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Introduction
Hanoi is a city of stunning visual and audio contrast. The rickety sounds of cyclos (pedicabs) fight for airwaves amidst the blasting horns of motorbikes, and the Nike swoosh wallpapers the French-styled building facades in the Old Quarter.... Continue reading »
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History
Hanoi's personality combines the charming candor of a schoolgirl, the hardworking grit of a mechanic and the wisdom of a great aunt. It is a city in transition. Squashed between karaoke bars and travelers' cafes, elements of its French coloni... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Just as the magical sword of Hoan Kiem Lake mythology eventually found its rightful place in the depths of the water, you will have little trouble finding the accommodations that are right for you. Hanoi is a small city with many lodging o... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
To eat and drink in Hanoi is to taste the city's culture. The table, be it the plastic variety found in pho (noodle soup) sidewalk stalls or the taller and more substantial seen in restaurants, is a magnet for social interaction. Beyond your... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Hanoi's nightlife is all about legs: the squat, plastic legs of tiny stools crowding around equally diminutive tables in your average bia hoi (beer hall); the proud, carved wooden legs of the chairs in fine restaurants; and, your own two legs... Continue reading »
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Tours
Hanoi spreads over 2,000 square kilometers, but most important sites lie in compact areas. Walking can be daunting, with the onslaught of motorcycles, but in fact is relatively easy. The traffic in Hanoi moves like a snake in that it appears... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There: By Air: The Noi Bai International Airport (VVNB/HAN) (+84 4 827 1513), is located in the Soc Son District about 25 miles north of Hanoi. The Airport's four terminals serve international and domestic airlines including:... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Hanoi Country: Vietnam Hanoi by the Numbers: Population: 4.1 million Elevation: 19 feet Average Number of Days With Precipitation: 169 days Average January Temperature: 62 degrees F Average July Temperature: 85 degrees F Quick Facts... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Cleaving the yellow walls of a centuries-old Chinese temple, an old gnarled banyan tree is adorned with flowers and offerings of rice wine and incense. Adjacent to the tree is a designer boutique and gallery, farther on is an Internet cafe, a... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
There are a number of good, high-end tour operators in Hanoi, all offering similar tours throughout the north -- to Halong Bay, Ninh Binh, and the Dien Bien Phu loop. Operators can usually assist with city day tours and arrange internal fligh... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
ATMs -- Most major banks in Hanoi and even countrywide now offer ATM service. Look for Vietcombank and Incombank branch locations throughout the city. New ATMs are popping up all over. Ask any hotel concierge where to find one. Consult with y... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane Hanoi, along with Ho Chi Minh City, is a major international gateway. Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport (tel. 04/886-5047) is about a 45-minute drive outside the city. If you haven't booked a hotel transfer through your hotel,... Continue reading »
Ha Noi Travel Experiences
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Mai Chau
(16 photos in this one so check em all out!)It is STINKING hot even though we’re climbing high into the mountains on our way to stay as g... Continue reading »
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The wheels on the bus go round and round ...
I've made it to Viet Nam. This is no little achievement, especially the bus route I took!At 5p I reach the bus station in Savannake... Continue reading »
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Good Morning Vietnam
We arrived in Hanoi after a scary flight from Louang Phabang. The plane was quiet small and I say it would hold approximately 30 peo... Continue reading »
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Mai Chau
This was the highlight among many highlights for the trip. The night of the 6th turning to the 7th was horrible. A cold from a foreign ge... Continue reading »
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Hanoi and the wonderful Ha Long Bay
It was raining so hard when we arrived in Hanoi and continued to do so for a couple of days. In between showers... Continue reading »
Popular Ha Noi Hotels
- Sunrise Hotel Hanoi
- Hanoi Legend Hotel
- Joy Hotel
- An Dong Hotel
- Hilton Hanoi Opera
- Indochina Hotel
- Old Street Hotel
- Hanoi Backpacker Guesthouse
- Blue Paradise Hotel
- Elegance 3 Hotel Hanoi
