Hanoi, Vietnam - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-06-25

Hanoi, Vietnam's vibrant capital, offers a fascinating blend of ancient history, rich culture, and a modern pace of life. Visit to experience its bustling markets, French colonial architecture, and renowned street food.

Top things to do in Hanoi

Things to do in Hanoi include Hanoi Old Quarter, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Hanoi

Here is what 3 days in Hanoi look like when the planner builds them: stops grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, one full day at a time. The same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1

  1. Ngọc Sơn Temple
  2. Vietnamese Women's Museum
  3. St. Joseph's Cathedral · Old Quarter
  4. Hanoi Opera House · Hoan Kiem
  5. Vietnam National Museum of History · Hoan Kiem
  6. Hanoi Old Quarter
  7. Hỏa Lò Prison
  8. Hanoi Train Street (South)
  9. Dong Xuan Market

Day 2

  1. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology · Cau Giay
  2. Vietnam Military History Museum
  3. Tran Quoc Pagoda · Tay Ho
  4. West Lake · Tay Ho

Day 3

  1. Presidential Palace · Ba Dinh
  2. Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
  3. Quan Thanh Temple · Ba Dinh
  4. Museum of Fine Arts · Ba Dinh
  5. Bạch Mã Temple
  6. Hanoi Train Street (North)
  7. One Pillar Pagoda · Ba Dinh
  8. Ba Dinh Square · Ba Dinh

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Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Hanoi?

Hanoi Old Quarter, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Hạ Long Bay, Vietnamese Women's Museum, One Pillar Pagoda and 9 more. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: The resting place of Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam's leader, serving as a national pilgrimage site.

What can you do in 3 days in Hanoi?

Day 1: Ngọc Sơn Temple, Vietnamese Women's Museum, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hanoi Opera House. Day 2: Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Vietnam Military History Museum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, West Lake. Day 3: Presidential Palace, Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, Quan Thanh Temple, Museum of Fine Arts.

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