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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 61 attractions in Hanoi

Wonderful place to visit.  Staying on a junk overnight is probably best way of seeing the islands.  There were no waves with small chance of sea-sickness.

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 61 attractions in Hanoi

At Just Massage, we deliver a clean, warm, safe, comfortable professional massage, provided by visually impaired massage therapists who, in addition to earning a Just and fair wage for their work, have full ownership and responsibility for the center. Just Massage, on the one hand, economic opportunity, personal empowerment, dignified work. On the other hand, Just a great massage!

Attraction type: Spa
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 61 attractions in Hanoi
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 61 attractions in Hanoi
Attraction type: Religious site; History museum; Educational site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 61 attractions in Hanoi
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 61 attractions in Hanoi

This recommendation to travelers to Hanoi is a new book published by Yale University Southeast Asia Studies called Hoa Lo/Hanoi Hilton Stories.   The author is Nguyen Chi Thien, who was imprisoned by...

Attraction type: Old jail; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 61 attractions in Hanoi

Traditional legends and historical tales are among the enchanting puppet plays performed at this popular theatre.

Attraction type: Theater; Performance
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 61 attractions in Hanoi

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is situated on Hung Vuong st, right in front of Ba Dinh square, the historic place where Respected Uncle Ho read the Vietnam Manifesto on September 2nd, 1945. Try viewing the...

Attraction type: Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 61 attractions in Hanoi

Hanoi’s lively Old Quarter comprises nearly 40 streets packed with shops selling all kinds of goods, each street named for its primary good or service.

Attraction type: Neighborhood; Flea/street market; Historic walking area
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 61 attractions in Hanoi

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Attraction type: Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 61 attractions in Hanoi
Attraction type: History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 61 attractions in Hanoi

Ho Chi Minh opted to live in this modest wooden house rather than the opulent Presidential Palace.

Attraction type: Historic home
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 61 attractions in Hanoi

The characteristic central pillar of this small pagoda is said to represent the stem of a lotus flower, symbolizing purity.

Attraction type: Religious site; Architectural building
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 61 attractions in Hanoi
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 61 attractions in Hanoi
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 61 attractions in Hanoi

This leading performance hall is famous for being an architectural mimic of the grand Paris Opera.

Attraction type: Architectural building; Performance; Opera
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 61 attractions in Hanoi

A rare breed of turtle enjoys this popular lake almost as much as countless locals and tourists.

Attraction type: Lake
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 61 attractions in Hanoi
Attraction type: Art museum; History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 61 attractions in Hanoi

Entering this majestic church is like walking into 1886, as little has changed since it first opened its doors.

Attraction type: Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 61 attractions in Hanoi

A research center and educational videos are some of the attractions of this cultural diversity museum.

Attraction type: History museum
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