Things to Do in Hanoi

10 activities and experiences for backpackers.

Drink bia hoi on a tiny plastic stool at the corner of Ta Hien Street

Eat bun cha at a street stall (Obama and Bourdain's dish of choice)

Explore the chaotic Old Quarter's 36 streets

Join a street food walking tour

See a traditional water puppet show at Thang Long Theatre

Take a day trip to Ninh-Binh or book a tour to Ha-Long-Bay

Try egg coffee (ca phe trung) at Giang Cafe or similar

Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Temple of Literature

Visit the Hoa Lo Prison ("Hanoi Hilton") museum

Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake at sunrise and visit Ngoc Son Temple