Top 10 Things to Do in Hanoi for First-Time Visitors
If you are visiting Hanoi for the first time, you are in for an exciting journey through history, culture, and vibrant street life. To make the most of your trip, here are the top 10 things to do in Hanoi that every first-time visitor should not miss.
1. Visit Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son Temple
The heart of Hanoi, where locals gather to exercise, relax, and enjoy the scenic views. Don’t miss the red The Huc Bridge.
2. Explore the Old Quarter
Stroll through bustling streets filled with shops, cafes, and street food stalls. It’s a great way to experience Hanoi’s daily life.
3. Try Pho at a Local Eatery
No trip to Hanoi is complete without tasting authentic Pho, Vietnam’s world-famous noodle soup.
4. Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Pay respects to President Ho Chi Minh and explore the surrounding complex including the Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh Museum.
5. Watch a Water Puppet Show
A unique traditional performance that tells Vietnamese folk tales through puppets dancing on water.
6. Discover the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Learn about the country’s 54 ethnic groups through exhibits, artifacts, and outdoor traditional houses.
7. Take a Cyclo Ride
Enjoy a leisurely ride around the Old Quarter in a traditional three-wheeled cyclo.
8. Visit the Temple of Literature
Vietnam’s first university, dedicated to Confucius, with beautiful courtyards and historic architecture.
9. Shop at Dong Xuan Market
A lively market offering souvenirs, clothes, local snacks, and handicrafts.
10. Relax at a Sidewalk Café
Experience Hanoi’s coffee culture with a cup of egg coffee or iced milk coffee at a street-side café.
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