Places worth the detour in Hanoi
44 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Hanoi, Vietnam, across 7 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (15). Best known: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. 35 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 44, ranked 44
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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1.Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Built landmarks · 20th century · Notable
National mausoleum in Hanoi, Vietnam
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2.Van Mieu, Temple of Literature
Built landmarks · 11th century · Notable
Complex of monuments in Hanoi, temple of literature
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5.Hỏa Lò Prison
Museums & culture · 19th century · Notable
Prison in Hanoi used for political prisoners in colonial times and for prisoners of war during the Vietnam war
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10.Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Hanoi, Vietnam, showcasing Vietnam's fine arts from every historical period
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15.Vietnamese Women’s Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Hanoi dedicated to Vietnamese women
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19.National Museum of Vietnamese History
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
National museum in Hanoi, Vietnam
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33.Vietnam Museum of Revolution
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
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36.Hanoi Botanic Garden
Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Hidden gem
Botanical garden in Hanoi, Vietnam
