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1. Hoan Kiem Lake

Hoàn Kiếm Lake is a popular meeting spot in Hanoi and the location of one of the city’s most picturesque temples. Just a short walk from the old town, the lake provides a leafy escape from the city crowds and heat. Join the locals for a game of chess, stroll around the lake or pack a picnic lunch to enjoy beneath the trees.
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Hoan Kiem Lake featuring a monument, a lake or waterhole and heritage architecture

2. Hanoi Opera House

Admire the architecture of the Hanoi Opera House from the outside or buy a ticket to one of the shows to really appreciate this grand venue.
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Hanoi Opera House showing heritage architecture and theater scenes

3. St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi

St. Joseph Cathedral is a 19th-century neo-Gothic church built with the Notre Dame of Paris in mind. The church is a gathering place for the large Roman Catholic community of Hanoi and is also popular with tourists. Constructed when the French first occupied the city, St. Joseph Cathedral is a striking example of colonial architecture in Hanoi.
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St. Joseph Cathedral featuring heritage elements, markets and heritage architecture

4. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

When the former Viet Minh leader died in 1969, his body was embalmed and placed in the grand Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. This site is a place of great importance to many Vietnamese, and one of Hanoi’s most visited attractions.
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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum featuring a park and a monument

5. Dong Xuan Market

Dong Xuan Market, Hanoi’s biggest marketplace, is a cavernous building full of tiny aisles. Built by the French at the end of the 19th century, the covered market today has stalls selling anything from household items and food, to clothes and shoes. Tourists visit the market mainly for the experience rather than the shopping.
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Dong Xuan Market which includes markets, a city and street scenes

6. Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre

The Vietnamese art of water puppetry is a true cultural experience that is not to be missed while in Hanoi. Performed entirely in Vietnamese, the music and gesturing puppets tell a story that can be interpreted by all.
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Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre which includes performance art, theater scenes and interior views

7. Quan Chuong Gate

Walk through the arched main entrance of the Hanoi Old City Gate and imagine being one of the soldiers who heroically defended the city from this spot during several sieges, as well as the French and American wars. Admire the curved roof of the central tower and gaze up at the red and yellow Vietnamese flag flying in the wind.
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Hanoi Old City Gate which includes night scenes and street scenes

8. Hoa Lo Prison Museum

The Hoa Lo Prison Museum, also known as Maison Centrale, played a significant role in the French colonial expansion of Vietnam. Many of Vietnam’s political prisoners were tortured and killed here. Afterward, during the Vietnam War, the North Vietnamese used it to imprison American soldiers.
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The harsh difficulties of French colonization and the Vietnam War are somberly remembered in one of the most brutal prisons in Vietnam.

What to do in Hoà Long

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Vincom Bac Ninh

During your visit to Bac Ninh, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Vincom Bac Ninh. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Vincom Bac Ninh

Kinh Bắc Cultural Center

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Kinh Bắc Cultural Center in Bac Ninh. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Kinh Bắc Cultural Center

Parks Nguyen Van Cu

Explore the great outdoors at Parks Nguyen Van Cu, a lovely green space in Bac Ninh. Discover the area's museums and shops.

Parks Nguyen Van Cu

Bac Ninh Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Bac Ninh Museum during your travels in Bac Ninh. Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.

Bac Ninh Museum

Himlam plaza

During your trip to Bac Ninh, you can do some window-shopping at Himlam plaza. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Himlam plaza
Bac Ninh

Bac Ninh