Nightlife guide for "tourists" visiting the capital on the occasion of A80

Tourists should pay attention to the road closure and traffic diversion plan, serving the general practice (evening of August 24), preliminary review (August 27) and final rehearsal (August 31) to have a suitable plan.

During the day, we went to pick up A80, and in the evening, we went to explore Hanoi's monuments and culture. (Photo: VNA)

These days, a large number of tourists flock to Hanoi to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2. While waiting for the A80 parade, people can experience the magical and sparkling capital when night falls.

VietnamPlus E-newspaper suggests the most outstanding experiences, including places to visit for readers to arrange and plan their itinerary.

1. Experience: Watch the flag lowering ceremony at Uncle Ho's Mausoleum

Lowering the flag is a national ceremony, held solemnly. (Photo: PV/Vietnam+)

Time: 21 hours.

Location: No. 1 Hung Vuong, Ba Dinh Ward.

The experience brings a sense of solemnity and authenticity to the historic August and September days like this year. Please note that parking is not allowed in the square area.

Visitors traveling by personal vehicle can refer to the list of parking spots on the “A80” application designed specifically for the festival.

2. Sightseeing: Cultural Night Tour

In the capital, there are currently 6 cultural night tours, including highlights at Hoa Lo Prison, Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Vietnam Literature Museum and Temple of Literature.

Hoa Lo Prison: Tour “Sacred Night 2: Living like flowers”

Solemn space to commemorate heroic martyrs. (Photo: PV/Vietnam+)

Time: 7pm to 9pm. Every Saturday and Sunday.

Address: No. 1 Hoa Lo, Cua Nam ward.

Content: Explore the history of the resistance war against France and America of the Vietnamese people, through historical stories, artifacts and animations.

Ticket price: 399,000 - 499,000 VND depending on the program

Thang Long Imperial Citadel: Tour "Decoding the Imperial Citadel"

Reenacting royal dance performances in the space of Thang Long Imperial Citadel. (Photo: Vietnam+)

Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Every Friday and Saturday.

Address: 19C Hoang Dieu, Ba Dinh ward.

Content: Explore the history of the Vietnamese feudal court of 5 dynasties through archaeological sites, relic sites, explanations, performances and puzzle games.

Ticket price: 300,000 VND/adult, 150,000 VND/child from 5-11 years old

Museum of Literature: Tour "Heart and Talent"

A scene reenacting the story of Chi Pheo and Thi No in the novel by the late writer Nam Cao. (Photo: Dinh Thuan/VNA)

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Every Saturday and Sunday.

Address: 275 Au Co, Tay Ho ward.

Content: Explore the flow of Vietnamese literature through each period through explanations, animations and real-life experiences.

Ticket price: 100,000 – 200,000 VND

Temple of Literature - Imperial Academy: Tour "The Quintessence of Confucianism"

Experience learning from a teacher during a night tour at the Temple of Literature. (Photo: Thanh Tung/VNA)

Time: From 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday.

Address: 58 Quoc Tu Giam, Van Mieu ward.

Content: 18 stops and experiences right in the relic space, listen to explanations, discover stories about the Vietnamese people's spirit of studiousness and respect for education, experience virtual reality, watch 3D mapping performances and music and art performances...

Ticket price: 199,000 VND.

General notes:

Tourists can refer to the night tour at Quan Thanh Temple “Tran Vu Bell” or Ngoc Son Temple “Ngoc Son – Mysterious Night” (268,000 VND/person). Tourists should call the hotline to book tickets in advance. Some tours have age restrictions such as Hoa Lo tour, Thang Long Imperial Citadel…

3. Experience: Watching Hanoi at night

Visitors can choose from four means of transport: double-decker bus, Dong Xuan tram line, bicycle tour and specialized train. Specifically:

Visit Hanoi center from double decker bus

Discovering Hanoi at night from above – a new, interesting and relaxing perspective. (Photo: Minh Hieu/Vietnam+)

Time: Starts at 7pm and 8pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Starting point: Opera House or Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square.

Content: The route goes through 25 streets with 13 stops, listening to presentations and approaching special attractions of Hanoi such as the Cathedral, Hanoi Flag Tower, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hoa Lo Prison...

Ticket price: 155,000 VND.

Visit "Hang Street" on Dong Xuan tram

The tram line operates all three times of the day: morning, afternoon and evening, depending on the individual plans of visitors. (Photo: Van Chi/VNA)

Time: 3 sessions a day.

Starting point:

Content: Visit 28 commercial streets, 13 craft streets, 22 communal houses, 9 temples, 3 pagodas and 8 historical relics around Hoan Kiem Lake and Dong Xuan market.

Ticket price: 245,000 - 360,000 VND/7 people (1 car); single ticket 35,000 VND/person.

Visit Hanoi by train: Hanoi 5 gates

The 5-door train with new, modern interiors helps visitors have a comfortable and convenient experience when watching Hanoi's streets at night. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)

Time: From 20:30.

Departure point: Hanoi Railway Station.

Content: From Hanoi station through Long Bien, Gia Lam, Yen Vien, Tu Son and then back to the capital; enjoy the nightlife in the comfortable, modern space of the double-decker train.

Ticket price: Contact hotline.

Hanoi Tour by Bike: Thang Long-Hanoi Night

Cycling and sightseeing is a suitable choice to harmonize mind and body. (Photo: National History Museum)

Time: 7:30 pm Saturday and Sunday. Duration 120 minutes.

Starting point: National Museum of History or Thang Long Imperial Citadel.

Content: Cycling and stopping, exploring at tourist attractions such as the National History Museum, Imperial Citadel, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Quan Thanh Temple, John McCain relief at Truc Bach Lake...

Ticket price: 259,000 VND/person.

4. Means of transport

Tourists should consider carefully when choosing means of transportation during the holidays. (Photo: Viet Hung/Vietnam+)

Visitors can rent their own vehicles or choose to use public transport. Buses and the Cat Linh-Ha Dong elevated train will be free of charge. See more here.

Source: Vietnam+

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