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Feb 1, 2023
By Linda
Containing long-standing cultural identities, tourist attractions in Hanoi not only bring a sense of nostalgia about the thousand-year history of civilization but also create tourists an unforgettable impression with the bustling atmosphere of 36 streets and the elegance of Hanoi people. Vietnam Escape Tours would like to present tourist best places to visit in Hanoi if you have the opportunity to visit here:
The Old Quarter, located near Hoan Kiem Lake, is Hanoi’s central commercial district with charming colonial architecture, Buddhist temples, and pagodas. It is the soul and unique feature of Hanoi, which are named after their original businesses dating back about 1,000 years.
Though most of the distinctness (king's decree, cotton, and silk) have changed over time and have been replaced with a variety of modern-day commodities and services, visitors can still enjoy some of the original goods as well as get a feel of old wealthy Vietnamese customs.
Expect to find a ton of hip cafes, pubs, a variety of restaurants, bakeries, boutique shops, and art galleries in this historical area. Arriving here, you will feel the elegant beauty in the hearts of Hanoi people.
Hanoi's Old Quarter
Hoan Kiem Lake, also known as Sword Lake, is voted as one of five best places have to visit in Hanoi. Considered a symbol of Vietnam, Hoan Kiem Lake has cultural and historical significance that makes up the beauty of the thousand-year-old capital.
In contrast to the hustle and bustle of Hanoi's Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake allows visitors to settle with its narrow streets crammed with shops, art spaces, cafes, and small restaurants, as well as typical street stalls of Hanoi.
Within the grounds of Hoan Kiem Lake are impressive tourist attractions in Hanoi that always attract tourists to visit such as Nghien station, But tower, The Huc bridge, and Ngoc Son temple.
Hoan Kiem Lake
One of Hanoi's best places not to be ignored is the historic Ba Dinh Square, where the "old father of the nation" read the Declaration of Independence giving birth to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The body of former president Ho Chi Minh is stored in Uncle Ho's Mausoleum, which is located inside the square.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday are the days of the week that Uncle Ho's mausoleum is open in the morning.
Visitors to the Ho Chi Minh Monument and Museum must abide by a number of rules, including wearing correctly, refraining from using video recording equipment, and keeping order inside the mausoleum.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Hanoi's water puppet shows are a fabulous form to sample traditional Vietnamese artistry.
This theater celebrates a peasant art form that started in the rice paddies over a thousand years ago. Puppets carved, puppeteers would stand in the water of the paddies, using it as a prop, and act out traditional activities like farming, or legends like the golden turtle and the emperor. This ancient art form first developed in Vietnam's rural areas during the months of the monsoon paddy field flooding. And today, it is performed in custom-made water pools rather than outside.
Thang Long Water Puppet Theater
Along with Con Dao Prison and Phu Quoc Prison, Hoa Lo Prison is the best place for the resilient and indomitable spirit of patriotic Vietnamese children. Not only is this a testimony to an arduous historical period, but this work is also a highlight full of ups and downs, and nostalgia between the magnificent and bustling capital.
Two-thirds of the prison was demolished to make way for the Hanoi Towers; the rest was shifted into a museum and is now a popular tourist attraction in Hanoi.
Hoa Lo Prison
The ideal times to visit Hanoi are in the fall (about September to November) and spring (March and April), when the weather is nice and the temperatures are quite lower around 9oC - 14oC.
Hanoi may get fairly chilly in the winter, with lows of 10°C (50°F), and hotter in the summer, with highs of 28–35°C (82–95°F). All year long, Hanoi has excessive humidity.
May through September are Hanoi's rainy months. While summertime heavy rains are possible, they are rarely frequent and have little impact on your trip.
Many individuals search for a location to purchase a present for friends and family after learning about the spots to visit in Ha Noi. Before we get into the things to buy in Ha Noi, we should point out that haggling is always a must whether shopping in Vietnam or Ha Noi. Be mindful of the possibility that merchants may raise their prices while selling to foreigners.
Vietnam is recognized for its silk production and silk-related goods. Clothing and silk goods are the main exports from the renowned village of Van Phuc. If you have the opportunity, you must stop by this area in south Hanoi to see how the conventional silk industry operates. Silk apparel may be purchased from a variety of local stores that line the streets of Hanoi. Scarves, purses, wall hangings, and other goods made of silk can also be found.
Vietnam's national flower, the lotus, is widely distributed across the nation, with several excellent kinds being found in The West Lake. Vietnamese tea producers are highly recognized for their lotus-flavored tea. Around 1500 lotuses are required to produce 1 kilogram of tea. The lotus tea is quite pricey due to its intricate production process. The flavor of tea, however, makes the cost worthwhile. Your taste buds will be satisfied by the vanilla-flavored tea with lotus smell.
Both men and women in Vietnam wear the Ao Dai, a traditional outfit. Many travelers frequently purchase the Vietnamese national costume as a memento of their vacation. Ao Dai sets are available in a wide range of patterns, hues, and materials. People can purchase pre-made Ao Dai sets from shops or even have their own outfits customized.
As you can see, Hanoi has so much to offer that you should spend at least three days seeing the city. Everyone may enjoy a vacation filled with monuments, pagodas, museums, and military history. Be sure to include Hanoi on your list of places to visit if you go to Vietnam.
