Hanoi

St Joseph’s Cathedral Hanoi guide: free entry, 2026 Mass times incl. Sunday English Mass, history, dress code, best photo times and nearby sights.

Imperial Citadel of Thang Long guide: UNESCO heritage, 100,000 VND tickets, daily hours, Kinh Thien dragon steps, D67 bunker, night tour and tips.

Vietnam Military History Museum guide: new Thang Long Avenue site, aircraft, tanks and B-52 wreckage, 40,000 VND tickets, hours (closed Mon & Fri).

Vietnam National Museum of History guide: Dong Son bronze drums, national treasures, Champa art, 2026 tickets for both buildings, hours and tips.

Vietnam Fine Arts Museum guide: lacquer and silk masterpieces, national treasures, Buddhist art, 2026 tickets, hours (closed Monday) and tips.

Hoa Lo Prison Museum, the “Hanoi Hilton”: 50,000 VND tickets, daily hours, history, what to see, the Sacred Night tour and tips for visitors.

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology guide: 54 ethnic groups, walk-in traditional houses, water puppets, 2026 tickets, hours (closed Monday) and travel tips.

Hoan Kiem Lake (Sword Lake) guide: the Returned Sword legend, Ngoc Son Temple, Turtle Tower, The Huc Bridge, weekend walking street and insider tips.

Temple of Literature Hanoi guide: 70,000 VND entrance fee, 2026 opening hours, the 82 Doctors’ Stelae, five courtyards, night tour and insider tips.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is a must-visit attraction in Hanoi: free entry, 2026 opening hours and closure dates, dress code, tickets for nearby sites, what to see in the complex and insider tips for first-time visitors.