Unmissable Night Tours in Hanoi

Starting from August 2025, the 90-minute “Tieng Chuong Tran Vu” night tour is inspired by the sacred festival at Quán Thánh Temple. It offers a mystical journey into Vietnamese folklore and ancient spiritual traditions. Held weekly, the tour welcomes about 100 guests per session. Don’t miss this unique cultural experience!

Written by Daphne Ha (Travel Blogger)

Updated on Oct 14, 2025

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Night visit to the Temple of Literature - "Tinh hoa Dao hoc"

Address: 58 Quoc Tu Giam Street, Van Mieu, Dong Da, Hanoi
Opening hours: 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. Duration of the 3D mapping experience: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Entrance tickets: 8.21$
Google Map: Tinh hoa Dao hoc

During the Night Visit to the Temple of Literature, tourists will have the opportunity to explore the historical site and learn more about Vietnamese philosophy through unique activities using 3D mapping technology.

In addition, visitors will have the chance to familiarize themselves with writing in the Vietnamese romanized alphabet and personally observe the examination spaces of the past.

*The heritage space is more sparkling at night.*

*3D Light Show - Fusion of techniques and animations.*

Calligraphy class and parallel sentence composition — *Calligraphy and parallel sentence composition class*

3D presentation on the theme of the Essence of Taoism — *3D presentation on the theme of the "Tinh hoa Dao hoc"*

Night tour "Decoding the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long"

Address: 19C Hoang Dieu Street, Dien Bien, Ba Dinh
Opening hours: 7:00 p.m on Fridays and Saturdays
Entrance tickets: Starting from 8.26$
Google Map: the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long

The tour will start from the Doan Mon Gate - entrance to the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, which served as the residence and workplace of the former kings. You will have the privilege of walking on the central main road, once reserved exclusively for the king.

*The Thang Long Imperial Citadel shines brilliantly and mystically under the glow of lights.*

*The performances cater to the tourists*

Night tour of Hoa Lo Prison

Address: 1 Hoa Lo Street, Tran Hung Dao, Hoan Kiem
Opening hours: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday
Entrance tickets: Starting from 12.38$
Google Map: Hoa Lo Prison

The Sacred Night 1, themed "Glorious Vietnamese Spirit", transported us back in time to express our profound gratitude to the martyred heroes who sacrificed their lives for the independence and freedom of our homeland.

*Old bomb shells are reused as warning bells during the war*

Sacred Night 2: Live Like Flowers pays tribute to the beauty of Vietnamese women, these heroic mothers of Vietnam during the period of resistance.

*Women ready to take up arms for the homeland*

The Youthful Fire is the third chapter of the Sacred Night's timeline, reliving the life of imprisoned soldiers back then.

The dark and stuffy space, lit by the flickering glow of candles and accompanied by deafening music, allows visitors to immerse themselves in the prison atmosphere. Inevitably, they cannot hold back their tears in front of the indomitable courage of revolutionary soldiers in this earthly purgatory.

Legend of Youth at the Vietnamese Women's Museum

Address: 36 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hang Bai, Hoan Kiem
Opening hours: 8:00 PM every Saturday and Sunday
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pttcUWCzm9oLDAAm7

This show tells the story of the heroic squad of 10 young female volunteers from Nga Ba Dong Loc who courageously sacrificed themselves during the war against the United States to save the country. They have become immortal flowers, conveying a message about Vietnamese women.

*Happy moments together of Vietnamese female soldiers*

*The daily life of Vietnamese female soldiers*

*The terror felt upon witnessing a comrade sacrificed*

*Intense emotions - Reading the wills of teammates after the reunification of the country.*

Night visit to Chu Tam Chu Tai at the Museum of Vietnamese Literature

Address: 20 Alley 275 Au Co, Tay Ho
Opening hours: 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM, every Saturday and Sunday
Entry tickets: 6.19$
Google Map: Chu Tam Chu Tai

You will be able to see with your own eyes the evolution of the writing systems of Vietnam's ethnic groups. From Han characters, ancient Nom script engraved on wooden boards or cast in copper, to 200-year-old leaf books of the Thais, Chams or Khmers; Cham script on fabric; Nom script of the Tày and Yao peoples.

*The outdoor exhibition space of the museum*

*You will also find items related to the literary life of prominent authors in Vietnamese literature*

Cultural show "The Quintessence of Tonkin"

Address: Da Phuc village, Sai Son commune, Quoc Oai district
Opening hours: 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM every Saturday and Sunday
Entry tickets: Starting from
Google Map: The Quintessence of Tonkin

Be enveloped in an immersive show fusing live acts, traditional music, aquatic theatre and illuminations, together with tales from everyday life. The production whisks you away to the Vietnam of days gone by, letting you soak up the hallowed ambience and cultural quintessence manifested through technology.

*Cultural values of the ancient northern region*

*Ritual dance: Spirituality through the lotus flowers*

*Traditional Vietnamese musical instruments: flute, pipa, erhu, and lute*

Night tour of Quan Thanh Temple – "Tieng Chuong Tran Vu"

Address: 190 Thanh Nien Street, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
Duration: 90 minutes (about 100 visitors per evening)
Tickets: Currently being updated
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6RfEiRYN1N9qeYHa9

Starting in August, Hanoi will offer a new cultural evening experience at Quan Thanh Temple, a historic sacred site by West Lake.

This night tour combines folk stories, craft demonstrations, and spiritual traditions, creating an intimate and poetic journey into the heart of Hanoi’s culture.