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1. Hoan Kiem Lake

Hoàn Kiếm Lake is a popular meeting spot in Hanoi and the location of one of the city’s most picturesque temples. Just a short walk from the old town, the lake provides a leafy escape from the city crowds and heat. Join the locals for a game of chess, stroll around the lake or pack a picnic lunch to enjoy beneath the trees.
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Hoan Kiem Lake featuring a monument, heritage architecture and a lake or waterhole

2. Hanoi Opera House

Admire the architecture of the Hanoi Opera House from the outside or buy a ticket to one of the shows to really appreciate this grand venue.
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Hanoi Opera House showing theatre scenes and heritage architecture

3. St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi

St. Joseph Cathedral is a 19th-century neo-Gothic church built with the Notre Dame of Paris in mind. The church is a gathering place for the large Roman Catholic community of Hanoi and is also popular with tourists. Constructed when the French first occupied the city, St. Joseph Cathedral is a striking example of colonial architecture in Hanoi.
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St. Joseph Cathedral featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and markets

4. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

When the former Viet Minh leader died in 1969, his body was embalmed and placed in the grand Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. This site is a place of great importance to many Vietnamese, and one of Hanoi’s most visited attractions.
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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum which includes a garden and a monument

5. Dong Xuan Market

Dong Xuan Market, Hanoi’s biggest marketplace, is a cavernous building full of tiny aisles. Built by the French at the end of the 19th century, the covered market today has stalls selling anything from household items and food, to clothes and shoes. Tourists visit the market mainly for the experience rather than the shopping.
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Dong Xuan Market showing street scenes, markets and a city

6. Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre

The Vietnamese art of water puppetry is a true cultural experience that is not to be missed while in Hanoi. Performed entirely in Vietnamese, the music and gesturing puppets tell a story that can be interpreted by all.
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Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre which includes interior views, performance art and theatre scenes

7. Quan Chuong Gate

Walk through the arched main entrance of the Hanoi Old City Gate and imagine being one of the soldiers who heroically defended the city from this spot during several sieges, as well as the French and American wars. Admire the curved roof of the central tower and gaze up at the red and yellow Vietnamese flag flying in the wind.
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Hanoi Old City Gate which includes street scenes and night scenes

What to do in Hoà Long

Popular places to visit

Vincom Bac Ninh

During your visit to Bac Ninh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Vincom Bac Ninh. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Vincom Bac Ninh

Kinh Bắc Cultural Center

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Kinh Bắc Cultural Center in Bac Ninh. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Kinh Bắc Cultural Center

Parks Nguyen Van Cu

Explore the great outdoors at Parks Nguyen Van Cu, a lovely green space in Bac Ninh. Discover the area's museums and shops.

Parks Nguyen Van Cu

Bac Ninh Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Bac Ninh Museum during your travels in Bac Ninh. Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.

Bac Ninh Museum

Himlam plaza

During your trip to Bac Ninh, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Himlam plaza. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Himlam plaza
Bac Ninh

Bac Ninh