Hanoi

Places to visit include the fascinating 11th-century Temple of Literature (site of Vietnam's first University), the 15th-century Old Quarter, some enchanting lakes and temples, the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, Internationally aclaimed Water Puppet Theatre, take a day trip by ferry to the Bai Chai, gateway to the World Heritage site of Halong Bay or for a cultural day out visit the Perfume Pagoda.