Hanoi

Castles & palaces

Imperial Citadel of Thang Long

A former imperial citadel in Hanoi, Vietnam, that holds centuries of dynastic history. Walking through the palace grounds and ruins, you can picture what it once looked like.

Heritage & monuments

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum stands on Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi. This grand three-story structure is open to the public and continues to draw a steady stream of visitors paying their respects.

Heritage & monuments

Temple of Literature

The Temple of Literature is a venerable Confucian temple in Hanoi's Dong Da district and the site of Vietnam's first national university. Strolling through its serene gardens and traditional architecture, visitors can sense centuries of history.

Nature

Hoàn Kiếm Lake

This lake in the heart of Hanoi is tied to a legend about a magic sword being returned. Strolling along its shore, you can take in locals' daily life and the city's lively atmosphere.

Nature

2019 North Korea–United States summit

This is the site of the second North Korea-US summit, held on February 27-28, 2019, between Chairman Kim Jong Un and President Trump. The two days of talks took place at a hotel in downtown Hanoi.

Castles & palaces

Presidential Palace of Vietnam

A yellow building that once served as the residence of the French colonial governor, it is now used as the official residence of Vietnam's president. Visitors can stroll through gardens surrounding a small lake and view furnishings once used by Ho Chi Minh.

Parks & gardens

Ba Ðình Square

A square that holds the history of Vietnam's independence, where Ho Chi Minh proclaimed the country's founding in 1945. After his death, a mausoleum was built here to house his remains.

Temples & religious sites

One Pillar Pagoda

This is one of Hanoi's most iconic ancient pagodas, built in 1049 by Ly Thai Tong, founder of the Ly dynasty. It was damaged during the war in 1954 and later restored to its present form.