Water Park and Swimming Pools

Ho Tay Water Park & Moon Park

Hanoi 's water park is located to the north of the city centre and is a refreshing way to pass the time. The park features 12 waterslides and tube rides plus other water features including a wave pool, diving pool and hydrotherapy pool. There are dedicated water activities for younger children including the slow-moving ‘ Lazy River '. Moon Park , adjoining the water park, has amusements for all the family including a corkscrew rollercoaster, a huge swing, mini golf, dodgems and a 3-D cinema.

Swimming Pools

Many of the top hotels have swimming pools that can be used by non-residents for a small fee. The Thang Loi (1 Pho Yen Phu ) pool is part of a hotel resort that has a 25 metre outdoor pool popular with expats and tourists. There are fantastic views of the West Lake from the pool - sunbeds can be hired and there is a poolside drinks service.

Golf

Lang Ha Golf Club

The only golf course within the city itself offering driving range facilities for up to 15 golfers, a putting green (open to members only) and lessons with a golf pro.

Kings Island Golf Resort and Country Club

Located some 28 miles from central Hanoi , Kings Island was the first course to be built in northern Vietnam and was designed by Robert McFarland - designer of many championship courses. The two challenging 18- hole courses – Lakeside and Mountainview - are reached by boat, and there are fantastic views of the Ba Vi Mountain . The courses are open weekdays for non-members and there is a club house and a golf pro school. The country club offers a range of recreational activities including horseback riding, hiking and watersports.

Chi Linh Star Golf and Country Club

An hour's drive from the city centre the Chi Linh Golf Club features 2 18-hole courses set in an attractive location with rolling hills and a large lake. The clubhouse has great views of the fairways, and other recreational activities are available.

Fitness Centre and Gym 15 Ngo Quyen Street

The Clark Hatch Fitness Centre is located in the Sofitel Metropole Hotel and is well-equipped with the latest gym equipment, an outdoor pool and sauna. Regular fitness classes are held here.

Bowling Alleys

Bowling alleys have become a popular with young Vietnamese and often feature pool or snooker tables, karaoke and food outlets.

The Star Bowl Center 2 Pho Pham Ngoc Thach

Cosmos Bowling Centre 168 Ngoc Khanh Street

Hanoi Superbowl Fortuna Hotel, 6B Lang Ha Street

Karting

Popular circuit located in the Thanh Nhan Youth Park .

Hanoi Super Karting Center Thanh Nhan Street