Tin du lịch Must-visit places for people celebrating Halloween 2023.

Mid-Autumn Festival has passed, and Halloween is coming. On this day, some entertainment spots for the youth in Hanoi become mystical and full of ghostly vibes, making many young people excited and curious. If you are still wondering where to celebrate Halloween, let's explore the following ideal locations!

1. Hàng Mã Street ​

Located in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter, Hàng Mã Street is famous for its traditional handicraft goods such as votive paper and decorative items made of paper for houses and weddings. In every festive season, this street dresses up in bright new colors appropriate for these holidays. Halloween is no exception.

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The traditional Halloween festival is held annually on October 31. However, two weeks before the holiday, Hàng Mã Street becomes bustling and is decorated with countless ghostly colors. Traditional goods are temporarily put away to make room for scary costumes, spooky toys, and decoration items for the holiday.

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Halloween festivities cannot be complete without scary masks, skulls, bizarre wigs, mannequins, skeletons, witch hats, jack-o'-lanterns, or grim reaper cloaks. These are also the best-selling items, with a wide variety of colors and styles available.

The spooky atmosphere along with the mystical background attracts many young people to shop and take “cool” photos with friends. Visiting Hàng Mã Street at night when the street lights up brightly will make your photos even more stunning.

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2. Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street​

Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street is also an ideal place for those wondering where to celebrate Halloween. Close to the Halloween festival, many families and young people flock here to enjoy the special atmosphere of the “ghostly” holiday.

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Although it exudes mystical and creepy vibes, the Halloween festival in Vietnam is an occasion to gather friends joyfully, or for parents to take their children out. Naturally, the costume parties with countless beautiful boys and girls donning extravagant costumes or quirky yet stunning makeup are also an integral part of this day.

While young people choose to transform into vampires, ghost dolls, witches, villains,… children are often dressed by their parents as cute characters like Little No-Face or endearing animated figures from Monster Inc.

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When visiting here during the Halloween holiday, you will also have the chance to join in many exciting activities such as grand and vibrant parades and thrilling magic shows. If you haven't prepared your impressive costume, don't worry, as there are many face painting services available on the walking street during this time.

3. West Lake Water Park​

West Lake Water Park is also a favorite location for many young people seeking to experience the fun-filled atmosphere of Halloween in Hanoi. The Evil Spirit Festival hosted annually at West Lake Water Park boasts an incredible allure with its creepy and ghostly atmosphere. The haunted house, the ghost hospital, and the kingdom of darkness filled with bloodthirsty demons are thrilling challenges for the brave and fearless.

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You can not only immerse yourself in the spine-chilling, ghostly atmosphere in the game areas but also relax with various entertainment programs happening at the central stage area. Some interesting events not to be missed include colorful bazaar booths, lively DJ performances, and many cool Photo Booth sections for you to capture beautiful moments with friends and family.

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In addition to spectacular entertainment programs or creepy decorations in the spirit of the “ghostly” holiday, West Lake Water Park also offers many fun recreational games for all ages. Children accompanying their parents will surely be captivated by the delightful games in the water park's fun zone like the solar ferris wheel, roller coasters,…

4. Yên Sở Park​

Yên Sở Park, with its spacious surroundings, is a wonderful place to immerse yourself in the world of horror with terrifying costumes that will send shivers down your spine as you encounter ghostly characters from movies.

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Moreover, there are numerous exciting events organized by young people on unique themes, bringing a mix of fear and curiosity, along with many surprises for attendees. For families with small children, Yên Sở Park is also a great play place with a large outdoor area for kids to run and play freely.

5. We Escape Game Area​

Do you want to experience terrifying moments while engaging in brain-twisting challenges with tough puzzles alongside your friends? We Escape is the perfect destination if you are unsure where to celebrate Halloween. Even on regular days, We Escape is not for the faint-hearted, but during the Halloween season, this place becomes even spookier, making even the bravest escapers feel goosebumps.

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At We Escape, you will embody the main character in the horror films such as: The Saw, The Corpse Bride Mystery, and Soul Snatcher. Entering the game room is embarking on a journey filled with a range of emotions, from anticipation, confusion, surprise, fear, to anxiety.

You will need to utilize all your senses and teamwork spirit to find clues and ways to escape from this haunted room. The game lasts only 60 minutes but feels like an eternity because of jumpscares that will keep players on edge until the very last moment.

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To create such thrilling scares for players, every detail in the game rooms at We Escape is designed based on famous horror films worldwide. The area uses advanced 5D technology combined with vivid sounds, providing you with the most realistic and terrifying experiences.

6. Cinema Chains​

Cinemas are also a fantastic suggestion for those wondering where to celebrate Halloween. If you dislike crowded, noisy places, the cinema is the perfect spot for you. The Halloween season is always the time for many famous horror filmmakers worldwide to release their blockbuster chilling masterpieces with various themes.

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This is also when horror movie enthusiasts indulge in a sumptuous “feast” with the most anticipated films of the year. What could be better than experiencing spine-tingling moments with family and friends? This is also the time when many animated Halloween-themed movies with light-hearted, humorous, and meaningful plots for kids are released.

7. Aeon Mall Haunted House​

Shopping centers are uniquely decorated to fit the festive theme during Halloween. Visiting a shopping center is also a great idea for those unsure where to celebrate Halloween. In Hanoi, Aeon Mall Long Biên is one of the centers that attract a large crowd of young people and families during the Halloween festival.

Aeon Mall is also famous for its haunted house designed based on a mysterious story about a Japanese schoolgirl. The haunted house “Kyoko's Curse” is regarded as one of the scariest haunted houses that leaves visitors shocked and terrified “going in happily, but coming out in fear,” and it is especially not for the faint-hearted.

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As soon as you step inside, players will be startled by realistic and eerie sound systems, along with a darkened path shrouded in mystery. You must be vigilant, watching your surroundings as you might encounter mysterious white shadows, ghost dolls, despair-filled moans from nowhere, or bloodied corpses that might send shivers down your spine.

8. Bars and Clubs ​

The Old Quarter of Hanoi becomes vibrant and lively as Halloween approaches. From Hàng Mã Street adorned with numerous decorations to bars, pubs, and clubs all hosting Halloween-themed costume parties.

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Take a stroll along the “never-sleeping” streets like Tạ Hiện, Lương Ngọc Quyến, Mã Mây, or Đào Duy Từ to enjoy the festive atmosphere of the night and "party hard" at costume contests and special music parties.

9. The Phoenix Garden Eco-Resort​

Address: Phùng Town, Đan Phượng District, Hanoi

If you are still unsure where to celebrate Halloween, why not invite your friends to The Phoenix Garden? With an expansive outdoor area of up to 45 hectares, The Phoenix Garden will host the most spectacular Halloween events in the capital. The haunted maze spans 1,500 m2, challenging anyone curious to explore with a mysterious pumpkin kingdom, accompanied by chilling cries.

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The haunted maze is designed to resemble scenarios from blockbuster horror films like Annabelle, Insidious, or The Conjuring, making participants experience moments of fright and thrilling jumpscares just like in the movies. Just when you're recovering from the spooky maze, the 18-floor hell, spanning 2,000 m2, awaits with many heart-pounding adventures for you to discover.

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You will also feel the thrill of fear and excitement as you navigate through the compact ghostly woods teeming with terrifying mysteries in the 300 m2 Haunted Garden area. Enjoy top-notch performance art programs featuring spooky magic acts or thrilling stunts like fire dancing, acrobatics,…

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At The Phoenix Garden, you can freely take stunning photos against cool, quality backdrops. Moreover, photography enthusiasts can check-in and interact with the “ghost team” creatively dressed up, coming from various European countries.

10. Phùng Hưng Street​

Phùng Hưng mural street, located at the intersection of Hàng Cót – Hàng Lược, has long been a familiar play area for many Hanoians. Each holiday season, Phùng Hưng street is brilliantly decorated, attracting many young people to take photos. With Halloween approaching, the street is also livelier than usual.

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Although it may not be decorated in a distinctive Halloween style like other locations, Phùng Hưng mural street remains popular for its beautiful background and sparkling lights. Simply wearing unique stylish costumes combined with stunning makeup will allow you to capture stunning photos that get lots of likes.

11. Thống Nhất Park​

With an area of 50 hectares, Thống Nhất Park is one of the largest green parks in the capital. With its vast outdoor area and always fresh, cool climate, the park attracts many young people to relax, participate in recreational activities during weekends or holidays. Naturally, Halloween is no exception.

Every year, the Halloween festival is held here on a grand scale, featuring many spaces designed to simulate horror scenes similar to those in movies. The haunted houses may look simple from the outside, but inside you will face some terrifying fears.

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With chilling screams, creepy designs, realistic sounds, and terrifying jump scares, even the bravest might feel a bit apprehensive. Thống Nhất Park promises to be a true Halloween entertainment venue in Hanoi.

12. Haunted Houses in Hanoi​

As Halloween approaches, ghost-hunting enthusiasts set out to explore the real haunted houses that have long been famous in the capital. Mentioning haunted houses in Hanoi means recalling the abandoned house at 300 Kim Mã, which has not been inhabited for years. The building's overall architecture resembles a fortress or, rather, an old coffin, surrounded by a rusty, dilapidated iron fence. It emanates a ghostly vibe that sends shivers down the spine of anyone passing by.

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If you're looking for a new experience this Halloween, you can head to this location with your friends. Why not gather your buddies for a bravery challenge? The above locations are ideal entertainment spots in Hanoi for those wondering where to celebrate Halloween. We hope that with these suggestions, you will have wonderful and unforgettable experiences this Halloween!