1. TEMPLE OF LITERATURE
Built in 1070, this temple was established in 1076 as Vietnam's first university which educated the elite ranks and remained open until 1779. The temple features 5 courtyards and a small museum. Check out the stone stelae, where those who passed the notoriously difficult exams have their names carved and rub the stone turtles for good luck.
Students cramming for exams still come here to pray for good grades.
Opening hours : open everyday 7.30 am to 5.30pm
entrance fee VND 20000
2. HANOI MUSEUM
Shaped like an inverted pyramid and spread over nearly 5.4 hectares. This 4 storey museum opened in October 2010 to mark the capital's 1000 year anniversary. It displays the country's history , culture and architectural heritage. The exhibits feature everything from ornamental trees to 6000 year old weapons , but its unusual architecture is the main attraction.
It is home to 50000 unique historical relics/
Opening hours : 8 am - 11 am and 1.30 om to 5 pm
3. ETHOLOGY MUSEUM
Dedicated to Vietnam's 53 ethnic minority groups, this is Hanoi's most impressive museum and also serves as a research centre. Don't miss the exterior where the architectural styles of the various ethnic groups are reproduced at true- to -life size. You will be scrambling up ladders and ducking through tiny doorways in no time. The museum offers outdoor water puppet theatre in a small pound on the grounds.
opening time : 8.30 am to 5.30 pm open every day except Monday
4.CO LOA CAPITAL & AN DUONG VUONG TEMPLE
This ancient citadel 20 km north of Hanoi was commissioned by King An Duong Vuong. It was once the capital of the Au Lac state and all that remains are 2 outer walls and the interior citadel. The fortress is a spiral shaped compound that has revealed many Bronze Age relic from the Dong Son culture.The Co Loa festival is held annually after the Tet holiday to honour King An Duong Vuong.
Open everyday from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm
entrance fee VND 10000
5. VAN PHUC VILLAGE
This mecca of all things silk southwest of Hanoi is a good place to stock up on fabric, pre made clothing and scarves at prices that are slightly cheaper than in the city centre. It was once a hotspot for bargain hunters but local shops have now caught on. Even so, the selection is still excellent and it's a great half day trip out of town.The village has no official hours, but visitors will find most shops closed on Sundays. It is located 8 km from town on the banks of the Nhue River on Nguyen Trai.
6.PERFUME PAGODA
This complex of pagodas and shrines is built into the limestone cliffs of Huong Tich Mountain. Buddhist pilgrims believe that Buddha once paused by the river to wash himself clean of the dust of humanity and make the pilgrimage in hopes of rinsing off bad karma. The 2 hour boat trip meandors through rice paddies and looming limestone cliffs.
The main pilgrimage season starts 15 February and runs until mid March
7. BAT TRANG CERAMIC VILLAGE
Located in a clay rich area , much of the famed Bat Trang pottery is now imported from elsewhere but there can be some gems to be found of you dig a little. This do it yourself operation is perfect for anyone feeling nostalgic for art class or a welcome break from the city. Take a stroll, make a pot , vase or bowl and come home with a souvenir.
Check for the Bat Trang stamp to guarantee your ceramic were produced here.
8. LE MAT SNAKE VILLAGE
A snake here will come prepared in 7 traditional dishes with none of the parts going to waste .As authorities have been working to stem the tide of trafficked endangered animals, do your part by making sure that no endangered animals are on the menu. According to the locals, swallowing a reptile's beating heart together with a shot of rice wine can bring unmentionable benefits to a man's virility.
Built in 1070, this temple was established in 1076 as Vietnam's first university which educated the elite ranks and remained open until 1779. The temple features 5 courtyards and a small museum. Check out the stone stelae, where those who passed the notoriously difficult exams have their names carved and rub the stone turtles for good luck.
Students cramming for exams still come here to pray for good grades.
Opening hours : open everyday 7.30 am to 5.30pm
entrance fee VND 20000
2. HANOI MUSEUM
Shaped like an inverted pyramid and spread over nearly 5.4 hectares. This 4 storey museum opened in October 2010 to mark the capital's 1000 year anniversary. It displays the country's history , culture and architectural heritage. The exhibits feature everything from ornamental trees to 6000 year old weapons , but its unusual architecture is the main attraction.
It is home to 50000 unique historical relics/
Opening hours : 8 am - 11 am and 1.30 om to 5 pm
3. ETHOLOGY MUSEUM
Dedicated to Vietnam's 53 ethnic minority groups, this is Hanoi's most impressive museum and also serves as a research centre. Don't miss the exterior where the architectural styles of the various ethnic groups are reproduced at true- to -life size. You will be scrambling up ladders and ducking through tiny doorways in no time. The museum offers outdoor water puppet theatre in a small pound on the grounds.
opening time : 8.30 am to 5.30 pm open every day except Monday
4.CO LOA CAPITAL & AN DUONG VUONG TEMPLE
This ancient citadel 20 km north of Hanoi was commissioned by King An Duong Vuong. It was once the capital of the Au Lac state and all that remains are 2 outer walls and the interior citadel. The fortress is a spiral shaped compound that has revealed many Bronze Age relic from the Dong Son culture.The Co Loa festival is held annually after the Tet holiday to honour King An Duong Vuong.
Open everyday from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm
entrance fee VND 10000
5. VAN PHUC VILLAGE
This mecca of all things silk southwest of Hanoi is a good place to stock up on fabric, pre made clothing and scarves at prices that are slightly cheaper than in the city centre. It was once a hotspot for bargain hunters but local shops have now caught on. Even so, the selection is still excellent and it's a great half day trip out of town.The village has no official hours, but visitors will find most shops closed on Sundays. It is located 8 km from town on the banks of the Nhue River on Nguyen Trai.
6.PERFUME PAGODA
This complex of pagodas and shrines is built into the limestone cliffs of Huong Tich Mountain. Buddhist pilgrims believe that Buddha once paused by the river to wash himself clean of the dust of humanity and make the pilgrimage in hopes of rinsing off bad karma. The 2 hour boat trip meandors through rice paddies and looming limestone cliffs.
The main pilgrimage season starts 15 February and runs until mid March
7. BAT TRANG CERAMIC VILLAGE
Located in a clay rich area , much of the famed Bat Trang pottery is now imported from elsewhere but there can be some gems to be found of you dig a little. This do it yourself operation is perfect for anyone feeling nostalgic for art class or a welcome break from the city. Take a stroll, make a pot , vase or bowl and come home with a souvenir.
Check for the Bat Trang stamp to guarantee your ceramic were produced here.
8. LE MAT SNAKE VILLAGE
A snake here will come prepared in 7 traditional dishes with none of the parts going to waste .As authorities have been working to stem the tide of trafficked endangered animals, do your part by making sure that no endangered animals are on the menu. According to the locals, swallowing a reptile's beating heart together with a shot of rice wine can bring unmentionable benefits to a man's virility.
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