Local guides to help you explore Hanoi like you live here.
Sunrise walks, ancient temples, little cafés, flower gardens and some of the best sunsets in Hanoi — everything you need to plan the perfect day around West Lake.
One of Hanoi’s oldest and most beautiful Buddhist temples — its 1,500-year history, the red Bảo Tháp tower, sacred Bodhi tree and everything you need before visiting.
A small wooden temple on a single stone pillar, rising from a pond like a lotus flower — nearly a thousand years of Hanoi history, legend and Buddhist symbolism.
From Vietnamese egg coffee and the phin-brewing ritual to cosy hideaways, specialty brews and West Lake cafés — your guide to the best coffee in Hanoi.
15 cafés around West Lake Hanoi worth discovering — from specialty coffee and relaxed brunch spots to beautiful interiors and lakeside sunset views in Tây Hồ.
The ultimate guide to cycling around West Lake Hanoi — the 17 km loop, historic temples, flower villages, lakeside cafés, the best riding times and practical safety tips.
From steaming bowls of Vietnamese noodles and international restaurants to cosy brunch cafés, vegetarian food and lakeside drinks — where to eat around West Lake Hanoi.
The best places to watch the sunset at West Lake Hanoi — Thanh Niên Road, Trấn Quốc Pagoda, lakeside cafés and the quiet stretches of shoreline worth finding.
Hidden beside West Lake, Quán Thánh Temple guards ancient Hanoi with a nearly four-tonne bronze statue — one of the Four Sacred Temples of old Thăng Long.
Nhật Tân Flower Village in Hanoi, famous for its Tết peach blossoms — seasonal flower gardens, local growing traditions and how to visit.
Phủ Tây Hồ, a temple to the Mother Goddess Liễu Hạnh on West Lake — its legend, traditional architecture, location and how to visit.
West Lake Hanoi nightlife — rooftop cocktails, craft beer, hidden speakeasies, music venues and the neighbourhood spots where you can meet people.
Tây Hồ, Hanoi’s lakeside neighbourhood — where to stay, what to eat, the cafés, nightlife, attractions and what it’s like to live around West Lake.
Choosing where to stay near West Lake Hanoi — the best areas, how to get around, nearby attractions and the accommodation options in Tây Hồ.
Comparing Hanoi’s neighbourhoods — the Old Quarter, French Quarter, Tây Hồ, Ba Đình, Hai Bà Trưng and Đống Đa — to help you choose where to stay.
Everything to know about Hanoi's water puppet show — what to expect, how to get the best seats, tickets and tips for an evening you'll remember.
From Hoa Lo Prison's powerful history to the Museum of Ethnology's outdoor houses — the best museums in Hanoi and which ones are actually worth your time.
Step inside Hanoi's ancient Temple of Literature — courtyards, turtle-backed stone stelae and the stories behind Vietnam's first university.
From steaming bowls of phở and smoky bún chả to egg coffee and hidden food spots around West Lake — what to eat in Hanoi and where to find it.
