Jump to navigation

Flight Centre NZ
  • Call
  • Enquire
  • Stores
Flight Centre NZ
0800243544
  1. Travel Destinations
  2. Asia
  3. Vietnam
  4. Hanoi
Print this page
Hanoi
Country
Vietnam
Official Language
Vietnamese
Currency
Dong (VND)
Overview
Gallery
Things to do

Hanoi Destination Guide

Hanoi Holidays »

The backdrop of hustling, bustling Hanoi is a gentle fusion of ancient pagodas, charming French colonial architecture and grand leafy boulevards. The capital of Vietnam, this exotic city is a unique blend of East and West and an all-round sensory experience to boot.

Get acquainted with Vietnam’s past at Hanoi’s museums and sacred temples, sample the region’s fragrant, fresh and colourful street food, explore the city streets on foot and, at the end of a long day, retire to the quiet havens of the local parks and lakes. 

Top Attractions »

Temples, museums, gardens and architectural wonders abound in this energetic city. The Temple of Literature should be your first stop on your walking tour of Hanoi. Built in 1070AD to honour the Chinese philosopher Confucius, this finely preserved temple is also home to Vietnam’s first university. A grand and imposing complex, it hides within its walls a calm and serene sanctuary. Step inside and discover 5 leafy courtyards, beautiful pavilions, cavernous halls, historic statues and the large square-shaped pond named the ‘Well of Heavenly Clarity’.

Next it’s on to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. This museum offers an enlightening and highly informative insight into Vietnam’s ethnic minorities. Browse a fantastic range of tribal artefacts, artworks and objects from everyday life.

Finally, take a trip to one of the most sacred buildings for the Vietnamese people, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Around 3 kilometres west of the popular Old Quarter you’ll find this towering memorial for Vietnamese communist revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh. His embalmed body is displayed in the central hall and is protected by military guard. This is a sacred place for many Vietnamese people who come to pay their respects. Tourists are permitted to enter, but you’ll be subject to security procedures and a modesty dress code. It’s wise to arrive early to avoid the queues.    

Launch Hanoi photo gallery »

Flower Vendor, Hanoi | by Flight Centre's Olivia Mair
Souvenirs for Sale, Hanoi | by Flight Centre's Olivia Mair
Flower Vendor, Hanoi market

Eat and Drink »

Throw yourself into French-style café culture at any of the charming cafés that line Hang Hanh, where you can sip coffee among young Vietnamese locals. For dining out, the area surrounding the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake is great for restaurants, as is the chic French Quarter – be sure to try the freshly made French baguettes.

For something decidedly more Vietnamese, the Old Quarter is full of vibrant street food and local watering holes. The local must-eat is the famously fragrant Pho Bo (beef noodle soup), which is best enjoyed with a Bia Hoi (fresh beer).

Where to Stay

The bustling Old Quarter is packed full of affordable hotels and places to stay, so take your pick. Slightly pricier, the area surrounding St. Joseph Cathedral in the Old Quarter offers some trendy boutique hotels within walking distance of the charming Hoan Kiem Lake.

For a quieter, more up-market experience, the beautiful French Quarter offers majestic buildings and villas, wide streets, high-end hotels and luxury boutiques. 

Shopping

Boasting gorgeous French-style architecture, the chic and modern Trang Tien Plaza located at the corner of Hoan Kiem Lake in downtown Hanoi is known for luxury labels, high-end brand names, jewellery and designer cosmetics.

For something a little more unique with artisan flair, Hang Gai Street is a haven of beautiful silks, embroidery, lacquered woodcrafts, art galleries and quality clothing. And, of course, there are markets peddling fresh produce, fabric, clothing and souvenirs all over town.

Hanoi like a Local

A popular hangout after dark is the area surrounding the stunning St. Joseph Cathedral, where locals fill up the bars to drink beer and tea. To see how the locals shop, head to Dong Xuan Market in the Old Quarter. The largest covered market in Hanoi, this place houses shops selling everything from clothing and food to electrical appliances. While it’s predominantly a wholesale market for locals, if you see something you like why not try your hand at bartering for a traditional Vietnamese experience? In any case, it’s a fascinating place for a spot of people watching.

Flights »

Product supplier image: 

Hanoi Airfare »

from $ 3,179*

Other Destinations in Vietnam

  • Hoi An Destination Guide
  • Nha Trang Destination Guide
  • Halong Bay Destination Guide
  • Ho Chi Minh City Destination Guide

Hanoi Travel Deals

  • Hanoi Airfares and Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Car Hire
  • Home
  • Get a Quote
  • Flights
      1. col1
        1. Cheap Flights »
        2. Flights to Asia
        3. Flights to Australia
        4. Flights to South Pacific
        5. Flights to Europe
        6. Flights to USA & Canada

        7. New Zealand Flights

        8. Round The World

      2. col2
        1. Business Class Flights »
        2. Auckland to..
        3. Christchurch to..
        4. Wellington to..

        5. Premium Economy
        6. Class Flights »

        7. First Class Flights »

        8. Airline Guide

        9. Airport Guide

        10. Group Travel
      3. col3
        1. Destinations »
        2. Africa flights
        3. Asia flights
        4. Australia flights
        5. Central America flights
        6. Middle East flights
        7. South America flights
        8. South Pacific flights
        9. United Kingdom flights
        10. Europe flights
        11. USA flights
        12. Canada flights

        13. Lowest Airfare Guarantee
  • Holidays
      1. col1
        1. Australia Holidays »
        2. Brisbane
        3. Cairns
        4. Gold Coast
        5. Melbourne
        6. Perth
        7. Sunshine Coast
        8. Sydney
        9. View all Australia

        10. South Pacific Holidays »
        11. Fiji
        12. Rarotonga
        13. Samoa
        14. Tahiti
        15. Vanuatu
        16. View all South Pacific
      2. col2
        1. New Zealand Holidays »
        2. Asia Holidays »
        3. Bali
        4. Bangkok
        5. Hong Kong
        6. Phuket
        7. Singapore
        8. Thailand
        9. View all Asia

        10. America Holidays »
        11. Hawaii
        12. New York
        13. Los Angeles
        14. San Francisco
        15. View all America
      3. col3
        1. Europe Holidays »
        2. London
        3. Paris
        4. View all Europe

        5. Holiday types »
        6. 18-29 year old travel
        7. Cruise holidays
        8. Family holidays
        9. Gay and Lesbian
        10. Group travel
        11. Sports & Events
        12. Tours
        13. Weddings

        14. Uncover the World »
  • Hotels
      1. Africa & Middle East hotels
      2. Asia hotels
      3. Australia hotels
      4. New Zealand hotels
      5. South/Central America hotels
      6. South Pacific hotels
      7. UK & Europe hotels
      8. USA & Canada hotels
  • Tours
      1. col1
        1. Tour Locations »
        2. Europe Tours
        3. Asia Tours
        4. Americas Tours
        5. South America Tours
        6. Central America Tours
        7. Africa Tours
        8. Australia Tours
        9. Middle East Tours

        10. Types of Tours »

        11. Tours Specials »
      2. col3
        1. Tour Companies »
        2. AAT Kings
        3. Adventure World
        4. Contiki
        5. Cosmos
        6. Globus
        7. Insight Vacations
        8. Intrepid
        9. Peregrine
        10. Topdeck
        11. Trafalgar
      3. col2
  • Cruises
      1. col1
        1. Cruise destinations »
        2. Alaska
        3. Australia
        4. Caribbean
        5. European Rivers
        6. South Pacific/New Zealand
        7. Mediterranean

        8. Discover Cruising »
        9. Cruise Inspiration »
        10. Free Cruise Brochure »
      2. col2
        1. Cruise lines »
        2. P&O Cruises
        3. Princess Cruises
        4. Royal Caribbean International

        5. Cruise ships »
        6. Queen Mary 2
        7. Pacific Aria
        8. Oasis of the Seas
      3. col3
        1. Type of cruises »
        2. Close to Home Cruising
        3. Ocean Cruising
        4. Fly & Cruise
        5. River Cruising
        6. Small Ship Cruising
        7. Adventure Cruising

        8. Deals »
        9. Cruise Deals
        10. Last Minute Cruises
        11. Cruise Price Guarantee »
  • Extras
      1. Col23
        1. Planning Tools »
        2. Health Advice
        3. Passports & Visas
        4. Packing & Luggage
        5. Online Travel Brochures

        6. Travel Money »
        7. Cash Passport

        8. Travel Alerts »
        9. The 48 Hour Destination
      2. Col24
        1. Travel Insurance »
        2. Get a Quote

        3. Car Hire »
        4. Sports & Events »
        5. Westpac hotpoints® »

        6. Gift Cards »
        7. Wedding Accounts »

        8. Flight Centre Mastercard®
  • Destinations
      1. col1
        1. Australia/South Pacific »
        2. Australia
        3. New Zealand
        4. Cook Islands
        5. Fiji
        6. New Caledonia
        7. Samoa
        8. Tahiti
        9. Vanuatu
        10. Browse deals
        11. See all Australia & more

        12. North America »
        13. Canada
        14. Mexico
        15. United States of America
        16. Browse deals
        17. See all North America
      2. col2
        1. Asia »
        2. Bali
        3. China
        4. Indonesia
        5. Japan
        6. Malaysia
        7. Thailand
        8. Singapore
        9. Vietnam
        10. Browse deals
        11. See all Asia

        12. South America »
        13. Argentina
        14. Brazil
        15. Browse deals
        16. See all South America
      3. col3
        1. Europe & UK »
        2. Denmark
        3. England
        4. France
        5. Germany
        6. Greece
        7. Ireland
        8. Italy
        9. Portugal
        10. Spain
        11. Browse deals
        12. See all Europe & UK

        13. Rest of the world »
        14. Africa
        15. Central America
        16. Middle East
        17. See all destinations
        18. Uncover the World »
  • Blog
  • Contact
      1. Contact Us
      2. Find a Store
      3. Get a Quote
      4. Join the Captain's Club
  • Search
  • DEALS
      1. col1
        1. Current Specials
        2. Kiwi Escapes
      2. col2
        1. Cheap Flights »
        2. Hotel Deals »
        3. Cruise Specials »
        4. Cheap Holidays »
        5. Tour Specials »


        6. Competition Winners »

Browse Destinations

  • Africa »
  • Asia »
  • Australia »
  • Canada »
  • Caribbean »
  • Europe »
  • Middle East »
  • Mexico & Central »
  • New Zealand »
  • Pacific »
  • South America »
  • United Kingdom »
  • USA »

Find Holiday Packages

Browse Hotels

  • Australian Hotels »
  • International Hotels »

 

  • 0800243544
    Talk to a Travel Expert
  • Enquire Now »A consultant will contact you
  • Find a Store »Your nearest Flight Centre
The Captain's Club

Subscribe to receive exclusive deals, competitions, birthday rewards & event invitations direct to your inbox, from The Captain's Club.

Subscribe
General
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Find a Store
  • Careers
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Site Map
  • Lowest Airfare Guarantee
International Flights
  • Cheap Flights
  • Flights to Asia
  • Flights to Australia
  • Flights to South Pacific
  • Flights to Europe
  • Flights to USA & Canada
  • Flights to UK
  • Round the World Flights
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
Domestic Flights
  • Flights around New Zealand
  • Flights to Auckland
  • Flights to Wellington
  • Flights to Christchurch
  • Flights to Dunedin
  • Flights to Queenstown
Popular Holidays
  • Fiji Holidays
  • Rarotonga Holidays
  • Samoa Holidays
  • Gold Coast Holidays
  • Australia Holidays
  • Hawaii Holidays
  • Bali Holidays
  • London Holidays
  • Melbourne Holidays
  • Singapore Holidays
Tours
  • European Tours
  • Asian Tours
  • South America Tours
  • Africa Tours
  • Australia Tours
  • Contiki Tours
  • Topdeck Tours
  • Intrepid Tours
  • Cosmos Tours
  • Tour Specials
Cruises
  • Cruises
  • Alaska Cruises
  • Australia Cruises
  • Caribbean Cruises
  • European River Cruises
  • South Pacific/New Zealand Cruises
  • Mediterranean Cruises
  • Cruise Lines
  • P&O Cruises
  • Princess Cruises
  • Royal Caribbean Cruises
  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Carnival Cruises
  • Cruise Deals
*Prices are for in-store bookings, in NZD and subject to availability. Additional fees may apply to online bookings. Please refer to specific product's terms and conditions.

© Flight Centre Travel Group Limited trading as Flight Centre ABN 25 003 377 188 ACN 003 377 188 ATAS - Travel Accredited No. A10412.

‹