The Hanoi Ca Tru Club tops the list, with most reviews saying they had an enchanting cultural experience listening to ca tru (ceremonial singing).
Ca tru, also known as Hat a dao, is an ancient type of music featuring female vocalists. It is a complex form of poetry found in the north of Vietnam that uses lyrics written in traditional Vietnamese poetic forms. It was recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding in October 2009.
Hanoi’s Old Quarter, which comprises nearly 40 streets packed with shops selling all kinds of goods, came in second.
It was followed by the Vietnam Women’s Museum and the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. The Thang Long Ca Tru Theatre, the Temple of Literature and Hoan Kiem Lake were also on the list.
Earlier, Hanoi was also named the cheapest destination for a city break this summer in the website’s fourth annual TripIndex Cities.
A city break here costs visitors US$155.30 for a one-night stay in a four-star hotel during the high season, including round-trip taxi transportation, cocktails for two and a two-course dinner paired with a bottle of wine.
