By booking a flight to Hanoi, you board in Viet Nam's second largest city. Here traditions are still alive and vibrant in the Hanoi streets
Inescapables
Inescapables
Hanoi: at a crossroads
Hanoi, a city of multiple heritage
Hanoi has had a tumultuous history, one that has left its imprint on the monuments, streets and lifestyles of its citizens. Book your flights to Hanoi and plunge into a melting pot of multiple influences: Chinese, French, ancestral traditions, communist regimes... far from contradicting each other, they come together to form a unique fusion. A kind of symbol of independence, the Temple of Literature, built in 1070 in honour of the Chinese philosopher Confucius, today celebrates the greatest Vietnamese literary figures. Further north, the mausoleum of Hô Chi Minh pays a tribute to the father of the nation with a flag ceremony taking place every day.
Hanoi, streets teeming with life
In the Vietnamese capital, everyday life takes place on the streets. Thanks to your cheap flight to Hanoi, you can dive straight into a hive of activity where the streets fill with the sounds of tooting horns of thousands of scooters, trains which wind their way around the houses and music played by wandering musicians. You'll be amazed by the Old Quarter where the 36 streets were originally each dedicated to one trade, and many still offer the same ranges of pots and pans, bamboo or silk. While you're shopping, stop for a delicious meal of banh bao (filled steamed buns) or phô soup from a street stall: street food is an important part of the Vietnamese cultural tradition.
Hanoi, a Zen capital
"The city within the river" allows you the time to catch your breath. Take advantage of our promotional travel offers to Hanoi and treat yourself to a Zen pause on the banks of Hoàn Ki?m Lake, where the legend of the magic sword originated. Stroll among the shady trees beside the water and watch the people practising tai chi, especially early in the morning. Next, your spiritual journey leads you to Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest and most famous in the Vietnamese capital. Booking a round trip to Hanoi will allow you to recharge your batteries, as well as enjoying the lively bustle of Vietnamese street life.
Events
Events
The events in Hanoi
Exhibitions and Tours
Painting & Graphic Arts
29/06/2019
to 15/10/2019
to 15/10/2019
Summer Art in the Forest
HANOI 
Exhibitions and Tours
Painting & Graphic Arts
29/06/2019
to 15/10/2019
to 15/10/2019
Summer Art in the Forest
HANOI
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The association Art in the Forest will celebrate a five year wilderness pilgrimage with this event on the banks of the Dai Lai Lake. Works of art will be displayed among the trees, like ephemeral memories. Each of the artists whose works is exhibited question various relationships with nature and the role that man can play. Gigantic sculptures, intimate paintings, each style has its place in this simple yet intriguing exhibition. In parallel with the exhibition, a programme promotes Vietnamese artists living all around the world.
Adress
T?ng 4,6, 127 Lò Ðúc, Hai Bà Trung10000
HANOI
Sporting Events
Sport
19/10/2019
to 19/10/2019
to 19/10/2019
International Boxing Event Victory 8 in Hanoi
HANOI
Sporting Events
Sport
19/10/2019
to 19/10/2019
to 19/10/2019
International Boxing Event Victory 8 in Hanoi
HANOI
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Head to Hanoi for Victory 8. This is an international boxing competition between the best up and coming boxers in Vietnam who will face top professional boxers from around the world.
The different weight categories will allow the public to watch a variety of matches, in which speed and agility will count as well as power. This event with an international following will perhaps be an opportunity to remind the public of ancient Vietnamese boxing, a martial art whose last fight took place more than fifty years ago.<br/>
Adress
square Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc10000
HANOI
Sporting Events
Sport
20/10/2019
to 20/10/2019
to 20/10/2019
Hanoi Marathon
HANOI
Sporting Events
Sport
20/10/2019
to 20/10/2019
to 20/10/2019
Hanoi Marathon
HANOI
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The Hanoi Marathon starts from Ly Thai To Park, and the course allows the runners to discover the historic sights and modern monuments of the city. The course passes through the old city and the main tourist sites, including Long Biên bridge and the great West Lake. The tranquil shores and pagodas form an amazing backdrop in this millennial city which is constantly buzzing. Although it's a sporting event, the Hanoi Marathon is a fascinating journey through history. Unless you are aiming to reach the podium, take your time to enjoy the journey, this is an exceptionally beautiful marathon course.
Adress
Cát Linh10000
HANOI
Sporting Events
Sport
10/10/2019
to 20/10/2019
to 20/10/2019
Hanoi Trek
HANOI
Sporting Events
Sport
10/10/2019
to 20/10/2019
to 20/10/2019
Hanoi Trek
HANOI
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This is not a trek like any other, it's not a sporting challenge, but rather a journey. They adventure begins in Hanoi. From there, you will head south west to a nature reserve. Here, the landscape features a tangle of jungle, paddy fields and rocky peaks. For a week, you will explore these natural marvels and stop off in welcoming villages, until at the end of your route, you reach the Vietnamese capital again. Then it's up to you to enjoy Halong Bay, browse traditional stalls or ultra-modern shops before leaving, your head filled with beautiful images...<br/>
Adress
Cát Linh10000
HANOI
Festivals
Music
01/11/2019
to 03/11/2019
to 03/11/2019
Monsoon Music Festival
HANOI
Festivals
Music
01/11/2019
to 03/11/2019
to 03/11/2019
Monsoon Music Festival
HANOI
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Like a rainbow after a downpour, this music festival in Hanoi appears each year at the end of the monsoon season in Vietnam. It's been a regular event for four years, and it's always a spectacular show with a very international line up. The three-day Monsoon Music Festival takes place in the magnificent setting of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long. This 5th edition will feature 13 bands, and musicians from a total of 9 different countries. The line up includes Irish rock band Kodaline, Korean band Adoy, Danish-Lebanese singer Mariyah, Israeli singer Totemo and many others.
Adress
19C Hoàng Di?u, Ði?n Bàn, Ba Ðình10000
HANOI
Phone
84 24 3734 5427 email
info@hoangthanhthanglong.vn website
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Performing Arts
Circus
03/09/2019
to 30/06/2020
to 30/06/2020
Lang Toi, My Village
HANOI
Performing Arts
Circus
03/09/2019
to 30/06/2020
to 30/06/2020
Lang Toi, My Village
HANOI
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Lang Toi, My Village, is a performance that's a journey in itself. On stage, we begin with the peaceful sound of the breeze in the reeds, accompanied by birdsong. The wind gets up, and the giant bamboos which are almost the only elements on stage come alive with twenty acrobats, dancers, and musicians. Choreographed by three nouveau cirque artists, Tuan Lé, Nat Ly and Lan Nguyen, this poetic performance tells the story of a Vietnamese village, a wondrous song of villagers and their land, which takes us from daybreak to sunset.
Adress
Trang Tien - Hoan Kiem10000
HANOI
email
hnopera@hanoioperahouse.org.vn website
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Things to do
Things to do
To do in Hanoi
Place of character
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Hoan Kiem Lake
HANOI 
Place of character
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Hoan Kiem Lake
HANOI
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A peaceful environment envelops <B>Hoan Kiem Lake</B>. The shores of the lake are a lovely place to go for a stroll. <br/>This lake is a place of legend: a 15th century legend in which a fisherman was given a magic sword by a sacred turtle. On <B>Turtle Island</B> in the middle of the lake stands a <I>stûpa</I>, a commemmorative monument paying tribute to this sacred animal. Despite being situated in the centre of Hanoi, this lake is a haven of tranquillity, which transports you far from the bustle of daily life. Except on weekends, when various festivals and events take place beside the lake.<br/>
Adress
Dinh Tien Hoang10000
HANOI
Classic
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
HANOI
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Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
HANOI
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The Academy of Social Sciences in Vietnam runs this fascinating Museum of Ethnology. Inside, you can discover the history of mankind in Vietnam. Visitors will learn about the various ethnic groups who have lived in this country and who still populate it today. Supported by the French cultural authorities, this space focuses on the rich, but little known ethnological history of Vietnam.<br/>
All year long :
From Tuesday to Sunday from 08:30 to 17:30
Admission prices :
40000
From Tuesday to Sunday from 08:30 to 17:30
Admission prices :
40000
Typical
Spiritual
Puppet Theatre on the water at Thang Long
HANOI
Typical
Spiritual
Puppet Theatre on the water at Thang Long
HANOI
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Puppet shows are an ancient art in Vietnam. Locals and tourists alike jostle together to watch one of these surprising and mesmerising shows. The story lines tell of the daily lives of the Vietnamese people, farming, fishing and so on. Plays of light, splashes of water, beautiful set design and scenic harmony... everything is combined with a soundtrack of traditional music, transporting onlookers into a magical world. The puppet show tradition dates back to the reign of King Nuoc, around 255 BC, when they began as a plea to the gods to send rain for their crops.<br/>
All year long :
Every day, from 15:00 to 21:00
Admission prices :
Full price : 200000
Reduced price : 100000
Every day, from 15:00 to 21:00
Admission prices :
Full price : 200000
Reduced price : 100000
Adress
57B Ðinh Tiên Hoàng, Hoàn Kiếm10000
HANOI
Phone
024 38249494 website
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Temple of Literature, Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam
HANOI
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Temple of Literature, Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam
HANOI
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The Temple of Literature in Hanoi was formerly the city's university. It was built in 1070 under Emperor Lý Thánh Tông, when it was dedicated to Confucius. In this temple of culture, which has been visited by many wise people and intellectuals over the centuries, you can see statues, relics, engravings and stele, each more amazing than the last.<br/>Even today, ceremonies and processions take place here, as well as lectures and exams. <br/>
From Saturday 22 June to Tuesday 31 December 2019 :
Every day, from 08:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
Full price : 30000
Children up to 14 years : Free
Every day, from 08:00 to 18:00
Admission prices :
Full price : 30000
Children up to 14 years : Free
Adress
58 Quoc Tu Giam, Van Mieu, Ba Dinh10000
HANOI
Phone
8443 845 2917 email
info@vanmieu.vn website
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Bars & restaurants
Bars & restaurants
Our gourmet selection for Hanoi
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Cha Çá Thang Long
HANOI
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Cha Çá Thang Long
HANOI
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Cha Çá Thang Long is a firm favourite among locals and visitors to Hanoi. It's fame may surprise you, as the restaurant is small and simple in appearance. You won't find hundreds of options on the menu, this place only serves one local speciality: Cha Çá, turmeric-marinated fish with fresh herbs, vegetables and various additions which is cooked on a small stove on the table in front of you. It's fresh and delicious, and many would say it's the best Cha Çá in town.<br/>
Phone
0438286007 Adress
19 - 21 - 31, Duong Thanh, Hoan Kiem10000
HANOI
All year long :
Every day, from 10:00 to 21:30
Every day, from 10:00 to 21:30
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The Hanoi Social Club
HANOI
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The Hanoi Social Club
HANOI
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This cafe is, as the name suggests, a social place, where people go to meet friends and mingle with like minded folk. The retro furniture and decor adds to the atmosphere. Sit at a table on one of the three floors and you'll find yourself surrounded by students, artists and musicians. The menu has some great brunch options and includes several veggie dishes. The Hanoi Social Club is a pleasant spot to spend a few hours soaking up the atmosphere of the city. <br/>
Adress
6 Ngõ Hội Vũ, Hàng Bông, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội10000
HANOI
All year long :
From Wednesday to Monday from 08:00 to 23:00
Tuesday from 08:00 to 00:00
From Wednesday to Monday from 08:00 to 23:00
Tuesday from 08:00 to 00:00
Unusual
Hung Snake Restaurant
HANOI
Unusual
Hung Snake Restaurant
HANOI
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Snake is a Vietnamese specialty. To discover its unique flavour, reserve a table at Hung Snake Restaurant. You can try snake soup, snake spring rolls, and fried snake... To finish the meal, try a glass of snake wine, which is said to be good for the health. You can see the snake preserved in the bottle. While it's not for the faint of heart, this restaurant is certainly a fun and unique experience!<br/>
Adress
No 33 Le Mat - Viet Hung - Long10000
HANOI
All year long :
Every day, from 10:00 to 23:00
Every day, from 10:00 to 23:00
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Twilight Sky Bar
HANOI
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Twilight Sky Bar
HANOI
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Dreaming of a chic, romantic spot for a sunset drink? Twilight Sky Bar is a trendy rooftop bar with a sublime view. The decor is modern and minimal in style, the place is decked out in glass, wood and metal. Order your drinks and enjoy the fabulous view from the terrace: you can see all of Hanoi from here, with Hoan Kiem Lake laid out beneath you. The soft jazzy soundtrack often makes way for live concerts almost daily. A very stylish spot in the centre of Hanoi. <br/>
Adress
1 Cau Go Street10000
HANOI
All year long :
Every day, from 09:00 to 00:00
Every day, from 09:00 to 00:00