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When making the silk shop rounds, this shop should be included for its endless selection of well-designed garments. Open 10am to 7pm.
Address: 82 Pho Hang Gai Old Quarter Tel: +4 3928 6786
Shopping
F Silk
When making the silk shop rounds, this shop should be included for its endless selection of well-designed garments. Open 10am to 7pm.
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hanoiLouis Vuitton
Market
With knock offs readily available around every street corner, this is a store with the real thing at real prices. Located in the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel, its part of a larger shopping area and is situated right next to Cartier.
hanoiApricot Gallery
Gallery
Many of Hanoi's most accomplished contemporary artists are shown at this multi storey gallery as well as older works by local masters. Timings are 8am to 8 pm.
hanoiArt Vietnam
Gallery
One of Hanoi's most reputable galleries and an essential stop for any serious collector. Open from 10m to 5pm. Address: 30 Hang Than Truc Bach Tel: +4 3927 2349
hanoiCoco Silk
A high-end shop that sells silk garments, open from 8.30am. Address: 37A Van Mieu Dong Da Tel: +4 3747 1535
hanoiKhai Silk
Market
With branches and small outlet corners in various hotel lobbies around town Khai Silk is the largest retail silk outlet in Vietnam and is justly famous for its selection, silk quality, and chic store layout.
hanoiGalerie Royal
This small boutique is sandwiched between the Hilton and the Metropole and caters to high-end shoppers. They carry three specialized lines, Kenzo, Korloff, and La Perla. Open daily 9:30am to 7:30pm.
hanoiIpa Nima
Market
Run by jet-setting Hong Kong lawyer-turned-designer Christina Yu, they have two stores: a flagship Ipa Nima store in the south end of town, and Tina Sparkle, in the heart of the popular Church Street cafe area. Open daily 9am to 7pm.
hanoiDong Phong Art Gallery
Gallery
One of Hanoi's best art galleries, this neat shop stands out by selecting a small number of works by serious artists. Open from 10am to 8pm.
hanoiKenly Silk
Plaza
Extravagant and colorful garments are displayed on three floors. Open from 9am to 8pm.
hanoiHanoi Silk
Hanoi Silk has a collection comparable to Khai Silk and carries good ready-to-wear silk garments in addition to providing tailoring services. Open daily 8am to 8pm.
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hanoiThanglong Water Puppet Theatre
Theatre
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.
hanoiPaddleboats
Activity
The paddleboats can be found at the boat launches along Thanh Nien and with a little work you can sail out onto Truc Bach or West Lake in your own private plastic goose. Children have to be accompanied by an adult.
hanoiMunicipal Water Puppet Theater
Theatre
Another water puppet theatre show in Hanoi is the municipal show, with performances held regularly, and popular with the locals.
hanoiHo Tay Water Park & Moon Park
Park
Five kilometers north of the city centre, this is an excellent day out with children on a hot day. The park opens early and stays open till 9pm. Water slides and refreshing pools are enjoyed by all ages, while the adjacent Moon Park offers roller coasters and other exciting activities for when it gets cooler in the evenings. The park is open for eight months of the year from April to November.
hanoiCentral Circus
Activity
The huge tent, which is a permanent fixture at the northern end of Lenin Park, is home to Hanoi's Central Circus. Shows are held Wednesday through Saturday at 8pm and on Sunday mornings at 9am. The Sunday morning show is held with children in mind, and is a popular Sunday activity with residents of Hanoi.
hanoiSt Joseph's Cathedral
Churches
St Joseph's Cathedral, also known as Nha Tha Lon, is the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Hanoi and was consecrated on the night of Christmas in 1886. Built by the French on the site of a demolished pagoda; St Joseph's Cathedral is known simply as the "Big Church" among the Vietnamese of Hanoi and is designed to resemble the Notre Dame in Paris.
hanoiBa Da Pagoda
Temple
Ba Da Pagoda was originally called Sung Khanh Pagoda and was built in 1056 AD, during the Ly Thanh Ton Dynasty. The original temple has long disappeared and has been called many names throughout its history. It is located at the end of a narrow alley off a street that runs between the Ho Hoan Kiem Lake and St Joseph's Cathedral.
hanoiHoa Lo Prison
Prison
Constructed by the French in 1896; mainly to house political prisoners it was taken over by the Vietnamese in 1954. From 1964 to 1973 it was a major POW detention facility with some of the famous inmates including U.S. Sen. John McCain, Pete Peterson, the ambassador to Vietnam, and Lt. Everett Alvarez, officially the first American pilot to be shot down over Vietnam. To the west of the main complex is the guillotine room, still with its original equipment, and the female and Vietnamese political prisoners' quarters. The courtyard linking the two has parts of original tunnels once used by a hundred Vietnamese revolutionaries who escaped the jail in 1945. Visiting hours are from 8am – 5pm, and an admission fee has to be paid.
hanoiRevolutionary Museum
Museum
Popular among war buffs and historians, the revolutionary museum chronicles the rise of the Communist Party and its leader Ho Chi Minh. Although a little neglected, this museum is a treasure trove of old oil paintings, photographs and memorabilia chronicling the life of Ho Chi Minh and the early revolutions. There is an admission fee and visiting hours are between 8am and 11.45am and 2pm to 4.15pm.
hanoiQuan Su Pagoda
Temple
Constructed in the 15th century the pagoda became the headquarters of the Tonkin Buddhist Association in 1934, and today it is headquarters for the Vietnam Central Buddhist Congregation.
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hanoiLife Photo Gallery
Shop
Finely printed enlargements of documentary photography cover the walls of this small shop. The owner of the gallery has been capturing reflective and provocative images, mostly in black and white, since 1971. Open from 9am to 9pm.
hanoiBleu de Thuy
Cuisine: Fusion This restaurant is set in a beautiful converted French colonial house in the Hoan Kiem District. Upstairs offers terrace seating, and the side patio sandwiched between the restaurant and an exposed brick wall offers cozy private dining. Open from 11.30am to 2pm and from 6pm to 11pm.
hanoiClub de L'Oriental
Cuisine: Vietnamese With a beautiful colonial decor, properly trained staff, and amazing food this restaurant is a fine, upscale dining experience. The main floor has a handful of tables set up around an open kitchen, which are perfect for couples or single diners. Open daily from 11am to 2pm and from 6pm to 11pm, visitors are recommended to make reservations.
hanoiGreen Tangerine
Cuisine: French The Green Tangerine occupies a 1928 French townhouse and provides superb food, elegant presentation, a commendable wine list and fine service. Reservations are recommended and the restaurant is open 11am to 11pm.
hanoiLa Badiane
Cuisine: French This is local chef Benjamin Rascalou's first restaurant, but he is well respected in the local community for his stunning work at the Green Tangerine. Open daily from 11.30am to 2pm and from 6pm to 10pm.
hanoiLa Verticale
Cuisine: French / Vietnamese Open daily from 11:30am to 2pm and from 6pm to 10pm La Verticale is owned by Chef Didier Corlou who has lived in Vietnam for 18 years. The menu changes by season, but expect to find inventive dishes marked with a strong Vietnamese base. Address: 19 Ngo Van So St, Hanoi Tel: +4 3944 6317
hanoiPress Club
Cuisine: Continental Still popular with the old-boys' network, the Press Club is also attracting a younger, hipper crowd. The indoor restaurant is sizable, yet private, and Outdoor seating is available on the terrace facing a large stage that features regular live music acts.
hanoiRestaurant Bobby Chinn
Cuisine: Fusion Blending the best of East and West, owner-chef Bobby Chinn is part Chinese and part Egyptian and brings all his influences to bear in this classy setting. Open from 11am till the last order.
hanoiWild Lotus
Cuisine: Contemporary Vietnamese The ambience of the Wild Lotus is upscale and chic, with a bouquet of lotuses on every table, and the intoxicating smell of fresh flowers permeating through the restaurant. The restaurant serves portions that are meant to be shared, so visitors should ask for half-portions if dining alone. Open daily from 11am to 11pm.
hanoiVine
Cuisine: International Signature dishes like the tuna tartare and lobster bisque remain unrivaled in the city, and still attract a loyal customer base to this upscale dining establishment. Open daily from 9am until last order.