Try cha ca, a famous Hanoi dish of grilled fish with turmeric and dill, at Cha Ca La Vong, a historic restaurant serving this specialty for over a century.
Explore the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first national university and a well-preserved example of traditional Vietnamese architecture and learning.
Stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake, a scenic spot in the heart of Hanoi surrounded by temples, gardens, and the iconic Red Bridge leading to Ngoc Son Temple.