Vietnam holiday in Hanoi

It is a "must" for your Vietnam holiday, Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam is the place to explore the treasures of Vietnamese culture, history, unique lifestyle, great cuisine and a lot more.

It is not surprised that Hanoi has been voted and received a lot of tourism awards such as;  world's best value destination for travelers, among world's top 10 culturally rich cities, top 10 awesome places for cultural tours, world's top ten emerging tourist destinations, top five most budget-friendly destinations, the most attractive destinations and Asia's top ten holiday destinations.

Most Popular Attractions in Hanoi
Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son
Hanoi tourists and locals alike head to Hoan Kiem Lake when seeking a place to get away from the noise of the city. Peaceful and quiet, the lake surrounds Ngoc Son Temple.

Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
Ho Chi Minh is probably the most popular leader of Vietnam and known to his people as ‘Uncle Ho’. His body is preserved here in a glass case at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in central Hanoi.

Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
The large central sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site just in time for Hanoi’s millennial anniversary in 2010.

One Pillar Pagoda
Rising from one pillar in the centre of an elegantly square shaped lotus pond, The One Pillar Pagoda is said to represent a lotus flower growing up out of the water.

Temple of Literature
The Temple of Literature is often cited as one of Hanoi’s most picturesque tourist attractions. Originally built as a university in 1070 dedicated to Confucius, scholars and sages.

The Perfume Pagoda
The Perfume Pagoda, known locally as Chua Huong or ‘inner temple’, is at the centre of a revered and sacred site featuring a maze of Buddhist temples built into the limestone cliffs of Huong Tich.

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi offers an insight into the 54 different ethnic groups of Vietnam in an effort to preserve cultural heritage and promote socio-cultural diversity.

Vietnam Women’s Museum
The Vietnam Women’s Museum delivers a beautifully presented tribute to the women of Vietnam. There are plenty of historical contexts alongside a wealth of information.

Water Puppet Theatre
The world-famous Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre in Hanoi has its roots in an art form that dates back to the 11th century. This tradition is unique to North Vietnam.

West Lake
Hanoi’s largest freshwater lake, West Lake has a circumference of 17km and houses many of the city’s historic places of interest around its perimeter – including Vietnam’s oldest pagoda.

Recommended Hanoi tour itinerary 1:
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour
Day 3: Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Trang An Grottoes - Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi - Halong Bay (Overnight on boat)
Day 5: Halong Bay - Hanoi Airport Departure

Recommended Hanoi tour itinerary 2:
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour - Train to Sapa
Day 3: Sapa tour
Day 4: Sapa Tour - Train to Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi - Halong Bay (Overnight on boat)
Day 6: Halong Bay - Hanoi Airport Departure