Hanoi
A thousand-year capital and gateway to Ha Long Bay
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Local highlights and recommended tours, area by area
Hoàn Kiếm Lake and the narrow lanes, markets and street food of the 36 Streets — the heart of Hanoi travel.
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Essential Hanoi City Tour (8 Hours)
Four-hour city tour
An elegant quarter of the Opera House and colonial architecture — a mood for couples and fine dining.
The political center of monuments and history — the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Temple of Literature. Hanoi's classic sightseeing route.
A boutique district of the vast West Lake, Trấn Quốc Pagoda and lakeside cafés — a place for quiet leisure.
Day trips nearby
Easy day trips from the city
Ha Long Bay
A World Heritage bay of limestone karst islands — an overnight cruise is the highlight.
Ninh Bình
Tràng An and Hoa Lư, the 'Ha Long on land' — Hanoi's top day-trip destination.
Sapa
A highland trekking destination of terraced rice fields and ethnic-minority villages.
What to eat in Hanoi?
Local classics, photo spots, night markets and cafés — grouped so you can choose fast
The dishes Hanoi invented
Phở, bún chả and chả cá all started here — eat them where they began
Phở Gia Truyền Bát Đàn · Bún chả Hương Liên · Chả cá Thăng Long
7 placesWhere the photographs are
Above the lake, beside the rails, and with the whole city under your feet
Top of Hanoi · Summit Lounge — Pan Pacific Hanoi · Serein Cafe & Lounge
6 placesOnly in Hanoi
Three Michelin stars, one dish served for 150 years, and fritters over the lake
Gia · Tầm Vị · Hibana by Koki
6 placesNights and night markets
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings the scooters disappear from the Old Quarter
Phố Tạ Hiện · Chợ đêm phố cổ (Hàng Đào – Đồng Xuân) · Phố ẩm thực Tống Duy Tân – ngõ Cấm Chỉ
6 placesCoffee and dessert
There was no milk, so he whipped an egg — and that became egg coffee
Cà phê Giảng · Cà phê Đinh · Loading T Café
5 placesIllustrative image of the style and atmosphere — not a photo of the venue itself
Expert-picked itineraries
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4 Days in Hanoi: Family's First Vietnam — Halong Bay & Ninh Binh Nature Adventure
From 6-star day cruises to 'Land Halong Bay' in Ninh Binh, a perfectly paced itinerary suitable for both kids and adults.
5-Day Hanoi & Ha Long Bay: A Romantic Northern Vietnam Getaway for Two
Savor Ha Long Bay’s day and marina nights with a 5-star cruise, plus a private Ninh Binh day tour.
4-Day Active Hanoi — Halong Kayaking, Ninh Binh 486 Steps, Dawn Running
Slice through Halong Bay by kayak, conquer the 486 steps of Hang Mua, and if the season permits, join the Hanoi International Marathon for a journey enjoyed with your body.
4 Days in Hanoi: A Historical Walk Through the Millennium Capital — Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Water Puppetry
Walk through Vietnam's time, from the first university, the Temple of Literature built in 1070, to water puppetry and the ancient temples of Ninh Binh.
Hanoi 3-Day Food Trail — Mastering Pho, Bun Cha, Cha Ca, and Egg Coffee
From Hanoi’s Bun Cha and Ly Quoc Su’s egg coffee to Ha Long Bay seafood, experience Northern Vietnam through your taste buds.
Northern Vietnam 5-Day All-in-One — City, Ha Long Luxury Cruise, Ninh Binh Private
From VIP fast-track to 5-star cruises, private Trang An tours, and hassle-free airport transfers—nothing is missed.
Hanoi & Sapa 5-Day: Great Nature on the Roof of Indochina — Night Train and Terraced Rice Fields
The romance of the Lao Cai sleeping train, from Fansipan's peak to the terraced rice fields of Cat Cat village, experiencing the true nature of Northern Vietnam.
3 Days in Hanoi: Conquer Urban Highlights — Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem, and Ha Long Bay Day Trip
From the 36 Streets and Train Street to Hoan Kiem Lake’s night view and a Ha Long Bay day cruise, this itinerary compresses the must-see sights of Hanoi for first-time visitors.
4-Day Solo Backpacking in Hanoi: Best Value Northern Vietnam via Join-in Tours
Smart savings with join-in tours to Halong & Ninh Binh, local vibes in the Old Quarter night streets