Hanoi

It might seem a bit hokey in an Xbox age, but this 1,000-year-old art form still manages to enchant. — Concierge

Dedicated to the long conflicts endured by the country. — Michelin Guide

The three main exhibits highlight the themes of fashion, war, and family life, and the female gender role as it pertains to customs and tradition. — Fodor's

This thought-provoking site is all that remains of the former Hoa Lo Prison. — Lonely Planet

Its structure recalls that of the small monuments once built to pacify spirits of nature. — Michelin Guide

Silk paintings, folk art, sculptures, artifacts, and lacquer works are among the works of art at this museum neighboring the Temple of Literature. — Fodor's

For good luck (or for fun), visitors of any stripe are welcome to buy sticks of incense and make offerings at the various altars and sand urns. — Frommer's

The only city in Vietnam to retain its ancient merchants' quarter, and its narrow streets, packed with fruit and vegetable markets. — Concierge

Hanoi's most visited temple sits pretty on a delightful little island in the northern part of Hoan Kiem Lake. — Lonely Planet

A couple of blocks west of the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Hoan Kiem Lake—meaning Lake of the Restored Sword—is one of Hanoi’s anchors. — Afar Magazine

Tran Quoc Pagoda (Pagoda of National Defence), one of the oldest in Vietnam, was originally built in the 6C on the banks of the Red River. — Michelin Guide

The house is an interpretation of a traditional rural dwelling, and has been preserved just as Ho left it. — Lonely Planet

A number of beautiful religious buildings, such as Quan Thanh Temple, stand on the shores of the West Lake ( Ho Tay) and the White Silk Lake, which are separated by the Road of Youth ( Thanh Nien). — Michelin Guide

The Vietnamese can be a very romantic people, and love is permanently in the air around West Lake where lovers young and old come to take a spin around the water in one of the resident swan boats. — Afar Magazine

A good way to get your bearings in Hanoi is to take a quick stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake, a pleasant 30-minute circuit. — Concierge

Descriptions in English are limited, but don’t let that dissuade you from visiting this gem. — Afar Magazine

Built in the 17C, Quan Thanh Temple is a magnificent example of the art of wooden sculpture, with its finely carved doors, window frames and altar. — Michelin Guide