3 days in Hanoi Itinerary

The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi has bounded back from the effects of war, and today serves as a bustling commercial and cultural hub bursting at the seams.

Visit Old Quarter and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum for their historical value. Get some cultural insight at Temple of Literature & National University and Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Next up on the itinerary: stop by 54 Traditions Gallery, explore the activities along Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake), and steep yourself in history at Hoa Lo Prison.

To find other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Hanoi sightseeing planner.

Expect a daytime high around 39°C in June, and nighttime lows around 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.