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As one of the most visited areas in Ha Noi for its traditional aesthetic and beaming culture, there are endless activities to do in Ha Noi’s Old Quarter. Be sure to try out some of these activities for an unforgettable time in Ha Noi!
Pottery Workshop
Ceramic pottery is a long-standing craft that has been taught for generations to generations. Partaking in a pottery workshop would be a fun and memorable experience because it is a hands-on activity and you are able to learn more about Vietnamese culture.
You can easily participate in the activity here in Ha Noi’s Old Quarter through Authentic Bat Trang Ceramics. It’s the most reputable shop to buy pottery and learn to make your very own ceramics. You can quickly book a class to learn pottery without having to go all the way to Bat Trang’s Ceramic Village. Through the assistance of an experienced potter, you will be taught the basics of pottery making, sculpt as many pieces as you want, and bring home your handmade souvenir.
Location: Authentic Bat Trang - Ceramic Shop
Website: https://authenticbattrang.vn/
Address: 115 P. Hàng Gai, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Street food hopping
Finding good food is one of the easiest things to do in Vietnam, because it is everywhere. Street food is the best way to try many different types of Vietnamese foods. Down the bustling streets of the Old Town, you will encounter many stalls and shops selling an array of drinks and foods including Banh Mi, Pho, Bun Cha, Bun Oc, sugar cane juice, fried dough balls, and che. These foods are all hand made and cooked by small business owners, therefore, we highly recommend you support the locals.
Here are some shops with their locations but there many locals set up on the streets that you will encounter:
Location: Che 4 Mua
Address: 4 P. Hàng Cân, Hàng Bồ, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Location: Bún ốc cô Huệ
Address: 43 P. Nguyễn Siêu, Hàng Buồm, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Location: Bún Chả Đắc Kim
Address: 1 P. Hàng Mành, Hàng Gai, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Location: Phở 10 Lý Quốc Sư
Address: 10 P. Lý Quốc Sư, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Location: Banh Mi 25
Address: 25 P. Hàng Cá, Hàng Bồ, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Stroll Along Hoan Kiem Lake
Hoan Kiem Lake is the most famous lake in Ha Noi and you can discover many interesting things just by strolling along its waters. The attraction for the Vietnamese turtle legend is there, along with shrines you can visit. They also have seating set up for people to enjoy the breeze and to watch the sunset. Stop by here after dinner for desserts as well, there are many ice cream shops and cafes in the area for you to enjoy after a long hot day of travel.
Location: Thuy Ta Ice Cream Store Kem Thủy Tạ
Address: 2VJ2+GCH, Bãi đỗ xe Hồ Gươm, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Location: The Note Coffee
Address: 64 P. Lương Văn Can, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Location: Kem Tràng Tiền
Address: 35 Tràng Tiền, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Visit Train Street
Not far from the center of the Old Quarter is the very famous Train Street, where you can see the train go by up close and along the street are various cafes. They have since added some restrictions to the area, but you can still see it and get an aesthetic photo out of it. Additionally, the cafes there serve authentic and traditional Vietnamese coffee. Take this as your chance to also try their famous egg coffee. Be sure to check the times the train comes by so you can capture it on film!
Location: Hanoi Train Street
Address: 3 P. Trần Phú, Hàng Bông, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam
