Twenty Essential Hanoi Attractions
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Explore the map in the DocentPro app20 attractions in Hà Nội: Ngoc Son Temple, Cầu Thê Húc, Quan Thanh Temple, and 17 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by Vietnam 🇻🇳 Travel | Hotels | Food | Tips.
Ngoc Son Temple
Place of worship
4.4
• Temple on Jade Island in Hoan Kiem Lake • Connected by the iconic Huc Bridge
Cầu Thê Húc
Bridge
5.0
• Iconic red wooden bridge leading to Ngoc Son Temple • Known as Cầu Thê Húc, the 'Bridge of the Rising Sun'
Quan Thanh Temple
Place of worship
4.5
• Ancient Taoist temple on the shore of West Lake • Features a large bronze statue of Huyen Thien Tran Vu
Temple Of Literature
Place of worship
4.6
• Vietnam's first national university, dating back to 1070 • Dedicated to Confucius and scholars
Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
Historical landmark
4.5
• Final resting place of Vietnamese revolutionary Ho Chi Minh ✓ Respectful attire and silence are required
Tran Quoc Pagoda
Place of worship
4.4
• Oldest pagoda in Hanoi, on an islet in West Lake • Features an iconic 11-story stupa
West Lake
Natural feature
4.6
• Largest freshwater lake in Hanoi • Enjoy sunset views and lakeside cafes
Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
Historical landmark
4.4
• UNESCO World Heritage Site • Explore ancient royal palaces and archaeological remains
Đồng Xuân Market
Building
• Historic indoor market in the Old Quarter • Shop for souvenirs, clothes, and local goods
Beer Street Hanoi
Bar
4.3
• Lively street known for its bia hơi (fresh beer) culture • Enjoy street food and a vibrant nightlife
Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House
Historical landmark
4.5
• Simple, traditional stilt house where Ho Chi Minh lived • Offers a glimpse into his modest lifestyle
One Pillar Pagoda
Place of worship
4.3
• Unique Buddhist temple resembling a lotus blossom • Built by Emperor Ly Thai Tong in the 11th century
Hoàn Kiếm Lake
Natural feature
4.7
• Central lake in Hanoi, popular for walks • Legend of the magic sword and giant turtle
Hạ Long Bay
Natural feature
4.6
• UNESCO World Heritage site with limestone karsts and islets • Popular for cruises and kayaking
Bach Ma Temple
Place of worship
4.4
• One of Hanoi's oldest temples, founded in the 9th century • Dedicated to the White Horse god, a guardian of Hanoi
Presidential Palace
Place
4.4
• Grand yellow colonial building, former French Indochina Governor-General's Palace • Now used for state receptions
cầu Long Biên
Bridge
4.8
• Historic cantilever bridge over the Red River • Designed by Gustave Eiffel, survivor of wars
Hanoi Old Quarter
Landmark
4.5
• Street in the Old Quarter known for traditional crafts • Historically famous for folk paintings
St. Joseph Cathedral
Church
4.7
• Neo-Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral in the Old Quarter • Resembles Notre Dame in Paris
Old House
Building
• Preserved traditional Vietnamese tube house from the 19th century • Shows typical Hanoi merchant family life • Expected to reopen in 2026
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