To Hanoi, you must definitely visit these famous tourist spots

Hanoi has many places for tourists to visit. If you first come to Hanoi, you should not miss these places.

Hoan Kiem Lake in the city center with ancient Turtle tower is located on a small peninsula in the middle of the lake. Next to Hoan Kiem Lake are impressive architectural works and precious heritage of the city: But Tower, Research Station, The Huc Bridge, Ngoc Son Temple. Photo: Khoi Minh

Ngoc Son Temple is located on a high mound northeast of Hoan Kiem lake. Almost every visitor to Hanoi takes the time to visit Ngoc Son Temple. Photo: Vũ Long.

One Pillar Pagoda or Temple of the Secret, also known as Dien Huu Tu or Lien Hoa Dai has a unique architecture with a square structure on a stone pillar. That is a special architectural point for the pagoda to become one of the attractive tourist spots in Hanoi. Photo: Vũ Long.

Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam is a place to worship Confucius, place doctorate stele and is also the first university in Vietnam. Today, Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam has become a popular destination for Hanoi tourism, where it awards certificates of merit to students with excellent achievements. Photo: Hong Minh.

St. Joseph Cathedral is a typical architectural work of Hanoi. The airy and pleasant view makes this place an attractive destination for Hanoi youth as well as tourists. Photo: Khoi Minh.

The Opera House is a smaller version of the Opéra Garnier in Paris. The Opera House is also home to many important events of the country. Photo: Vũ Long.

Ba Dinh Square – Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Hanoi tourism cannot ignore the political center of Vietnam with the National Assembly house, the Presidential Palace, historic Ba Dinh Square. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is open 5 days a week, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. Photo: Vũ Long.

Tran Quoc Pagoda has architecture like a blooming lotus. The pagoda is located on the eastern peninsula of West Lake, built in the reign of King Ly Nam De. In the current temple, there are still many artifacts of historical and cultural value such as the statue of worship in Thuong Dien, especially the statue of Thich Ca entering Nirvana. Photo: Vũ Long.

Hoang Thanh Thang Long is a relic complex associated with the development of Thang Long – Hanoi. This is also an important relic in the system of historical relics of Vietnam. Here, you can visit outstanding places such as archaeological site No. 18 Hoang Dieu, Doan Mon, Dien Kinh Thien, Bac Mon, Hanoi flagpole. Photo: Vũ Long.

West Lake is the largest lake in Hanoi by area. You can rent a water bike or take a cruise around West Lake. The best time for you to come here is at sunset and watch the sunset. Near the West Lake area, there are many traditional craft villages, which are the places to visit when traveling to Hanoi. Photo: Vũ Long.

Visiting the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the history and culture of ethnic minorities in Vietnam. Photo: Hong Minh.

Hanoi Old Quarter is a place where a large number of people live. Each street here mainly focuses on selling a certain product. Wandering in the neighborhood and enjoying old town cuisine such as Pho Bat Dan, La Vong fish ball, Bun cha Hang Manh, Dinh Liet vermicelli, O Quan Chuong cold vermicelli, … will make your trip more memorable. so many, so much. Photo: Vũ Long.

Referring to the tourist destinations in Hanoi, it is impossible not to mention the Long Bien bridge. The bridge was built by the French in 1898, is the first steel bridge to cross the Red River. Long Bien Bridge was associated with the two resistance wars against the French and the Americans, and was considered a symbol of Hanoi during the difficult years. Photo: Khoi Minh