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Hanoi attractions

6 top sights, in our order of priority for a first visit.

  1. 1Ha Long BayCruises · Allow Full dayThousands of limestone islands rising from emerald water, a UNESCO World Heritage Site about three to four hours from Hanoi.
  2. 2Ninh Binh & Trang AnDay trips · Allow Full dayLimestone karsts, rice fields and a rowing-boat trip through caves, often called Ha Long Bay on land.
  3. 3Old Quarter WalkGuided tours · Allow 2 h 30 minA walk through the 36 historic streets, each traditionally dedicated to a trade, with temples and shops.
  4. 4Street Food TourFood & drink · Allow 3 hA guided tasting of pho, bun cha, banh mi, egg coffee and more at local stalls.
  5. 5Water Puppet ShowMuseums & culture · Allow 1 hA traditional Vietnamese art form where puppets dance on water to live music, a short and charming show.
  6. 6Hoa Lo Prison & Temple of LiteratureMuseums & culture · Allow 4 hA museum in a French colonial prison, plus the nearby Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university.