Dong Da Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Temple of Literature
Five sacred courtyards, each with a unique history, honorary inscriptions and manicured gardens, revere Confucius and the country’s best scholars.
Hoan Kiem Lake
Wander around the banks of this peaceful lake and discover an historic temple, observe locals going about their daily life or enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade.
Hanoi Opera House
This historic building is the centrepiece of Hanoi’s French Quarter and host to shows by many of Vietnam’s premier singers, dancers and musicians.
West Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at West Lake during your travels in Hanoi. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside or seek out the local tours.
O Quan Chuong
The attractive shape of the only city gate remaining in Hanoi harks back to a time when the city was under siege.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
This massive tomb houses the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, a former Vietnamese president.
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Other neighbourhoods around Dong Da
Ngoc Khanh
If you're spending some time in Ngoc Khanh, Thu Le Park and Vincom Center Metropolis are top sights worth seeing.
Ba Dinh
The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Ba Dinh. A stop by Ho Chi Minh Museum or One Pillar Pagoda might round out your trip.
Thanh Xuan
You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Thanh Xuan. You might want to make time for a stop at Vincom Mega Mall Royal City or Vietnam People's Air Force Museum.
Cống Vị
While visiting Cống Vị, you might make a stop by sights like Lotte Center Hanoi and Thu Le Park.
Hang Trong
If you're spending some time in Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem Lake and St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi are top sights worth seeing.
Hoan Kiem
Panoramic lake views interesting history and top sights from Hoan Kiem Lake to St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi – discover Hoan Kiem, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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- Temple of Literature
- Dong Da General Hospital
- Hanoi CIty Social Insurance Dong Da District
- Lang Pagoda
- Hoan Kiem Lake
- Hanoi Opera House
- My Dinh National Stadium
- O Quan Chuong
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi
- Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
- Vietnam National Convention Center
- Bao Son Paradise Park
- Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
- Hang Gai Street
- Ta Hien Street
- Ngoc Son Temple