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Hanoi Attractions
Your guide to the top places to visit in Hanoi, Vietnam, from ancient citadels to lively markets.
Things to do in Hanoi – top Hanoi must-see attractions
Hanoi is a city where centuries of history show up on every street corner, from Soviet-era monuments to French colonial facades. The places to visit in Hanoi, Vietnam, range from 11th-century imperial grounds to buzzing night markets. Pay your respects at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, walk among stone steles at the Temple of Literature, or explore dark colonial-era cells at Hoa Lo Prison. Ready to start exploring? Here's the list to bookmark before you head out.
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Hoan Kiem Lake
Why visit?
- Ngoc Son Temple
- The Huc red bridge
- Turtle Tower island
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Why visit?
- Embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh
- Ba Dinh Square
- Honor guard ceremony
Temple of Literature
Why visit?
- Confucian stone steles
- Khue Van Pavilion
- Vietnam's first university
Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
Why visit?
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- 11th-century royal ruins
- Archaeological excavation site
Hoa Lo Prison Relic
Why visit?
- French colonial cell blocks
- POW exhibition halls
- Original prison guillotine
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Why visit?
- 54 ethnic group exhibits
- Outdoor traditional houses
- Hands-on craft displays
Vietnam National Museum of History
Why visit?
- Prehistoric artifact collection
- French colonial architecture
- Bronze Age Dong Son drums
St. Joseph's Cathedral
Why visit?
- Neo-Gothic facade from 1886
- Stained glass windows
- Twin bell towers
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Hanoi Night Market
Why visit?
- Street food stalls
- Handicraft & souvenir shopping
- Live street performances