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| St. Joseph's Cathedral |
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| Hanoi Opera House |
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| Halong Bay |
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| Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum |
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| Hoa La Prison |
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| Botanical Parks |
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| Vietnamese Cafe's with an Asian Twist |
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Dong Xuan Night Market
If
you can’t afford to go to Paris, go to Hanoi instead. You would see so many
similarities of their infrastructures which were inspired during the French
Colonialism. Hanoi has the image of Paris since it has the Hanoi
Opera House, botanical parks and a St. Joseph’s Cathedral which is similar
to the Notre Dame Cathedral.
I
really enjoyed our stay in Hanoi since I learned so much about Vietnam’s
History. I appreciated the Vietnamese Patriotism for their Country. I have
learned that the Vietnamese love their country so much that they would die for
it. They are also smart and sneaky when they go into war. Vietnam is the first
country that was won a war from America and France. To beat such powerful
nations with modern equipment, they had just used their instinct and maximized
their opportunities with their fighting skills.
There
are so many Things that I love about Hanoi. It’s visa free, the food is great,
it’s much cheaper; the people are nice, they have a café culture with an Asian
twist and there are a lot of things to do here. The thing that I also like
about Hanoi is that it has 4 seasons. I love experiencing winter season since
we don’t have that in my home country. I would definitely go back
here and I recommend you do too.
When to go?
The
Best time to go to Hanoi is during the summer months from June to August so
that you can enjoy the excursions like Halong Bay, Tam Coc and Sapa .
The
Winter Season from December to February is also a nice time to visit since
you will enjoy walking along the city and enjoy sitting around their nice parks
and lake.
Where to Eat?
Quan
An Ngon is a good restaurant which serves Authentic
Vietnamese Cuisine.
Egg
Coffee at Giang Café Located in 36 Nguyen HuuHuanstreet.
Vietnam
is famous for their street food, you must try it which is located
at every alley.
Ice Cream at Kem Trang Tien located in 35 P Trang Tien
Where to Sleep?
You
can find budget hotels near the French Quarter and the Old
Quarter. If you want to stay away from the tourists you can also
stay at the West Lake .
Where to go?
Ho
Chi Minh Mausoleum ; HoanKiem Lake; Temple of Literature; Hanoi Opera House;
Army Museum; One Pillar Pagoda; Hoa Lo Prison; St. Joseph’s Cathedral; Hanoi
Ancient Citadel; Hanoi Muesum
Where to shop?
Dong Xuan Night Market which is held during Friday, Saturday and
Sunday Night from 7pm to 12 midnight that is located in the Old Quarter of
Hanoi.
Hanoi Excursions
HalongBay
; Tam Coc; and Sapa.
Hanoi Travel Tips:
Get
a FREE English Walking Tour Guide Click Here
Trust me, if you want to explore Hanoi, get a free tour guide. You will learn so much about the place, their culture and their food and you will not get scammed by bogus taxis since you will have your own private free local tour guide.
When
crossing the Streets, walk slowly and do not make any sudden movements. Look
from left to right as cars can move from any directions.
Be
careful of your belongings. Try not to put all your important things
in one place rather distribute it to your Hotel’s safety box.
Avoid
using questioning taxis. Use only taxis with a brand name. ( HanoiCp Taxi, Mai
Linh Taxi, ABC Taxi)
Bring
Cash, credit cards are not widely accepted in Vietnam.
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Hanoi 4 Day /3 Nights
Itinerary and Budget
Day 1
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Cost in USD
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Halong Bay Day Trip ( Hanoi
Excursion )
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$50
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Day 2
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City Tour and Shopping
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$100
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Day 3
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Tam Coc Day Trip ( Hanoi Excursion)
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$50
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Roundtrip Airfare Manila- Hanoi
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$125
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Hotel Accommodation ( 3 Nights)
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$80
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Total
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$400
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