Top 15 tourist destinations in Hanoi. Hanoi is no longer a strange destination for tourists from all over the world. This land always carries the attractive beauty of ancient historical and cultural sites and romantic destinations. Hanoi is large and has many places to go that if you only come here once, you will not be able to explore them all. Today, Dai Moc Travel will suggest the top 15 tourist destinations in Hanoi. When you visit, you will definitely be amazed by the things listed below. It may not be too new, but it is still considered a top destination when you visit Hanoi that you cannot miss.
No. 1 Temple of Literature
The Temple of Literature is a complex of relics of the first university in Vietnam, including the Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam, Ho Van and the prison garden built during the reign of King Ly Thanh Tong around 1070. The Temple of Literature is a place to worship Chu Cong Khong Tu and the four royal families of Quoc Tu Giam, the first university in Vietnam, which was established by King Ly Nhan Tong in 1076. Located in the south of Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam is a frequent destination for Hanoi students to pray for luck in their exams. If you want to learn about a thousand-year-old Dai Viet culture and witness the typical architecture of the early Nguyen Dynasty, you definitely cannot miss this Hanoi tourist destination.
No. 2 Khue Van Cac
Located in Quoc Tu Giam, Khue Van Cat was built in 1805 by Nguyen Van Thanh, the Nguyen Dynasty. This is a square-roofed building nearly 9 meters high, including 4 Lower roofs and 4 Upper roofs. Van Khue means the beauty of the Khue star built on a high square foundation. The Bat Trang tiled floor has a very harmonious and unique architecture. The lower floor is 4 square brick pillars with elaborate carvings on the top floor is lacquered wood with gold leaf on the roof. The roof corners and ridges are made of cut lime or terracotta with high durability. In ancient times, Khue Van Cac was a meeting place for the best essays of the scholars who had taken the royal examinations. Although small, it has a harmonious appearance, located next to the clear Thien Quang well and the green old trees.
No. 3 Hanoi Cathedral
No one knows since when Hanoi Cathedral has become a familiar virtual living place for tourists when traveling to the capital. Located at the intersection of Church Street, Nha Chung Street and Ly Quoc Su Street, Hanoi Cathedral creates a distinct highlight with its classical architecture and romantic Indochinese style. Few people know that this is the oldest Catholic church, the first Western architectural work in Hanoi. Thanks to its convenient location next to many dining and entertainment venues, Hanoi Cathedral attracts a large number of tourists and locals to visit every day. You can come here to take photos – “check in” and then enjoy eating and drinking the famous church lemon tea.
No. 4 Hanoi Opera House
The Hanoi Opera House was built by the French following the model. Initially, it was the opera house in Paris but on a smaller scale with an age of more than 100 years. From 1911 to now, the Hanoi Opera House has become a representative face of the city’s beauty. Visitors can combine visiting the architecture of the Hanoi Opera House and watching special art performances around the Opera House square, which gathers many unique places to eat, visit, play and entertain, very worth a visit.
No. 5 Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, established in 1981 in Hanoi, is described as a vivid picture of the culture and history of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. With a total area of 3.27 hectares, this architectural work is the brainchild of French architect Pronic, specializing in interior design, and architect Ha Duc Linh. There are 3 main areas at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology: the outdoor exhibition area, the bronze drum building, and the Southeast Asian exhibition area. Coming here, visitors can see hundreds of thousands of years old artifacts such as weapons, costumes, and musical instruments, as well as learn more interesting information about the spiritual life of ancient Vietnamese people at that time, understanding the unique cultural colors of each ethnic group.
No. 6 Hoan Kiem Lake
Besides the name Hoan Kiem Lake associated with the legend of King Le Thai To returning the divine sword, it was once called Luc Thuy Lake because the water surface is clear all year round. This is an ideal starting point if you want to explore the famous old quarters of Hanoi. For example, Luong Van Can, Hang Ngang, Hang Dao, Trang Thi, Dinh Tien Hoang, Ba Trieu, and Hang Bai. Some places you should not miss when coming to Hoan Kiem Lake are Turtle Tower, Ngoc Son Temple, The Huc Bridge, King Le Temple, Ba Kieu Temple. Whether it is early in the morning or at night, Hoan Kiem Lake has its own vitality. Many locals and tourists come here to exercise, sightsee, visit historical sites, eat and shop on weekends. The area around Hoan Kiem Lake also hosts many unique art performances and festivals. If you want to feel the youthful energy of Hanoi, you must definitely come to Hoan Kiem Lake.
No. 7 West Lake
West Lake, which has existed since the Hung Kings’ time, is located in Tay Ho district and is the largest natural lake in the inner city. Hanoi Citadel has a circumference of about 14.8 km and an area of over 500 hectares. This famous lake has several other interesting names, such as Kim Nguu Lake, Dam Dam, Dan Bac, Doai Lake or Apple Pond. According to many geological experts, West Lake is a section of the Red River that stagnates due to the river changing its course, creating a natural freshwater effect. A characteristic feature that makes West Lake so beautiful is the color of the water that changes according to the climate and time of day, ensuring you have an extremely satisfying experience. It may take more than a day for visitors to experience all the outstanding tourist activities near West Lake, in the afternoon, take a trip to West Lake Water Park, take photos in West Lake Flower Valley or enjoy music on Trinh Cong Son walking street.
No. 8 Red River Stone Beach
You love photography and are looking for a unique photo shoot location in Hanoi, then the Red River Stone Beach is the next ideal destination for your journey, located at lane 264 Au Co Nhat Tan Tay Ho Hanoi. The Red River Stone Beach owns a large riverside flower garden, like an eye-catching miniature landscape here, visitors can easily find reeds taller than their heads, colorful tropical flowers such as purple aster, buckwheat, and daisies, so you can freely show off your photography skills with your friend
No. 9 Ba Dinh Square
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Ba Dinh Square located on Hung Vuong Street is the largest and most historically significant square in Vietnam. This is where President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam on September 2, 1945. On major holidays, solemn parades are often held at Ba Dinh Square, 100m wide and 320m long. This is also a familiar place for locals and tourists to visit Ba Dinh Square. Visitors must definitely take the time to visit. Not only does it possess a unique and solid architecture, this building also preserves the priceless spiritual assets of the father of the nation, Ho Chi Minh, and his love for the independent and free country of Vietnam.
No. 10 Truc Bach Lake
Besides the famous West Lake, there are many other beautiful lakes in Hanoi. For example, Truc Bach Lake. Located in the northeast of Ba Dinh District, this is originally a part of West Lake used by Yen Quang villagers, now Trong Quan Thanh and now Yen Phu, for aquaculture and fishing on Truc Bach Lake. You can combine visiting many notable historical sites such as Quan Thanh Temple, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Tru Tien Temple, Chau Long Pagoda, Ngu Xa Pagoda. Although the ancient villages in this area have been replaced by new residential areas and modern architecture, walking around Truc Bach Lake still brings a sense of peace that is difficult to describe in words.
No. 11 Vietnam Fine Arts Museum
The Vietnam Fine Arts Museum has a total area of 4,200 square meters and was established in the 30s of the 20th century. This is the common home of about 20,000 artifacts from collections on the theme of traditional fine arts, sculpture, ceramics and foreign fine arts with 2,200 artifacts regularly displayed. In terms of the theme of Vietnamese Fine Arts from prehistoric to modern times, the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum has been preserving more than 18,000 artifacts. The unique Western architecture combined with the appearance of a Vietnamese Village Communal House is also a plus. Coming here, the attractive check-in location for Hanoi’s youth invites you to the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum to admire the colorful cultural and artistic heritage of the Vietnamese ethnic community with 12 Bat Trang ceramic mausoleums. Whether you love traditional ceramic art or not, you must have heard of Bat Trang ceramic village located on the left bank of the Red River, now in Gia Lam district, Hanoi. Bat Trang ceramic village has existed and developed for more than 500 years as the brain of ceramic production with small family-based units next to large-scale companies. Over time, the village including Bat Trang still retains the artistic value and precious traditional cultural features placed in each product. The most interesting thing when traveling is that you will witness the meticulous ceramic making process from the skillful hands of artisans. Don’t forget to bring home some decorative items as souvenirs.
No. 13 One Pillar Pagoda
The architecture of a shrine placed on a single pillar is the first impression when talking about the One Pillar Pagoda. Built in 1049 under the reign of King Ly Thai Tong and taking more than 50 years to complete in 1105, the One Pillar Pagoda carries the meaning of long-lasting blessings. This pagoda is also known as the main secret of the one pillar, Lien Hoa Dai Tower or Dien Huu Tu. After many renovations, the One Pillar Pagoda was designed by architect Nguyen Ba Lang in 1955, inspired by the architecture of the Nguyen Dynasty.
No. 14 President Ho Chi Minh relic site
Although President Ho Chi Minh has passed away, his example of thrift, integrity and patriotism is always clear. If you are passionate about exploring history, please visit the President Ho Chi Minh relic site or the Presidential Palace relic site. This is where he lived and worked from December 19, 1954 to September 2, 1969, ranked as one of the 23 special national relics. The President Ho Chi Minh relic site is over 14 hectares wide, including 16 works with a history of 40 years to over 100 years old, the most prominent of which are the Uncle Ho stilt house area, house 54, house 67, the Presidential Palace flower arrangement, the Prime Minister’s house, the house where the decree was signed, Uncle Ho’s fish pond, and Mango Street. Visitors will certainly feel his revolutionary life when coming to this Hanoi tourist destination.
No. 15 Long Bien Bridge
Long Bien Bridge is the first steel bridge across the Red River, built between 1898 and 1902. Initially, the bridge was called Du Mo, built by the French with the expectation that it would become an effective tool for colonial exploitation in Indochina and Vietnam. It was a project of a company belonging to Paris France. Long Bien Bridge was once known as the largest construction project in Indochina at that time, applying technical advances in advanced construction science to ensure technical and artistic factors. Today, this historical witness bridge connecting Long Bien district and Hoan Kiem district of Hanoi is a virtual living coordinate full of emotions for tourists from all over.
Above are the top 15 most interesting and attractive tourist destinations in Hanoi that you can visit in one day when you have set foot in the capital. Besides, there are still many other attractive tourist destinations in Hanoi waiting to be discovered. Dai Moc Travel wishes you an interesting and joyful trip to Hanoi.
