6 days in Hanoi Itinerary

The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi has bounded back from the effects of war, and today serves as a bustling commercial and cultural hub bursting at the seams.

Visiting Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake) and Adrenaline & Extreme Tours will get you outdoors. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at TiredCity Hang Bong and Klimt Art Gallery. Step out of Hanoi with an excursion to Nature & Wildlife Tours in Ninh Binh--about 1h 15 min away. There's much more to do: take a stroll through Old Quarter, don't miss a visit to Temple of Literature & National University, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and contemplate the long history of Hoa Lo Prison.

To see where to stay, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Hanoi trip planner.

If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiports are Noi Bai International Airport and Vân Đồn International Airport.