An exciting, fast-paced colorful city with a blend of cultural influences, Hanoi is a popular destination for visitors to Southeast Asia. Top attractions include:
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Hoan Kiem Lake
Visit Halong Bay
Explore the Old Quarter
Temple of Literature
Vietnam Fine Arts Museum
Fly from United Arab Emirates to Hanoi
Emirates operate seven flights a week from Dubai International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport at Hanoi, Vietnam. Flight time is around six hours. There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Hanoi, although Etihad offer connecting flights through airports like Hong Kong or Bangkok.
Top Attractions in Hanoi
Plan your trip to Hanoi and include the top things to do when you visit the Vietnamese city.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
The imposing marble national monument was constructed as the final resting place of Vietnamese Revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh and is open to the public. The free tours have become part of the Hanoi experience for visitors from all over the world.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Hoan Kiem Lake
A peaceful and quiet lake surrounds Ngoc Son Temple, a pagoda sitting in the centre on a small island. The temple attracts many visitors and was built in commemoration of the 13th century military leader Tran Hung Dao who was renowned for his bravery in the battle against the Yuan Dynasty.
The island on which the temple is built is known as Jade Island and is accessible by the famous red-painted Rising Sun Bridge of classical Vietnamese design.
Things to do in Hanoi: Visit Halong Bay
When you fly to Hanoi from UAE, make the most of your trip by visiting Halong Bay – one of the most popular things to do in Hanoi. A natural wonder, the bay is dotted with 1,600 limestone islands and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Travel to Halong by car or bus from Hanoi, which is only 170km away.
Halong Bay
Explore the Old Quarter
The Old Quarter is the traditional area surrounding the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long. The streets are decorated by temples, pagodas, and assembly halls. They are also home to markets and food stalls featuring exotic local delicacies.
One of the top things to do in Hanoi is to visit the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, located along Dinh Tien Hoang Street in the Old Quarter, to watch short sketches using traditional puppets accompanied by music from a Vietnamese orchestra.
Temple of Literature
A source of national pride, the beautiful traditional Vietnamese architecture of the Temple of Literature honours the country’s finest scholars. Founded in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong, the complex is dedicated to Confucius and was the site of Vietnam’s first university. The complex features ornate altars, pagodas, ponds and gardens across five courtyards.