Hoan Kiem Lake
Hoan Kiem Lake, also known as Ho Guom, is located in the heart of Hoan Kiem District and is considered a symbol of the history and cultural society of the capital, Hanoi. This place also attracts tourists from near and far when visiting Hanoi. With its romantic beauty, Hoan Kiem Lake has also been a source of inspiration for countless generations of Vietnamese poets.
Hoan Kiem Lake covers an area of about 12 hectares, and a walk around the lake is almost 2km long, offering countless interesting stops for tourists to take photos. You can stroll along the lake to enjoy the breeze and admire the scenery. The area around the lake is filled with lush green trees, providing a chill check-in spot with a view of the lake.
Moreover, if you visit Hoan Kiem Lake on the weekends, you will have the opportunity to walk around the pedestrian street and enjoy various entertainment activities. The location of Hoan Kiem Lake is also convenient as it is right next to the Old Quarter. From here, you can explore Hang Ngang, Hang Dao, Cau Go, Ta Hien, and Lo Su streets for shopping and taking memorable photos.
West Lake
West Lake is located in Tay Ho District, covering an area of about 500 hectares with a circumference of about 20km. West Lake is beautiful all year round, with each season offering its unique scenery and charm, so you can visit at any time of the year.
Especially in the summer, the sunny weather is perfect for strolling around the lake and stopping at many extremely chill virtual living spots such as the lotus lake, outdoor cafes, West Lake Flower Valley, and the water park entrance…
The nearly 20km long road around the lake will take you to very private check-in spots, full of Hanoi’s colors. If you want to try walking around West Lake, Thanh Nien Street and Trinh Cong Son Street are also ideal destinations. With the walking street of Trinh Cong Son, you will come across many unique booths in the style of the ancient town of Hoi An, while the area of Thanh Nien Street boasts a lot of lush green trees.
To many tourists, West Lake is like a beautiful and peaceful painting in the heart of Hanoi. You can come here in the early morning or at dusk to best feel the quiet space in the small peaceful corners in the middle of the bustling city.
Long Bien Bridge
Long Bien Bridge is the first steel bridge across the Red River, connecting Hoan Kiem and Long Bien districts. This bridge is considered the “oldest” in the city, having witnessed the ups and downs of Hanoi’s history, culture, and people. In addition, Long Bien Bridge is also an ideal place to admire a very different, nostalgic, and romantic Hanoi.
Strolling on Long Bien Bridge, watching the passing people, and contemplating the poetic moments of the flowing Red River are experiences not to be missed when traveling to Hanoi. It is also easy to spot young people and couples striking virtual living poses on this bridge.
When visiting Long Bien Bridge, don’t forget to take nostalgic check-in photos on the historic bridge. In addition, the vast river scenery and the Red River stone beach with vast green spaces will also help you have impressive photos.
St. Joseph’s Cathedral
One of the hottest check-in places in Hanoi, which is completely free of charge, is St. Joseph’s Cathedral at 40 Nha Chung Street, Hoan Kiem District. The cathedral features a strong Gothic European architectural style with high walls, domes, and numerous windows.
The exterior of the church retains its ancient, mossy, and majestic appearance over the years, while the interior has been redesigned to be more modern, meeting the needs of worship and sightseeing. Thanks to its famous ancient and unique beauty, Hanoi Cathedral has long been a “cool” check-in place that virtual living enthusiasts cannot miss.
Just come here on the weekends, and you will see young people gathering in large numbers to pose for photos. It can be said that the outdoor space of St. Joseph’s Cathedral is loved by many young people. With the deep colors in your photos, checking in here is proof that you have set foot in Hanoi.
Ceramic Road
When in Hanoi, don’t forget to take photos with the Ceramic Road – “The Longest Ceramic Mosaic in the World” in the middle of Hanoi. This artwork runs through An Duong Vuong – Yen Phu – Tran Quang Khai – Tran Nhat Duat – Tran Khanh Du Streets and ends at Van Kiep Gate, forming a road about 4km long.
This is an impressive artistic work, containing a whole sky of national culture and history. Coming here, you will be able to admire the colorful paintings that adorn the beauty of the thousand-year-old capital.
Not only attracting and enchanting tourists with the wonderful beauty of the ceramic mosaic paintings, but this place is also a famous check-in spot in Hanoi. Along the nearly 4km long road, there are countless colorful virtual living corners for you to freely preserve memories.
Phan Dinh Phung Street
Known as the most romantic street in Hanoi, Phan Dinh Phung Street in Ba Dinh District has long been a favorite photo and check-in spot for young people. This street impresses with its tall, shady trees and many ancient buildings right in the heart of the capital.
It is no exaggeration to say that Phan Dinh Phung Street is like a chameleon, capable of “transforming” its appearance with the changing seasons. “Spring is gentle, summer is cool, autumn is poetic, and winter is solemn” are words used to describe this street. Thanks to its romantic and sentimental beauty, this place has become a famous virtual living spot in Hanoi.
If you have the opportunity to travel to Hanoi, don’t miss these extremely chill and free photo spots. Surely, you will have a whole album of memorable photos!
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