Things to Do in Hanoi
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Things to Do in Hanoi

10 curated spots from Hanoi itineraries

Activities & Attractions

4 curated experiences

Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son Temple
Do
morning

Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son Temple

Walk red Huc Bridge to temple, circuit the lake's lotus paths and gardens.

1h 30m · $2 or Free
Train Street
Do
afternoon

Train Street

Sip drinks at cafes as trains pass inches away; check schedule for thrill.

1h · $5 or Free
Water Puppet Theatre
Do
afternoon

Water Puppet Theatre

Traditional show on water stage with live music (book premium seats).

1h · $20
West Lake Bike & Tran Quoc Pagoda
Do
morning

West Lake Bike & Tran Quoc Pagoda

Rent bikes for 10km lakeside loop, visit ancient pagoda amid water lilies.

2h · $10

Restaurants & Food

6 local favorites

Banh Mi 25
Eat
morning

Banh Mi 25

Legendary local sandwiches; try pate and grilled pork classic.

30m · $5-10 per person
Cong Caphe
Eat
morning

Cong Caphe

Modern coffeehouse with Vietnamese brews and egg coffee; try ca phe trung.

45m · $10-15 per person
Morning Glory
Eat
evening

Morning Glory

Upscale Vietnamese cooking school vibe; nem nuong and fresh herbs.

1h 30m · $35-55 per person
Pho Thin
Eat
morning

Pho Thin

Iconic beef pho stall; order pho bo tai rare beef slices.

45m · $8-12 per person
Quan An Ngon
Eat
afternoon

Quan An Ngon

Garden-villa with street food stalls; order bun cha and fresh spring rolls.

1h 15m · $20-30 per person
Red Bean Boutique
Eat
evening

Red Bean Boutique

Minimalist cafe with fusion Vietnamese; pho bo and craft cocktails.

1h 30m · $30-50 per person

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