Top 14 Kids' Play Spots in Hanoi

Parks are always the top choice among the fun spots for kids in Hanoi. Parks typically offer spacious, green spaces, creating a fresh and peaceful atmosphere. There are various games available for young children.

Among the famous parks in Hanoi, we can mention Thule Park, West Lake Water Park, Bach Thao Garden, Nghia Do Park, Cau Giay Park, Hoa Binh Park, Thong Nhat Park...

• Thule Park: Located in Ngoc Khanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi. This park features a variety of animals and different games.
• West Lake Water Park: 614 Lac Long Quan, Nhat Tan, Tay Ho, Hanoi. This park offers various water games.
• Bach Thao Garden: 3 Hoang Hoa Tham, Ngoc Ha, Ba Dinh, Hanoi. This park has a variety of rare and precious trees.
• Cau Giay Park and Nghia Do Park: Dich Vong, Cau Giay, Hanoi, and Nguyen Van Huyen, Nghia Do, Cau Giay, Hanoi. These are two parks in Cau Giay, with integrated play areas for children.

Shopping centers and supermarkets are also a great choice for kids. Most children are excited to visit shopping centers and supermarkets with their parents because of the bustling atmosphere, diverse goods, and especially the cool air conditioning for the summer. In these places, kids can not only choose their favorite items but also play integrated games within the shopping centers and supermarkets. Some major shopping centers and supermarkets include Royal City, Times City, Vincom Center, BigC, Metro, Melinh Plaza...

• Royal City: Royal has a spacious, cool courtyard and entertainment areas such as ice skating, water park, and cinemas. Royal City is located at 72A Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi.
• Times City: Times features an aquarium, a smart city career play area for young children. Times City is located at 458 Minh Khai, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi.
• Big C Thang Long: This is a well-known and long-standing supermarket in Hanoi, often exciting for children to visit. Big C Thang Long is located at 222 Tran Duy Hung, Trung Hoa, Cau Giay, Hanoi.

As the capital city of the country, Hanoi offers numerous playgrounds and toy kingdoms suitable for children. These can be paintball clubs, climbing clubs, promoting physical activity, or large playgrounds and toy kingdoms like TiniWorld, Dóo Entertainment, World Games, We Escape, My Kingdom... Generally, for kids, this is a world full of joy, but for parents, it might turn out to be a nightmare as it surely will be quite... expensive.

• TiniWorld: A creative play and physical activity complex for kids. In Hanoi, TiniWorld has 6 locations at Aeon Mall Long Bien, Vincom Nguyen Chi Thanh, IPH Indochina Plaza Xuan Thuy, Mipec Tay Son, Ho Guom Plaza Ha Dong, Syrena Tay Ho.
• Dóo Entertainment is a play area for young adults, but due to its diversity, children can also have a great time here. Dóo Entertainment is located at Creative City Luong Yen, Bach Dang.
• World Games: An electronic gaming center similar to those in Japan and Western countries. World Games has three branches in Hanoi at Vincom Center Ba Trieu, Melinh Plaza Ha Dong, Vincom Center Long Bien.
• My Kingdom: Known as the 'Toy Kingdom,' My Kingdom is the most reliable toy shopping destination. Here, kids can choose from a variety of safe and creative toys like LEGO, Baby dolls... My Kingdom has a wide network of stores throughout Hanoi. You can visit the website http://www.mykingdom.com.vn/ for more details.

Sports centers and cultural houses are always suitable places for children. In these centers, kids can participate in various activities, short courses, and beneficial games that help develop their minds and bodies. In Hanoi, there are sports centers and cultural houses such as Quan Ngua Sports Palace, Thanh Nien Cultural Palace, Kim Dong Cultural Center, My Dinh underwater sports center, cultural houses in various districts and wards...

• Quan Ngua Sports Palace: 30 Van Cao, Lieu Giai, Ba Dinh, Hanoi.
• Thanh Nien Cultural Palace: 1A Tang Bat Ho, Pham Dinh Ho, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi.
• Kim Dong Cultural Center: 19 Hang Bai, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi.

If parents prefer their children to avoid expensive and bustling play areas, they can choose book squares or bookstores, libraries. These are places where kids can find incredibly interesting and captivating books and sit down to read. Reading is a highly beneficial activity, supplementing knowledge, training reasoning, concentration, and creativity for young children. Famous book squares, bookstores, and libraries include Booksquare Hoa Ma, Nha Nam Bookstore, Tien Phong Bookstore, East-West Book Cafe, and Tinh Bookstore.

• Booksquare Hoa Ma: Spacious, divided into many areas such as the intellectual area, the artistic creative area, suitable for various age groups. Located at 12 Hoa Ma, Hanoi.
• Nha Nam Bookstore: One of the most beloved publishing companies by readers. Nha Nam Bookstore has many books suitable for all ages and a beautiful space for reading. Nha Nam Bookstore in Hanoi has the following addresses: 59 Do Quang, 22 Pham Ngoc Thach, 107 B9 To Hieu, 49 Chua Lang, 383 Kim Nguu, kiosk 16 HH1B Linh Dam.
• Tien Phong Bookstore: One of the largest bookstores. Tien Phong Bookstore is located at 17B Ngoc Ha, 175 Nguyen Thai Hoc, 175 Tay Son.

Visiting circuses and theaters is also a perfect choice for kids. Circuses often feature fascinating circus acts and magic performances, while theaters showcase plays, operas, and especially water puppetry, a traditional art form that children love. In Hanoi, notable circuses and theaters include the Central Circus, Hanoi Opera House, Hanoi Drama Theater, Vietnam Water Puppet Theater, and Thang Long Water Puppet Theater.

• Central Circus: 67 Tran Nhan Tong, Nguyen Du, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi.
• Hanoi Opera House: 01 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi.
• Hanoi Drama Theater: 01 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi (behind Hanoi Opera House)
• Vietnam Water Puppet Theater: 361 Truong Chinh, Khuong Trung, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi.
• Thang Long Water Puppet Theater: 57b Dinh Tien Hoang, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi.

Attractions such as museums, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and historical, cultural sites are excellent choices for kids. These are places that elementary schools often choose for students' field trips. Visiting museums, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and historical, cultural sites, children will explore and learn many new things. They will learn about artifacts, historical stories, and cultural values. With the current lack of historical knowledge among teenagers, taking children to visit museums, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and historical, cultural sites is extremely beneficial as history is not dry but rather fascinating when approached visually and practically.

• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: One of the most famous attractions in Hanoi, a place to commemorate President Ho Chi Minh. Address: Hung Vuong, Ba Dinh, Hanoi.
• Thang Long Imperial Citadel: The citadel of the ancient kings. Address: Ba Dinh, Hanoi.
• Hanoi Museum: No. 2, Pham Hung, Me Tri, Tu Liem, Hanoi.
• Temple of Literature: The first university in Vietnam. Address: 58 Quoc Tu Giam, Dong Da, Hanoi.
• One Pillar Pagoda: Doi Can, Ba Dinh, Hanoi.

Eco-friendly urban areas are suitable places for family fun, especially during holidays and weekends. Temporarily leaving the noisy urban area to come to spacious, modern, and well-equipped eco-friendly urban areas to immerse oneself in nature with fresh air is a perfect choice. In these eco-friendly urban areas, families can camp, play traditional games with children, such as flying kites, blindfolded goat-catching, and more. Moreover, these areas often have parks for children, nature-friendly, ensuring that children will be delighted. Currently, around Hanoi, there are eco-friendly urban areas such as Ecopark, Vinhomes Riverside, Park City, Gamuda Gardens, and Xuân Phương Tasco.

• Ecopark: Located across from the Bat Trang pottery village, not far from the city center.
• Vinhomes Riverside: Phuc Loi, Long Bien, Hanoi.
• Park City: To Huu, Duong Noi, Ha Dong, Hanoi.
• Gamuda Gardens: Gamuda City urban area, Ring Road 3, Hoang Mai, Hanoi.
• Xuan Phuong Tasco: 70 Road, Xuan Phuong, Nam Tu Liem, Hanoi.

Hoan Kiem Lake is a famous recreational spot in Hanoi, suitable for all age groups, including children. Around Hoan Kiem Lake, there are many places to visit, such as Dinh Le Book Street, Trang Tien Ice Cream, Ngoc Son Temple, Turtle Tower, Pen Tower, Ly Thai To Flower Garden, St. Joseph's Cathedral, and more. Especially, from Friday evening to Sunday night, the roads around Hoan Kiem Lake will be closed to traffic, becoming a pedestrian zone. During these days, the pedestrian zone hosts many attractive activities and games such as remote-controlled car racing, skateboarding, traditional games, and more. Visiting Hoan Kiem Lake, children also have the opportunity to communicate with foreigners, enhancing their language skills. Some recreational spots around Hoan Kiem Lake include:

• Ngoc Son Temple, Turtle Tower, Pen Tower complex.
• Dinh Le Book Street.
• Trang Tien Street with the famous Trang Tien Ice Cream brand.
• Ly Thai To Flower Garden with various games and activities.

Movie theaters are also among the entertainment venues for children in Hanoi. Here, children can watch exciting movies and share laughter with friends and family. Each movie for children not only creates beautiful memories but also educates them on valuable lessons through each film. This form of entertainment for children is both beneficial and healthy. Among the many movie theaters in Hanoi, you can find the following:

• National Cinema Center: 87 Lang Ha, Thanh Cong Ward, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
• Kim Dong Cinema: 19 Hang Bai, Hang Bai Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
• Thang 8 Cinema: 45 Hang Bai, Hang Bai Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
• Cinema Thanh Giong: 7 Tran Phu, Dien Bien Ward, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
• CGV Cinema chain
• Lotte Cinema chain
• BHD Star Cineplex chain
• Beta Cineplex chain

And the traditional craft villages are the final destination on our list. Visiting traditional craft villages, children have the opportunity to explore the making of interesting traditional items such as toy figurines (tò he), bamboo dragonflies (chong chóng tre), bamboo crickets (chuồn chuồn tre), pottery, water puppets, traditional musical instruments, and more. Moreover, children can try making these items themselves. It will be a fun and enjoyable experience for them. Traditional craft villages in Hanoi include:

• Bat Trang Ceramic Village.
• Van Phuc Silk Village.
• Thach Xa Bamboo Dragonfly Village.
• Chang Son Fan Village.
• Dao Thuc Water Puppet Village.
• Dao Xa Traditional Musical Instrument Village.
• Tay Tuu Flower Village.
• Vong Village Rice Flake.

Learning through play, playing while learning, that's why the library is an ideal place to provide a fresh space for children. Especially for families who love books, knowing the library locations for children is essential. There, children will become acquainted with and have access to knowledge. It's wonderful for children to develop a love for books and cherish knowledge from an early age, which is something worth celebrating.

• National Library of Vietnam: 31 Trang Thi, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
• Asianbeat Manga Library: 6th Floor, 329 – 331 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay District, Hanoi.
• Hanoi Library: 47 Ba Trieu, Hoan Kiem District and 2B Quang Trung, Ha Dong District
• Japan Foundation Library: Located within the premises of the Japan Cultural Exchange Center in Vietnam, 27 Quang Trung, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.
• Bfree Library: 2nd Floor, 12/36 Duy Tan, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, or 4N5, Alley 400 Xuan La Street, Tay Ho District, Hanoi.

Models of educational farms are becoming familiar to parents and young children. Activities at educational farms emphasize practicality and are beneficial in extracurricular activities. This educational model has brought about significant benefits for the development and formation of children's personalities. Specifically, outdoor activities, close to nature, help children develop a love for nature, achieve more comprehensive development, and improve their personalities. Here are some educational farms that parents should know to bring their children to participate in interesting and beneficial activities for their childhood.

• Era House Educational Farm – Long Bien
• Detrang Farm - Ba Vi
• Van An Educational Farm – Yen My Commune, Thanh Tri
• Viet Village Educational Farm – Thuong Tin
• Countryside Educational Farm – Ba Vi

Kid-friendly cafes are convenient and enjoyable for family outings or meeting friends with children. These cafes offer a delightful play area for kids, providing a sense of reassurance for parents. The charming and cute decorations, along with suitable toys for kids, allow parents to both play with their children and engage in their own work in a fresh space with relaxing cups of coffee. If you and your child haven't visited these cafes yet, let's experience them together. You'll create wonderful moments for your family. Check out the following locations:

• Play Cafe, address: 318 Lac Long Quan, Tay Ho, Hanoi
• Rio Cafe, address: No. 4, Alley 107 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Dong Da, Hanoi
• Dai Vernon, address: 42 Hang Bun, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Kuri Kuri, address: 4th floor, 17 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
• Mario Coffee, address: 3 Alley 73 Giang Van Minh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Booksquare, address: 12 Hoa Ma, Pham Dinh Ho, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi
• Teddy Cafe, address: 7 Alley 104 Dao Tan, Ba Dinh, Hanoi