Top Things To Do in Hanoi
Hanoi is famous for its beautiful monuments, stunning scenery and rich cultural heritage. However, there's another hidden gem that Hanoians will tell you is undoubtedly the very best thing to do when in Hanoi - eating!
You don’t have to be a foodie to love the food-obsessed culture of Hanoi. Whether it’s leisurely exploring markets, trying out new street eats, or sampling cuisine from all around the world, you will find yourself in a culinary heaven when visiting this incredible city.
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CategorySightseeing & Landmarks
Train Street
Drink a cup of coffee while waiting for the trains to pass through these narrow alleys.
West Lake
This spot is not full of tourists! Perfect to spend the afternoon just to chill and relax while enjoying the view of the lake.
Ngoc Son Temple
This temple is located in Hoàn Kiếm Lake and is also known as the temple of the Jade Mountain.
Thang Long Water Puppet Theater
Thang Long Water Puppet Show is considered to be the most traditional and fascinating type of Chinese water puppet show. It not only appeals to children but adults as well.
CategoryFood & Drink
The Note Coffee
A small and cozy cafe filled with inspiring sticky note messages. Perfect for your social media feed as this place is super aesthetically pleasing.
Pho
You can't visit Vietnam and not have a taste of the delicious Pho! Although there are many delicious noodle dishes in Vietnam, Pho is the ultimate Vietnamese experience.
Cafe Giang
This cafe is considered to have the best egg coffee around Ho Chi Minh. And it is true! The coffee was super thick and good! Definitely added to our favorites!
Banh Mi 25
Also a super popular stop in Ho Chi Minh not only for tourists but also for locals, tourists must have a taste of Banh Mi 25 to have the authentic Banh Mi experience!
Quan Goc Da
Our first stop in our Ho Chi Minh food trip, our guide taught us how to use chopsticks here. And we had the opportunity to try Banh Bao Ran as our appetizer for our educational food crawl.
Pho Ga Khanh Beo (Bun Thang)
Next stop to our food crawl! We had Bun Thang. It is similar to Pho, also a soup with rice noodles and has lots of coriander.
Banh Bun Bo
We learned how to make fresh rolls here! Super delicious and filling! Definitely one of our favorites during our food crawl.
Che Ngon 93
This dessert is super refreshing. Also one of the things you should try when visiting Vietnam.
Cafe Dinh
After a long day of eating, a nice cup of coffee is the perfect way to cap off the crawl. The super good coffee at Cafe Dinh has a strong flavor and is the perfect sip to warm one's bones.