Hanoi with Kids—How to Find Calm in Vietnam’s Lively Capital

Hanoi Train Street viewed safely from a café with kids is an iconic thing to do in Hanoi.

Hanoi—Vietnam’s capital and second most populous city—can feel chaotic, messy, and endlessly fascinating all at once.
Whether you’re using Hanoi as your first stop in Vietnam, a base for exploring Ha Long Bay or Ninh Binh, or simply planning a couple of days to soak in its rhythm, this city deserves its own slow chapter.