1. Ba Dinh Square – Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
If you have set foot in the land of a thousand years of civilization, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - Ba Dinh Square is a tourist destination in Hanoi that you cannot miss. This is the
political center of Vietnam with the National Assembly, the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh Museum, etc. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is where the body of the beloved leader is kept. Outside the mausoleum are rows of green bamboo. The mausoleum is open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. When visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, please pay attention to dress neatly, do not bring electronic recording devices and maintain order in the mausoleum.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Photo: ST Ba Dinh Square is the largest square in Vietnam, located on Hung Vuong Street and in front of President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum. This square is also the place where many important milestones in Vietnam's history were recorded. In particular, on September 2, 1945, President of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. This is also the place where parades take place on the occasion of major holidays in Vietnam, and is also a place for sightseeing, entertainment, and relaxation for tourists and
Hanoians .
The groups of people lined up to visit Uncle Ho's Mausoleum. Photo: ST You can refer to some
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2. Hoan Kiem Lake
Hoan Kiem Lake or Hoan Kiem Lake is one of the places to visit in Hanoi when
traveling to the capital. Located in the center, Hoan Kiem Lake is considered the heart of this thousand-year-old city. The lake's surface is like a large mirror reflecting ancient trees, graceful willows, ancient temples and pagodas, mossy old towers, and new high-rise buildings reaching up to the blue sky.
In the morning, Hanoians often go to Hoan Kiem Lake to exercise as a unique cultural feature of the capital. Photo: Dinh Tuan Van An interesting experience for tourists is to walk around the lake, you will see an ancient but still modern Hanoi clearly appear. Next to the lake are architectural works such as But tower, Nghien platform, The Huc bridge leading to Ngoc Son temple, King Le Thai To temple, Hoa Phong tower, ...
See more: Discover Hoan Kiem Lake: Where to go? What to eat?
Taking a photo with Turtle Tower - the symbol of Hanoi capital. Photo: @thutraafn
3. Hanoi Old Quarter - attractive tourist destination
If you want to learn about the life, culture and people of Trang An, do not miss the Old Quarter - one of the most interesting and attractive tourist destinations in Hanoi. Hanoi's Old Quarter is located to the west and north of Hoan Kiem Lake, where a densely populated area has 36 streets. Each street here mainly focuses on selling a certain type of product.
The beauty of the old town. Photo: @huongly_hanvy
Hang Ma street corner every Christmas season. Photo: @byy54
See more: Hanoi Old Quarter travel guide - attractive destination of the capital
Wandering around the neighborhood and enjoying the old town
cuisine such as Pho Bat Dan, La Vong fish cake, Hang Manh vermicelli with grilled pork, Dinh Liet wonton noodles, O Quan Chuong cold vermicelli with snails, etc. will make your trip much more memorable!
The famous delicious Bun Cha in the Old Quarter. Photo: @miusfoodmaps
Fried intestines in the old quarter – a dish for Hanoi night owls. Photo: ST
4. Temple of Literature – Imperial Academy
If you list the top tourist destinations in Hanoi, past and present, everyone will probably immediately think of
the Temple of Literature . This is a leading cultural architectural complex and the pride of the people of the capital when mentioning the thousand-year-old cultural tradition of Thang Long - Dong Do - Hanoi.
The Temple of Literature is a destination for many students during important exams to pray for luck. Photo: @baoduy.pn
The ancient architecture brings us back to the old memories of the country. Photo: @momostagramz The Temple of Literature is considered a symbol of knowledge and Vietnamese
education . This is the place to worship the Saints, the Confucian Masters and the Rector of the National University Chu Van An - a typical teacher of high morality and virtue in Vietnamese education.
A corner of the lake in the Temple of Literature. Photo: @pphanhuong
5. Hanoi Cathedral
Located at 40 Nha Chung Street, Hang Trong Ward, the Cathedral is one of the interesting destinations in Hanoi, a place not only for religious followers but also a familiar place for young people and tourists from all over. The church is designed in the European medieval Gothic architectural style with high walls, domes and many windows.
The Great Cathedral – the pride of Hanoi. Photo: @kogmeng Inside the church, the sanctuary is carved with gilded wood patterns combined with a system of stained glass paintings of Saints. It feels like standing in an ancient castle with classical music, surely you really want to try it, right?
Drinking lemon tea at the church is a habit of young people in Hanoi. Photo: @ntthuyy > See more:
Discover the unique architectural beauty of Hanoi Cathedral 6. Tran Quoc Pagoda
Tran Quoc Pagoda is one of the oldest pagodas in Hanoi and Vietnam, located on a peninsula south of West Lake, near the end of Thanh Nien Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi. Once the Buddhist center of Thang Long citadel during the Ly and Tran dynasties with historical and architectural values, Tran Quoc Pagoda is famous as a sacred Buddhist place, attracting many Buddhists, visitors, and domestic and foreign tourists.
Tran Quoc Pagoda stands out majestically in the heart of Hanoi. Photo: ST In early 2017, Tran Quoc Pagoda was listed among the 16 most beautiful pagodas
in the world by the Daily Mail (UK). Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda and you will be amazed by the quiet space and the poetic beauty of the "lotus" floating on the surface of West Lake.
The temple space is quiet and peaceful. Photo: @linhzy
Remember to dress modestly and modestly when visiting the temple. Photo: @leekhsnap_official
7. West Lake – an interesting tourist destination in Hanoi
West Lake is one of the famous landscapes of the capital Hanoi, it is considered a "giant stage reflecting the clouds, sky and city landscape". The scenery around West Lake is extremely poetic and dreamy. Surrounding the lake are rows of tall green trees, then flower beds, green grass growing around have created a special scene for West Lake.
The sunset on West Lake is breathtakingly beautiful. Photo: @mrsmile201296 What makes West Lake special, distinguishing it from other lakes in Hanoi is not only the scenery but also the color of the water. The color of the water changes magically and spectacularly each season according to the weather, sometimes blue, sometimes gray, then bright, sometimes dark... And the scene of West Lake becomes most brilliant and sublime perhaps at the end of the day - when the sunset falls down to cover the landscape, along with the dim light of the street lights reflecting on the water surface, creating an extremely magical and romantic scene.
Autumn on West Lake. Photo: @kieutrang___ Along West Lake Road, there are also many delicious snack shops, very suitable for a relaxing walk by the lake with your best friends. Especially tourists coming to Hanoi for the first time should enjoy dishes such as salty fried cakes, pho rolls, grilled intestines, etc.
Tay Ho fried cakes eaten with strange but delicious pickles. Photo: @foodlifewtitt
8. Hanoi Opera House
Located at 1 Trang Tien, the Opera House is one of the beautiful tourist destinations in Hanoi with many historical imprints. This is the venue for major art programs of many famous singers and artists in Vietnam. Visitors can admire the wonderful architecture of the Opera House or buy tickets to see one of the regular performances to see the magnificent interior of the theater.
Hanoi Opera House is where major music shows of the country are held. Photo: @ptrang.nguyen
Hanoi Opera House has an ancient beauty in the capital. Photo: @___by__theheroine___
9. Hoa Lo Prison
Hoa Lo Prison was built by the French colonialists in 1896 under the name “Maison Central”, as a place to detain revolutionary soldiers against the colonial regime. This was one of the most solid structures in Indochina at that time. After the liberation of the capital, the prison was placed under the authority of the revolutionary government. From 1963 to 1975, this place was also used to detain American pilots shot down by the Vietnamese army during the war to destroy the North.
Hoa Lo Prison is a famous tourist destination in Hanoi (photo collected). Today, Hoa Lo Prison has become a special historical relic with many valuable documents displayed and carefully preserved, attracting thousands of domestic and foreign tourists to visit every year.
Learn about the country's proud history at Hoa Lo prison. Photo: ST
10. Thang Long Imperial Citadel
Thang Long Imperial Citadel is a complex of relics associated with the development of Thang Long - Hanoi, built by dynasties in many historical periods. This is also the most important relic in the system of historical relics of Vietnam. Coming to Thang Long Imperial Citadel, visitors can visit prominent places such as archaeological site No. 18 Hoang Dieu, Doan Mon, Dien Kinh Thien, Bac Mon (North Gate Citadel) ...
Thang Long Imperial Citadel, a historical relic of Hanoi (photo collected)
Dawn over the imperial city. Photo: @dattaynhaukhapthegian
Inside the Imperial Citadel. Photo:@duonq_que0202
11. Hanoi Flag Tower
Hanoi Flag Tower, also known as Hanoi Flag Tower, is located in the grounds of the Vietnam
Military History Museum. Considered the most intact and magnificent structure in the Thang Long Imperial Citadel relic complex, the Flag Tower is a tourist attraction in Hanoi that visitors cannot miss on their journey to explore the history of Hanoi.
Hanoi Flag Tower – the historical military symbol of the Capital
Soviet fighter planes are still on display at Hanoi's Flag Tower. Photo: ST
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