Unmissable Night Tours in Hanoi

On 24 November, Hanoi organised the launch of its nightlife tourism products as well as the presentation of the artistic experience "Hanoi Nights - Touching Point of Emotions". Discover a selection of unmissable night tours in the Vietnamese capital!

Written by Daphne Ha (Travel Blogger) Updated on 15-03-2024

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Night visit to the Temple of Literature - "Tinh hoa Dao hoc"

During the Night Visit to the Temple of Literature, tourists will have the opportunity to explore the historical site and learn more about Vietnamese philosophy through unique activities using 3D mapping technology.

In addition, visitors will have the chance to familiarize themselves with writing in the Vietnamese romanized alphabet and personally observe the examination spaces of the past.

Night tour "Decoding the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long"

The tour will start from the Doan Mon Gate - entrance to the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, which served as the residence and workplace of the former kings. You will have the privilege of walking on the central main road, once reserved exclusively for the king.

Night tour of Hoa Lo Prison

The Sacred Night 1, themed "Glorious Vietnamese Spirit", transported us back in time to express our profound gratitude to the martyred heroes who sacrificed their lives for the independence and freedom of our homeland.

Sacred Night 2: Live Like Flowers pays tribute to the beauty of Vietnamese women, these heroic mothers of Vietnam during the period of resistance.

The Youthful Fire is the third chapter of the Sacred Night's timeline, reliving the life of imprisoned soldiers back then.

The dark and stuffy space, lit by the flickering glow of candles and accompanied by deafening music, allows visitors to immerse themselves in the prison atmosphere. Inevitably, they cannot hold back their tears in front of the indomitable courage of revolutionary soldiers in this earthly purgatory.

Legend of Youth at the Vietnamese Women's Museum

This show tells the story of the heroic squad of 10 young female volunteers from Nga Ba Dong Loc who courageously sacrificed themselves during the war against the United States to save the country. They have become immortal flowers, conveying a message about Vietnamese women.

Night visit to Chu Tam Chu Tai at the Museum of Vietnamese Literature

You will be able to see with your own eyes the evolution of the writing systems of Vietnam's ethnic groups. From Han characters, ancient Nom script engraved on wooden boards or cast in copper, to 200-year-old leaf books of the Thais, Chams or Khmers; Cham script on fabric; Nom script of the Tày and Yao peoples.

Cultural show "The Quintessence of Tonkin"

Be enveloped in an immersive show fusing live acts, traditional music, aquatic theatre and illuminations, together with tales from everyday life. The production whisks you away to the Vietnam of days gone by, letting you soak up the hallowed ambience and cultural quintessence manifested through technology.