Visitors beneath lanterns, Hoa Lu Old Quarter, 2022 archive.
Hoa Lư Old Quarter beside Kỳ Lân Lake opened in 2022, bringing traditional inspiration to a setting for strolling, shopping and dining. It is distinct from the ancient capital’s temple remains.
See local crafts through their products
Lanterns bring colour to the walking streets, while shops introduce products such as Ninh Vân stonework, Bồ Bát ceramics and embroidery. Families can notice the differences between a stone surface, ceramic glaze and a stitched line. Beside the lake, Thủy Đình is also the setting identified for “Anh hùng cờ lau,” a performance about Đinh Bộ Lĩnh and Đại Cồ Việt.
Walk a circuit, then choose a meal
Try a short circuit near your drop-off point, letting children choose a lantern colour or an object they want to ask about. Then find somewhere to eat and decide whether to extend the evening. Children who enjoy photographs could look for a scene combining light and water. A manageable walk often leaves more room for enjoyment than assembling several paid services into one outing.
Before you go
August 2026 reporting describes weekend-evening performances, not every later individual show. Ask about dates, times, costs and viewing arrangements if you plan to stay. Keep children close after dark and near water, and enquire about toilets, parking and any boat service before making them part of the evening’s plan.
