Hòa Bình Travel Guide
Hanoi
Popular places to visit
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.
Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
Stories from local legends are told at this theatre with hand-carved wooden dolls and colourful dragons that perform on a stage on the water.
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Other neighbourhoods around Hòa Bình
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.
Dong Da
You'll enjoy the bars and lake views in Dong Da. You might want to make time for a stop at Temple of Literature or Train Street.
French Quarter
The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to French Quarter. A stop by Hoan Kiem Lake or Hanoi Municipal Party Committee might round out your trip.
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.
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.
Ngoc Khanh
If you're spending some time in Ngoc Khanh, Thu Le Park and Vincom Center Metropolis are top sights worth seeing.
- Hoan Kiem Lake
- West Lake
- Hanoi Opera House
- St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
- My Dinh National Stadium
- Dong Xuan Market
- Quan Chuong Gate
- Vietnam National Convention Center
- Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
- Temple of Literature
- Hang Gai Street
- Ta Hien Street
- Ho Tay Water Park
- Bao Son Paradise Park
- Ngoc Son Temple
- Ba Dinh Square