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You Haven't Really Been to Hanoi Until You've Visited These Places
Hanoi is home to Vietnam's most famous landmarks, places that make anyone who leaves miss the city so dearly.
ONE PILLAR PAGODA
Built in 1049, the pagoda is a symbol of the capital and a source of pride for the Vietnamese people. Located beside the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, its architecture and carvings are of great cultural value and deeply rooted in the national character.
When you come to Hanoi, this pagoda should be the first thing you see
BA DINH SQUARE
If you get the chance to visit Vietnam's great capital, be sure to stop by Uncle Ho's Mausoleum, the central landmark of Hanoi.
Besides the mausoleum, which preserves the memory of the beloved leader, the grounds are surrounded by cool, green rows of bamboo. It is the most popular check-in spot for tourists visiting the capital.
The mausoleum is open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday mornings every week. When visiting this sacred place, dress appropriately and be respectful and quiet.
THE CERAMIC ROAD
This road was completed in 2010 to mark the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi, and Guinness has recognized it as the longest ceramic mosaic in the world.
It's a place where you can fill an enormous photo album.
HOAN KIEM LAKE
Ho Guom, also known as Hoan Kiem Lake (Lake of the Returned Sword), is called the heart of the capital because it sits right in the center of this bustling city.
The lake is vast, and at its center stands an old tower whose superb architecture has kept all its beauty through the years. The lake is ringed by shady trees, and every afternoon locals come out to sit, chat and gaze at the calm water. All of this gives the city its distinctive character.
WEST LAKE
The magical, alluring surface of the lake draws visitors from all over. West Lake has an enchanting look, sometimes fresh and green, sometimes a melancholy pale gray. Tall trees and lush green lawns surround it, making it feel poetic in the early morning or on a quiet afternoon.
The bustle of Hanoi seems to fade away when you sit by the lake with a glass of iced milk coffee and watch the still scenery at night, letting all your worries drift far away.
HANOI OLD QUARTER
If you love architecture and beauty, this is the place for you: Hanoi's old architecture has been preserved intact along its little streets. Looking from Hoan Kiem Lake, the Old Quarter lies to the north. It is very densely populated, with as many as 36 guild streets.
It is also where you'll find all the most famous dishes of Vietnam's heartland: bun cha (grilled pork with noodles), pho on Bat Dan Street, cold snail noodles on O Quan Chuong Street... all of them will win visitors' hearts.
DONG XUAN MARKET
If you're traveling and want to buy souvenirs for family and friends, or just a little keepsake to remember the city by, head to Dong Xuan Market.
It is the largest market in Hanoi and an important wholesale hub for other smaller markets. The stalls at Dong Xuan sell a huge variety of goods, from food to handicrafts.
TEMPLE OF LITERATURE
Mention Hanoi and you immediately think of the Temple of Literature (Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam), with architecture to be proud of and a culture that led the way for centuries.
As you step inside, you'll feel the grandeur and uniqueness of its architecture in every small detail.
HANOI OPERA HOUSE
This is the venue for famous music shows in Vietnam. The Hanoi Opera House is on the well-known Trang Tien Street. Visitors can buy tickets to the concerts regularly held here to enjoy outstanding performances by famous artists, and you can also admire the architecture created by the talented builders of Vietnam's most famous opera house.
ST JOSEPH'S CATHEDRAL
The cathedral has the old-world look of Western architecture, with tall, solid walls and many windows all around in a distinctive Gothic style.
It is a favorite haunt of young people and foreign tourists. Inside are long rows of pews and arched walls; step inside and you'll feel as though you're in a little piece of Europe.
HANOI FLAG TOWER
The Hanoi Flag Tower is affectionately known by locals as Ky Dai Hanoi and stands within the grounds of Vietnam's military museum.
It is regarded as a symbol of national pride in the eyes of foreign visitors.
TRAN QUOC PAGODA
Located on Thanh Nien Road in Ba Dinh District, this pagoda is considered a symbol for Buddhist followers.
It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, and in 2017 Tran Quoc Pagoda was named one of the 16 most beautiful pagodas in the world by a well-known British newspaper.
HANOI RAILWAY STATION
Built by the French in 1902, this is the hub of the country's railway network, and many music videos by famous singers have been filmed here.
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