Hanoi travel template

5 nights in Hanoi

6 days
5 nights
1 stop
5 places
Vietnam

About this 6-day Hanoi trip

A 6-day itinerary through Hanoi. Discover Hanoi on this curated city template.

Trip highlights

Vietnam Military History Museum
Fried Tofu with Green Onion Sauce
Weekend Night Market at Hang Dao

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Pace: Slow
Starts in: Hanoi

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6 days · 1 stop · 5 places

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Hanoi

Vietnam · Days 1–6 · 5 nights

Vietnam's thousand-year-old capital where the ancient Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, French colonial architecture, and vibrant street food culture blend seamlessly.

Day 1 in Hanoi

5 places

Morning
Vietnam Military History Museum
1.5-3 hours₫40,000 VND4.5
A major military history museum in Hanoi showcasing Vietnam’s wars, weapons, aircraft, and national defense history.
About Vietnam Military History Museum
Opening hours
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Best for
History Enthusiasts
Where
Km6+500, CT03, Xuân Phương, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Morning
Fried Tofu with Green Onion Sauce
₫10k-30k4.5112 Nguyễn Văn Tuyết, Đống Đa, Hà Nội, Vietnam
Crispy fried tofu dipped hot into a savory fish sauce and scallion dressing — a beloved Hanoi street snack from the subsidy era.
About Fried Tofu with Green Onion Sauce
Served at
Afternoon, Evening
Opening hours
9:00 AM – 11:55 PM
Best enjoyed fresh and hot in the afternoon or evening.
Origin
A humble dish from Hanoi's subsidy-era (bao cap), originally made with just fried tofu, fish sauce, and scallions. Lang Mo tofu and Lang village scallions were considered the gold standard. Over time it evolved into a popular beer snack found across the city.
Morning
Weekend Night Market at Hang Dao
1.5-3 hours4.5
Lively weekend night market in Hanoi's Old Quarter with street food, souvenirs, and local atmosphere
About Weekend Night Market at Hang Dao
Opening hours
6PM-11PM (Fri-Sun)
Where
Hanoi Weekend Night Market
Morning
Cyclo Ride Through Hanoi Old Quarter Experience
45 minutes-2 hours4.6
Classic slow-paced cyclo tour through Hanoi's historic Old Quarter streets
About Cyclo Ride Through Hanoi Old Quarter Experience
Good to know
["Book through a reputable hotel, official tour desk, or trusted app-based tour operator to reduce overcharging risk","Confirm the exact route, duration, and total price before departure, especially if you want photo stops","For solo travelers, ask whether the cyclo can wait briefly at key sights so you can take photos without paying for a second ride","Carry small cash and avoid paying with large notes unless you have exact change","Choose early morning or evening rides to avoid the hottest hours and enjoy lighter traffic"]
Opening hours
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Where
St. Joseph Cathedral
Morning
Grilled Pork with Vermicelli and Herbs
40k -90k VND4.8Bun Cha Huong Lien
Hanoi's signature grilled pork noodle dish
About Grilled Pork with Vermicelli and Herbs
Served at
Lunch
Opening hours
Monday: 8 AM–8 PM Tuesday: 8 AM–8 PM Wednesday: 8 AM–8 PM Thursday: 8 AM–8 PM Friday: 8 AM–8 PM Saturday: 8 AM–8 PM Sunday: 8 AM–8 PM
Best enjoyed at lunch when the pork is freshly grilled and many local shops are open
Origin
Bún chả is strongly associated with Hanoi and has been a local staple for generations. It became internationally famous after President Barack Obama ate it with Anthony Bourdain in Hanoi in 2016, but it remains a deeply local everyday lunch dish rather than a tourist-only meal.