10 best attractive places to visit in Hanoi recommended by Smile Travel

 

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, this city has existed for more than 1000 years with a long history and rich national identity. Hanoi not only consists of massive high-rise buildings, but it also has ancient streets that still retain traditional features of the past. So how many places to visit in Hanoi? Let’s explore with Smile Travel now!

Top 10 best attractive places to visit in Hanoi!

1. The Old Quarter

The Old Quarter, also known by the name “The 36 Street Hanoi”, is one of 10 places to visit in Hanoi. This place attracted many tourists around the world to explore and visit its historical beauty. 

Each street is named after a typical item sold on the street, such as Hang Ma street, which sells votive offerings for worship; Hang Luoc street, which specializes in combs, and Hang Bong street, which includes many cotton-picking and selling houses blankets,…

And visitors must try many delicious food and drink at here, such as: rice noodles, beef noodle soup, egg coffee,… You can move around the old town flexibly by bus, bicycle, cyclo or on foot because the roads here are very convenient.

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Address: North of Hoan Kiem Lake

Admission: Free

Opening hours: Flexible

2. Temple of Literature and National University

During your trip to Hanoi, you must definitely take the time to visit the Temple of Literature. This place worships Khong Tu and is also the first national university of Vietnam during the Ly Dynasty. 

The Temple of Literature is on top 10 places to visit in Hanoi because it is not only a famous historical relic of the capital Hanoi but also a place containing the quintessential cultural values ​​of previous feudal historical periods and preserving traditional values ​​of Vietnam.

The Temple of Literature and National University includes two main areas: the Temple of Literature and the National University. The Temple of Literature is an area worshiping saints and Khong Tu, while The National University is the first high-class school in Vietnam, also a place to worship teacher Chu Van An – a typical and exemplary teacher of Vietnamese education.

Address: 58 Quoc Tu Giam Street, Van Mieu Ward, Dong Da District

Admission: 70.000 VND

Opening hours: Every day:

In summer ( From April to October) :  07:30 AM -17:30 PM

In winter (From October to April)     :  08:00 AM – 17:00 PM

Buses: number 02, 23, 38, 25, 04.

3. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is where the body of Uncle Ho – the great leader of the Vietnamese people is placed. Any Vietnamese or international visitor coming to Hanoi comes here to visit Uncle Ho. 

Visitors will follow the flow of people to visit Uncle Ho’s mausoleum according to the instructions of the Management Board. During the visit, photography and video recording are not allowed, so you need to send or power off relevant devices before entering.

In particular, you should pay attention to wearing polite, discreet clothing and line up in the correct order and do not speak loudly or cause noise in the Mausoleum grounds.

Note that the Mausoleum will be closed on Monday and Friday mornings for maintenance, so you need to avoid these two days to be able to arrange an interesting trip for yourself.

Address: No.1, Hung Vuong, Dien Bien, Ba Dinh

Admission: 25.000 VND

Opening hours: 

Summer & Fall (April – October): Tuesday – Thursday and Saturday – Sunday, 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM.

Winter & Spring (November – March): Tuesday – Thursday and Saturday – Sunday, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Buses: number 09, 33, 22, 45, 50.

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4. One Pillar Pagoda

The One Pillar Pagoda is a unique pagoda located in the center of Hanoi city and was recognized by the Asian Records Organization as “The pagoda with the most unique architecture in Asia” in 2012.

The pagoda has the shape of a lotus flower, so it is also called Lien Hoa Dai. If you visit during the summer, there will be green lotus flowers and a gentle fragrance that enhances the beauty of the pagoda. This place contains the cultural beauty of spiritual beliefs and worship of Vietnamese people in particular and Eastern culture in general, so tourists come here to pray for peace for themselves and their loved ones.

Existing for nearly 1,000 years and associated with historical and spiritual cultural significance, experiencing many ups and downs of war, One Pillar Pagoda has become one of the typical symbols of the capital Hanoi. The image of the temple is also embossed on the face of the 5,000 VND coin, which was once promoted around the world.

Address: Ong Ich Khiem Street, Doi Can Ward, Ba Dinh District

Admission: 25.000 VND 

Opening hours: 7:00 AM – 18:00 PM every day

Buses: number 09ACT, 09A, 18.

5. Hoan Kiem Lake

Hoan Kiem Lake is known as the heart of Hanoi capital, a place that brings peace and relaxation amid the hustle and bustle of the city. This is a unique place to visit in Hanoi because the lake has a mysterious, poetic beauty and has been a witness to Hanoi’s history over the years. Around the lake are rows of green trees, along the path are rows of stone benches, the fresh air is suitable for walking. 

Hoan Kiem Lake is associated with the legend of the Golden Turtle. To learn about this legend, visitors can contact Smile Travel to have a tour guide explain to you these stories full of historical value. Going around the lake to see the turtle tower, visitors should also visit The Huc bridge and Ngoc Son temple, which will definitely leave an impression on you.

Address: The center of Hoan Kiem District

Admission: Free to the general public

Opening hours: Every day.

6. Hanoi Opera House

Hanoi Opera House – a major project of Hanoi capital, with many historical and architectural significance, is an artistic masterpiece in the heart of the capital. This is a magnificent and magnificent theater building, a symbol of the remaining French architectural and artistic heritage. Coming to the opera house, visitors will enjoy academic art performances. In addition to Vietnamese art troupes, the Opera House also welcomes hundreds of international art troupes to perform. Up to now, it is still one of the leading theaters in Vietnam in terms of scale and architectural beauty. The space here makes you immersed in melodious music, letting your soul follow each note, relaxing and extremely comfortable.

Hanoi Opera House Square has many impressive and unique check-in corners. Therefore, many people come here to take photos or lots of couples choose to take wedding photos. In the evening, groups of young people often come here to have fun, drink lemon tea and chat.

From Hoan Kiem Lake, you can go by foot because it is so near there.

Address: No.1 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem District

Admission: 300.000 VND

Opening hours: Depend on whether you want to simply view the building from the outside or take a guided tour inside. 

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7. Saint Joseph’s Cathedral 

Saint Joseph’s Cathedral or Hanoi Cathedral is an tourist destination in Hanoi that Catholic tourists cannot miss when coming to Hanoi. The church has a beauty of ancient and solemn history, located in the bustling Old Quarter area but still strangely peaceful. The outside of the church is old, the mortar has changed color, and layers of moss have appeared on the walls, but when stepping inside, visitors will be overwhelmed by the splendor and magnificence of the church.

On major holidays such as Christmas, Hanoi Cathedral attracts a large number of tourists from all over and parishioners who come here to visit and worship. The surrounding area is decorated extremely beautifully, so visitors can comfortably take the most beautiful photos.

Address: 40 Nha Chung, Hoan Kiem District

Admission: Free

Opening hours: 8am – noon, 2pm – 6pm, every day.

8. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology – an interesting place to visit in Hanoi to research, collect, preserve and restore artifacts and documents about ethnic groups; organize exhibitions, performances and other forms of activities to introduce the culture of the ethnic groups of Vietnam as well as other countries.

The museum recreates and displays unique and outstanding products of 54 Vietnamese ethnic groups such as costumes, weapons, musical instruments, and also collects products from foreign countries. Tourists coming here, in addition to sightseeing and taking photos, can also enjoy water puppetry, listen to mandarin singing, participate in folk activities,…

The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is extremely large and divided into 3 main tourist areas: Bronze Drum Court, Kite Wing Court and Architectural Garden. Visitors should come with your loved ones to experience it. Ticket prices are not expensive so don’t worry.

Address: No.1 Nguyen Van Huyen Street, Cau Giay District

Admission: 40.000 VND

Opening hours: Weekdays (Tuesday – Sunday): 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

9. Hoa Lo Prison 

Located in the heart of Hanoi city, Hoa Lo Prison is one of the best places to visit in Hanoi, the clearest testament to the resilient and indomitable struggle of patriotic Vietnamese people during the war. The French colonialists paid great attention to the construction of the prison, especially the materials. All equipment and accessories must be imported from France and approved by the architect. After 3 years of construction, although many items were not completed, many Vietnamese patriots were arrested by the French colonialists. 

This is where many crimes of the French colonialists were committed, cruel tricks and fierce punishments. Visitors will be able to see with their own eyes many barbaric weapons of the French colonialists. Some typical torture tools are the guillotine, electric camera, cane… Most notably, the guillotine machine has brought the prison to be listed in the top 10 most notorious prisons in the world.

When you come here, you will have a very horrifying feeling. Images of brutal beatings and acts of torture will be reproduced clearly, making you shudder.

Address: No.1 Hoa Lo Street, Hoan Kiem District

Admission: 50.000 VND

Opening hours: 08:00 AM – 17:00 PM every day.

10. Bat Trang Ceramic Village

Bat Trang Ceramic Village is an extremely lively tourist destination in Hanoi, visitors can visit cultural relics, history, and the labor beauty of the long-standing traditional pottery village. This place is also one of the largest ceramic suppliers in Vietnam. Visitors will also be able to experience making pottery themselves under the guidance of local people, then can bring their results home. 

Pottery kilns in Bat Trang also make consumer products, decorations, and displays with extremely modern designs, styles, and materials. Especially, Bat Trang Ceramic Village does not charge an entrance fee, visitors only have to pay for shopping, dining or participating in activities in the pottery workshop. Don’t hesitate any longer, come to Bat Trang  to have interesting experiences right away.!

Address: Giang Cao and Bat Trang Villages, Gia Lam District

Admission: Free entrance fee

Opening hours: Free

Bus: number 47A.

Above are the top 10 places to visit in Hanoi that tourists must definitely visit when coming to this thousand-year-old capital of civilization. Smile Travel hopes the above suggestions will help visitors have wonderful and memorable experiences here.

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