The only way to access the interior of the Hanoi Opera House is by booking a ticket to a show. Besides an ever-changing program of concerts, the opera house showcases performances that explore the ancient cultures of Vietnam. Most Hanoi sightseeing tours stop by the opera house to admire its grand exterior.
The Hanoi Opera House is situated on Trang Tien Street, near the Red River and not far from Hoan Kiem Lake. From the center of Hanoi, the opera house is roughly a 15-minute drive, while the 09CT bus drops you right outside the landmark.
As the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi has a plethora of historic sights. Musts for history buffs include the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, erected on the spot where the Vietnamese leader declared the country’s independence, and Hoa Lo Prison, where American POWs were incarcerated during the Vietnam War.