Hanoi Tourism - Travel to Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam, is a fascinating blend of east and west, with Chinese influence from centuries of dominance, and French design from its colonial past. It is largely unspoiled by modern architecture of the 1970s and 80s, and is now going through a modernization that is making it a rising star in southeast Asia.
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Understand Hanoi Tourism
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, and the home base of the Communist government during the Vietnam War, or the war for independence. Because of this, the city hosts many government institutions, museums and memorials.Hanoi has retained much of its older colonial charm because it was in conflict during most of the worldwide modern architecture movement. For that reason, few buildings in the city center area are higher than five stories.
Get into Hanoi
Travel to Hanoi By Plane
Vietnam has two air carriers - Vietnam Airlines and the newer and smaller Pacific Airlines. Most folks will arrive at the international airport (Noi Bai) 45km west of the city. You can hire taxis into the downtown Hanoi.
Travel to Hanoi By Train
Overnight trains arrive daily from destations in the south including Hue and Nha Trang. The Reunification Express goes all the way to Ho Chi Minh City thought there is very little 'express' about it.
Travel to Hanoi By car
Travel to Hanoi By Bus
Travel to Hanoi By Boat
Get around in Hanoi
Taxicabs are the most popular way to get around long distances, though the cyclos, or pedicabs, are a cheap and fun way to get around for shorter distances. A warning about taxicabs is that fares are not consistent. There are several different cab companies, and each has different starting fares and per kilometer rates. For lone travellers, rides on the back of motorcycles are popular too.
See Hanoi
Do Hanoi
Parks
Hoan Kiem Lake is a pleasant park in the center of town. It's a great place to watch locals doing early-morning tai chi.
Learn
Work
Buy
Hanoi is a shoppers paradise for silk, lacquerware, wood, custom tailoring and other Asian inspired design. The bargains are among the best in Asia, being even better than other well-known shopping havens such as Bangkok, Thailand.
Eat - Travel to Hanoi
Budget
Mid-range
- Cha Ca La Vong (14 Cha Ca St., also 107 Nguyen Truong To St.) - This establishment is so famous, the street is named after it, instead of the other way around. They've been serving fried fish for five generations.
Splurges
Drink
Sleep - Hanoi Tourism
Budget
Mid-range
Splurge
Contact
Phone
Internet
Stay safe - Hanoi Tourism
Get out
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