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If you could only visit one city in Vietnam, make it Ha Noi! There are endless things to do in Ha Noi and with this itinerary, you won’t want to miss it.
Go on a shopping spree in the Old Quarter
The Old Quarter is one of the most famous area in Ha Noi, near Hoan Kiem Lake where you can do your last minute shopping. Rows upon rows of shops selling specialized items made in Vietnam. Many are handmade, such as ceramic pottery pieces, which you can find at Authentic Bat Trang on Hang Gai street.
Location: Old Quarter
Address: P. Hàng Ngang, Hàng Đào, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam
Take a pottery lesson
Visit Authentic Bat Trang Ceramics for a lesson on the basics of pottery. A professional pottery maker will teach you the basics and help you make your own piece of ceramic art. You will get to practice on an electric pottery wheel wheel and make as many pieces as you desire to perfect the craft. Then you can take it home as a memory of your Ha Noi trip.
Shop: Authentic Bat Trang - Ceramic Shop
Website: https://authenticbattrang.vn/
Address: 115 P. Hàng Gai, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
This beautifully built mausoleum is an important historical monument dedicated to Vietnam's national hero and first respected President, Ho Chi Minh. It represents the deep respect and admiration the Vietnamese people have for him, therefore, the main purpose for the creation of this building is to protect his body and so that anyone could come and pay their respects to him.
Location: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Address: Hùng Vương, Điện Biên, Ba Đình, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Feast on Bun Cha Ha Noi
When visiting Ha Noi, you cannot skip out on Bun Cha; it is a Vietnamese delicacy consisting of freshly-grilled meat, vermicelli noodles, fresh vegetables, dipped into a sweet, sour, and salty sauce. There are many stalls and shops throughout Ha Noi and with the affordable price, it is hard to miss.
Shop: Bun Cha Tuyet 34
Address: 34 Hàng Than, Nguyễn Trung Trực, Ba Đình, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Cafe Hopping
When you can not think of what to fill your day with, go cafe hopping. There are so many cafes throughout Ha Noi, all encompassing different vibes and aesthetics, you are bound to fall in love with them. Many will serve the infamous egg coffee, refreshing Vietnam grown fruit drinks, and baked goods. Cafe hopping is perfect for all seasons of travel because you can get hot coffee for the winter and a refreshing fruit mix for the hot summer days.
Shop: Foligan Coffee
Address: 57 P.Trung Hòa, Trung Hoà, Cầu Giấy, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Shop: Cafe Giang
Address: 39 P. Nguyễn Hữu Huân, Lý Thái Tổ, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
