With its Chinese, French and Vietnamese architecture, ancient Buddhist temples and pagodas, fascinating cultural museums and war memorials, plus charming Old Quarter, there are plenty of places to visit in Hanoi for all interests and tastes.
Hanoi’s historic Old Quarter is the heart of Hanoi and the focal point is Hoan Kiem Lake. Hoan Kiem Lake surrounds Ngoc Son Temple (Temple of the Jade Mountain), which is built on a small island and connected to land by the Huc Bridge. The beautiful gardens along the banks of the lake are popular with locals and tourists alike and here you’ll see people relaxing and chatting with friends, jogging or walking around the lake, playing badminton, and practising tai chi.
