Title: Things to Do in Viet Yen in 2026 | Expedia.com [Hotels in Viet Yen](https://expedia.com/Viet-Yen-Hotels.d553248635924014045.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Viet Yen](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Viet-Yen.d553248635924014045.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Viet Yen](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Viet-Yen.d553248635924014045.Car-Rental-Guide)[Viet Yen Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Viet-Yen.d553248635924014045.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Viet Yen ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Viet Yen Types of activities [Viet Yen Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Viet-Yen.dx553248635924014045) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Viet Yen must see attractions ### 1\. Hoan Kiem Lake Hoàn Kiếm Lake is a popular meeting spot in Hanoi and the location of one of the city’s most picturesque temples. Just a short walk from the old town, the lake provides a leafy escape from the city crowds and heat. Join the locals for a game of chess, stroll around the lake or pack a picnic lunch to enjoy beneath the trees. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Hoan-Kiem-Lake-Old-Quarter.d6115796.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115806/5a1c3479-7127-49e6-a722-5e42eb90e3c6.jpg) ### 2\. St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi St. Joseph Cathedral is a 19th-century neo-Gothic church built with the Notre Dame of Paris in mind. The church is a gathering place for the large Roman Catholic community of Hanoi and is also popular with tourists. Constructed when the French first occupied the city, St. Joseph Cathedral is a striking example of colonial architecture in Hanoi. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/St-Josephs-Cathedral-Of-Hanoi-Old-Quarter.d6158574.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6158574/06e04dab-1cc5-4821-97cd-8c54711393b7.jpg) ### 3\. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum When the former Viet Minh leader died in 1969, his body was embalmed and placed in the grand Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. This site is a place of great importance to many Vietnamese, and one of Hanoi’s most visited attractions. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Ho-Chi-Minh-Mausoleum-Ba-Dinh.d6115776.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115776/68e6e501-d2a8-4ae0-ba72-dcd5aa58542f.jpg) ### 4\. Hanoi Opera House Admire the architecture of the Hanoi Opera House from the outside or buy a ticket to one of the shows to really appreciate this grand venue. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Hanoi-Opera-House-Hoan-Kiem.d6115792.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115792/bd219041-fee4-4579-9877-6fa9009d52c4.jpg) ### 5\. Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre The Vietnamese art of water puppetry is a true cultural experience that is not to be missed while in Hanoi. Performed entirely in Vietnamese, the music and gesturing puppets tell a story that can be interpreted by all. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Thang-Long-Water-Puppet-Theatre-Old-Quarter.d6115804.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115804/15621fe5-02e0-482e-86f1-7c09a89ddb89.jpg) ### 6\. Dong Xuan Market Dong Xuan Market, Hanoi’s biggest marketplace, is a cavernous building full of tiny aisles. Built by the French at the end of the 19th century, the covered market today has stalls selling anything from household items and food, to clothes and shoes. Tourists visit the market mainly for the experience rather than the shopping. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Dong-Xuan-Market-Old-Quarter.d6153506.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6153506/1816335b-f886-4069-8859-931ae843b8e2.jpg) ## Recommended things to do in Viet Yen | Number of things to do | 2 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Visit Tho Ha & Dong Ky Traditional Village](/things-to-do/visit-tho-ha-dong-ky-traditional-village.a2461165.activity-details): $125 | | Top 5 things to do | [Visit Tho Ha & Dong Ky Traditional Village](/things-to-do/visit-tho-ha-dong-ky-traditional-village.a2461165.activity-details)[Full Day Visit Tho Ha and Dong Ky Traditional Village](/things-to-do/full-day-visit-tho-ha-and-dong-ky-traditional-village.a521520.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | | ## What to do in Viet Yen --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Viet Yen? 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Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Viet Yen ![Aerial view of Luc Ngan landscape, Bac Giang, Vietnam](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257716/aa450d9a-2362-4b75-9258-29b01955813d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bac Giang ![But Thap pagoda, the old temple found in 1037 in Thuan Thanh, Bac Ninh, Vietnam](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257761/30e345f4-7f7e-48a6-b9e0-81eaa95ca590.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bac Ninh ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Viet Yen worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Viet Yen? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Viet Yen? ### Is three days enough to stay in Viet Yen? ### What are some activities to do in Viet Yen with kids? ### What to do in Viet Yen for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Viet Yen? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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