Should you decide to venture from our blissfully remote location, Vietnam’s storied capital is just 35 kilometers away. Stroll the streets of the lively Old Quarter, filled with historic sites such as the Hanoi Ancient House and Thong Long Water Puppet Theatre, as well as markets and shops selling jewelry, silk, and other local souvenirs. Visit Ngoc Son Temple in the center of scenic Hoan Kiem Lake, peruse propaganda posters and costumes illustrating women’s role in society at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum, and catch a performance at the grand Hanoi Opera House. If you’re interested in learning about the country’s famed revolutionary leader and former president, head to the Ho Chi Minh Museum and Mausoleum. West of Hanoi, you’ll find the celebrated natural beauty of Ba Vi National Park, featuring three mystical mountain summits, a tropical rainforest, and therapeutic hot springs.