What to do in Hanoi for one day

Today, I will show you what you can do, where to go, and what to eat in Hanoi, Vietnam, if you only have 24 hours. Here is the itinerary:

👉7am: Eat Pho for breakfast
Address: 10 Lý Quoc Su, Ha Noi
Tip: Best combo: Phở tái chín (rare and cooked beef Pho), quẩy (fried bread sticks), trứng trần (balanced eggs), and trà đá (iced tea)
👉8am: Drink egg coffee
Address: 11 Hang Gai, Ha Noi
Tip: Sit at the top to see Hoan Kiem Lake
👉10am: Visit Văn Miếu Quốc Tử Giám (The first university of Vietnam)
Address: 58, Quoc Tu Giam street, Hanoi
Tip: Watch out for the high door barrier
👉12pm: Eat Bun Cha Hang Manh
Address: 1 Hang Manh street, Hanoi
Tip: Order the special bowl with egg rolls, so good!!!
👉2pm: Visit Hoa Lo prison
1 Hoa Lo Street, Hanoi
👉4pm: Eat Trang Tien ice-cream
Address 35 Trang Tien, Hanoi
Tip: Vanilla and young rice flavors are the best, in my opinion
👉4:30pm: Hop on, hop-off bus tour
Hoan Kiem lake near Thuy Ta ice cream
Tip: They have cone hats just in case it's too hot also watch out for those branches
👉6:30pm: Drink coffee at Cong Cafe
Address: 116 Cau Go, Hanoi
Tip: The milk tea I ordered was not very good, so stick with coffee :) Nice view though
👉8pm: Eat Cha Ca (Fish cake)
Address: 1 Dinh Tien Hoang street, Hanoi (4th floor in Shark Jaw building Hàm cá mập)
👉10pm: Nightlife in West Lake area (quận Tây Hồ)
Here is the list of bars: I like Hideout bar and Sala Club

Still wanna explore more? Eat Pho Ganh at 3am 🍜
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[ThatRascalMerlin]

*" ... you not only enjoy the sweetness of present moments ... but you also appreciate the bitterness of history."*

*SO deep!*

THAT is why I love your vlog SO much. You don't just bring us all the sites and sounds and food ... you share a bit of your soul with us, reminding us to be "human" as we see that amazing place through your eyes. You do it so elegantly.

I know they are a LOT of work, but the music video-type quick edits make the video look so professional and really glue your eyes to the screen. Well worth the effort! I really appreciate your work! Something that really amazes me about Vietnamese food is how beautiful it is. Even the street food can often look like it was made to be featured in a foodie magazine. It's fascinating!

[riffraff]

“The bitterness of history” so wonderful the VN is so open. Wonderful beautiful people. I enjoyed this video. Thank you

[hml]

I just love Vietnam. I have been to Hanoi three times and can’t wait to return.

[haiquang]

Em người miền nam đang có dự định ra HN chơi ít ngày mà chị review vậy quá chuẩn luôn. Không chỉ người nước ngoài mà người trong nước đỡ phải lúng túng khi chọn địa điểm cần đến để thấy 1 HN ngàn năm văn hiến

[jessiegoodman]

Big fan of Vietnamese cuisine and coffee. I think your video is very helpful for the tourists who’re seeking for some local recommendations, like that egg coffee, I’m gonna definitely make it a stop along the trip in Hanoi. Vietnam’s cuisine is a perfect mix of eastern cuisine and western cuisine, which perfectly reflects Vietnamese wisdom and uniqueness. Keep up the good work :)

[KHISA_]

I have invited to Hanoi for the last VESAK DAY 2022, at Ba Vang Pagoda. And Vietnamese Buddhists let us visit HANOI and some places including Ha Long Bay. I love Vietnam.

[coyroy]

After two years (due to pandemic), I finally was able to travel back to Hanoi this month. And twice, back-to-back! I have a project at Hoan Kiem Lake (Four Seasons) and in Ha Long Bay (Intercontinental). I always enjoy the food, coffee and sights of Hanoi! I know that Pho 10 place so well; in fact, I took my Vietnamese friend from Saigon for dinner there. He was impressed!

[VarunDubey-OPN]

I recently visited Saigon, and completely fell in love with Vietnam, I can't wait to Visit Hanoi! Thanks for this video, I'm really excited to visit now.
Also to all those planning to visit Vietnam, please do so, people are very nice and helpful there, food is great!
I had wonderful experience

[Flyer]

I currently live in Hanoi and have lived here for 10 years. Your videos are great about Hanoi. This is the best place to live by far!

[IslandHopperTV]

You really nailed it with this loaded with useful information

[georgehigh]

Ahhh Hanoi. Crazy place in the best way. Vietnam, what a beautiful country.

[donb.puryearjr.]

This is most beautiful, I have just found you here and now I find this a very intriguing to learn more about Vietnam. I have been close to a family in the United States for almost 20 years and they have tried patiently to teach me about your culture,

[anthonyszeto]

My wife, my son and I will visit Hanoi this coming fall, this video is what we need. Thank you!

[DWinthekeys]

I have enjoyed my visits to Hanoi. The Temple of Literature was one of my favorite places to walk around and explore. Hoam Kiem Lake is a wonderful place to spend a day! I highly recommend the water puppet show and taking in a show at the Old Opera House!

[KD-jjlb]

Can't wait to come back home I haven't gone in over ten years and hoping to go next year. I watch these videos in the meantime!

[AliceHoangLe]

I'm a Vietnamese living in Saigon since born. I've always thought I would travel to provinces which have natural scenes only. But this video makes me want to fly to Hanoi right away because of how charming its old beauty is. ❤

[saraninh]

As a Viet person living in the UK and left Hanoi at the age of 6, thank you so much for making these videos. I remember some of these places, and your videos are always so nostalgic and informative! I hope to be able to go back to Vietnam on holiday soon :)

[shivonnedubarry]

Recently discovered your channel. You know you're doing a good job when your content is loved by tourists, expats, locals AND the Vietnamese diaspora. If I ever see you in Tay Ho I'm gonna yell out What the Pho :D

[papathoai]

Been waiting for you ! After watching this video, my mood is feeling better as a cool wind is coming .Thanks Van

[RangKlos]

My fav is sidewalk beer stall, either the one near Hanoi gate or another one opposite shark jaw building. People watching is super fun especially on football match evenings!