7+ Famous Hanoi tourist sites visit during the day

1. Hoan Kiem Lake - Ngoc Son Temple
Address: Dinh Tien Hoang, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Directions to Hoan Kiem Lake - Ngoc Son Temple
The Sword Lake is located in the heart of the city surrounded by green trees, the bustling atmosphere of 36 streets is probably the first image to remind us of the capital and also the tourist destination. Hanoi stands out.

Hoan Kiem Lake - Ngoc Son Temple - The Huc Bridge - But Thap Tower - Dai Nghi has become a symbol for the beauty and cultural crystallization of the ancient nation of Hanoi. If you are a Vietnamese native in the distance to visit the capital or would like to introduce Hanoi to foreign friends, please join them in these locations.

On weekends, the center will ban roads to organize activities on the Hanoi pedestrian street, creating space for the people of the capital as well as visitors to come here. At the pedestrian street, you will be returned to your childhood with old folk games such as the umbrella area, passing, jumping rope, shuttlecock ... If your family is small, spend a weekend to Take her here to play. They will definitely enjoy it.

2. Hanoi old street
 Address: Dinh Tien Hoang, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Directions to Hanoi Old Quarter
Ha Thanh has many interesting things, many famous places and attractive tourists to come and explore. But Hanoi is the most beautiful and "people" especially Hanoi and has six streets or is called by the name "old town". The population of Hanoi now ranks second only to Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi land gradually widens but the original of Hanoi and Hanoi people only gather in a circle of 36 streets on either side. Hoan Kiem lake. Arriving in Hanoi, having to go to the old town, you can feel the living life of people here is different from the places where you have been.

Previously, 36 streets of Hanoi were named after business items such as Hang Trong - Ban Trong, Hang Duong - selling sugar, Tin Thi - selling mechanical materials, ... But today only a few streets are still retaining the old trading form like Hang Ma, Medicin Bac, ... Now the item is much richer and more diversified, the time has changed a bit but still is the scene - small shops under the mansion room, golden walls, close tile roofs and old green green windows. The Hanoi people speak in a very gentle, elegant voice.

In addition to the old town imprint on the folds of houses across every corner, this place is also considered a culinary paradise with countless delicious dishes. The most special is Pho and Bun Cha. The Hanoi people have a sophisticated taste, well-mannered eating style, until now the Hanoi people still like pho like the old - a delicious bowl of pho in the domestic and sweet broth, the flexible cake still retains the toughness, fat meat Crunchy dandruff, sweet taste dissolved in the mouth, served with lemon chili and onions. If you come to Hanoi old town, at least once, try eating the right pho in Hanoi.

3. Dong Xuan Market
Address: Dong Xuan, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Directions to Dong Xuan market
Dong Xuan Market is the busiest and oldest shopping area in Hanoi, built in 1889 under the Nguyen Dynasty. This is also one of the tourist destinations in Hanoi which is likened to the symbol associated with the capital.

Dong Xuan market is a wholesale market mainly in the northern region, dealing in a variety of goods, ranging from cloth, clothes, silk brocade, dry, jam, confectionery, food , souvenirs to electronic appliances, etc. The goods here are mainly from China for many different prices. When buying, you should choose carefully and go around a market to check prices before, bargaining to avoid expensive purchase.

Not only diversity of shopping items, around Dong Xuan market, there are also many famous delicacies such as Ằm shrimp cakes (average price from 10,000 VND - 50,000 VND), Yen Yen (VND 15,000 - VND 25,000) Huyen Anh cartilage porridge is opposite the market gate (VND 20,000 - VND 50,000). In particular, to enjoy the most pleasurable and diverse atmosphere possible, visit the night market at the old town on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.

5. Hanoi Opera House
Address: No. 1 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Directions to the Opera House
Ticket price: 400,000 VND
Hanoi Opera House is known as a cultural and artistic symbol of the city and is a tourist destination in Hanoi that many tourists love. This is the place where national performances are held, as well as international art performances. Here you will enjoy a variety of unique art forms, from famous Vietnamese plays, Tuong, Cheo, Cai Luong ... all the traditional essences are recreated on the modern stage, until those French, Italian classical opera, Chinese opera, Ballet, chamber symphony, ...


If you want to visit the inside of the big theater, visitors must buy tickets including the package of watching the art show for 400,000 VND. This is quite inconvenient for those who only need to visit, but this is also an opportunity for you to fully enjoy the beauty of architecture, culture as well as music and art space here. . If you plan to visit the Opera House, please actively monitor the website to update detailed information about the schedule, choose the right program and book early to be able to get a good position in the auditorium. ok

6. Thang Long puppet theater
Address: No. 49 Dinh Tien Hoang, shore of Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi
Directions to Thang Long Puppet Theater
Performance schedule:
From Monday to Saturday: 13:45, 15:00, 1610, 1720, 18:30, 20:00, 2115
Sunday: 09:00, 13:30, 15:00, 1610, 17:00, 18:30, 20:00, 2115
Reference fare: 100,000 VND / adult - 60,000 VND / child
Program duration: 40 - 50 minutes
Thang Long Water Puppet Theater was founded in 1969 and is one of the most famous water puppet shows in Vietnam. In the national cultural space, historical stories and historical legends are recreated by wooden puppets on the water which are extremely unique and lively. This is an interesting and not to be missed destination for travelers visiting Hanoi and especially if your family has young children, surely they will be delighted to watch the fun puppet show. and attractive. Not only attracting domestic tourists, Thang Long puppet theater is also a tourist destination for foreign guests who want to learn about the culture and traditional art forms of Vietnam.

The show impressed the audience right from the first minute when the national music background rang from the keys of the performers. The colorful wooden puppet characters in turn appear from the water in folk stories and games, bringing viewers from one surprise to another, feeling very happy and excited.

Note: you should go to the place, buy tickets in advance because the tickets run out very quickly. And if you buy tickets early, you can ask for the front seat position in front of the stage or the middle row to get a full view of the show, but this is also the location where you are very vulnerable to splashing. In addition, the theater requires you not to film photos during the concert, if you want you to register with the organizers - with the camera, the surcharge is 20,000 VND and the camera is 60,000 VND.

If you do not want to wait in line to buy tickets, book a tour of Hanoi right at the link below, which includes entrance tickets for all the places you want to go.


7. Hanoi Cathedral
Address: Số 40, Nhà Chung, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội

Hanoi Cathedral has the official name of St. Joseph's Church (St.Joseph) - the oldest church in Hanoi city. Not only is the place where the religious activities of Catholics belong to the archdiocese of Hanoi, this is also a famous Hanoi tourist destination, attracting a lot of domestic and foreign tourists. mandarin


Cathedral of Hanoi
The church has architectural design in the medieval Gothic style of Europe, as a unique and charming highlight in the heart of Hanoi. If you have time, please visit the cafe with rooftop near the church like Eden Coffee, enjoy a delicious drink and watch the church from above, will surely be an extremely interesting experience. In addition, you should also enjoy some "specialties" around the church area such as lemon tea slashing wind, grilled spring rolls, mixed rice paper, rib porridge, vermicelli along the net, ...

Only a simple note when visiting the Cathedral is that you remember to choose polite costumes, keep quiet, absolutely not kidding