where to visit in hanoi, What attractions are worth visiting in Hanoi?

Which Tourist attractions are the best to visit in Hanoi, Vietnam?

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is rich in historic charm and cultural wealth. Following are some attractions that you might visit:

1. Hoan Kiem Lake (the Lake of the Returned Sword): Basically situated at the center of Hanoi, this beautiful lake is surrounded by lush green gardens affording two hoary monuments-Jade Mountain Temple (Ngoc Son Temple).

2. Old Quarter (36 Streets): Walking around these narrow but crowded streets studded with shops, and cafes, and sometimes with local markets. Each street is known for a certain trade or product, which thus gives it a special touch serving shopping and a street for cultural movement.

3. Temple of Literature (Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam): One of the oldest and also the most important temples of Hanoi-that is the dedication to Confucius. It also houses the One Pillar Pagoda, which is the latter's prime university's oldest institution.

4. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Complex: Ho Chi Minh would have finally sought eternal rest on the grounds of his mausoleum that enshrines the body of the esteemed Vietnam leader. Surrounded nearby are his stilt house, a museum, and, popular with the locals, the One Pillar Pagoda.

5. One Pillar Pagoda (Chua Mot Cot): Not above the taste of Buddhist monks, it is perched on a single pillar standing amid a lotus pond; tiny but charming.

6. Vietnamese Women's Museum: This museum reveals the role and contribution to Vietnamese women through history.

7. Hoa Lo Prison (Hanoi Hilton): The former French colonial prison that subsequently became the jail for American POWs during the Vietnam War.