Right in central Hanoi, Quán Sứ Pagoda serves as both a serene refuge from the urban hustle and the headquarters of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha. Built centuries ago as a place of worship for visiting…
Tucked beside the western edge of West Lake, Quán Thanh Temple is one of Hanoi’s oldest Buddhist sanctuaries, dating back to at least the 6th or 7th century. It offers a beautifully quiet counterpoint to…
The One Pillar Pagoda (Chùa Một Cột, formally Diên Hựu Tự) is one of Hanoi’s most iconic spiritual landmarks. Built in 1049 under Emperor Lý Thái Tông, it was constructed in gratitude for a dream…
If you want to understand modern Vietnam—its resistance movements, revolutionary leaders, and the path from colonialism to national reunification—the Vietnam Museum of Revolution should be on your route. Housed in a striking colonial-style building in…
Located in a majestic colonial-era building in central Hanoi, the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum holds one of the richest collections of Vietnamese art — from ancient artifacts to contemporary lacquer paintings.If you want to…
Founded in the 6th century under King Lý Nam Đế, Trấn Quốc Pagoda is Hanoi’s oldest surviving Buddhist temple and one of Vietnam’s most enduring spiritual landmarks. Located on a small islet in West Lake,…
If you want to understand Vietnam’s resistance legacy—from ancient battles through colonial fights, the First Indochina War, and the Vietnam/American War—this museum is a powerful stop. It’s one of the country’s major national museums, boasting…
St Joseph’s Cathedral (Nhà thờ Lớn Hà Nội) is arguably Hanoi’s most photographed church—and for good reason. Built by the French colonial administration in the late 19th century, it is one of the earliest and…
Located on Nguyễn Văn Huyên Street in Cầu Giấy District, about 8 km from Hanoi’s Old Quarter, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is one of the city’s most fascinating cultural attractions. Construction began in 1987,…
About 7 km southeast of Hanoi’s Old Quarter along the banks of the Tô Lịch River lies Dinh Cong village, also known as Hanoi’s Jewelry Handicraft Village. With a silversmithing tradition stretching back more than…
Just across the Red River, about 7 km from Hanoi’s Old Quarter, lies Lệ Mật — a village with centuries of history tied to snake catching and snake cuisine. Locals have long regarded it as…
Just a short ride from central Hanoi, Vạn Phúc is Vietnam’s most famous silk-weaving village, with a history of textile craftsmanship stretching back centuries. This is where old-world looms meet contemporary markets and fashion designers,…
Just a short drive from central Hanoi, Bát Tràng Village is Vietnam’s most famous ceramics hub, with centuries of pottery-making heritage. Visiting here lets you go behind the scenes of a classic handicraft village: from…
You might hear about Cirque du Soleil show which is recognized all over the world for high-quality, artistic entertainment. Here recently in Hanoi, you can enjoy this fascinating entertainment show – Ionah Hanoi, but it’s…
The Hùng King Temple Festival is Vietnam’s most important cultural and spiritual event. Celebrated annually in honor of the Hùng Kings — mythic founders of the Vietnamese nation — the festival draws thousands of pilgrims,…
Mai Châu is one of the most peaceful escapes from Hanoi’s bustle—a lush valley of green rice paddies framed by karst-clad hills and dotted with traditional Thai stilt villages. About 140 km west of the…
Just a short drive from central Hanoi, Quạt Động is one of Vietnam’s oldest and most respected embroidery villages. With roots tracing back hundreds of years, this craft continues to thrive in family-run workshops, where…
The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is one of Hanoi’s most solemn and symbolic landmarks. Standing in Ba Đình Square — the spot where Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam’s independence in 1945 — the mausoleum houses…