5 Days Exploring Hanoi Vietnam Itinerary

Begin your day with a visit to the Vietnam National Museum of History, which houses an extensive collection of artifacts from Vietnam's history. Have breakfast at Bánh Mì 25 for some delicious Vietnamese sandwiches.

Next, explore the fascinating exhibits at the Vietnam Military History Museum. For lunch, head to Cha Ca Thang Long for their famous grilled fish.

Spend your evening at the lively Dong Xuan Market, where you can shop for souvenirs and try local street food. Enjoy dinner at The Gourmet Corner Restaurant & Sky Bar with stunning views of Hanoi.

Visit the serene Tran Quoc Pagoda (Chua Tran Quoc) located on West Lake. This is one of the oldest pagodas in Hanoi. Start your morning with breakfast at Xôi Yến, known for its sticky rice dishes.

Afterward, take a leisurely walk around West Lake (Ho Tay) and enjoy lunch at Cơm Tấm Sài Gòn Nam Phương, which offers delicious broken rice dishes.

In the evening, attend a performance at the famous Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. End your day with dinner at Madame Hien Restaurant, known for its elegant ambiance and traditional Vietnamese cuisine.

Start your day by visiting the beautiful Temple of the Jade Mountain (Ngoc Son Temple) located on Hoan Kiem Lake. Have breakfast nearby at Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su, famous for its pho.

Next, take a trip to the traditional craft village of Van Phuc Silk Village, where you can see how silk is made and shop for high-quality silk products. Enjoy lunch back in Hanoi at La Verticale, offering French-Vietnamese fusion cuisine.

In the evening, explore more of Hanoi's culinary scene with dinner at Green Tangerine, set in a charming colonial villa.

Begin your final day in Hanoi by visiting the impressive modern architecture of the Hanoi Opera House (Nha Hat Lon). Have breakfast nearby at The Hanoi Social Club, known for its cozy atmosphere and great coffee.

Spend your afternoon exploring more modern attractions or doing some last-minute shopping. For lunch, try out some local flavors at  Bún Chả Hương Liên made famous by President Obama’s visit.

Conclude your trip with an unforgettable dining experience overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake from Cau Go Vietnamese Cuisine Restaurant.