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1. Hoan Kiem Lake
Hoàn Kiếm Lake is a popular meeting spot in Hanoi and the location of one of the city’s most picturesque temples. Just a short walk from the old town, the lake provides a leafy escape from the city crowds and heat. Join the locals for a game of chess, stroll around the lake or pack a picnic lunch to enjoy beneath the trees.
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2. Hanoi Opera House
Admire the architecture of the Hanoi Opera House from the outside or buy a ticket to one of the shows to really appreciate this grand venue.
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3. O Quan Chuong
Walk through the arched main entrance of the Hanoi Old City Gate and imagine being one of the soldiers who heroically defended the city from this spot during several sieges, as well as the French and American wars. Admire the curved roof of the central tower and gaze up at the red and yellow Vietnamese flag flying in the wind.
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4. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
When the former Viet Minh leader died in 1969, his body was embalmed and placed in the grand Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. This site is a place of great importance to many Vietnamese, and one of Hanoi’s most visited attractions.
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5. St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi
St. Joseph Cathedral is a 19th-century neo-Gothic church built with the Notre Dame of Paris in mind. The church is a gathering place for the large Roman Catholic community of Hanoi and is also popular with tourists. Constructed when the French first occupied the city, St. Joseph Cathedral is a striking example of colonial architecture in Hanoi.
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6. Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
The Vietnamese art of water puppetry is a true cultural experience that is not to be missed while in Hanoi. Performed entirely in Vietnamese, the music and gesturing puppets tell a story that can be interpreted by all.
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7. Dong Xuan Market
Dong Xuan Market, Hanoi’s biggest marketplace, is a cavernous building full of tiny aisles. Built by the French at the end of the 19th century, the covered market today has stalls selling anything from household items and food, to clothes and shoes. Tourists visit the market mainly for the experience rather than the shopping.
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Popular places to visit
- Hoan Kiem Lake
- Hanoi Opera House
- O Quan Chuong
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi
- Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
- Dong Xuan Market
- Hoa Lo Prison Museum
- Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
- Hang Gai Street
- Ho Tay Water Park
- Ngoc Son Temple
- Trang Tien Plaza
- Train Street
- Parks Nguyen Van Cu
- Long Bien Bridge
- Nhat Tan Bridge
- Hanoi War Museum
- Van Phuc Diplomatic Corps
- One Pillar Pagoda
- Embassy of Brunei Darussalam
- Hoan Kiem Lake Weekend Walking Street
- Melinh Plaza