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Cruises & boat tours
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Top 1 Tier: All-Inclusive OVERNIGHT Halong Cruises - many options
Shows & concerts
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4 Day Discover Hanoi & Halong Bay
Attractions
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2-Day La Pinta Luxury Cruise along Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay
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Popular places to visit
Hoan Kiem Lake
Wander around the banks of this peaceful lake and discover an historic temple, observe locals going about their daily life or enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade.
Hanoi Opera House
This historic building is the centerpiece of Hanoi’s French Quarter and host to shows by many of Vietnam’s premier singers, dancers and musicians.
O Quan Chuong
The attractive shape of the only city gate remaining in Hanoi harks back to a time when the city was under siege.
West Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at West Lake during your travels in Hanoi. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside or seek out the local tours.
Dong Xuan Market
Browse hundreds of stalls in Hanoi’s biggest marketplace in the heart of the Old Quarter.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
This massive tomb houses the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, a former Vietnamese president.
St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi
At the heart of Hanoi stands a weathered neo-Gothic Roman Catholic church, a contrary sight in this predominantly Buddhist city.
Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
Stories from local legends are told at this theater with hand-carved wooden dolls and colorful dragons that perform on a stage on the water.
Hoa Lo Prison Museum
The harsh difficulties of French colonization and the Vietnam War are somberly remembered in one of the most brutal prisons in Vietnam.
Explore areas of Hanoi
Old Quarter
Old Quarter is beloved for its panoramic lake views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Hoan Kiem Lake and Hang Gai Street.
Hoan Kiem
The historic center of Hanoi, this maze of streets offers the city’s most traditional food, best souvenir shopping and lively nighttime entertainment.
French Quarter
The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to French Quarter. A stop by Hoan Kiem Lake or Ly Thai To Park might round out your trip.
Ba Dinh
The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Ba Dinh. A stop by Ho Chi Minh Museum or Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum might round out your trip.
Tay Ho
Escape the city and relax on the shores of Hanoi’s biggest lake. Enjoy local delicacies, gardens, historic sights, Buddhist temples and other attractions.
Dong Da
You'll enjoy the bars and lake views in Dong Da. You might want to make time for a stop at Temple of Literature or Train Street.
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- Hoan Kiem Lake
- Hanoi Opera House
- O Quan Chuong
- Dong Xuan Market
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi
- My Dinh National Stadium
- Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
- Lotte Center Hanoi
- Hoa Lo Prison Museum
- Keangnam Landmark Tower 72
- Hang Gai Street
- Temple of Literature
- Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
- Ngoc Son Temple
- Ba Vi National Park
- Ho Chi Minh Museum
- Ho Tay Water Park
- Indochina Plaza Ha Noi
- Trang Tien Plaza
- Train Street
- Vietnam Military History Museum
- Aeon Mall
- Long Bien Bridge
- Vincom Mega Mall Royal City