1 Best Sight in Hanoi, Vietnam

Fine Arts Museum

Ba Dinh District Fodor's choice

Silk paintings, folk art, sculptures, artifacts, and lacquer works are among the works of art at this museum neighboring the Temple of Literature. You can see traditional paintings depicting village scenes as well as socialist-inspired works following the Vietnam War. The full collection of Cham and Buddhist art is housed in two separate buildings with signage in Vietnamese and English. Consider prearranging a tour with Sophie's Art Tour ( www.sophiesarttour.com) to understand the stories behind the pieces.