Hanoi Citadel

Imposing resting place of a man who, more than any other, helped shape modern Vietnam

French-designed magnificent building, where official business still sometimes takes place, surrounded by some very pretty grounds

A pagoda, with a past stretching back 1000 years, that sits on one pillar in the middle of a lotus pond

Roman Catholic church dating from the 1930s; it has an idiosyncratic style that might be termed Vietnamese Art Deco and is worth checking out

Having acquired a well-deserved reputation worldwide, the tastiest examples of this special cuisine can be found in its home country.

Street named after a 19th century Vietnamese moderniser that is a fantastic place to try Hanoi’s most delectable treats