A travel guide to Hanoi
Whether you're travelling to Hanoi, you're likely to spend at least one night in its capital city on the way. Hanoi might be noisy and polluted, but it's also an amazing city with plenty of foods to eat, several things to see and do. Why not make it a more extended stay?
Where to stay?
The Old Quarter is a famous tourist attraction. It is something very authentic, where visitors can eat, work and live. The fresh air and peace it gives you will compensate for every pitfalls it may hold.
How to get around?
Several visitors to Hanoi say the traffic can be a nightmare. It may be true if you walk across the streets. But you can easily take a taxi if you want to come to your destination quickly. Grab, and public transport system can be two much better ways to get around the city. To explore the temples, historical sites, or famous local restaurants, you can take a rickshaw or a Grab bike.
Where to eat?
Hanoi is famous for its local cuisines. Hanoi street food is among the best globally, and for around $2, you can eat delicious phở. You can find many food stands with little plastic seats where you can sit on the pavements and eat. These stands are pretty conservative, they cook the same dish over and over, like spring rolls, bún chả, or chả tôm. You must stay in Hanoi for a month to enjoy the many local specialities there.
What to do?
After paying a visit to most recommended sites like the Temple of Literature, Thang Long imperial citadel, the four gates of the city, Đồng Xuân market, it is time for you to take a walk around Hoàn Kiếm lake, stop at a coffee shop and enjoy the famous egg coffee of Hanoi.
Visitors are advised to stay in the Old Quarter because __.
it is noisy
it is easy
it is authentic
it is polluted