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Best Things to Do in Hanoi, solo trip
Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre is 91% Solo-Friendly
The 50-minute Vietnamese water-puppet show is cheap, centrally located, and offers optional English audio guides, so a solo visitor can enjoy cultural insight with no special planning.
Recommended visit duration: 1–2 hours
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Hanoi Sky Lotte Observation Deck is 86% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler gets 360-degree city views, AR photo booths, coin-free binoculars and optional VR rides for under US$10, so the deck offers strong value and easy independent enjoyment.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Lotte sky observation deck @ Hanoi, Vietnam
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St. Joseph Cathedral is 86% Solo-Friendly
The cathedral gives solo travelers free entry, historic architecture, quiet reflection, and easy photo chances in the Old Quarter; lack of restrooms and minimal seating are minor, manageable gaps.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum is 86% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can easily follow the dress code, endure the 1-2 h queue, and explore the museum at their own pace, so the complex offers high historical value with manageable effort.
Recommended visit duration: 1–2 hours
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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: Story of the Great President
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West Lake is 86% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can jog, cycle 17 km, paddleboard, or explore pagodas at low cost, and the area is generally safe, so it offers flexible, independent activity all day.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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10.8K views • 1 year ago
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Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is 86% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can easily spend two hours wandering ruins with the free English audio-guide, cheap 30 000 VND entry, clear signage, and safe open grounds that require no special facilities.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Temple Of Literature is 86% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can freely roam the five courtyards, read English panels, photograph ancient pavilions, and finish in under 2 hours at very low cost without needing special logistics.
Recommended visit duration: 1–2 hours
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Tran Quoc Pagoda is 85% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler enjoys quiet sunrise meditation, rich photo subjects, free entry, and easy pacing, but narrow paths and midday tour crowds limit comfort.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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One Pillar Pagoda is 85% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can freely explore, climb the 13 narrow steps, photograph architecture, chat with monks, and meditate by the lotus pond without needing special facilities or company.
Recommended visit duration: 10–30 minutes
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Hanoi Opera House is 85% Solo-Friendly
Guided tours and evening performances provide rich culture for one; easy photo access; central location and 1-2 h visit fit flexible solo plans; minimal facilities still sufficient.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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