Sports and leisure activities Hanoi

Chef Duyên organizes cooking tours preceded by a visit to the capital's markets to learn about local products. To learn how to cook some classic Vietnamese dishes (pork with caramel, spring rolls...) and vegetarian dishes. Phan Thi Duyên has been passionate about cooking since she was very young, helping her mother to prepare the family meals. For more than ten years, she has been teaching Vietnamese cuisine and sharing her passion with travelers from all over the world.

Located in the town of Van Tri, the Van Tri Golf Club is a must for golf enthusiasts. The club offers an internationally renowned golf course with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Golfers of all levels can enjoy this well-maintained course and the club's modern facilities.

Near Truc Bach Lake, in a picturesque neighborhood that has kept its authenticity, Vietnamese cooking classes. In addition to the practical cooking classes, the establishment organizes guided tours of the markets to learn about the different ingredients that go into the preparation of these subtly spicy dishes. The sessions take place in an adapted setting, under the guidance of experienced chefs and teachers who guide you step by step in the preparation of the dishes that will be tasted at the end of each workshop.

Within the framework of the French-speaking circle, tai-chi class by master Hoang Kim Xuân. Several sessions per week depending on the level. Tai-chi is one of the most practiced martial arts in Vietnam. It is particularly popular with the elderly, but not only... In the early morning or late afternoon, many practitioners can be seen training by the lakeside or in public spaces. Tai Chi consists of 128 movements that combine 64 movements of Yin, related to softness, and 64 movements of Yang, related to strength.

First climbing gym inaugurated in Hanoi in 2011 on the bank of the Red River. It owes its birth to Jean Verly, a French expatriate, passionate about climbing and who found in Vietnam a new field of development. The website (in English) offers a lot of information about the possibilities to practice this sport in Vietnam, especially in the North and in Halong Bay. The gym has a 200^m2 climbing wall with routes of various levels of difficulty for beginners and advanced climbers

In the very inspiring setting of the traditional communal house(dinh) of the village of Yên Phu, on the edge of the western lake, Vinh xuân, a Sino-Vietnamese martial art, will be taught. Vinh xuan (literally, "eternal spring") is one of the branches of Shaolin Kung Fu. It focuses on relaxation and coordination of the body as well as on the development of internal power, speed and general balance. The combat aspect is only one part of the whole system and health, physical and mental relaxation are no less important.

Small agency specialized in photographic excursions. Aimed at both amateurs and experienced photographers. It organizes visits (half-day, weekend) in the form of workshops in small groups allowing to work such or such technical aspect while discovering the secrets of the capital. Also, possibility of more distant explorations in the provinces and "tailor-made stays" for professionals (journalists, television teams...). The agency is also represented in Saigon, Da Nang and Hoi An.

Pleasant outdoor swimming pool (18 m). Stunning view of the West lake. 

To initiate the art of lacquer under the direction of Tran Anh Tuan, artist and teacher. A very rewarding experience and an opportunity to reveal your artistic talents…

French-speaking agency. An original and delicious way to discover the Vietnamese capital. The agency organizes cooking classes and offers several formulas: from the 3-hour introductory course to gastronomic excursions that lead to the discovery of the treasures of street cuisine that have made the capital famous, or to meet the farmers in the market garden suburbs, where fruit and vegetables are grown that supply the capital's markets and restaurants. Programme, rates and reservations on the website.