Viewed as the main cultural hub of Vietnam due to its status as Vietnam’s capital for almost a thousand years, Hanoi is today, an interesting mix of Western and Asiatic cultures. Discover all the attractions and things to do in Hanoi with Diamond Westlake Suites.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Situated 10-minute drive away, in front of the former President Ho Chi Minh’s slit house, is the memorial dedicated to the respected leader of Vietnam. Beneath the grey granite facade lies the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh, which is protected by a military honour guard. Do note that a strict dress code is to be adhered to for admittance into the Mausoleum.
One Pillar Pagoda
Built on a single stone pillar 1.25 meters in diameter just 10-minute drive away, the One Pillar Pagoda is regarded as one of the two iconic temples of Hanoi. A Buddhist temple constructed by Emperor Lý Thái Tông in 1049 in gratitude of the birth of his son, it was designed to resemble a lotus blossom, a Buddhist symbol of purity.
Water Puppet House
Catch folk art in action – a 15-minute drive away – depicting daily life of rural people and folklores that are imparted through generations, and of legends and national history.
Opera House
An architectural landmark of Hanoi, just 15-minute drive away, the Hanoi Opera House is the perfect locale for art performances. This brilliant structure is a tribute to the European architectural style under the Renaissance period.