American newspapers recommend 7 exciting night experiences in Hanoi

American newspapers recommend 7 exciting night experiences in Hanoi

Drinking beer, trying Pho noodle soup or dancing in electronic music all night are something that tourists should try when coming to the capital of Vietnam.

1. Walk through the legacy

Every night, Hoan Kiem lake attracts many people & visitors of all ages finding fresh space for many activities such as walking, aerobics, chess or simply street bowls.

At the weekend, the lake area became a walking street when traffic was banned. This is the most fun time of the week.

After a walk around Ho Guom, you can go from the south to the west of the lake to Hanoi Opera House. This is the place where regular chamber music performances, or circus program called My Village. The show includes acrobatics, plastic juggling, traditional juggling.

A performance in the circus My Village.

2. Indulge in indigenous culture

Pham Hoang Mien, co-owner of the Hanoi Grapevine website, shared with CNN Travel: "Many visitors do not know how much things are going on in the city every night. As a visual art lover and want to learn about contemporary Vietnamese art, you can not ignore Manzi. " This is a cafe located in the old French mansion in a quiet neighborhood of Hanoi capital, the shop is also a gallery of unique artwork.

3. Explore street food

In 2016, as president of the United States, Obama has the famous chef Anthony Bourdain enjoy bun cha. You can trace them to Huong Lien's bun and choose the Obama noodles, spring rolls and Hanoi beer for about 4 USD.

However, the noodles are better for lunch and dinner, according to Tracey Lister (Australia) author of the book "Vietnamese street food" advised to wander in the old town. There are many sidewalk restaurants, visitors have more options.

4. Drink local beer

Old Town is also the best place for you to enjoy the beer. The Hanoi sidewalk pavement is simply a few plastic chairs are laid out for guests sitting at 5,000 VND / cup.

In the evening, the young visitors often gather in the Corner Brewery (located at the intersection of Luong Ngoc Quyen, Ta Lien, Dinh Liet, often selling up to 2 hours) for beer and conversation. With local people, they like to drink at a pub located on the Thanh Street, west of the old town, about 10 minutes walk from the restaurant.

For diners looking for hand crafted beer but with higher quality go to the Standing Bar. The restaurant is located in a quiet corner of Truc Bach Lake with creative drinks menu.

5. Watch an art show

Visitors to Hanoi can choose Thang Long Water Puppet Theater for a puppet show. The art of puppetry is from the 11th century, created by farmers during leisure to tell the story, the old puppet by the puppet with the stage is the water surface.

For the lively and modern guests, come to Hanoi Rock City to drop your soul into the freshest of electronic music.

"We have a lot of concerts at the Red Room and on the premises, with all sorts of folk, reggae, jazz, indie, grunge, hardcore ...", said co-founder of Hanoi Rock City. We would like to show the best musical performances in Hanoi for everyone to enjoy. "
Exciting atmosphere at Hanoi Rock City. Photo: HRC.

6. Try homemade mixed drinks

In the old town, especially in Ta Ta, Bao Khanh, Luong Ngoc Quyen, small streets but there are many places for you to drink beer and mixed drinks delicious.

An interesting drinking address CNN Travel introduces is Ne Bar. Newly opened in 2017, the restaurant has many traditional and modern cocktails. The owner is Pham Tien Tiep, who won a brewing contest with a pho noodle cocktail in 2012. He shared a jazz bar next to the local flavors.Another address is Tadioto located near the Opera House. The restaurant has quiet space, many artists, writers, musicians preferred in Hanoi.

7. Dance all night

Since its opening in 2016 in Savannah, Savage has quickly become the most exciting party space in the city with electronic music. International artists from all over are also present with local artists such as Quan, Min8, TrungD, Tri Minh.

"We want to create something special, unique about the community in Hanoi. We formed a club form in a club called the Red Cube - a place of DJs, having the terrace to mix with music and friends, "said Ouissam Mokretar, music director.