3 days in Vietnam 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.

Get outdoors at Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake) and West Lake. Get some cultural insight at Old Quarter and Hoa Lo Prison. The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple of Literature & National University, get engrossed in the history at Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, and look for gifts at Zeds Threads.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Hanoi itinerary builder.

Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Hanoi. In May, daytime highs in Hanoi are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can travel back home.