph's Cathedral (Vietnamese: Nhà thờ Lớn Hà Nội, Nhà thờ Chính tòa Thánh Giuse; French: Cathédrale Saint-Joseph) is a church on Nha Tho (Church) Street in the Hoàn Kiếm District of Hanoi, Vietnam. Its a late 19th-century Gothic Revival (Neo-Gothic style) church that serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hanoi to nearly 4 million Catholics in the country.
The Viet Nam Military History Museum, set up on 17 July 1956, is one of seven national museums in Vietnam. It covers 12,800 m2. It is situated in central Hanoi, opposite the Lenin Park and near the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. The Flag Tower of Hanoi is located inside of the museum grounds.
28A Dien Bien Phu Road, Ba Dinh district, HaNoi, Phone (+84-4) - 38234264
Entrance is 40,000 VND, 30,000 for cameras.
Museum is currently not open on Monday and Friday and closes for lunch between 11:30 and 13:00
Opening Hours 8h00 - 11h30 and 13h00 - 16h00
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Vietnam Military History Museum
28A Điện Biên PhủThe Viet Nam Military History Museum, set up on 17 July 1956, is one of seven national museums in Vietnam. It covers 12,800 m2. It is situated in central Hanoi, opposite the Lenin Park and near the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. The Flag Tower of Hanoi is located inside of the museum grounds.
28A Dien Bien Phu Road, Ba Dinh district, HaNoi, Phone (+84-4) - 38234264
Entrance is 40,000 VND, 30,000 for cameras.
Museum is currently not open on Monday and Friday and closes for lunch between 11:30 and 13:00
Opening Hours 8h00 - 11h30 and 13h00 - 16h00
Shopping
I love to go shopping at the weekend in Vincom Ba Trieu because there are many famous branch here.
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Vincom Center Ba Trieu
191 Bà TriệuI love to go shopping at the weekend in Vincom Ba Trieu because there are many famous branch here.
A must-visit place when you are in Hanoi! Trang Tien Plaza is the only shopping center which is right at the heart of Hanoi (opposite the Hoan Kiem Lake). The interior of this building is awesome, I was impressed with the atrium in here. This place is also the only address for luxury shopping in Hanoi. The shopping center has many international prestige brands like: Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Cartier, Dior, Dior Homme, Burberry, Bvlgari, Rolex, Zegna, Salvatore Ferragamo, Versace, Bally,..It will also offer a wide choices of restaurants and a CGV cinema in 2018. Trang Tien Plaza is not the largest shopping center in Hanoi, but the best!
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Trang Tien Plaza
24 Hai Bà TrưngA must-visit place when you are in Hanoi! Trang Tien Plaza is the only shopping center which is right at the heart of Hanoi (opposite the Hoan Kiem Lake). The interior of this building is awesome, I was impressed with the atrium in here. This place is also the only address for luxury shopping in Hanoi. The shopping center has many international prestige brands like: Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Cartier, Dior, Dior Homme, Burberry, Bvlgari, Rolex, Zegna, Salvatore Ferragamo, Versace, Bally,..It will also offer a wide choices of restaurants and a CGV cinema in 2018. Trang Tien Plaza is not the largest shopping center in Hanoi, but the best!
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Số 1 Trần Duy HưngFood Scene
Deep in the heart of Hanoi, US President Barack Obama sat down for a $6 meal with celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain in Bún chả Hương Liên. The chef, known for his love of adventurous street food, described the date in a series of tweets and an Instagram post.
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Bún Chả Hương Liên
24 Lê Văn HưuDeep in the heart of Hanoi, US President Barack Obama sat down for a $6 meal with celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain in Bún chả Hương Liên. The chef, known for his love of adventurous street food, described the date in a series of tweets and an Instagram post.
Recommended by guide - fiddled with fixed price menu (swapping beef for pork) music as we ate, unusual and delicious cocktails (berry twizzle a goodie) - took our time.and every dish good - pork belly a good swap as reviews suggested tenderloin beef dishes tough.
Attentive service, nothing to fault
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Le Club
12 Lê Phụng HiểuRecommended by guide - fiddled with fixed price menu (swapping beef for pork) music as we ate, unusual and delicious cocktails (berry twizzle a goodie) - took our time.and every dish good - pork belly a good swap as reviews suggested tenderloin beef dishes tough.
Attentive service, nothing to fault
Phở Long
30 Nguyễn Hữu HuânA good place to enjoy the deliciousfood in Vietnam: Phở:)
Phở Thìn Bờ Hồ
Other place for toursist to explore Phở in Hanoi.
There are so many traditional food, you are a tourist, please come and explore the culture of Vietnam food.:)
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Quán Ăn Ngon
41 Phố Hàng KhayThere are so many traditional food, you are a tourist, please come and explore the culture of Vietnam food.:)
La Fleur D'amour Tea and Dessert Cafe
22B Hai Bà TrưngNice view and food, very great service:)
The Giang coffee is very famous in Hanoi with the Egg coffee, cacao... You can explorer this:)
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Cafe Giảng
39 Nguyễn Hữu HuânThe Giang coffee is very famous in Hanoi with the Egg coffee, cacao... You can explorer this:)
The restaurant is located at 3 Nguyen Khac Can a narrow street that runs alongside the De l'Opera Hotel in the French Quarter. An honest unpretentious menu supported by a good wine list. The staff are plentiful, ...
Pane e Vino Italian Restaurant & Wine Shop - Nhà Hàng Ý
3 Nguyễn Khắc CầnThe restaurant is located at 3 Nguyen Khac Can a narrow street that runs alongside the De l'Opera Hotel in the French Quarter. An honest unpretentious menu supported by a good wine list. The staff are plentiful, ...
Phở Thìn
61 Phố Đinh Tiên HoàngPho Thin is famous, next to the Hoan Kiem lake:)
"Bún bò Huế" means traditional noodle with beef from Hue city, Ancient Capital in Viet Nam.
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Bún Bò Huế O Xuân
5d Phố Quang Trung"Bún bò Huế" means traditional noodle with beef from Hue city, Ancient Capital in Viet Nam.
Bun oc Suon means the noodle with clean snail and pork... very delicious and famous in Viet Nam. Open from 2.30 pm to 9 pm
Bún ốc sườn
57 Hai Bà TrưngBun oc Suon means the noodle with clean snail and pork... very delicious and famous in Viet Nam. Open from 2.30 pm to 9 pm
Visiting Hanoi and not eating bun cha (barbecued pork with rice vermicelli) with a side of nem cua be (sea-crab spring rolls) should be classed as a capital offence. This is an excellent spot to try this street-food classic.
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Bun Cha Dac Kim
1 Hàng MànhVisiting Hanoi and not eating bun cha (barbecued pork with rice vermicelli) with a side of nem cua be (sea-crab spring rolls) should be classed as a capital offence. This is an excellent spot to try this street-food classic.
Drinks & Nightlife
Taolao Coffee Lounge
Amazing views, great coctail and honest staff...
Essentials
Giặt là Bính Huyền
5 Đinh LiệtParks & Nature
Shaded, vibrant city park with a large lake, framed by mature trees, fitness paths & cafes.
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Union Park
354A Đường Lê DuẩnShaded, vibrant city park with a large lake, framed by mature trees, fitness paths & cafes.
West Lake (Vietnamese: Hồ Tây) is the biggest freshwater lake of northwest center of Hanoi, Vietnam. With a shore length of 17 km (about 10.6 miles) and 500 hectare (about 5 km2) in area, this is the largest lake of the capital and a popular place for recreation with many surrounding gardens, hotels and villas. A small part of West Lake is divided by Thanh Nien road to form Trúc Bạch Lake. One district of Hanoi is named after the lake, Tây Hồ District.
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West Lake
D8, 14 Thụy KhuêWest Lake (Vietnamese: Hồ Tây) is the biggest freshwater lake of northwest center of Hanoi, Vietnam. With a shore length of 17 km (about 10.6 miles) and 500 hectare (about 5 km2) in area, this is the largest lake of the capital and a popular place for recreation with many surrounding gardens, hotels and villas. A small part of West Lake is divided by Thanh Nien road to form Trúc Bạch Lake. One district of Hanoi is named after the lake, Tây Hồ District.