Get a taxi back down into the Old Quarter and get lunch at Bun Cha Huong Lien. Grab a fresh juice at one of the many cafes or nip into Tired City for some unique Hanoian souvenirs. Meander down Phan Dinh Phung street to get a glimpse of some of the grand French mansions which line this tree-filled boulevard. This pagoda is one of the most important in the city and was built in 1042! While you’re there take a look at the One Pillar Pagoda just behind the mausoleum. Perfect little treat!įrom the Tran Quoc Pagoda, you are positioned perfectly to walk over to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and pay respects to the ‘Father of the Nation’. This is a sweet crepe type snack filled with dried coconut, sugar floss, and honeycomb. All along the lake, bicycle vendors are selling Bo Bia. This earthy cafe is just a short distance from the Tran Quoc pagoda which is the oldest in the city and positioned with an excellent view of West Lake.
Start your second day in the capital with a peaceful brunch at Ma Xo on Truc Bach island. It’s around 15 dollars per person but you can order all you can eat from their extensive menu of high-quality local dishes. Make reservations at Ngon Villa for dinner and feast on all the Vietnamese favourites. Depending on the time you may witness an outdoor Mass. Jo seph’s cathedral and if you fancy it - a happy hour gin and tonic at The Mad Botanist which has a balcony overlooking the cathedral. Joseph’s Cathedralįrom there you can walk to St. Buzz over to Bun Bo Nam Bo on Hang Dieu for a tasty bowl of this southern dish of stir-fried garlic beef with herbs and rice noodles.
Admire the peaceful grounds and take a break from the hectic Old Quarter. When your legs start to tire or you’ve had enough of crossing the roads, get a Grab taxi over to the Temple of Literature. Make sure to check out Hang Ma for fun colourful decorations (excellent photo op), Hang Dao (shoe street), and Ma May for knock off shopping needs. You can explore the Old Quarter on foot or meander through the streets on a traditional cyclo tour. Pick up a banh khuc (sticky rice with pork and mung bean) for breakfast and/or a cup of the famed Hanoian egg coffee at Cafe Giang, then continue through the old quarter taking in all the sights and sounds.
While you are there check out the Ngoc Son temple and photograph the famous Turtle Tower in the centre of the lake. At the heart of the city, it comes alive in the early hours with locals exercising, playing badminton, and catching up. Start your visit with a morning at Hoan Kiem lake. Note that the names and locations in bold are further explained in the things to see and do sections below the itinerary. You could easily spend a week in the capital city - but if time is short, you can’t go wrong with filling your days as outlined here. 72-Hours in Hanoi Things to see Things to do Getting to Hanoi Hanoi weather Here is everything you need to know for your 72 hours in Hanoi. Dodge motorbikes, slurp street-side noodles, admire ancient architecture and sip cà phê sữa đá. Founded over 1,000 years ago, the nation’s capital is a city of contrasts. Things to do in Hanoi: The 72-Hour Guide to the CityĪs chaotic as it is quaint, Hanoi is rising in the ranks of must-see destinations around the world.
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