| Activity | Suggested age | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Water puppets | from 3 to 4 years | about 50 minutes, tickets with or without hotel delivery |
| Bat Trang pottery workshop | all ages | village about 13 km from the centre; see the page |
| Cooking class | from 6 to 8 years | see the cooking class guide |
| Day in Ninh Binh | from 6 years | long ride; boat through the rice fields |
| Ha Long day cruise | from 5 years | kayaking not allowed under 12 on one option |
| Weekend pedestrian streets | all ages | see the page |
Practical tips
- Crossing the street: walk slowly and steadily, the motorbikes avoid you; hold children by the hand.
- Pace: no more than two visits a day.
- Food: pho, rice, spring rolls and fresh fruit suit children; avoid ice of doubtful origin. See where to eat pho.
- Transport: Grab for rides, child seats are rarely available.
Where to sleep
Pick a hotel with a pool for an afternoon break: see Hanoi hotels with a pool. For a first visit: Hanoi in 2 days.
