Tourism in Hanoi and its most important tourist attractions

Enjoy tourism activities in Hanoi, such as diving into the vibrant streets of Hanoi, to enjoy the Vietnamese life. Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and is a thriving economic center for the country. It still preserves the traditional culture of the Vietnamese, and we can say that it is the only Vietnamese city that combines the nobility of the past and the development of the present at the same time.

The most important tourist attractions in Hanoi, Vietnam

1. Hanoi Old Town Quarter

For many visitors to Vietnam's capital, the main attraction for most tourists and locals is the old heart of the city. This neighborhood of narrow alleyways has been the commercial heart of the city for 1000 years now. And just like the past, the buildings dating back to the Middle Ages are still standing today, just add to them the motorcycles that have become filling the place to deliver people or to carry goods to and from merchants, and it is the most famous shopping street in Vietnam in general and in Hanoi in particular.

2. Hoan Kiem Lake

The serene Hoan Kiem Lake is Hanoi's most famous landmark, located on the southern edge of the city's Old Quarter. The main attractions at the lake are the small island (which leads you to a red bridge) with the Ngoc Son Temple, dedicated to three great figures of Vietnamese history, Los Angeles (revered as the patron saint of the two doctors); the famous scientist Fan Zuong; and General Trần Hong Dao who lived in the XNUMXth century and fought against the invading Mongol army.

3. Temple Of Literature

One of the oldest religious buildings in Hanoi, it is a quiet and wonderful place of worship, and it was basically built as a university in the early eleventh century AD, where in the medieval era, Confucian philosophy and literature were taught and today the temple houses Vietnamese scholars and worshipers, you can still see the names of the students who They studied here, engraved on the pillars. And inside you can see the decorated trees and well-tended gardens around the statue of Confucius.

4. The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (the founder of the North Vietnamese state and one of the most important leaders of the Communist Party in Vietnam) is a sacred place for many Vietnamese, and it is a large complex located within the city gardens and contains the tomb of the leader Ho Chi Minh in addition to many museums, monuments and sculptures, the actual shrine It is a decorated marble building that contains the body of the leader Ho Chi Minh in a glass case. Inside the complex is the Ho Chi Minh Museum, which contains a selection of Ho Chi Minh's personal memorabilia as well as a lot of information on the history of the Vietnamese revolution.

5. Museum of Ethnic Heritage of Vietnam

An ideal place to see ethnic relics, and a must-see for museum lovers and history buffs, the Hanoi Vietnamese Museum houses a comprehensive national collection and tells the story of Vietnam's diverse cultures in a series of exhibitions of a sublime standard. You can also see a lot of traditional Vietnamese clothes, artistic carvings and wood carvings in one of the most beautiful tourist places in Hanoi

6. Hoa Lo Prison Relic Museum

Built by the French colonial government in the late XNUMXth century, the Hoa Lo Prison Museum was originally used to house Vietnamese revolutionaries and any dissenters from French rule, but to many foreign visitors it is better known as the prison where American prisoners of war were held during the Vietnam War. The most famous former resident of the prison was John McCain. The prison grounds contain communal prison cells, solitary cells, a courtyard, and the guillotine that was used by the French for executions.

7. Water Puppet Theatre

Hanoi water shows are a great way to sample traditional Vietnamese art and entertainment, and are an excellent evening activity if you have kids. This ancient art form first evolved in rural Vietnam to prostrate the flood months in fields during monsoons, and today, it is mostly executed in custom-made swimming pools.

8. Vietnam Military History Museum

The museum's outer courtyard displays an eclectic mix of massive military weapons and machinery including planes, tanks and Soviet MiG fighter jets shot down by French and United States forces. Inside the building there is a huge amount of information and manuscripts about the wars with both France and the United States of America as well as exhibitions of weapons, which will be loved by those who have a penchant for the history of Vietnam in the twentieth century.

9. West Lake

It is the largest of the capital’s lakes and a popular place for recreation. Enjoy seeing the beauty of the surrounding gardens. You can sit on its banks and eat some food that you brought with you, or if you wish, go to one of the restaurants around the lake, which are upscale restaurants that offer delicious food and enjoy the most beautiful views of the lake. Of course, take some pictures in the middle of this. Scenic beauty to remain a distinct memory of this wonderful visit