2 temples · 1 lake · 1 monument
Hà Nội has 4 free Lokali audio guides, led by Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Temple of Literature. The list covers 2 temples, 1 lake and 1 monument. Visiting all 4 of them at the pace most people keep would take about 3.7 hours. The furthest two sit 3 km apart, so most of this is walkable in a day.
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Hanoi's most recognizable landmark, a serene body of water in the heart of the old city.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum45–60 minA stark, imposing granite structure housing the embalmed body of Vietnam's revolutionary leader.
Temple of Literature60–90 minVietnam's first national university, founded in 1070.
One Pillar Pagoda20–30 minAn 11th-century Buddhist temple built on a single stone pillar rising from a lotus pond.
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Short on time? One Pillar Pagoda each take under an hour. Most guides here lean towards history and romantic. Every guide is free, plays in 45 languages and works offline once downloaded, so you can listen without roaming data.
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4. Each one is free, plays in 45 languages and works offline once downloaded.
Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Temple of Literature. The full list of 4 sights, each with its visit time and type, is on this page.
About 3.7 hours to visit all 4 sights listed here at an unhurried pace. Most visitors pick three or four instead.
No. Every Lokali audio guide is free, with no ticket, tour group or subscription.