Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, located to the northwest of the center of the Red River Delta, with the topography consisting of the central plain and hilly areas to the north and west of the city. This city is one of the cities that receive the most tourists in Vietnam. Are you a foreign tourist coming to Hanoi? Are you wondering where to go? Let’s find out with us here.
I. Hanoi Tourism Destinations
TEMPLE OF LITERATURE:
A well-preserved complex since Ly Dynasty. The original purpose of this temple was the worshipping place of Confucius. Later, it was also used as the first university in Vietnam, where talented male students across the country could learn and prepare for the exam. Once they achieve high results, they will get the chance to become mandarin and serve the nation. If you are interested in the hidden meanings of this complex, this will be the place you should visit.
Information:
- Address: number 58, Van Mieu Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi City
- Open time: 7:30 AM – 18:00 PM
- Ticket: 30.000 VND (50% off for students, children, and disabilities)
MUSEUM OF ETHOLOGY:
A museum belongs to the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences. This building initially serves scientific research, collecting, examining, maintaining, and preserving subjects and documents about Vietnamese ethnic groups. Sometimes this museum also organized events to educate and introduce people knowledgeable about Vietnam’s historical and cultural values. Want to learn more about our country? This museum is where you can do that.
Information:
- Address: Nguyen Van Huyen, Cau Giay District, Hanoi City
- Open time: 8:30 AM – 17:30 PM
- Ticket Price: 40.000 VND
OLD QUARTER:
Hanoi Old Quarter is the name of an old urban area located outside Thang Long Citadel. This area used to be the gathering place for traders and handicraft activities. Over time, this area has been divided into streets with a specific product. In the meantime, there are 36 streets in Hanoi Old Quarter. A walk around this whole area will bring you a lot of exciting experiences, especially will give you more knowledge about old Hanoi.
Some famous sites in Old Quarter:
- Hoan Kiem Lake
- Ngoc Son Temple
- Dong Xuan Market
- Ma May Ancient House
- Bach Ma Temple
- Ta Hien Street
HOA LO PRISON:
At the end of the 19th century, to crush the fighting spirit of the Vietnamese people, the French colonists built Hoa Lo Prison. This is one of the biggest prisons they have ever made in the Indo-China region. This prison is where Vietnamese politicians and soldiers are imprisoned, where they must suffer all savage torture methods from the enemy. Despite having a rogue past, this prison is still one of the places to visit to learn more about the resilient history of Vietnamese revolutionary soldiers.
Information:
- Address: Number 1 Hoa Lo Ward, Tran Hung Dao Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
- Open time: 8:00 AM – 17:00 PM
- Ticket price: 30.000 VND (50% off for students, children, and disabilities)
HO CHI MINH COMPLEX:
This is one of the unique places in Hanoi where the documents, subjects, and body of President Ho Chi Minh are kept and reserved. Ho Chi Minh Complex has two sections: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where Uncle Ho’s body is secured, and Ho Chi Minh Museum. Visitors can comfortably walk on the grounds of Uncle Ho’s Mausoleum; you can also watch the flag-raising and flag-lowering ceremonies. If you are interested in treasures and archives, you can go to Uncle Ho’s Museum behind the mausoleum. That’s where Uncle Ho’s revolutionary activities are kept.
Information:
- Address: 19 Ngoc Ha Ward, Doi Can Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
- Open time:
+ April to October: morning from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM, afternoon from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
+ November to March: morning from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, afternoon from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Ticket price: Free
II. Hanoi Transportations
Bicycle
Tourists can rent a bicycle for 80.000 VND – 100.000 VND/half day or 150.000 VND – 200.000 VND/day. Many bicycle rental services appear in the areas around West Lake Water Park, Hanoi Walking Street, Thanh Nien Street, and Hoang Hoa Tham Street.
Tourists can rent a bicycle at these addresses:
|
Store |
Address |
Phone number |
|
Mr. Trung |
51 Doi Can, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi |
0912410562
|
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Mr. Tuan |
No. 34, lane 576 Hoang Hoa Tham, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi |
None |
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THBC |
No. 44, lane 31 Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho district, Hanoi |
043 718 8246
|
Motorbike
Tourists must bring the necessary documents with them if they want to travel by bike. Before renting, tourists need to check the bike and gas tank quality, so nothing wrong will happen during the trip. Finally, remember to ask for the parking and parking service fee in advance, only park in the places where it is allowed, and make sure someone takes care of the bike.
Where you can rent motorbike costs only 50.000 VND – 150.000 VND per day.
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Store |
Address |
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Hanoi Motor Tour |
22 lanes 463 Doi Can, Ba Dinh, Hanoi |
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Cheap motorbike rental |
26, alley 35, Lang Street, Dong Da, Hanoi |
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BonBon Motor |
246 Ton Duc Thang, Dong Da, Hanoi |
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Motorbike rental in Hanoi |
24D Ta Hien, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi |
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Anh Phat Trading and Service Joint Stock Company |
687 Bach Dang, Chuong Duong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
|
Taxi
The most expensive travel vehicle in Hanoi, but instead going by taxi will help tourists feel comfortable and safe during the journey.
Down here are some phone numbers you can call if you want to book a cab:
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Hoan Kiem Taxi |
0437.161.616 |
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Ha Noi Taxi |
0438.535.353 |
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Mai Linh Taxi |
0438.222.666 |
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Noi Bai Taxi |
0438.868.888 |
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Viet Thanh Taxi |
0435.636.666 |
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Thanh Nga Taxi |
0438.215.215 |
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Long Bien Taxi |
0438.736.736 |
Bus
Traveling by bus is the best way to cut expenses. The advantage of this vehicle is that it is convenient and cheap, suitable for tourists who want to enjoy Hanoi scenery, for it moves pretty slowly. However, many buses stop that does not run through sometimes, and tourists must walk quite a distance. So, when choosing this vehicle, visitors should learn the routes in advance to calculate the best way, saving time, effort, and transportation expenses.
Visitors can use the map on this website: http://www.timbus.vn/.
III. Hanoi Cuisine
Pho
Pho is a symbol of Vietnamese cuisine, one of the characteristics of Hanoi cuisine. With the main ingredient of large white noodles, the broth has the aroma and sweetness of beef bones, and the hot bowls of pho in the morning will give you an incredibly irresistible feeling. Foreign visitors traveling to Hanoi must try this dish at least one time.
- Famous Pho restaurants:
|
Name |
Address |
Price |
|
Bao Khanh Restaurant |
20 Bao Khanh Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi |
50,000-100,000 VND |
|
Hang Trong sidewalk Pho |
No. 1 Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi |
From 20,000 VND |
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Pho Gia Truyen |
49 Bat Dan, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi |
30,000 VND – 55,000 VND |
|
Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su |
No. 10 Ly Quoc Su, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi |
50,000 VND – 70,000 VND |
Bun Rieu Cua:
Crab noodle soup is a particularly familiar dish in the Northern provinces. The rich, delicious taste of field crab, the sour taste of tomatoes with a rich broth that cannot be mixed, and vermicelli noodles have left visitors’ hearts with a truly indescribable impression.
- Famous restaurants:
|
Name |
Adress |
Price |
|
Bun Rieu Cua 16 Hang Luoc |
16 Hang Luoc, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi |
25,000 – 35,000 VND |
|
Bun Rieu Cua Thanh Hong |
42 Hoa Ma, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi |
35,000 – 60,000 VND |
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Bun Rieu Huyen Thu |
2F Quang Trung, Hai Ba Trung, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi |
35,000 – 50,000 VND |
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Bun Rieu Hong Phuc |
22 Hong Phuc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi |
20,000 – 50,000 VND |
|
Bun Rieu Nguyen Sieu Sidewalk |
No. 23 Nguyen Sieu, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi |
30,000 – 50,000 VND |
Rib Congee (Chao Suon)
This is one of the best dishes of Hanoi cuisine, especially in winter. A bowl of hot porridge with meat and ribs inside served with quart and fried dough. It is a simple dish, but it has a taste that makes it hard to resist.
- Famous restaurants:
|
Name |
Address |
Price |
|
Chao Suon Hang Bo |
Hang Bo Sidewalk |
Depend on size |
|
Chao Suon Bach Khoa |
Ta Quang Buu Street |
8.000 VND |
|
Chao Suon Ngo Huyen |
Ly Quoc Su Street |
20.000 VND |
|
Chao Suon Dong Xuan Market |
Inside Old Quarter |
25.000 VND |
Bun Cha
A simple dish but with a delicious taste. Visitors to Hanoi can enjoy Bun Cha in every street, market neighborhood, and even in the deep alleys. The meat is marinated in flavor, grilled to perfection on charcoal, and served with vermicelli and dipping sauce mixed with a sweet and sour taste. The rich, sweet, and fragrant aroma of onions makes anyone who has enjoyed this dish certainly will not be able to stop.
- Famous restaurants:
|
Name |
Address |
Price |
|
Bun Cha Hai Dao |
No. 3, Lane 42, Thanh Cong Street, Ba Dinh, Hanoi |
30,000 VND – 45,000 VND |
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Bun Cha Huong Lien |
24 Le Van Huu, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi 14 lane 59 Lang Ha, Ba Dinh, Hanoi |
40,000 VND |
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Bun Cha Sinh Tu |
57A Nguyen Khuyen Street, Temple of Literature, Dong Da, Hanoi |
40,000 VND – 60,000 VND |
|
Bun Cha Dac Kim |
1 Hang Manh Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi |
50,000 VND – 90,000 VND |
IV. Where to stay
There are many hotels for tourists to stay in. You can find out more in our hotel list below.
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