{"id":7764,"date":"2021-06-25T16:30:58","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T08:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/?p=7764"},"modified":"2021-06-25T16:39:10","modified_gmt":"2021-06-25T08:39:10","slug":"places-to-cycle-in-hanoi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/places-to-cycle-in-hanoi\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Hanoi Places To Explore On Bicycle Including Tay Ho Lake &amp; St Joseph&#8217;s Cathedral\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Places to cycle in Hanoi\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hanoi&#8217;s streets are known for being crowded with motorcyclists, but for those looking to get a leg workout by cycling in Hanoi but don\u2019t know where to start, the city actually has streets and areas that are two-wheeler-friendly.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve collated some of the<\/span><b> best Hanoi places to explore on bicycle around and near downtown <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that are perfect for a day trip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>1. St Joseph&#8217;s Cathedral in the Old Quarter<\/b><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-195632\" src=\"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-st-josephs-cathedral-1.png\" alt=\"places to cycle in Hanoi - st joseph's cathedral\" width=\"996\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-st-josephs-cathedral-1.png 996w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-st-josephs-cathedral-1-199x300.png 199w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-st-josephs-cathedral-1-680x1024.png 680w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-st-josephs-cathedral-1-100x150.png 100w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-st-josephs-cathedral-1-768x1157.png 768w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-st-josephs-cathedral-1-305x460.png 305w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-st-josephs-cathedral-1-332x500.png 332w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-st-josephs-cathedral-1-173x260.png 173w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-st-josephs-cathedral-1-93x140.png 93w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-st-josephs-cathedral-1-46x70.png 46w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-st-josephs-cathedral-1-222x334.png 222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 996px) 100vw, 996px\" \/><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St Joseph\u2019s Cathedral<br \/>\n<\/span>Image credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:St._Joseph%27s_Cathedral_-_Hanoi,_Vietnam.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arno Kohlem\/Wikimedia Commons<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conveniently located in the Hoan Kiem District or the Hanoi Old Quarter, the central district in Hanoi, the area around <strong>St Joseph\u2019s Cathedral<\/strong> is first on our list to visit. This route is one of the safest and easiest for beginner cyclists.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Hanoi, and its majestic stained glass windows were imported from France. Spend the rest of the day around the Old Quarter eating, shopping and exploring to your heart\u2019s content. If you need ideas on where to explore in the area, check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/hanoi-old-quarter-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hanoi Old Quarter Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m44!1m12!1m3!1d3618.069637364301!2d105.84865725264488!3d21.02919886156739!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m29!3e2!4m5!1s0x3135ab95a5b2b14b%3A0x3205cf3a89e568af!2zU3QuIEpvc2VwaOKAmXMgQ2F0aGVkcmFsIG9mIEhhbm9pLCBOaMOgIENodW5nLCBIYW5nIFRyb25nLCBIb8OgbiBLaeG6v20sIEhhbm9pLCBWaWV0bmFt!3m2!1d21.028665699999998!2d105.84881229999999!4m5!1s0x3135abc000809ea7%3A0xbb2716ec0282371d!2zxJDhu4FuIE5n4buNYyBTxqFuLCDEkGluaCBUacOqbiBIb8OgbmcsIEx5IFRoYWkgVG8sIEhvw6BuIEtp4bq_bSwgSGFub2ksIFZpZXRuYW0!3m2!1d21.0307539!2d105.8523364!4m3!3m2!1d21.0255455!2d105.85289949999999!4m3!3m2!1d21.0259833!2d105.85165909999999!4m3!3m2!1d21.0291162!2d105.8505543!4m3!3m2!1d21.0288924!2d105.8494599!5e0!3m2!1sen!2ssg!4v1624609265302!5m2!1sen!2ssg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>2. West Lake (H\u1ed3 T\u00e2y)\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-195635\" src=\"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-tran-quou-temple.png\" alt=\"places to cycle in Hanoi - tran quou temple\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-tran-quou-temple.png 1080w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-tran-quou-temple-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-tran-quou-temple-684x1024.png 684w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-tran-quou-temple-100x150.png 100w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-tran-quou-temple-768x1150.png 768w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-tran-quou-temple-1026x1536.png 1026w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-tran-quou-temple-307x460.png 307w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-tran-quou-temple-334x500.png 334w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-tran-quou-temple-174x260.png 174w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-tran-quou-temple-94x140.png 94w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-tran-quou-temple-47x70.png 47w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-tran-quou-temple-223x334.png 223w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tran Quou Pagoda within the West Lake<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image credit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@davidemrich\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">David Emrich<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>H\u1ed3 T\u00e2y, or the West Lake,<\/strong> is another popular spot to cycle around, with a total shore length of about 17km. Pose for photos around the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/vietnam-pagodas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tr\u1ea5n Qu\u1ed1c Pagoda<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Qu\u00e1n Th\u00e1nh Temple, and enjoy a Vietnamese lunch along Tr\u00fac B\u1ea1ch Street, known for its stalls\u2019 mouth-watering variants of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pho<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-195637\" src=\"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-tay-ho-lake-bicycle.png\" alt=\"places to cycle in Hanoi - tay ho lake bicycle\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-tay-ho-lake-bicycle.png 1200w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-tay-ho-lake-bicycle-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-tay-ho-lake-bicycle-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-tay-ho-lake-bicycle-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-tay-ho-lake-bicycle-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-tay-ho-lake-bicycle-613x460.png 613w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-tay-ho-lake-bicycle-667x500.png 667w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-tay-ho-lake-bicycle-310x233.png 310w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-tay-ho-lake-bicycle-400x300.png 400w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-tay-ho-lake-bicycle-187x140.png 187w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-tay-ho-lake-bicycle-90x68.png 90w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-tay-ho-lake-bicycle-445x334.png 445w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking a short break beside the tranquil lake<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image credit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Attraction_Review-g293924-d455016-Reviews-West_Lake-Hanoi.html#\/media-atf\/455016\/?albumid=-160&amp;type=0&amp;category=-160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ha Thu N<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pro tip: the West Lake lotus swamp is one of the most scenic spots where lotus flowers are in bloom from May to July, so catch it while you can.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m44!1m8!1m3!1d29787.420050309738!2d105.8106569!3d21.055581!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m33!3e2!4m3!3m2!1d21.044886899999998!2d105.8172434!4m3!3m2!1d21.0439916!2d105.83605279999999!4m5!1s0x3135abaf1da7b7af%3A0x767aa83a09e92b6e!2zQ2jDuWEgVHLhuqVuIFF14buRYw!3m2!1d21.0477386!2d105.83690779999999!4m3!3m2!1d21.0583186!2d105.8288266!4m5!1s0x3135aafdc1d3eab9%3A0x29ca439485e6f89e!2zUGh1zIkgVMOieSBIw7TMgA!3m2!1d21.055156!2d105.81987579999999!4m3!3m2!1d21.0690979!2d105.8197605!4m3!3m2!1d21.0450318!2d105.8171811!5e0!3m2!1sen!2ssg!4v1624609194212!5m2!1sen!2ssg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>3. Long Bi\u00ean Bridge<\/b><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-195633\" src=\"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-long-bien-bridge-1.png\" alt=\"places to cycle in Hanoi - long bien bridge\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-long-bien-bridge-1.png 683w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-long-bien-bridge-1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-long-bien-bridge-1-100x150.png 100w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-long-bien-bridge-1-307x460.png 307w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-long-bien-bridge-1-333x500.png 333w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-long-bien-bridge-1-173x260.png 173w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-long-bien-bridge-1-93x140.png 93w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-long-bien-bridge-1-47x70.png 47w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-long-bien-bridge-1-223x334.png 223w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Aerial shot of Long Bi\u00ean Bridge<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Image credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/30478819@N08\/43431381460\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marco Verch<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Cycling beyond the West Lake will take you to the <strong>Long Bi\u00ean Bridge<\/strong> which spans <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acro<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ss the Red River. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It sustained significant damage during the Vietnam War and as such only half of the bridge has retained its original state, but a restoration project supported by the French government is currently in progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>A bridge of historical significance, it is worth cycling the 2.4km across the bridge and deeper into <em>Ng\u1ecdc L\u00e2m<\/em>, where you can take your time exploring the shops and ending at <em>Cho Gia Lam<\/em> Market.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m24!1m8!1m3!1d14470.851697255674!2d105.86216312622075!3d21.043887493904002!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m13!3e2!4m5!1s0x3135abb850f454c7%3A0x7293c4b437db747a!2sGa%20Long%20Bi%C3%AAn!3m2!1d21.0399134!2d105.8501285!4m5!1s0x1156086039068883%3A0x6ccfd9d7447d6d72!2zQ2jhu6MgR2lhIEzDom0!3m2!1d21.047237!2d105.87514619999999!5e0!3m2!1sen!2ssg!4v1624609331621!5m2!1sen!2ssg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>4. Banana Island (\u0110\u1ea3o chu\u1ed1i)<\/b><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-195634\" src=\"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-bridge.png\" alt=\"places to cycle in Hanoi - banana island bridge\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-bridge.png 1080w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-bridge-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-bridge-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-bridge-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-bridge-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-bridge-460x460.png 460w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-bridge-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-bridge-260x260.png 260w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-bridge-140x140.png 140w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-bridge-70x70.png 70w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-bridge-334x334.png 334w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image credit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CJgocXDh21V\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@fansilan<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accessible via several hidden paths, <\/span><b>Banana Island<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been a lesser-known spot near Hanoi that is worth exploring, especially via the more nimble and quiet bicycle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply ride straight past <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/VietClimb?share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietclimb<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; an unmissable climbing gym &#8211; and cross a small bridge onto the island, or take the stairs directly from Long Bi\u00ean Bridge. There are two other paths for cyclists, which go over small hills to the north of the Vietclimb entrance which are easier than the bridge path, according to cyclist <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/m.facebook.com\/groups\/2885405411686194\/permalink\/3337392456487485\/?sfnsn=mo&amp;_se_imp=0K0LOIuqI3MlgJVOc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alex Pike.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-195629 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-tree-view.png\" alt=\"banana island tree view\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-tree-view.png 1080w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-tree-view-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-tree-view-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-tree-view-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-tree-view-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-tree-view-460x460.png 460w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-tree-view-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-tree-view-260x260.png 260w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-tree-view-140x140.png 140w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-tree-view-70x70.png 70w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-tree-view-334x334.png 334w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><br \/>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image credit: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CJgocXDh21V\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@fansilan<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accessible riversides and the general quiet of this area tucked away from the bustle of Hanoi make it an excellent place to unwind while enjoying the sunset.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can take a dip in the Red River to cool off from the ride &#8211; if you don&#8217;t mind the less-than-perfect water conditions, that is. Word of caution: Banana Island does have a nudist area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-195631\" src=\"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-motorbike-1.png\" alt=\"places to cycle in Hanoi - banana island motorbike\" width=\"720\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-motorbike-1.png 720w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-motorbike-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-motorbike-1-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-motorbike-1-690x460.png 690w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-motorbike-1-310x206.png 310w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-motorbike-1-400x266.png 400w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-motorbike-1-210x140.png 210w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-motorbike-1-90x60.png 90w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-banana-island-motorbike-1-480x319.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A local guiding a photographer around on motorbike<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image credit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CAr7B0RAk1t\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@nomad_dazz<\/span><\/a><\/em><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m34!1m12!1m3!1d9565.197011335576!2d105.84086423304404!3d21.050183922158407!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m19!3e2!4m5!1s0x3135ab66a40b47b3%3A0x2a9efca08f2f785b!2zTG9uZyBCaWVuIEJyaWRnZSwgVHLhuqduIE5o4bqtdCBEdeG6rXQsIFBodWMgWGEsIEhvw6BuIEtp4bq_bSwgSGFub2ksIFZpZXRuYW0!3m2!1d21.040359799999997!2d105.850875!4m5!1s0x3135aa4d44cc8725%3A0x7586ea6c73c21483!2zVmlldENsaW1iLCBOZ8O1IDc2IEFuIETGsMahbmcsIFnDqm4gUGjhu6UsIFTDonkgSOG7kywgSGFub2ksIFZpZXRuYW0!3m2!1d21.0557694!2d105.8414815!4m5!1s0x3135abcdee4bb885%3A0xd7855444b7e0dce9!2zxJDhuqNvIENodeG7kWkgLSBCYW5hbmEgSXNsYW5kLCBZw6puIFBo4bulLCBUw6J5IEjhu5MsIEhhbm9pLCBWaWV0bmFt!3m2!1d21.0569!2d105.846666!5e0!3m2!1sen!2ssg!4v1624609574024!5m2!1sen!2ssg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>5. B\u00e1t Tr\u00e0ng Pottery Village\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-195636 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-bat-trang-pottery-village-1.png\" alt=\"bat trang pottery village\" width=\"600\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-bat-trang-pottery-village-1.png 600w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-bat-trang-pottery-village-1-239x300.png 239w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-bat-trang-pottery-village-1-120x150.png 120w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-bat-trang-pottery-village-1-367x460.png 367w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-bat-trang-pottery-village-1-399x500.png 399w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-bat-trang-pottery-village-1-207x260.png 207w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-bat-trang-pottery-village-1-112x140.png 112w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-bat-trang-pottery-village-1-56x70.png 56w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-bat-trang-pottery-village-1-266x334.png 266w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image credit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B8oWwzrFRNG\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@itsme.ngocpham<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve gotten a hang of Long Bi\u00ean Bridge, you could also venture south-east of the Red River, towards <\/span><b>B\u00e1t Tr\u00e0ng Pottery Village<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-195628 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-bat-trang-musuem.jpg\" alt=\"bat trang musuem\" width=\"1434\" height=\"1081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-bat-trang-musuem.jpg 1434w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-bat-trang-musuem-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-bat-trang-musuem-1024x772.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-bat-trang-musuem-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-bat-trang-musuem-768x579.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-bat-trang-musuem-610x460.jpg 610w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-bat-trang-musuem-663x500.jpg 663w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-bat-trang-musuem-310x234.jpg 310w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-bat-trang-musuem-398x300.jpg 398w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-bat-trang-musuem-186x140.jpg 186w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-bat-trang-musuem-90x68.jpg 90w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-bat-trang-musuem-443x334.jpg 443w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1434px) 100vw, 1434px\" \/><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image credit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo?fbid=2897049537284495&amp;set=pcb.731962587467480\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chang<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/bat-trang-museum\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B\u00e1t Tr\u00e0ng Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that opened there this June is famous on Instagram and is well worth the visit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-195630 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-sydney-garden-1.png\" alt=\" sydney garden\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-sydney-garden-1.png 1080w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-sydney-garden-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-sydney-garden-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-sydney-garden-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-sydney-garden-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-sydney-garden-1-460x460.png 460w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-sydney-garden-1-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-sydney-garden-1-260x260.png 260w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-sydney-garden-1-140x140.png 140w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-sydney-garden-1-70x70.png 70w, https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/places-to-cycle-in-Hanoi-sydney-garden-1-334x334.png 334w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sydney Garden<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image credit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BuMLKH5FirS\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@hangle15_12<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go off the beaten track on your route back through Sydney Garden on the coast of the Red River for a bouquet of beautiful flowers for your new pottery finds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m30!1m8!1m3!1d29796.205218198545!2d105.8723661566223!3d21.011643301187814!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m19!3e6!4m5!1s0x3135abb850f454c7%3A0x7293c4b437db747a!2zTG9uZyBCaWVuIFJhaWx3YXkgU3RhdGlvbiwgVHLhuqduIE5o4bqtdCBEdeG6rXQsIMSQ4buTbmcgWHXDom4sIEhvw6BuIEtp4bq_bSwgSMOgIE7hu5lpLCBWaWV0bmFt!3m2!1d21.0399134!2d105.8501285!4m5!1s0x3135aedda39fc3ab%3A0xd95efc44d1f2de9a!2zQsOhdCBUcsOgbmcsIEdpYSBMw6JtLCBIYW5vaSwgVmlldG5hbQ!3m2!1d20.9773791!2d105.9136226!4m5!1s0x3135a9581973c327%3A0x27fb41055bcf60c6!2zU3lkbmV5IEdhcmRlbiwgQ2jhu4cgc8O0bmcgMzI3IHBo4buRLCBUaOG6oWNoIEPhuqd1LCBMb25nIEJpw6puLCBIw6AgTuG7mWksIFZpZXRuYW0!3m2!1d21.0170209!2d105.87717699999999!5e0!3m2!1sen!2ssg!4v1624609615618!5m2!1sen!2ssg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Places to cycle in Hanoi<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swap out your scooter for a bicycle once in a while for a different perspective of Hanoi, and enjoy a slower pace of life when you immerse yourself in the city&#8217;s old scenery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ease and nimbleness of a bicycle beats a car and motorbike when exploring these places to cycle in Hanoi the slow way, and provides a great workout as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also check out:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/hanoi-old-quarter-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hanoi Old Quarter guide<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/bat-trang-museum\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B\u00e1t Tr\u00e0ng Museum<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/instagrammable-hanoi-cafes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 Instagrammable Hanoi cafes<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/book-cafes-hanoi\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 book cafes in Hanoi<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover image adapted from: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:St._Joseph%27s_Cathedral_-_Hanoi,_Vietnam.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arno Kohlem<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B8oWwzrFRNG\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@itsme.ngocpham<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/30478819@N08\/43431381460\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marco Verch<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>This article was produced in collaboration with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyc.gov.sg\/en\" 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