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What to do in Hanoi

These 6 picks for what to do in Hanoi are not a blog list. Each one is counted from what real travellers actually wrote; the ones a local checked in person are marked "local-checked". The number on each card is how many travellers mentioned it. Best time to visit: Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov.

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Old Quarter & Hoan Kiem Lake
The centre — streets go car-free at weekends
647 travellers mentioned local-checked
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Train Street
Trains pass inches from the cafes — often closed, check first
204 travellers mentioned local-checked
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Temple of Literature
Vietnam's first university, 11th century
86 travellers mentioned local-checked
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Water puppet show
Traditional performance, about an hour
62 travellers mentioned local-checked
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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Strict dress code, closes early
50 travellers mentioned local-checked
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West Lake
Quieter side of the city, good cafes
44 travellers mentioned local-checked