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Water puppet theatre is an ancient art form in Vietnam which appeals to all ages. These shows are colorful, entertaining and accompanied by traditional Vietnamese music. It’s advisable to book tickets in advance for the best seats. The show is performed throughout the week, three times on a Sunday and twice Monday through Saturday.

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Lenin Statue

The Lenin Statue is a monument to the Soviet leader at the triangular playground called Lenin Park; on Duong Dien Bien Phu Street.

Temple of Literature

Today only parts of the sprawling complex dates from this earliest period; most of the architecture that we see comes from the Ly and Tran Dynasties.

Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts

Open daily from 8:30am to 5pm the museum the Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts features Vietnamese art of the 20th century, up to the 1970s.

Ho Chi Minh's Residence

The famous house on stilts does have its charm, and the structure is an interesting glimpse into the life of Vietnam’s revered national hero.

Hanoi Presidential Palace

The Hanoi Presidential Palace is a grand colonial mansion next to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum which can only be viewed from the outside amid tight security.

One-Pillar Pagoda

To the right of the Ho Chi Minh Museum, near Ba Dinh Square, is the unique One-Pillar Pagoda - also known as Lien Phai Pagoda, or the Pagoda of the Lotus Sect - a wooden structure built in 1049 that sits on sti

Ho Chi Minh Museum

The museum is a tribute to Ho Chi Minh's life; and cause, and there are personal items, photos, and documents detailing the rise of the nation's Communist revolution. 30pm – 4pm for the rest of the week.

Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum

Although he asked to be cremated, Ho Chi Minh lies in state, embalmed and dressed in his favored khaki suit in an imposing, granite-and-concrete structure modeled on Lenin's tomb.

Army Museum

The museum presents the Vietnamese side of the country's struggle against both the French and the Americans. There are three buildings from both wars containing evocative photos and actual war equipment, includ