Suggested activities in Hanoi

Cultural Shows

Vietnamese cultural shows are extremely diverse, consisting of many different styles varying
from region to region. All of them are truly unique, professional, highly artistic and very
entertaining reflections of the Vietnamese lifestyle, in different edges. Some of the most
widely known genres include:

Water Puppet Show: Traditional content of water puppet performance like daily life of
Vietnamese farmers, communal entertainment or historical legends with modest
performance way have appealed audiences for centuries. The show is performed in a pool
of water as the stage for the puppets, accompanied by a Vietnamese orchestra playing
traditional music using drums, wooden bells, horns, bamboo flutes and cymbals. The
puppets are controlled by no more than eight puppeteers hiding behind a bamboo screen.

Ionah Show: Like a breath of Vietnam in a very modern ambiance, Ionah is a variety show
combining various kinds of arts such as dancing, circus acts, music, visual arts The name
Ionah sounds Western, but it turned out to be the reverse of Hanoi. Despite its modernity
and grandiosity, Ionah somehow gives the audience the intimate emotion for those who
love Hanoi and want to discover this beautiful capital.

My village show is a delicate merge of tradition and innovation, where poetic beauty of
Northern Vietnams village life is presented under new approach. The Northern village
perspective is recreated by ancestral bamboo props, breath-taking cirque and rhythmic
dance, juggling, and acrobatics to distinct folk music.

Nightlife

Vietnams nightlife scene varies from one region to region, offering excellent service, dance
tunes, stylish ambience, well-dressed crowds, and panoramic views of the vibrant city and
beyond.

Hanoi Night Market is weekly held on every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Old Quarter
of Ha Noi. It runs through the Old Quarter district from 19:00 onwards, this creates the
walking street where all kinds of vehicles are not permitted. Be sure not to miss it if while in
Hanoi.

Bia hoi Junction: Enjoy local beer at the junction of Ta Hien and Luong Ngoc Quyen streets,
experience the ambience of sleepless streets with live music, and meet the young people of
Hanoi, expats and foreign tourists as well. Hundreds of bars and pubs in the Old Quarter are
also at your disposal.

Bars and Pubs: Transfer to/from available upon requests

The Boss Nite Club at Fortuna Hotel (highly recommended)
Playboy Establishment Hanoi at Apricot Hotel
Camelia Lounge at Melia Hotel, Hanoi
The Rooftop Bar (recommended): 19th Floor, Pacific Palace Building, 83B Ly
Thuong Kiet St, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi.
Sunset Bar at InterContinental Hotel West Lake Hotel
Polite Pub in Bao Khanh Alley, the Old Quarter

Shopping

Many tourists cant help but throw themselves head-first into shopping while in Vietnam.
Why? Probably the variety of quality goods and the tempting prices have a lot to do with it.

Shopping at the Old Quarter: The Old Quarter in Hanoi, where the streets earned their
names from the main crafts sold there, is renowned for its bustling markets and shop
houses. All are scattered across the area selling souvenirs, coffee beans, household supplies,
skillful handicrafts and Vietnamese street food

The local markets are the best places to pick up a bargain and you must master the art of
haggling to get anywhere as they will try to rip you off! There are also a number of shopping
centers in Vietnam housing both designer and high-street brands We have picked the
shopping highlights and must sees for you to sample:
Places Address

Dong Xuan market Dong Xuan Str., Hoan Kiem Dis., Hanoi

Hang Da Market Ngo Tram Str., Hoan Kiem Dis., Hanoi

Hang Buom Area Hang Buom Str., Hoan Kiem Dis., Hanoi

Trang Tien Plaza Hai Ba Trung Str, Hoan Kiem Dis., Hanoi

VinCom City Towers Ba Trieu Str, Hoan Kiem Dis., Hanoi

Parkson Tay Son Str., Dong Da Dis., Hanoi

Savico Megamall Nguyen Van Linh Str., Long Bien Dis., Hanoi

Grand Plaza Shopping Centre Tran Duy Hung Str., Cau Giay Dis., Hanoi

Pico Plaza Shopping Center Nguyen Trai Str., Thanh Xuan Dis., Hanoi