Places to Visit
See all (35)Central Circus
The huge tent, which is a permanent fixture at the northern end of Lenin Park,…
Ho Tay Water Park & Moon Park
Five kilometers north of the city centre, this is an excellent day out with children…
Municipal Water Puppet Theater
Another water puppet theatre show in Hanoi is the municipal show, with performances held regularly,…
Thanglong Water Puppet Theatre
Water puppet theatre is an ancient art form in Vietnam which appeals to all ages.…
Thong Nhat Park
Now called Reunification Park, Lenin Park or Thong Nhat Park, is a beautiful seven hectare…
Organized Tours
See all (18)Hidden Hanoi
This small tour provider runs unique walking tours around the Old Citadel, which now houses…
Queen Travel
Queen Travel is a well renowned tour operator located in the Old Quarter. The company…
Happy Days Tour
This tour will take visitors to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, where…
Viet Holiday Travel
Services include family friendly travel packages, luxury travel – including resort bookings and romantic cruises…
ODC Travel Company
ODC Travel provides family friendly travel packages, spa and resort bookings, kayaking, mountain climbing and…
Hotels
See all (38)Little Hanoi Hotel
The hotel has undergone a complete remodeling resulting in a predictable rise in rates, but…
Shopping
See all (38)54 Traditions Gallery
This shop has a mind-boggling collection of antiques from Vietnam’s hill-tribe communities. Address: 30 Pho…
Hanoi Gallery
For half a century the Communist Party has been driving home its nationalistic message with…
Thang Long Bookshop
One of Hanoi’s largest, this bookstore is mostly devoted to Vietnamese titles, particularly educational and…
Dong Xuan Market
This large three-story market to the north of Hanoi’s Old Quarter offers a variety of…
Halal Restaurants
See all (8)Asian Village
Cuisine: Indonesian Address: 11B Trần Hưng Đạo Street, Hanoi Tel: +4 3825 3118
Warung Sri Belango
Cuisine: Malay Address: 26 Ông Ích Khiêm, Hanoi Tel: +4 3734 7216
Halal Restaurant
Cuisine: Vietnamese Address: 80 Giảng Võ, Hanoi Tel: +4 3834 4727
India Palace
Cuisine: Indian Address: 78 Xuân Diệu Street, Hanoi Tel: +4 3719 5995
Restaurants
See all (45)Asian Village
Cuisine: Indonesian Address: 11B Trần Hưng Đạo Street, Hanoi Tel: +4 3825 3118
Warung Sri Belango
Cuisine: Malay Address: 26 Ông Ích Khiêm, Hanoi Tel: +4 3734 7216
Halal Restaurant
Cuisine: Vietnamese Address: 80 Giảng Võ, Hanoi Tel: +4 3834 4727
India Palace
Cuisine: Indian Address: 78 Xuân Diệu Street, Hanoi Tel: +4 3719 5995
Festivals
See all (16)Kiep Bac Festival
Kiep Bac Festival in Hanoi is celebrated with millions of people thronging the Kiep Bac…
Fukuoka Cultural Days
Meant to introduce the people of Hanoi to Japanese culture, the Fukoka cultural days is…
International Circus Festival
Date: August 6-11 Jugglers, trapeze acts, clowns and trained animals entertain audiences at the annual…
Tra CO Village Festival in Hanoi
Date: May 30 – June 7 Tra Co village which is 8 kilometres from Mong…
Chem Temple Festival
Date: May 14-16 Every year the Chem Temple festival is held to honor the legendary…
Chu Dong Tu Festival
Chu Dong Tu Festival in Hanoi is celebrated over three days from the 10th to…
City Overview & History
See all (9)Hanoi Residents
Hanoi has a population of approximately 6.5 million residents which has grown exponentially since the…
Hanoi History
Hanoi has made a fine capital for more than a thousand years; through several invasions,…
Hanoi Today
Hanoi today is the leading center of scientific study and research in the country and…
Public Holidays
New Year’s Day – 1st January Lunar New Year – varies annually Hung Kings Commemorations…
Transportation - Getting Around
See all (6)Driving tips
Traffic in Hanoi is chaotic, with motorbikes, taxis, cyclists and pedestrians in a seemingly continuous…
From the Airport
There are two main highways linking the airport and city. The route to the city…
Health & Safety
Health and Safety
Traffic in Hanoi is dominated by an incredible amount of motorbikes, all of which seem…