Find a bargain, buy a few trinkets or sample some regional specialties at Hanoi Old Town Night Market. This bustling, vibrant place will give you a real flavor of the local culture and community.
You'll find Hanoi Old Town Night Market in the lakeside ward of Hang Dao. Entry here is free, so you can leave your money safely in your pocket. While you're in the area, why not also visit a few other interesting sights, such as Hoan Kiem Lake, Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum?