Top Tourist Attractions in Hanoi

Hanoi is not only Vietnam’s capital but one of the oldest cities on earth. Its ancient history is all around you, yet often overshadowed by the events of the late 20th century. Temples and ancient citadels take you back as far as the 6th century. But as you explore, you notice Chinese and French colonial architecture. It’s easy on the eye and takes you on a separate journey

1.Hoan Kiem Lake

Hoan kiem Lake — Known as the lake of the returned (or restored) sword, this lake marks the historical center of ancient Hanoi.
Location: Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội

2.Temple of Liteature

Temple of Liteature — This is one of the temples of Confucius, and home of the nation’s first university. Originally built in 1070, the temple is meant to honor all scholars
Location: Phố Quốc Tử Giám, Văn Miếu, Đống Đa, Hà Nội

3.Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology — The story of Vietnam’s many subcultures and their heritage is one display at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.
Location: Quan Hoa, Cầu Giấy, Hà Nội

4. Hanoi Hilton (Hoa Lo Prison)

Hanoi Hilton (Hoa Lo Prison) — The Hoa Lo Prison, sarcastically coined the Hanoi Hilton by American POWs, was originally built by the French to house Vietnamese political prisoners. The North Vietnamese Army later used the prison to house prisoners of war during the Vietnam War.
Location:Trần Hưng Đạo, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Việt Nam

5.Presidential Palace

Presidential Palace — Behind Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is a humble stilt house, where Ho Chi Minh supposedly lived in the 60s, though some claim that it would have been too risky during the war for him to live here.
Location: 2 Hùng Vương, Ngọc Hồ, Ba Đình, Hà Nội

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