Dong Da Travel Guide
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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.

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.

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.

St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi
At the heart of Hanoi stands a weathered neo-Gothic Roman Catholic church, a contrary sight in this predominantly Buddhist city.

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, Vincom Center Metropolis and Thu Le Park 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 Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum might round out your trip.

Điện Biên
While visiting Điện Biên, you might make a stop by sights like Vietnam Military History Museum and Hanoi War Museum.

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.

Hai Ba Trung
Hai Ba Trung is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Vincom Center and Hai Ba Trung Temple.
- Places of interest
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- Temple of Literature
- Dong Da General Hospital
- Hanoi CIty Social Insurance Dong Da District
- Hoan Kiem Lake
- West Lake
- Hanoi Opera House
- St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- My Dinh National Stadium
- Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
- Dong Xuan Market
- Quan Chuong Gate
- Vietnam National Convention Center
- Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
- Bao Son Paradise Park
- Hang Gai Street
- Ta Hien Street
- Ngoc Son Temple