Wander around the banks of this peaceful lake and discover an historic temple, observe locals going about their daily life or enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade.

During your trip to Hanoi, you can do some window-shopping at Hanoi Old Town Night Market. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.

At the heart of Hanoi stands a weathered neo-Gothic Roman Catholic church, a contrary sight in this predominantly Buddhist city.

Browse hundreds of stalls in Hanoi’s biggest marketplace in the heart of the Old Quarter.

Stories from local legends are told at this theatre with hand-carved wooden dolls and colourful dragons that perform on a stage on the water.

The attractive shape of the only city gate remaining in Hanoi harks back to a time when the city was under siege.