Hanoi

Towering above the shoreline of West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda is believed to be the oldest…

Bibliophiles may enjoy this street lined with small bookshops and cafes.

A small, casual restaurant that specializes in bun cha--one of Hanoi’s most iconic dishes.

Originally built by the French, this elegant opera house continues to host regular artistic…

Though this museum is modest on the inside, its yard is home to a graveyard of military…

Officially known as the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, this historic Hanoi landmark became…

This vibrant portion of downtown Hanoi contains many of the city’s best cafes, hotels,…

This famous Hanoi theater keeps the Vietnamese art of water puppetry alive with regular…

Though it only opened in 2015, Banh Mi 25 has quickly become one of Hanoi’s street food…

This small, out-of-the-way restaurant serves authentic Hanoian dishes in a friendly, casual…

This historical Taoist temple is one of Hanoi’s most famous places of worship.

Otherwise known as Bach Thao Park, this sprawling garden features plant life from all parts…

This extensive museum is home to thousands of archaeological artifacts from Vietnam’s…

This large museum houses many of Vietnam’s finest works of art--especially lacquer…

Harry Potter fans rejoice! Always Cafe brings the magic of Hogwarts to Hanoi’s Old…

Every weekend, Hang Dao Street in Hanoi’s Old Quarter transforms into a bustling outdoor…

Exactly what it sounds like--a train passes through an impossibly narrow street near…

Cafe Pho Co is literally a hidden gem--hiding behind other shops, to be specific.

A small, independent cafe known for its egg coffee recipe.

This sophisticated restaurant serves modern Vietnamese cuisine in a stylish atmosphere.

Owned by--you guessed it--two French cousins, this Hanoi eatery is especially popular among…

Visitors to Hanoi can dine all day and party all night at this retro bar and cafe.

This gigantic underground mall blends Western shopping with Vietnamese products.

A hip, Bohemian cafe dishing out delicious Western fare and live music.

Visitors can see Ho Chi Minh’s preserved body in this massive mausoleum.

Though visitors can’t enter this elegant French building, they can explore the lush…

This imposing museum honors Ho Chi Minh himself, the father of modern Vietnam.

This beautiful and ancient site is not only a temple, but also the birthplace of higher…

Known by American POWs as the “Hanoi Hilton,” Hua Lo was one of the most notorious…

This Hanoi museum celebrates the many contributions that women have made to Vietnamese…