Top 5 Hanoi Attractions

Top 5 Hanoi Attractions

City: Hanoi
State: Hanoi Capital Region
Country: Vietnam

The 2nd largest city, as well as the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi has a long history, having being ruled previously by the Chinese, the French, and the Japanese, before achieving independence. Hanoi has the most cultural and historical sites in Vietnam, and these are relatively well preserved. As an urban metropolis, the city is noticeably lacking in biodiversity or natural scenery.

Here are the Top 5 Tourist Attractions to visit in Hanoi, all of which hold important cultural or historical significance. All these are permanent locations which can be visited and viewed at any time throughout the year.


1. Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum

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Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum (Purchased Stock Image)

The Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum is the country's primary art museum, showcasing over 20,000 art pieces spanning from ancient to modern times. Housed in a restored French colonial building in the center of Hanoi, the museum seeks to inspire both Vietnamese and international tourists in the domain of art, in particular, Vietnamese children, with creative spaces and educational themetic tours. The collection spans 8 categories - ancient sculpture, modern sculpture, oil paintings, lacquer paintings, paper and silk art, traditional arts, ancient ceramics, and the cu lao cham shipwreck ceramics.



2. Vietnamese Women's Museum

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Paying tribute to the women of Vietnam across the ages, the Vietnamese Women's Museum in the Old Quarters of Hanoi features over 28,000 objects related to Vietnamese women, spread across 3 permanent galleries. The 'Women In Family' gallery tells the story of traditional family rituals, the 'Women In History' gallery showcases notable ladies, while the 'Women's Fashion' gallery displays the diverse fashion of the 54 ethnic groups of the country. Also notable here are the thematic special exhibitions which focus on modern day issues such as single mothers, or women participation in ASEAN.



3. Hoan Kiem Lake

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As a popular scenic location amongst locals of Hanoi, Vietnam, the Hoan Kiem Lake, also known as Lake Of The Restored Sword / Sword Lake, is a focal point for the community and public life. Located here is the photogenic Turtle Tower / Tortoise Tower, the wooden red-painted Thê Húc Bridge, and the Temple Of The Jade Mountain. Large soft shell turtles can be spotted swimming in the lake, and locals often people watch, exercise, or go for long, relaxing strolls here.



4. Imperial Citadel Of Thang Long

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The Imperial Citadel Of Thang Long in down town Hanoi, Vietnam, is a complex of historic buildings built under the reign of Emperor Lý Thái Tổ of the Lý dynasty. The site serves to provide insights into ancient Vietnamese architecture, a unique blend of Asian and Western influences. The grounds are also home to the Hanoi Flag Tower, the impressive Đoan Môn main gate archway, and the Kinh Thiên Palace Dragon Steps.



5. Museum Of Ethnology

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Vietnam is multi-ethnic, with 54 ethnic groups living across the country. To preserve this rich heritage and showcase their way of life, the Museum Of Ethnology in Hanoi was established in 1997. Considered one of the finest tourist attractions here, the 9 permanent indoor galleries with over 15,000 artifacts are housed within a building designed in the shape of a Dong Son drum. But the spacious grounds are also home to an outdoor exhibition area, which features life-size, authentic, traditional ethnic houses from all over the country, in their own unique architectural style.





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