Hanoi

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and one of the best places to visit in Vietnam, famous for its 1,000 year old Old Quarter, French colonial buildings, Hoan Kiem Lake, street food and rich history. It is the starting point of most Vietnam tour packages.

Visit Hanoi for authentic culture, famous street food like pho and bun cha, temples and museums. It is the ideal base for Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh and Sapa trips, and a must stop on any Vietnam itinerary for first time visitors, couples and families.

• Old Quarter Walk: Stroll the 36 old streets for shops, cafes and street food stalls.
• Hoan Kiem Lake: Walk around the lake and visit Ngoc Son Temple, especially pleasant at sunrise.
• Temple of Literature: Vietnam's first university, a calm complex of courtyards and old stone steles.
• Street Food Tour: Try pho, bun cha, egg coffee and banh mi with a local guide.
• Water Puppet Show: A traditional Vietnamese art performed on water, popular with first time visitors.

• Ha Long Bay: UNESCO listed bay with limestone islands, about 165 km away.
• Ninh Binh: Called the inland Ha Long Bay, with rivers, caves and temples, about 95 km away.
• Sapa: Mountain town with rice terraces and hill tribe villages, about 320 km away.