1. Hanoi Opera House
The opera house is described in the memoirs of Blanche Arral who performed in the new Hanoi Opera House in 1902 while waiting for the 1902 Exposition of Hanoi to open. The opera had depended on touring artists performing French and Italian repertoire during the colonial period for a mainly French audience. Stop and take photos here.
10 minutes
2. Long Bien Bridge
The bridge was built in 1899–1902 by the architects Daydé & Pillé of Paris, and opened in 1903. Tour guide will explain you the history of the bridge during the wars. Take some photos here.
30 minutes
3. Dong Xuan Market
Đồng Xuân Market is a market in the center district Hoàn Kiếm of Hanoi, Vietnam. Originally built by the French administration in 1889, Đồng Xuân Market has been renovated several times with the latest in 1994 after a fire which almost destroyed the market. And passing through 36 icons streets in the Old Quarter area. You can buy somethings here or take photos
30 minutes
4. Huu Tiep Lake and the Downed B-52
Visiting Huu Tiep lake to see the downed B-52. The evidence of our victory.
20 minutes
5. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Passing by Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda and Ba Dinh Square. Take some photos in these places.
1 hour
6. Chua Tran Quoc
Trấn Quốc Pagoda, the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi, is located on a small island near the southeastern shore. Just take a short walk to visit the pagoda and see how is Buddhism in Vietnam.
30 minutes
7. French Quarter
French Quarter in Hanoi is located on the southeast of the popular Hoan Kiem Lake. Like the Old Quarter with 36 streets. The area brings a feeling of France. In the late 19th century, French occupied Hanoi and replaced many of the old Vietnamese buildings with impressive and stunning French-style houses and villas in this area. The war ended but left behind many French traits in this area. That’s why it is called French Quarter.
With unique traits in architecture and a wide range of delicious food and refreshing drinks. Wandering along the streets, you will find many houses painted in yellow and having typical street style of Paris France’s capital. French Quarter is considered the most luxurious area of the city. A lot of 5-star hotels and high-class restaurants, coffee shops, bookstores, boutiques and galleries. French Quarter has an important location for some embassies like Ireland and Italian embassies, government buildings and wealthy residential neighborhoods.
30 minutes
8. St. Joseph's Cathedral
St. Joseph's Cathedral is a Catholic church on Nhà Chung Street, in the Hoàn Kiếm District of Hanoi, Vietnam. It is a late 19th-century Gothic Revival (Neo-Gothic style) church that serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hanoi. The cathedral is named after Joseph, the patron saint of Vietnam. Construction began in 1884, with an architectural style resembling the Notre Dame de Paris. The church was one of the first structures built by the French colonial government in French Indochina when it opened in December 1886. It is the oldest church in Hanoi.
The cathedral conducts Mass several times during the day. For Sunday evening mass at 6:00 PM, large crowds spill out into the streets. The prayer hymns are broadcast; Catholics who are unable to enter the cathedral congregate in the street and listen to hymns.
30 minutes