Night tourism in Hanoi is increasingly bustling, with many "night tour" activities at tourist destinations attracting many tourists to explore.

The capital, Hanoi, is creative, with interesting tourism activities to develop. Not only do tourists visit Hanoi for coffee at night or enjoy live music, but at this time, there are also many experiences to explore attractive nightlife culture.

Prominent among them are the "night tours," which attract many tourists, especially young people who visit and experience them. Most of these tours harmoniously combine modernity and antiquity. Those familiar spaces of relics and heritage suddenly come to life, bringing visitors new and exciting discoveries and profound about the beauty of this land of thousands of years of civilization.

THE HOLY NIGHT OF THE HOA LO PRISON

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Although the Hoa Lo prison relics are always an attractive destination of the capital, the night tour here, which has been going on for quite a long time, has yet to cool down among tourists, especially young people. For a long time, the Sacred Night program - a night tour of Hoa Lo Prison has created a "trend of going to prison," attracting more and more young people to go there.

The Sacred Night programs are relic tour programs that recreate the harsh life at Hoa Lo Prison with animations, providing a more realistic perspective. Tourists participate in the experience by taking on the role of political prisoners to experience the claustrophobic, dark feelings of prison cells. Not only does it vividly recreate a place filled with traces of the fierce war period, but it also helps people and tourists, especially young people, gain an impressive perspective and deep understanding of the history of the heroic deeds of the Vietnamese people and the country of Vietnam.

NIGHT TOUR "DECODING THE IMPERIAL CITADEL THANG LONG"

Thang Long Imperial Citadel has beautiful "check-in" areas for everyone with ao dai or ancient costumes. Coming this tour, Thang Long Imperial Citadel is a place that preserves the mark of the capital of thousands of years of civilization and still retains the ancient landscape of ancient royal architecture; only archaeological traces remain.

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The 90-minute nighttime tour of Thang Long Imperial Citadel will take you on a journey through time, where you'll stay at archeological artifacts, encounter remnants of the "Golden Palace" era, and feel the refreshing water from the Tran Dynasty's old well. In addition, guests will be taught about a few objects and given challenges to use what they have learned to solve riddles. They all trip through the Imperial Citadel, akin to "decoding" an enigmatic past.

SHOW " THE QUINTESSENCE OF TONKIN – THE ESSENCE OF THE NORTHERN"

Essence of the North is known as the first real-life show in our country, recreating the cultural values of the ancient Northern region vividly and authentically. Visitors can find ancient stories about the country and cultural practices that are difficult to find in modern life.

The show lasts 75 minutes and takes visitors to explore 6 parts, including poetry, happiness, music, painting, Buddha's realm, festivals, and nostalgia. Each performance brings satisfying experiences to viewers. Not only middle-aged audiences but also young people will feel excited when participating in this cultural show.

NIGHT TOUR "THE ESSENCE OF SCHOLARSHIP" AT THE TEMPLE OF LITERATURE - QUOC TU GIAM

The Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam is excited to introduce a new and unique night tour that allows visitors to experience the architecture and heritage space with more sparkle in the evening while still maintaining the profound and sophisticated look of the first National School in Vietnam. This new tour will surely excite those who are passionate about exploring Hanoi at night at historical and cultural sites, as it begins in early November.

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A night tour at the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam recounts historical stories about the exam hall, scholars, and anecdotes about Vietnam's oldest universities. Compared to previous tours, the special feature of this tour is that instead of performing on stage, Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam uses light technology to create a unique and new experience.

BIKE TOUR: NIGHT THANG LONG - HANOI

Instead of bringing unique light films, the National Museum of History recently opened a night bicycle tour called Thang Long - Hanoi Night, giving visitors a unique experience while searching about the capital's famous historical spots in the evening.

Bicyclists can expect to spend 90 to 120 minutes cycling from the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum to the Opera House when taking part in this night trip. In it, visitors will visit countless famous places as well as have short experiences to explore legendary Thang Long night relics such as Hanoi Flag Tower, Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Bac Mon (Bac Gate), Hang Dau Station, Quan Chuong Gate, the Northern Palace and the National History Museum... In addition, visitors will enjoy famous dishes at the Ngu Xa culinary area.