Must-see in Hanoi: a first-timer's guide

New to Hanoi? These are the sights locals send visitors to first — enough for a long weekend, and all reachable without a car. 1. Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple 2. Old Quarter walking tour 3. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex 4. Temple of Literature 5. Train Street coffee 6. Water puppet theatre Tip: go early for the big-ticket sights, and leave one afternoon free to just wander a neighbourhood on foot. That is usually where Hanoi sticks with you.