A city of 1,000 years, Hanoi holds in store an interesting blend of old-world charm and progressive culture for the modern traveler, and some the best things to do in Hanoi. Its Old Quarter, a bustling maze of shops, cafes, and crisscrossing telephone lines, is a good place to start your Hanoi holidays.

Wind your way through to the tranquil Hoan Kiem Lake, a place for locals and tourists to slow down, take unforgettable Hanoi photographs, and indulge in a belly-warming bowl of pho.

From timeless places to visit in Hanoi like the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to the city’s best-kept food secrets, let the team at Pan Pacific Hanoi show you around our favourite spots in this enigmatic Vietnamese capital city. Our Hanoi Destination Insights will make you feel truly welcomed in Hanoi.