Must See Attractions VS Tourist Traps
There are many famous attractions located all around Vietnam, but which are the ones you cant miss?
🥇Hanoi Train Street
If you are wanting to visit the busy enclosed Train Street in Hanoi and sip on coffee as the famous Hanoi train drives past just a foot away from you then here is what you MUST KNOW…
The Train street is an amazing experience which you cant miss when in Hanoi though it is touristy it is defiantly worth the experience however make sure you do these things!
When I arrived I had read to go to the south entrance to get a quieter and less touristy experience DO NOT DO THIS! Police guard the street and don’t allow you through unless you pay and follow a cafe owner to their cafe and then you still can not walk the street freely!
Instead follow these instructions below to get a location where your free to walk the street and choose a place to eat and drink freely.
Search: Drop In Cafe on Google Maps
This Cafe is a must anyway as they have amazing Vietnamese Egg Coffee (which you can see at the bottom of this page) however as well as this just across the street is an entrance to the Hanoi train street, oppositethe cafe you can see stairs leading yup to the train rails and then if you turn left you can walk down the streets cafes, bars and more!
This entrance is most definitely the easiest and best way to enter and explore the street with no restrictions!
If you ned help locating the cafe and the street the image is to your left on this page with an arrow pointing from the cafe to the railways of the street as well as a link to the cafe below, follow this and you can not miss it!
Click the link below to view on Google Maps:
163 P. Phùng Hưng, Cửa Đông, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam
Search through these tabs of North, Central and South Vietnam and choose which actvities you want to plan and book for your Vietnam Trip
Activities In Northern Vietnam
Hanoi's Top Attractions!
🍜 Hanoi Street Food Tour (TOP PICK)
🚶 Hanoi Old Quarter Walking Tour
🎭 Thang Long Water Puppet Show 🥇
🍳 Vietnamese Cooking Class
🔎 Still looking for more things to do?
Ha Long Bays Huge Days Out
🛳️ Luxury Day Cruise from Hanoi (TOP PICK)
🚢 2 Day 1 Night, Overnight Cruise
🏝️ Ha Long Bay + Titop Island Tour 🥇
🚐 Ha Long Bay Day Trip (Budget Option)
🔎 Want more cruise and tour options?
Sapas Treks, Mountains, Villages & More
🥾 Sapa Trekking Tour (TOP PICK)
🏔️ Fansipan Mountain Cable Car 🥇
🚶 2-Day Sapa Trek + Homestay 🌟
🌄 Sapa Village Walking Tour
🚐 Sapa Tour from Hanoi (Day Tour)
🔎 Looking for more Sapa experiences?
What To Do In Ninh Binh?
🚣 Tam Coc Boat Tour (TOP PICK)
🚐 Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi
🚴 Ninh Binh Cycling Tour
🏞️ Trang An Scenic Boat Ride
⛰️ Mua Cave Viewpoint Hike
🔎 Want more options?
Activities In Central Vietnam
Ninh Binh's Top "To Do's"
🌉 Ba Na Hills + Golden Bridge (TOP PICK)
🏔️ Marble Mountains & Am Phu Cave Tour
Activities In Southern Vietnam
Southern Vietnam is vibrant, fast-paced, and full of unique experiences. Dive into the energy of Ho Chi Minh City, explore the winding waterways of the Mekong Delta, and unwind on the tropical beaches of Phu Quoc. From floating markets to island escapes, the south offers a dynamic mix of culture, adventure, and relaxation.
While in Hanoi Make sure you Dont Miss...
Tran Quoc Pagoda – a Temple located on the Ho Tay lake in Hanoi, an entrance surrounded by colourful Buddhist flags, With a history of over 1,500 years, it is considered the oldest pagoda in the city and a powerful symbol of Vietnamese Buddhism.
Old Quarter – The Heart of Hanoi, the Old Quarter is a great way to explore Hanoi and giving you the opportunity to try amazing street foods, also visit Hoan Kiem Lake especially at sunset.
Beer Street – If you love to party then Beer Street is a perfect way to spend a night singing in bars or dancing in clubs, its the liveliest road in town and a must do for night owls!
The Water Puppet Show – a traditional Vietnamese performance where wooden puppets glide over water At places like the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, the show combines live folk music, singing, and storytelling about village life, legends, and history.
War Remnants Mueseum - Ho Chi Min
One of Vietnam’s most powerful and confronting museums, focused on the realities of the Vietnam War.
Inside, you’ll find graphic photographs, wartime artifacts, and exhibits on the effects of Agent Orange, while outside displays tanks, helicopters, and other military equipment.
It’s an emotional and eye-opening experience that offers a deeper understanding of the war and its lasting impact on Vietnam.
The museum is a must when in Ho Chi Minh and though not suitable for younger children I feel it is vital you go when In Vietnam to see the bravery and sacrifice that was made in the war and shows us how fortunate we are to visit Vietnam and other places in the world for pleasure
The Cafe Apartments - Ho Chi Minh City
Located in District 1 a unique multi-storey building filled with cafés, shops, and creative spaces, located right on Nguyen Hue Walking Street.
Originally a 1960s residential apartment block, it has been transformed into a vibrant “vertical café hub” while still keeping its old, worn exterior
One of the most Iconic Locations in all of Vietnam and a perfect place to enjoy early morning coffees or refreshing Ice Latte’s, with so many different cafes to choose from there is something for everyone, as well as this so many of the cafes offer the most traditional Vietnamese food and drink.
