Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam. It is busy, beautiful and rich in culture. It is a city that is known to attract a lot of tourists from around the world and here are 5 things you can go see in the city -

1 - The Hanoi Night Market in the city's Old Quarter is very popular and is always packed with people. From clothes to shoes to amazing food, you can go on a shopping spree and visit the countless stalls that are open in the area.

2 - The Water Puppet Theater is something that I found very interesting in the Old Quarter as well. It was a show of string puppets on water and it showcased and told the stories of Vietnam and its culture which was very intriguing.

3 - Hoa Lo Prison is one of the most popular museums in Hanoi. It has sculptures of prisoners to display the French colonial period. You get to see how the quarters used to be for male and female prisoners.

4 - Hoan Kiem Lake is at the heart of the city and you can find most locals and tourists walking around and discovering the various offerings of the Old Quarter. There are a lot of restaurants, stores and places to see around this area. You will also find people performing different acts, dancing or even doing crowd work.

5 - Lastly, The temple of Literature in Hanoi which is said to be the first university in Vietnam. You have the opportunity to walk around the various courtyards which tell you a lot about the architecture and history of the country. It is also considered a place of worship and hence no photography is allowed once you enter.

Hanoi is a city I always want to go back to because of the energy of the people and how they are always so welcoming to outsiders. Do give it a shot when you plan your next adventure!