Things to do in Hanoi

Wander around the banks of this peaceful lake and discover an historic temple, observe locals going about their daily life or enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade.

This historic building is the centrepiece of Hanoi’s French Quarter and host to shows by many of Vietnam’s premier singers, dancers and musicians.

The attractive shape of the only city gate remaining in Hanoi harks back to a time when the city was under siege.

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at West Lake during your travels in Hanoi. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside or seek out the local tours.

At the heart of Hanoi stands a weathered neo-Gothic Roman Catholic church, a contrary sight in this predominantly Buddhist city.

This massive tomb houses the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, a former Vietnamese president.

Stories from local legends are told at this theatre with hand-carved wooden dolls and colourful dragons that perform on a stage on the water.

Browse hundreds of stalls in Hanoi’s biggest marketplace in the heart of the Old Quarter.

For over a thousand years, from Chinese and French colonialism to the war with America, this citadel has been key to the country's political and military history.