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1. Ideal time to travel to Hanoi
Hanoi has four distinct seasons, each with its own characteristics:
| Time | Weather characteristics | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|
| October – December | Cool autumn, little rain | Sightseeing, photography, walking |
| March – April | Late spring, flowers blooming, pleasant | Walking, picnicking, going to church |
| May – September | Summer, hot, rainy | Avoid walking at noon |
| December | Winter, can be cold 10–15°C | Enjoy hot food, traditional Tet |
2. Move to Hanoi
Plane : to Noi Bai airport , ~30 km from the center
- Taxi: 250.000–350.000đ
- Bus: route 86 (runs to Hanoi Railway Station, Trang Tien Plaza…)
Train : to Hanoi Station – convenient from Saigon, Da Nang, Lao Cai
Passenger cars : My Dinh, Giap Bat, Nuoc Ngam bus stations (for neighboring provinces)
3. Where in Hanoi?
Central area – convenient for sightseeing:
Old Quarter – Hoan Kiem Lake : crowded, convenient for walking, near night market, suitable for young guests
- Gợi ý: Hanoi Pearl Hotel, La Siesta Hotel, Scent Premium Hotel
Ba Dinh District : near Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, quiet, suitable for families
Tay Ho District : near West Lake, romantic, suitable for relaxation
4. Notable places to visit
| Destination | Note |
|---|---|
| Hoan Kiem Lake | Hanoi Symbol, Turtle Tower, Ngoc Son Temple |
| Hanoi Old Quarter | 36 streets, old houses, night market, cafe |
| Uncle Ho’s Mausoleum | Visiting President Ho Chi Minh |
| Temple of Literature – Imperial Academy | The first university in Vietnam |
| West Lake – Tay Ho Palace | Sightseeing, taking pictures, enjoying shrimp cakes |
| Imperial Citadel of Thang Long | UNESCO site, historical value |
| Tran Quoc Pagoda | Ancient temple by West Lake, very beautiful at sunset |
| Museum of Ethnology | Family friendly, learn about Vietnamese culture |
5. What to eat in Hanoi? (Famous street food)
| Dish | Suggested address |
|---|---|
| Beef Pho | Pho Thin Lo Duc, Pho Bat Dan |
| Bun cha | Bun Cha Huong Lien (Obama once ate) |
| Fish cake | La Vong fish cake, Thang Long fish cake |
| Vermicelli with tofu and shrimp paste | Bun Dau Hang Khay, Bun Dau Cay Da |
| Rice rolls | Ba Hoanh Rice Rolls, Gia An Rice Rolls |
| Egg coffee | Cafe Giang, Cafe Dinh |
If you are Halal or vegetarian , you can choose:
- d’Lions Restaurant (Halal, Singapore/Malay)
- Tandoor Hanoi (India)
- Batavia Halal (Indonesia)
- U Dam Chay – high-class vegetarian restaurant
- An Lac Vegetarian Restaurant
6. What to buy in Hanoi?
- Dong Xuan Market : souvenirs, fabrics, dried specialties
- Hang Gai and Hang Dao streets : ao dai, silk
- Old Quarter Night Market (Friday – Sunday) : cheap, crowded
- Supermarket & Shopping Mall : Lotte, Vincom, Aeon Mall
7. Halal tourism in Hanoi
- Masjid Al-Noor (Mosque) : No. 12 Hang Luoc, Hoan Kiem District
There are Halal restaurants such as:
- d’Lions (Halal-certified)
- Tandoor Hanoi
- The hotel can accommodate vegetarian or Halal meals upon request.
8. Moving around the city
- Grab, Gojek : convenient, good price
- Tram around the old town : 15,000–30,000 VND/trip, suitable for elderly guests
- Bus : cheap, but need to know the way
- Motorbike rental : from 120,000–150,000 VND/day
9. Notes when traveling to Hanoi
- Hanoians speak Northern Vietnamese – which can be a bit difficult to understand if you are used to a Southern accent.
- You should dress politely when entering temples.
- Avoid illegal taxis, use Grab or call a reputable taxi company (Mai Linh, G7, Vinasun)
- Carry small denominations of cash when shopping at the market
- Exchange money at the airport or large gold shops
Suggested 3N2D itinerary in Hanoi
Day 1 : Hoan Kiem Lake – Old Quarter – Egg Coffee – Temple of Literature
Day 2 : Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – Tran Quoc Pagoda – West Lake – Museum of Ethnology
Day 3 : Shopping at Dong Xuan Market – Ngoc Son Temple – Return flight
Want me to design a specific itinerary based on season, interests, or Halal standards ? I can help if you need!
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