Family trip to Hanoi with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

You can travel with your child to Hanoi. However, you should not expect an extensive entertainment program. The city can be called quite boring for small tourists, despite the fact that the infrastructure is quite convenient for moving and interesting places can be found. Unlike Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi is not as popular with tourists. It is much quieter and there are not many people here. It is recommended to use a rickshaw or rent a bicycle to move around the city with a young child.

You can come with your child here almost any time of the year. However, keep in mind that it is quite hot and stuffy here in the summer. In addition, there are very heavy downpours. You will also have no problems with placement. Hotels are perfectly adapted for small guests. There are swimming pools and children's rooms in many of them. There is usually a special children's menu in 4-5-star hotels. Vietnamese cuisine is quite spicy. Therefore, it will be better if the child does not eat local dishes. If there is no alternative, then be sure to ask to cook a non-spicy version of the dish.

There are a lot of bakeries and cafes with excellent sweets in the city. You can also find chain eateries like KFC or McDonald's. This is a good alternative to street food. At least, the child will definitely not be hungry and will certainly not have stomach problems. There is no problem with pharmacies in Hanoi. However, it will be better if you have with you those medicines that your child definitely does not have an allergy or other side reactions. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The Old Quarter is the most comfortable place for walking. It is quiet here compared to other areas of the city. Locals move around the city’s districts mostly on bicycles. Therefore, you can take a walk with a stroller here during the child's daytime sleep. You should be careful to walk along the other streets of the city as there are always a lot of mopeds and cars here. Besides, it's very easy to get lost here.

Water Puppet Shows are very popular in Vietnam. The storyline of the performances are usually based on the life of the peasants. The performances are very colorful and exciting. It is recommended to visit Hoan Kiem Lake with children. It is located in the heart of Hanoi. Turtle Temple is located in the center of the reservoir. You can come to it through the elegant red bridge. The temple looks especially beautiful and mysterious in the dark. The backlight turns on around it at this time. Lanterns also light up on the lakeshore. Ba Đình Square deserves special attention. Older children will be interested to learn about the historical role of the square and get acquainted with the architecture of old buildings. Kids will surely enjoy walking on the green lawns of the square.

You can go for a walk in Thong Nhat Park. It is located near Hoan Kiem Lake. There are almost no people here during the day. You can safely walk or ride the attractions. The main thing is that you can relax from the hustle and bustle of the city in the park. Be sure to take your child to Bao Son Paradise Park. This is a kind of children's entertainment center. The aquarium is located here. You can see various sea creatures here. There is also a Dolphinarium here. Performances are regularly arranged here. Of course, there are many different attractions for children of any age here.

There is also a small zoo "Thu Le" in Hanoi. The main its advantage is that you can feed all the animals. This opportunity will delight a child of any age. You can also just walk in the shade of the trees and take a boat ride here. There are no beaches or sea here. However, there are two water parks here. One of them is located on West Lake (Ho Tay Water Park). The second water park is located in the Mall Royal City. Water parks are ideal for escaping the heat of the day and having fun. You will have the opportunity to ride water slides and swim in the pools. However, you should keep in mind that the water parks are closed during the winter months. You should go to the ice rink in winter. It is also located in the Mall Royal City. This is great entertainment for the whole family.

It is recommended to visit the city's museums with older children. The boys will probably be interested in the Vietnam Military History Museum. You can see not only samples of military equipment but also touch almost all the exhibits here. You can go with the whole family to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. This is an open-air exhibition. It is a traditional Vietnamese village. You will see national clothes and utensils and get acquainted with the traditional crafts and culture of the country here.