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HanoiKids Tours

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#1 of 68 attractions in Hanoi

Attraction type: Tour

Traveller Reviews:

30 Oct 2009 "A really personal experience"
29 Oct 2009 "Lovely Experience but sticks to the tourist scene"
22 Oct 2009 "Excellent experience"

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Halong Bay

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#2 of 68 attractions in Hanoi

Halong Bay is one of the most beautiful and impressive sights in Vietnam. In order to truly explore its beauty and peacefulness treat yourself to a cruise on Halong Black Pearl Jun that consists of 9...

Traveller Reviews:

29 Oct 2009 "Pinta Gold Review , Halong Bay Vietnam, Rats and Cockroaches"
17 Oct 2009 "Paradise Cruise an excellent choice"
10 Oct 2009 "Definitely take the Sunrise Resort on Cat Ba Island option"

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Ocean Tours

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#3 of 68 attractions in Hanoi

Attraction type: Group tour/boat

Traveller Reviews:

6 Nov 2009 "They Care About Their Customers And Reputation"
23 Oct 2009 "unmissable tour to halong bay"
7 Sep 2009 "ocean tours halong bay"

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Just Massage

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#4 of 68 attractions in Hanoi

At Just Massage, we deliver a clean, warm, safe, comfortable professional massage, provided by visually impaired massage therapists who, in addition to earning a Just and fair wage for their work, have full ownership and responsibility for the center. Just Massage, on the one hand, economic opportunity, personal empowerment, dignified work. On the other hand, Just a great massage!

Attraction type: Spa

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Thang Long Water Puppet Theater

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#5 of 68 attractions in Hanoi

Traditional legends and historical tales are among the enchanting puppet plays performed at this popular theatre.

Attraction type: Theatre; Performance

Traveller Reviews:

6 Nov 2009 "A Nice Cultural Experience, but not for Everybody"
8 Oct 2009 "Loved the water puppets!"
6 Oct 2009 "very uncomfortable seating"

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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#6 of 68 attractions in Hanoi

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is situated on Hung Vuong st, right in front of Ba Dinh square, the historic place where Respected Uncle Ho read the Vietnam Manifesto on September 2nd, 1945. Try viewing the...

Attraction type: Historic site

Traveller Reviews:

17 Oct 2009 "very cool, must see in Hanoi"
7 Sep 2009 "Interesting stuff"
5 Sep 2009 "Interesting"

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Temple of Literature & National University

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#7 of 68 attractions in Hanoi

Attraction type: Religious site; History museum; Educational site

Traveller Reviews:

6 Nov 2009 "Good if You Haven't Been to a Confucius Temple Before"
7 Sep 2009 "Quite interesting to see"
2 Mar 2009 "One of the better Hanoi attractions... interesting and educational"

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Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#8 of 68 attractions in Hanoi

A rare breed of turtle enjoys this popular lake almost as much as countless locals and tourists.

Attraction type: Lake

Traveller Reviews:

6 Nov 2009 "The Most Beautiful Place in Hanoi"
13 Jun 2009 "Beautiful spot, beware the pickpockets!"
17 Jun 2008 "A Disaster"

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Columbus Cruise Company

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#9 of 68 attractions in Hanoi

Attraction type: Tour

Traveller Reviews:

8 Oct 2009 "Great value for a very nice trip"
12 Sep 2009 "Wonderful cruise... Warning on double beds!"
6 Sep 2009 "Our Family Private Charter of the Pinta Cruiser"

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Hoa Lo Prison

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#10 of 68 attractions in Hanoi

This recommendation to travelers to Hanoi is a new book published by Yale University Southeast Asia Studies called Hoa Lo/Hanoi Hilton Stories. The author is Nguyen Chi Thien, who was imprisoned by...

Attraction type: Old jail; Historic site

Traveller Reviews:

7 Sep 2009 "Interesting and not as depressing as the war museums"
14 Jan 2009 "Another country's view"
16 Sep 2008 "Interesting to see the Vietnamese perspective..."

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Hidden Hanoi

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#11 of 68 attractions in Hanoi

Attraction type: Tour

Traveller Reviews:

11 Nov 2009 "Best tour guide in Hanoi"
4 Sep 2009 "So good - we kept going back."
4 Nov 2008 "My Hanoi Trip."

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Old Quarter

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#12 of 68 attractions in Hanoi

Hanoi’s lively Old Quarter comprises nearly 40 streets packed with shops selling all kinds of goods, each street named for its primary good or service.

Attraction type: Neighbourhood; Flea/street market; Historic walking area

Traveller Reviews:

6 Nov 2009 "Difficult to Walk, but Fascinating to Observe"
14 Jun 2008 "A place with rustic charm"
4 Apr 2008 "A journey into the soul of Hanoi!"

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Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#13 of 68 attractions in Hanoi

A research center and educational videos are some of the attractions of this cultural diversity museum.

Attraction type: History museum

Traveller Reviews:

6 Nov 2009 "An Excellent Introduction to the Minory Tribes in Vietnam"
20 Dec 2007 "one of best museums in hanoi"
3 Jan 2007 "Worthwhile"

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Dong Xuan Market

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#14 of 68 attractions in Hanoi

Though not quite the same since a devastating fire in 1994, this famous market is nevertheless a landmark trading post.

Attraction type: Flea/street market

Traveller Reviews:

3 Oct 2009 "何でも揃う巨大市場"

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Ho Chi Minh's Residence (Nha Bac Ho)

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#15 of 68 attractions in Hanoi

Ho Chi Minh opted to live in this modest wooden house rather than the opulent Presidential Palace.

Attraction type: Historic home

Traveller Reviews:

6 Nov 2009 "Part of the Ho Chi Minh Complex, a Nice Walk-Thru"
7 Sep 2009 "Beautiful"
16 Sep 2008 "Uncle Ho's home"

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West Lake

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#16 of 68 attractions in Hanoi

Attraction type: Lake

Traveller Reviews:

13 Jun 2009 "Paddling, prawns, a pagoda and romance"
3 Oct 2009 "市街地の喧騒を離れて休憩するのに良い風光明媚な湖"

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Hanoi Flag Tower

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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: ^#17 of 68 attractions in Hanoi

This place was built between 1805 and 1812 under King Gia Long and is over 2 centuries old. It resembles an old stone fortress and has steps leading to the top where one can get a good view of the city. There are old cannon sitting at the base of the place at grand level.

Attraction type: Military museum; Scenic/historic walking area

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