Hanoi Things to Do Tips by galy

Temple of Literature Temple of Literature Review

Hanoi's first university. founded by King Ly Thanh Tong in 1070

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Review

Ho Chi Minh was embalmed and put on display. A visit to the mausoleum is a somber experience. The guards are not terribly friendly and ask you even to take off your sun glasses. Uncle Ho looks a little yellow, but the quiet line that forms to view his body is a vision of respect. The mausoleum is open only in the mornings, every day except Monday and Friday 8am-11am
the surrounding parklands containing the former Palais du Gouvernement

Directions: Ba Dinh District

Water puppet show Water puppet show Review

This is a world famous attraction in Hanoi - Water puppets at the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. The shows last about an hour with approx 15 short stories

Water puppetry is unique to northern Vietnam and centred around Hanoi. It has been developed over several centuries and started of as temporary shows in villages. the puppets do not have any strings attached, but are instead operated by poles under water, hence the name.

Directions: next to Hoan Kiem Lake

One pillar pagoda One pillar pagoda Review

Originally constructed by Emperor Ly Thai Tong to commemorate the long awaited birth of an heir. Destroyed during the French War, and rebuilt by the government the in 1955

Address: Pho Ong Ich Kiem, Ba Dinh District