Cuc Phuong National Park

Even if it takes almost three hours to get to this national park from Hanoi it is worth the effort. Here you can experience the nature and wildlife of the northern parts of Vietnam. The park offer different guided tours and there are also a few options for staying over night.

• Web:

  www.cucphuongtourism.com

• E-mail:

  vqgcucphuong@gmail.com

• Address:

  Nghi Tam, Hanoi

• Phone:

  +84 915 666 916

• Opening hours:

  Monday - Friday: 08.00 - 21.00, Saturday: 08.00 - 19.00

• More info:

  Tay Ho

Fine Arts Museum

Housed in a 1930s French colonial structure, Fine Arts Museum displays not only contemporary art in the forms of paintings and sculptures, but also traditional arts, including religious sculptures, folk paintings and ceramics. With four floors and two separate buildings, make sure you have time on your side when vising this large museum.

• Web:

  www.vnfam.vn

• E-mail:

  btmtvn@vnfam.vn

• Address:

  66 Nguyen Thai Hoc St, Hanoi

• Phone:

  +84 4 3823 3084

• Opening hours:

  Monday - Sunday: 08.30 - 17.00

Halong Bay

Hanoi is the perfect starting point for a trip to the UNESCO heritage listed, Halong Bay. Book an organized tour, either a day trip or over night, with one of the many different Junk companies and enjoy the magical landscape of the thousand islands scattered in the green water.

• Web:

  www.halongbaytours.com

• E-mail:

  info@halongbaytours.com

• Address:

  Halong Bay

Hanoi Cooking Centre

To bring some of the Vietnamese culture with you home, a cooking class could be a good idea. At Hanoi Cooking Centre you can participate in one of their classes where you first make a visit to the market to buy your groceries and the get back to the kitchen to prepare your own mouth-watering meal.

• Web:

  www.hanoicookingcentre.com

• E-mail:

  info@hanoicookingcentre.com

• Address:

  44 Chau Long Street, Hanoi

• Phone:

  +84 4 3715 0088

• More info:

  Ba Dinh District

Hanoi Street Food Tour

With this tour, you will experience the true taste of Hanoi and discovered the most popular dishes in Vietnam. The knowledgeable guide will guide you through some yummy dishes and you will get the chance to sample Vietnamese cuisine just like the locals do - on the street.

• Web:

  www.hanoistreetfoodtour.com

• E-mail:

  hanoistreetfoodtour@gmail.com

• Address:

  74 - 76 Hang Bac Street, Hanoi

• Phone:

  +84 966 960 188

• More info:

  Meeting Point of Departure at 74 Hang Bac Street at Kim Tours's Building - Old Quarter

Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum

Known for honouring the national hero: President Ho Chi Minh, this is the number one tourist attraction as well as an important historical sight in Hanoi. Inspired by the Lenin's Mausoleum in Moscow it was built within two years from 1973 to 1975. It is only open on limited time so prepare for very long queues. If you are lucky you might catch the changing of the guard outside the mausoleum.

• Address:

  Điện Biên, Hanoi

• Phone:

  +84 4 3828 9465

• Opening hours:

  8.00-11.00 (closed Mondays and Fridays)

• More info:

  Ba Đình District

• Subway:

  Bus number 9 stop at the rear of the Mausoleum.

• Tickets:

  Free entrance