🇻🇳 Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi

Hanoi is the capital and second-largest city of Vietnam. Located within the Red River Delta of Northern Vietnam, Hanoi is after Ho Chi Minh City the second cultural and political centre of Vietnam. In our opinion, the four most famous sights to do or see are the Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, The Hanoi Train Street and visit the Old Quarter. Are you planning to visit Hanoi? See all our recommendations below!

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Hoan Kiem Lake

The main attraction in the city is undoubtedly the Hoan Kiem Lake. The lake is a central point in Hanoi and is a popular meeting place for locals and tourists throughout the day. The name Hoan Kiem Lake means ‘Reclaimed Sword’ and refers to a legend…

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Ba Dinh Square is one of the most visited sights in Hanoi. There are many visitors on weekends and national holidays. It is the final resting place of Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam’s most iconic and popular leader, known to his people as ‘Uncle Ho’…

Hanoi train Street

The Hanoi train street, is a railway line over which trains run twice a day. Hanoi train street is located on a narrow side street between scrap yards and cafes. This world-famous train street is one of the most surprising things to see in Hanoi. The photos and videos…

Hanoi’s Old Quarter

Hanoi’s Old Quarter is the most famous sight in Hanoi. If you visit Hanoi, you cannot miss this fascinating part of town. The old part of the city is full of charming colonial architecture, Buddhist temples and pagodas. The old centre was always behind…