One well-known view for sunrise is Ba Vi National Park's mountaintop: from where the views are indescribably beautiful! Or perhaps take a look from where Lotte Center Hanoi- Hanois' most tall building offers an unbelievably panoramic view of the sunrise over Hanois's skyline. One may also consider taking a boat trip to watch the sunrise from West Lake or resting peacefully at Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of Hanoi.
On top of Ba Vi Mountain in Hanoi, one such beautiful place for a sunrise is set up. It's somewhat outside the city, but the view from the summit, especially on a clear day, is breathtaking as the sun rises over the land. Alternatively, if you prefer something more central, Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of Hanoi provides a tranquil and scenic setting for sunrise. Around the lake, with the famous Thê Húc bridge and Ngoc Son Temple nearby, everything makes for splendid backdrops for the first light of day. Just go early, as it gets busy with local practice, exercise, and tai chi.
Nghe An Street: A stretch whereby the old buildings discussing the Temple of Literature are just a reflection of a beauty beyond its time. During the day, the street hosts clustering people talking around food, and some who are gazing upward to notice the onset of daybreak. For the first appearance of light, move along to Yen Minh Gate where you will come across a traditional barricade leading towards the Temple of Literature.