Tourist Attractions
Hanoi Opera House »
One of the most beautiful and historic buildings in all of Vietnam is the Hanoi Opera House. Built by the French administrators in charge of Vietnam at the time construction began in 1901, this neoclassical treasure is reminiscent of the famous Palais Garnier or Opéra Garnier in Paris, itself built... more »
Temple of Literature »
One of the most popular tourist sites in Vietnam, the almost 1,000 year old Temple of Literature in Hanoi is dedicated to Confucius and his teachings. This is considered to be one of Vietnam’s most important cultural and historical sites and the temple itself is even featured on one of... more »
Hoan Kiem Lake »
The peaceful waters of Hoan Kiem Lake, situated within Hanoi’s cultural and historic centre has legendary significance in the history of Vietnam and its inviting shoreline and easy access within the city make it a popular and much loved public space. According to legend, a Vietnamese emperor was sailing on... more »
Hoa Lo Prison »
More widely known by its infamous nickname the ‘Hanoi Hilton’, the Hoa Lo Prison remains a symbol of brutality and suffering. Prisoners of war held here during the French occupation in the fist half of the twentieth century and during the Vietnam conflict of the 1960’s and 1970’s came to... more »
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum »
The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is the final resting place for Communist leader Ho Chi Minh. Located within Ba Dinh Square, the imposing mausoleum structure with its large columns and Vietnamese architectural elements maintains the leader’s body in a climate controlled state. A military honour guard stands nearby in the... more »
