5-day itinerary
The Perfect 5 Days in Hanoi
A balanced 5-day plan for Hanoi, built around its top-rated sights and ordered so each day flows without backtracking — with a bite to eat and travel times between every stop. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.
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Morning
Hoa Lo Prison
Explore the infamous 'Hanoi Hilton' — a chilling prison where history's darkest chapters come alive.
8 min walk · 0.6 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Vietnamese Women's Museum
Discover the remarkable strength and stories of Vietnamese women across centuries of history and culture.
9 min walk · 0.7 km to the next stop
Evening
Opera House
A stunning French colonial opera house dazzling visitors with grand architecture in the heart of Hanoi.
Where to eat: Hanoi Garden Restaurant — A well-loved local spot.
Parks & Slower Moments
Morning
Dong Xuan Market
Hanoi's oldest and largest covered market bursts with local goods, street food, and authentic city energy.
13 min walk · 1 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
Explore a millennium of Vietnamese royal history at this UNESCO-listed ancient palace complex.
7 min walk · 0.5 km to the next stop
Evening
Ba Dinh Square
Stand where Ho Chi Minh declared independence at Vietnam's most iconic and solemn national square.
Where to eat: Abracado — A well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Pay solemn respects to Vietnam's beloved revolutionary leader in this iconic granite monument.
2 min walk · 0.2 km to the next stop
Afternoon
One Pillar Pagoda
A lotus-shaped marvel rising from a single stone pillar, one of Vietnam's most sacred symbols.
1 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
Evening
Ho Chi Minh Museum
Explore the life and vision of Vietnam's iconic leader through powerful exhibits in this striking museum.
Where to eat: Achi Vegan House — Vietnamese — a well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Presidential Palace Historical Site
Explore the historic grounds where Ho Chi Minh lived and shaped modern Vietnam's destiny.
1 min walk · 0 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Presidential Palace
A grand golden colonial mansion where Ho Chi Minh lived, blending French grandeur with Vietnamese history.
13 min walk · 1 km to the next stop
Evening
Vietnam Fine Arts Museum
Explore Vietnam's finest art spanning centuries, from ancient sculptures to modern masterpieces, in Hanoi's premier gallery.
Where to eat: Akaari Japanese Restaurant — Japanese — a well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Temple of Literature
Hanoi's 1000-year-old Temple of Literature honors Confucius amid serene courtyards and lotus-filled ponds.
14 min drive · 3.4 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Bảo tàng Phòng không - Không quân
Explore Vietnam's aerial warfare history with jets, missiles, and Cold War relics on dramatic display.
21 min drive · 5.6 km to the next stop
Evening
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Discover Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups through stunning artifacts, traditional houses, and living cultural displays.
Where to eat: An Biên Eatery — Vietnamese — a well-loved local spot.
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Customize it →Built from Hanoi's top-rated attractions. Opening hours, prices, and whether a spot still delivers can change — double-check anything time-sensitive before you go.