Hà Nội
Vietnam's capital, where the Old Quarter of a thousand-year-old city, lakes, French architecture and street food come together, and the starting point for travel in the north.
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, located in the Red River Delta in the north, and its history as a city goes back to Thang Long in 1010. Main sights include Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter's 36 Streets, the Temple of Literature–Imperial Academy, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long (a World Heritage Site), West Lake and a range of museums; water puppet shows and street food such as pho and bun cha are also emblematic. On the outskirts are the Perfume Pagoda and traditional craft villages. Autumn (September to November) and spring have the most pleasant weather, while summer is hot and rainy. The gateway is Noi Bai International Airport, and Hanoi is also the departure point for Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh and Sa Pa.
Destinations
Itineraries
- Classic North-to-South Vietnam Tour – Travel south from Hanoi to Saigon, connecting Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, and the Mekong Delta.
- Hanoi First-Timer's Classics – The Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Temple of Literature in Ba Dinh, and Hoa Lo Prison: all o…
- Hanoi, Cat Ba, Lan Ha Bay & Ninh Binh Tour – Stay in Cat Ba Town to cruise Lan Ha Bay, then head to Ninh Binh to explore karsts and caves on this short Northern Vie…
- Hanoi In Depth and Ninh Binh Day Trip – Slow down in the Old Quarter, Ba Dinh, West Lake and the museums of the French Quarter, with a day trip to Trang An in…
- Hanoi, Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay – Use Hanoi as a base. Stay one night in Tam Coc in Ninh Binh to cover Trang An, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Bich Dong Pagoda and Mu…
- Northeast Vietnam Grand Loop: Ha Giang, Cao Bang & Ba Be Lake – After completing the Dong Van and Ma Pi Leng sections, head east to Bao Lac, visit Ban Gioc Waterfall, and finish at Ba…
- Hanoi Street Food Weekend – Eat your way through the Old Quarter with pho, grilled meat noodles, egg coffee and fresh beer, plus a weekend night ma…
- Northwest Vietnam Terraces: Mu Cang Chai to Sa Pa – Travel through Nghia Lo and Tu Le, cross the Khau Pha Pass, explore the Mu Cang Chai rice terraces, and trek in Sa Pa.
- Hanoi Craft Villages and Heritage Temples – The Temple of Literature and Fine Arts Museum in the city, plus three nearby day trips to Duong Lam Ancient Village, th…
- Mai Chau, Pu Luong & Ninh Binh Trekking Loop – A light trekking route from Hanoi that loops through White Thai valleys, Pu Luong terraces, and Ninh Binh's karst peaks.
- Kunming to Hanoi by Rail: 7 Days Along the Yunnan–Vietnam Line – From Kunming, through the southern Yunnan old towns to the Hekou border, then via Sa Pa and an overnight train to Hanoi.