9 BEST BUDGET ACTIVITIES IN HANOI VIETNAM (That is Almost Free)

Hanoi Vietnam

9 BEST BUDGET ACTIVITIES | HANOI, VIETNAM

One of the ancient capitals of the world that lies on the Red River’s banks is Hanoi. It is the capital city of Vietnam and is very popular for its well-preserved old architectures. Among the places in Southeast Asia, this city is one of those that has a very rich in the culture having both the French, Russian and Chinese influences.

Long Bien Bridge, Hanoi Vietnam

Hanoi, Vietnam Activities for Budget Travelers

1.Hangout or have morning/evening stroll around the Hoan Kiem Lake (Turtle Lake). This Lake is one of the most popular areas that tourists (and even locals) love to hang out; a lot of people do their morning and evening jogging while having a view that is peaceful and relaxing.

2. Enjoy the city’s exotic street food from the number of food vendors at the Hanoi, Vietnam Weekend Night Market. While if you are looking for good kind of textiles or household supplies

3. Some universities and NGOs organized a free walking tour daily that lasts from 8:30 in the morning up to 2:00 in the afternoon. These walking tours are the best way to know and visit the most historical tourist spots in the city.

Temple of Literature, Hanoi Vietnam

4. Another place where you can find clothes/textiles is Hang Gai Street. Aside from clothes, local handicrafts like paintings, paper lanterns and wood carvings can also be bought here.

5. Open daily, Buddhist temples can be found all over the city. As this a temple, it is normally quiet on regular days but becomes very festive every annual celebration. Some popular temples you can visit are The Perfume Pagoda, Ngoc Son Temple, Cau Dong Pagoda, and Bach Ma Temple. Again, these are all for free.

6. If you want to experience crossing the Red River, you can do so by crossing the Long Bien Bridge (Hanoi Vietnam). It has been a historic bridge as it was built in 1898 by some French colonists and has been survived the American and French wars. It is also one of the popular spots for a photo opportunity.

West Lake, Hanoi Vietnam

7. With a circumference of 17km and surrounding with a lot of historic places, this Hanoi West Lake is the largest among the freshwater lakes in the city. A quiet spot in the gardens around the lake is what this area can offer you.

8. Another area that depicts the Vietnam history is the US B-52 bomber wreckage. It is located in a quiet neighborhood and is near to a café where you can relax and watch the locals go on with their daily lives.

9. For some nightlife, have a beer at the Bia Hoi Junction ( Hanoi, Vietnam ). This beer haven is open daily from 11:00 in the morning up to late at night.