It would take hours to talk about the things to do in Hanoi where traditions and globalization found harmony. The 1000-year-old capital of Vietnam is blessed with rich culture, long history, fabulo...

Hanoi Ancient House 87 Ma May  is a classic example of late 19th-century housing in Hanoi's Old Quarter. It was renovated by a UNESCO-funded organization to a close approximation of its original co...

Hanoi Opera House is the star of the French Quarter. Your French Quarter tour can’t be complete if you miss the Hanoi Opera House.- Location: No.01 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.- Fo...

Ho Chi Minh was proven to be the most influential politician, historical figure and leader of modern time to all Vietnamese people. The country treasures his life, his works and his legacy at Ho Ch...

This thought-provoking site is all that remains of the former Hoa Lo Prison, ironically nicknamed the ‘Hanoi Hilton’ by US prisoners of war (POWs) during the American War. Most exhibits relate to t...

Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple (Temple of Jade Mountain) are the classic bits of Hanoi tourism. Located just next to the Old Quarter, the lake brings a fresh breath to the busy and crowded stre...

A symbol of the tenacity and resilience of the Hanoian people, the Long Bien Bridge (built between 1899 and 1902) was bombed on several occasions during the American War, and each time quickly repa...

One Pillar Pagoda or Lotus Pagoda in Vietnamese is often called Chua Mot Cot, located in the center of the capital. This is one of the most common symbols and the most important historical site of ...

Come to Temple of Literature to learn more about Vietnam under the influence of Chinese Confucianism. The Temple of Literature, besides its historical and cultural significance, shows a light on ho...

When I ask myself about my favorite things in the city I’m living and working at, the over-1000-year-old capital of Vietnam, the first thing that came up in my mind was “Phố Cổ” – Hanoi old quarter...

Located at West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda with its history line more than 1500 years, is a great place to visit to know more about the religious life of Vietnamese people as well as enjoy beautiful la...

The museum is one of the must-visit sites in Hanoi to any traveler. Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi offers an in depth overview on 54 ethnic minorities that are living in the country, their houses, th...

The world-famous Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre in Hanoi has its roots in an art form that dates back to the 11th century. The tradition of water puppet theatre stems from a time when rice paddy f...

Though Hanoi- Vietnamese Capital- is one of the most bustling cities in this country (together with Ho Chi Minh city, Da Nang and Nha Trang), Hanoi boasts its own charm that you may not feel if you...