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Hoan Kiem Lake
No. 11 of Night Attractions in Vietnam

Hoan Kiem Lake

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Hoan Kiem Lake was originally called Green Water Lake, and was later renamed after the legend that the Vietnamese monarch Le Loi received and returned a sword here. The lake is long and narrow from north to south, and the loop around the lake is less than 2 km, which can be walked in about half an hour. The lakeside path is shaded by trees and is a daily spot for Hanoi locals to cool off and exercise. The two small islands on the lake each have their own highlights: Ngoc Son Temple on Jade Island in the north has the vermilion wooden arched bridge, Cau The Huc, in front of it, connecting to the east bank across the water. The reflection of the bridge on the lake is particularly photogenic. Thap Rua Tower stands on a small island in the center of the lake, surrounded by water on all sides. The area around the lake is also a great place to experience the pace of life in Hanoi: in the early morning, citizens gather to practice Tai Chi and exercise, during the day, elderly people fish and chat in the shade of the trees, and after dark, the benches are filled with people cooling off,Hanoi · 11.5 km from Phung Cong
Hanoi Old Quarter
No. 17 of Night Attractions in Vietnam

Hanoi Old Quarter

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Hanoi Old Quarter is a charming part of Hanoi and the soul of its history and culture. Located north of Hoan Kiem Lake, its origins as a street district can be traced back to the Thang Long Citadel period. In the past, handicraft guilds gathered along the streets and organized markets by trade, which is why it earned the nickname "36 Streets." Today, many street names still begin with "Hang" (trade), and old names like Silk Street, Silver Street, and Festival Goods Street are still in use. Walking through them, one can still read the city's commercial memories of markets organized by trade from the street names. The charm of the old town lies in those tube houses with narrow frontages and great depth: the frontage is only a few meters wide, but the interior extends layer by layer, with shops in the front and residences in the back. Vietnamese and French styles intertwine in the narrow alleys; walking through them feels like traveling through time, making it a great place to experience the local cultural atmosphere.Hanoi · 12.1 km from Phung Cong
St. Joseph Cathedral
No. 5 of Night Attractions in Hanoi

St. Joseph Cathedral

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St. Joseph Cathedral, also known as St. Joseph Cathedral, was completed in 1886 and is one of the oldest existing churches in Hanoi. It was built under the direction of French missionaries and is a Gothic Revival building. Its granite exterior walls, paired with pointed arch doors and windows, make it a highly recognizable French-style building in the Old Quarter. The interior main altar is crafted from gilded wood carvings, with decorative details incorporating traditional Vietnamese styles; the tall, pointed arch windows are inlaid with stained glass originally shipped from France; the nave ceiling features medieval European-style ribbed vaults, and on one side, there is a statue of the Virgin Mary placed in a palanquin niche according to local customs. Nha Tho Street, opposite the church, and the surrounding streets are home to many boutique shops and cafes where you can sit down for a cup of coffee, while the surrounding large trees and French-style architecture add a touch of romance to the area.Hanoi · 11.8 km from Phung Cong
36 Pho Phuong

36 Pho Phuong

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36 Pho Phuong is the old town area north of Hoan Kiem Lake, a maze of narrow streets and alleys, and serves as Hanoi's main commercial district. It continues the long-standing tradition of "trade streets": in the past, artisans and merchants of various trades gathered together, with each street dedicated to a single type of business. Most street names begin with "Hang" (trade), so you can guess what is sold just by looking at the street name. The entire district is bustling yet primitive, fashionable yet old-fashioned, featuring many unique handicraft shops as well as studios for local artists. Half the fun of exploring here is shopping for goods; handicrafts such as silk scarves, ao dai, and lacquerware are packed into old houses with narrow frontages and great depth. In many shops, you can see artisans working on-site, hammering silver or painting lacquer. The other half of the fun is eating: street-side rice noodle stalls are everywhere, and night market stalls often appear nearby after dark. The aroma of snacks, mixed with the endless stream of motorcycles, sets the scene for the old town's nightlife.Hanoi · 12.1 km from Phung Cong
Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
No. 7 of Best Things to Do in Hanoi

Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum

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Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum is located on the west side of Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi. It is a mausoleum housing the remains of President Ho Chi Minh and was completed in the 1970s. The entire structure is modeled after Lenin's Mausoleum at Red Square in Moscow, while incorporating local Vietnamese elements such as a sloping roof. Built entirely of gray granite, it is square, imposing, and over 20 meters high. The lintel is engraved with the name President Ho Chi Minh in deep red jade, and the viewing stands on both sides extend forward, integrating with the square. Inside, the mausoleum is paved with polished gray, black, and red stone, with soft lighting and a solemn, respectful atmosphere. The honor guards at the entrance change shifts every hour, and their synchronized marching and rifle-handling movements are a common sight that makes visitors stop and watch. The flower gardens surrounding the mausoleum contain over 200 varieties of plants from all over Vietnam.Hanoi · 13.5 km from Phung Cong
Aeon Mall Long Bien
No. 15 of Best Things to Do in Hanoi

Aeon Mall Long Bien

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Aeon Mall Long Bien is a large shopping center in Hanoi, featuring a wide variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment facilities to meet the needs of diverse visitors.Hanoi · 8.8 km from Phung Cong
Ba Dinh Square
No. 6 of Night Attractions in Hanoi

Ba Dinh Square

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Ba Dinh Square is located in the center of Hanoi, northwest of Hoan Kiem Lake. After the victory of Vietnam's "August Revolution" in 1945, President Ho Chi Minh announced the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam here, and the square has since become a political area of Vietnam. The square is 320 meters long and nearly 100 meters wide. Today, it is the place where rallies, celebrations and military parades are held on major national festivals in Vietnam. Every morning around 6:30, there is a solemn flag-raising ceremony here. If you get up early enough, you can watch the whole process of the honor guard entering the square to raise the flag. However, most tourists come to Ba Dinh Square, mainly to visit the various Ho Chi Minh-related buildings around the square. There is the Ho Chi Minh Memorial Hall on the west side of the square, the former residence of Ho Chi Minh and the Presidential Palace on the northwest side, the Ho Chi Minh Museum on the southwest side, and the One Pillar Pagoda in front of the museum.Hanoi · 13.5 km from Phung Cong
Tran Quoc Pagoda
No. 14 of Best Things to Do in Hanoi

Tran Quoc Pagoda

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Tran Quoc Pagoda, built in the 6th century, is a particularly beautiful ancient building by the West Lake in Hanoi, and is full of incense. There are some small pagodas in the courtyard. There is an ancient pavilion with double eaves and red lanterns, and there are some high Sanskrit pagodas. In the middle is the tall white Buddha and red pagoda. The surrounding of the temple is surrounded by walls, and the surrounding of the temple is full of lotus flowers. The lotus season is really beautiful. Tran Quoc Temple is also the place where Vietnamese monks and abbots and celebrities have been taught. There are many pilgrims in the hall. Under the plaques of "Zhenguo Temple" and "Dharma Buddhist Monk" in the center are rows of golden Buddha statues, which are very splendid and spectacular. The blushing robe god and the red-faced green robe Guan Gong under the plaque of "Righteous Yingwei", next to the plaques of "Benevolence", "Tianlong Xianrui", "Yizheng Solemn" and so on, are resplendent and splendid.Hanoi · 14.2 km from Phung Cong
West Lake
No. 7 of Night Attractions in Hanoi

West Lake

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West Lake, also known as Jinniu Lake, is a famous scenic spot in Hanoi and the largest lake in Hanoi. The West Lake covers an area of 500 hectares, and the road around the lake is 17 kilometers long. When the weather is fine, visitors can see the pale blue Umbrella Garden Mountain in the distance while walking on the embankment. Historically, as early as when the Li Dynasty settled Hanoi (Thang Long) as the capital, West Lake has become a famous tourist attraction in Hanoi, and has the reputation of "Jianhu Smoke Water West Lake Moon". Later, many temples and palaces were built around the West Lake, and there are still historical sites such as Zhenwu Temple, Zhenguo Temple, and Jinlian Temple. Since ancient times, there has been the reputation of "Jianhu Yanshui West Lake Moon". Today, the rippling yachts on the lake, the green willows fluttering by the lake, the flowers blooming on the Youth Road, the bustling tourists and pedestrians, and the cafes lining the lake all add gorgeous colors and lively vitality to the city.Hanoi · 15.4 km from Phung Cong
One Pillar Pagoda
No. 16 of Best Things to Do in Hanoi

One Pillar Pagoda

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The official name of the One Pillar Temple is Yanyou Temple, also known as Lotus Terrace, which is located in the southwest of Ba Dinh Square. The temple is small but famous and its uniqueness is that it stands on a pillar in the center of the lotus pond, which means that a pure lotus blossoms from the sea of suffering. The shape of the One-Pillar Temple is very beautiful. The 4-meter-high stone pillar symbolizes the flower stalk. The temple body and the slightly upturned eaves on the four sides form the petals. Under the front eaves, there is a plaque of "Lotus Terrace". It is said that the One Pillar Pagoda is very effective, and local people come here to burn incense and make a wish. You can go up to the entrance of the temple through a staircase, but you cannot enter it. You may as well go to the village to burn incense and worship Buddha. However, due to limited space, tourists often have to queue to get up. Due to several repairs, the scale of the existing temple is smaller than the original one, but the shape and style are still preserved. According to the legend of the One Pillar Temple, Li Taizu once dreamed that the Guanyin Bodhisattva sitting on a lotus leaf handed him a baby boy. Soon Li Taizu married a young peasant girl. She later gave birth to a boy for Li Taizu, who was exactly the same as the baby boy in his dream. So Li Taizu ordered the construction of the One-Pillar Temple to thank him, so the One-Pillar Temple looks like a lotus flower.Hanoi · 13.4 km from Phung Cong

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Half-Day Hanoi Ceramics Workshop: Create Your Own Pottery with Bat Trang Village & Museum Visit
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Hanoi | Group tour to Incense village, train street with meals, Guide ,Coffee and transfer
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Luxury Hanoi Half-Day Tour: Quang Phu Cau Incense Village and Chuong Conical Hat
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1-day tour of Ninh Binh's Trang An in Vietnam [Bai Dinh Pagoda + Trang An River route]
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1-hour Hanoi Coffee Workshop: Master Signature Egg/Salt Coffee
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Rose Kitchen Cooking Class with Free Vietnamese Coffee & Local Market Tour in Hanoi
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Hanoi Food Tour & Explore The Cultural And History Of Center Hanoi
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Half-day Hanoi Banh Mi Class: Making Banh Mi from Scratch & Coffee Brewing
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Mon Chéri Overnight Cruise: Explore Lan Ha Bay with Tra Bau Kayaking & Trung Trang Cave
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Hanoi: Vietnamese Coffee Workshop with 6 Brews, 10 Tasting, Local Wines
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Rose Kitchen Cooking Class1-day Tour [Cooking Class-Shuttle service]
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Hanoi Spa: Traditional Vietnamese Body Massage & Herbal Wellness Experience
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Hanoi Orient Spa experience | Foot massage/full-body massage/facial care
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Rice Spa experience in Hanoi (body, foot, and head massage; facial treatment)
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Hanoi Zen Villas-Traditional Massage-5 stars- Luxury Service-Buffet
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Combo 120' for body massage and nourishing shampoo
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Hair shampoo & Head Massage 90' ( gội đạo dược 90')
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Apollo Premium 5-Star Ha Long Bay Cruise: Limousine, Jacuzzi, Kayaking,Caves & Buffet
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Ninh Binh Full Day Tour: Optional Bai Dinh, Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Trang An - Mua Cave
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HAB46October 4, 2026
5.0
The Hoan Kiem lake in Hanoi is one of the most visited central attractions of the city. The atmosphere is leisurely and relaxing, which makes it an easy-going place to enjoy a nighttime or a daytime stroll, while taking pictures and taking in the views of the streets around, where there are many shops, cafes and restaurants as well as street eateries.

Hoan Kiem Lake

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SoghepardoSeptember 10, 2026
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Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter 🇻🇳, a vibrant maze of historic streets filled with local life, street food, shops, cafés, and the unmistakable energy of Vietnam.

Hanoi Old Quarter

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_TT***18October 16, 2026
5.0
Beautiful cathedral and definitely one of the landmarks worth seeing when visiting Hanoi. I came in the evening, and the cathedral looked especially impressive with all the lights on. The old Gothic architecture, stained-glass window and the statue in front give the whole place a lot of character.The area around the cathedral was quite lively, with plenty of people taking photos and enjoying the evening. There are also lots of cafés and places to eat nearby, so it’s easy to include this as part of a walk around the Old Quarter.Worth visiting, and I think it looks particularly beautiful at night.

St. Joseph Cathedral

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Nemo666999August 1, 2026
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One of the places that best reflects the spirit of Hanoi is undoubtedly "36 Phố Phường," the 36 streets of the Old City. This area has been the center of trade and daily life for centuries; each street was once dedicated to a different craft or product. For example, Hang Bac (Silver Street) is known for its jewelers, Hang Ma for its paper decorations, and Hang Dao for its textiles. According to visitor reviews: - Positive: The historical texture of the streets, the colonial-era buildings, and the vibrant atmosphere are very impressive. Street food, coffee culture, and the night market are best experienced here. You can encounter a different surprise around every corner. - Negative: The crowds and motorcycle traffic can sometimes be tiring. Prices in tourist areas are a bit higher than in other parts of Hanoi. In short: 36 Phố Phường is the heart of Hanoi. Wandering here is not just about shopping, but also about feeling the history and culture of the city. Getting lost in the streets, trying different flavors, and observing daily life are the most authentic parts of the Hanoi experience.

36 Pho Phuong

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Bryan_22July 26, 2026
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Visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum was a memorable experience. The site is peaceful, well-organized, and full of historical significance. Watching the respectful atmosphere and learning about President Ho Chi Minh's legacy made the visit meaningful. It's a must-see destination for anyone exploring Hanoi and Vietnamese history.

Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum

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Ion Iacob Ghostwriter Copywriter Brands DeveloperSeptember 28, 2026
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Fantastic cinema that is only found in Vietnam, the armchairs are all VIP, comfortable and reclining. We saw the movie in Imax, the sound was impressive plus it was a musical. We love going.

Aeon Mall Long Bien

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cientravelJuly 15, 2026
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Ba Dinh Square is a historic and peaceful landmark in Hanoi, perfect for a leisurely stroll. The atmosphere is impressive, and seeing the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum nearby makes the visit even more meaningful. A great place to experience Vietnam’s history and culture.

Ba Dinh Square

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翱翔的大鲨鱼June 28, 2022
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Located next to Hanoi's West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda is the oldest temple in Hanoi and Vietnam. With a history of more than 1,400 years, Tran Quoc Pagoda is regarded as a symbol of Hanoi's capital. Tran Quoc Pagoda is famous for its sacred and charming scenery. You can't help but take a few more photos when you go there, especially with the lake view next to it. This pagoda is a holy place for Buddhists in this city and the entire country, and is closely related to most of Vietnam's history and Buddhism in the capital. So come and experience it when you come to Hanoi.

Tran Quoc Pagoda

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DavisnangAugust 27, 2026
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West Lake

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Raymond TCYFebruary 10, 2023
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One pillar pagoda is named after its extraordinary architecture, the whole construction is built on a single pillar, located in Ba Dinh District.

One Pillar Pagoda

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Don't miss these attractions in Phung Cong: Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Old Quarter, and St. Joseph Cathedral. If you like Cultural experiences, try Half-Day Hanoi Ceramics Workshop: Create Your Own Pottery with Bat Trang Village & Museum Visit. If you enjoy Food & drink, try 1-hour Hanoi Coffee Workshop: Master Signature Egg/Salt Coffee.

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