10 attractive things to do in Hanoi

1.      Go to markets in early morning: Quang Ba flower market and Long Bien market are two places should be visited. There, main products are flower and food. The market is open for the whole night.  Not only the seller and buyers gather but also the tourist comes here to understand the special culture in Hanoian’s life.
quang ba market
Quang Ba market
2.      Surrounding Ho Guom lake in early morning
Triston Yeo – A well-known photographer ever voted walking Ho Guom Lake in early morning is the most wonderful thing. Tourist can see the gentle beauty; enjoy the cool, fresh air. You can watch Hanoian’s daily life:  practicing Tai Chi, do aerobic… on its shores in summer as well as winter or simply sit on the park benches.
Tai-chi in Hoan Kiem lake

3.      Enjoy street food
Hanoi is famous by vendors and street foods. Most of tourist from everywhere feel surprised and like various food from Pho – Vietnamese special dish to finger food such as:  fried cheese sticks, sugar cane juice, and even well-known food banh cuon Thanh Tri or Bun Cha
Let’s enjoy Hanoi via food any time any month .Every season have its    typical foods. 

4.      Overview Hanoi from above
Never forget to find a place where you can see great Hanoi panorama. This is not new but makes you feel interested. You can view both day and night then realize the different moments. 
hanoi from above


5.      Walk around old quarters
Hanoi – 36 old quarter streets is one of the most popular destinations. Although the chess- board designed, perpendicular parallel streets each other like a maze, but it are not easy to find way out. Go along streets you can see shops selling the most random things, and other unique characteristics that make this area so lovable. This is really exciting experience for any visitor arriving here. If you feel tired, find a cafe located on the balcony of an old house to observe the bustling streets.
old quarter

Ta Hien street
6.      Watch the sunset in West lake
Located in the northwest of Hanoi, West Lake is a pretty tourist destination. Many people often find there to enjoy the special large and peaceful space. Especially in the afternoon, West Lake becomes illusory in orange horizon. Visitors can stop to take impressive pictures.
sunset

Sunset in West lake
7.      Travelling around  Hanoi by bus
Besides the tuk – tuk and cyclo, travelers should try go by bus. Not only bus-ticket is cheap but also there is scenery – rich routes, you can pass through the most famous tourist attractions in Hanoi. With two recognized colors are red and yellow, this highlights Hanoi’s picture. Travelling by bus in Hanoi is a truly local experience.
bus



8.      Join in Flag lowering ceremony
If you cannot get up early to see raise the flag ceremony, you can join the flag lowering ceremony at the mausoleum at 9pm. Every day, many domestic and foreign tourists, even Hanoians wait till this moment. All activities at Ba Dinh Square have to be stopped when the loudspeaker announced start preparing the flag lowering ceremony. The National flag will be lowered by a troop of 34 soldiers marched in the same time the national music raise up. This ceremony is so solemn, everyone wait and follow the slowly lowered flag.

Flag lowering ceremony
9.      Walking on Long Bien bridge
As old quarter, Long Bien Bridge is like a historical living eyewitness. This bridge has a very interesting history – it was designed by Gustave Eiffel (of Eiffel Tower fame) and built by Dayde & Pille of Paris during the French occupation of Indochina. Many parts of the bridge were destroyed during the Vietnam War and some of that damage can still be seen today.  Restoration efforts have been ongoing for many years, but the bridge has remained in use almost the entire time for small vehicles and pedestrians.
The lifestyle is unique and completely different from what you see in the center of Hanoi or even elsewhere in Vietnam.  The best time to visit the bridge is just before sunset and then stay for sunset before heading back.  That way, you get to see some of the surroundings in daylight and then get some beautiful pictures of the sunset over the Red River.  It is a breathtaking sight in more ways than one, and a perfect way to round out your Hanoi experience.
long bien bridge
Long Bien Bridge

10. Night trip in Hanoi
In the morning, Hanoi is crowded and bustling but at night city is completely opposite picture. Colorful souvenir shops and commercial centers at day are silent and quite quiet at night. Besides, tourist can go along streets and some corners which are still busy to enjoy another space..

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