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If you are looking for information regarding closures affecting tours, attractions, or streets in Hanoi, here is the latest updat .

Attraction Closures & Restrictions

- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: Will be completely closed for its annual routine maintenance from September 5 to November 3, 2026. During this period, tours only include viewing and taking photos from outside Ba Dinh Square.
- Hanoi Train Street: The main entrances to the railway cafe tracks remain closed and barricaded by local authorities due to safety hazards. Visitors can still enter the trackside cafes if escorted in by a local shop owner or through specific guided walking tours.

Scheduled Street Closures (Pedestrian Zones)

- Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street: Roads around the lake are closed to all vehicular traffic every weekend.
  - - Summer Hours: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 19:00 to 02:00 the next day.
    - Winter Hours: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 18:00 to 02:00 the next day.
    - Tour Impact: Tour buses and taxis cannot enter the Old Quarter for hotel pickups/drop-offs during these hours and must use designated perimeter drop points.

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Tours Now Open

If daytime sites are restricted, you can switch to Hanoi’s highly popular Night Heritage Tours:

- Hoa Lo Prison Night Tour (“Sacred Night”): An immersive, emotional experience using sound, light, and live acting to showcase history.
- Temple of Literature Night Tour (“The Essence of Taoism”): Features spectacular 3D Mapping light technology projected onto ancient architecture.
- Imperial Citadel of Thang Long Night Tour: A peaceful, illuminated walk through the ancient palace grounds with interactive cultural activities.
- Old Quarter Street Food Tour: A walking food tour to taste authentic Pho, Bun Cha, Banh Mi, and Egg Coffee.