The local take
Each place comes with a short note on why it's worth the time, so you can plan your day around the ones that suit you.
Seasonal Events/FestivalsHanoi Beer Festival (Ngày hội Bia Hà Nội)
The Hanoi Beer Festival takes place every winter at the Quần Ngựa Sport Palace in the Ba Dinh district in either November or December.
Hanoi, Ba ĐìnhRecommended by Junie B.
Seasonal Events/FestivalsLe Mat Snake Village Festival
Le Mat is a village 10 kilometers outside the city center with a long history of catching and farming snakes.
HanoiRecommended by Junie B.
Seasonal Events/FestivalsMid-Autumn Festival
This festival, also called Children’s Festival, marks the end of the harvest season and celebrates the full moon.
Hanoi, Old QuarterRecommended by Nhung N.
Seasonal Events/FestivalsSpring Calligraphy Festival
Hanoi hosts the Spring Calligraphy Festival at the Temple of Literature in the Old Quarter each year.
Hanoi, Đống ĐaRecommended by Junie B.
On the WaterSeasonal Events/FestivalsWest Lake Dragon Boat Race
Each year, the city of Hanoi organizes a Dragon Boat Race competition on West Lake in the Old Quarter.
Hanoi, Old QuarterRecommended by Junie B.
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