Essential Guide to Hanoi
Sightseeing
It is simply, along with Hoan Kiem Lake, the symbol of the city that has been there from generation to generation.
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1 Tràng TiềnIt is simply, along with Hoan Kiem Lake, the symbol of the city that has been there from generation to generation.
Hoan Kiem Lake is considered as a bouquet in the centre of Hanoi greatly contributing to make the landscape of the city more beautiful and airy.
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Hoan Kiem Lake is considered as a bouquet in the centre of Hanoi greatly contributing to make the landscape of the city more beautiful and airy.
Old Quarter Hanoi is the “heart and soul” of the capital city. A place to save the ancient culture, memories of times and indeed the best place to visit!
Since the 15th century, Old Quarter has featured a local lifestyle in ancient houses and at a slow pace of living. Throughout more than 1000 years, Hanoi Old Quarter still keeps a mysterious look but full of charm, which has enchanted many visitors coming here.
Originally, the Quarter consists of 36 main old streets, most of which were begun with “Hang” and originated from names of types of merchandise produced and traded such as Hang Duong (Sugar), Hang Muoi ( Salt) …
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Phố Lương Ngọc QuyếnOld Quarter Hanoi is the “heart and soul” of the capital city. A place to save the ancient culture, memories of times and indeed the best place to visit!
Since the 15th century, Old Quarter has featured a local lifestyle in ancient houses and at a slow pace of living. Throughout more than 1000 years, Hanoi Old Quarter still keeps a mysterious look but full of charm, which has enchanted many visitors coming here.
Originally, the Quarter consists of 36 main old streets, most of which were begun with “Hang” and originated from names of types of merchandise produced and traded such as Hang Duong (Sugar), Hang Muoi ( Salt) …
A symbol of the tenacity and resilience of the Hanoian people, the Long Bien Bridge (built between 1899 and 1902) was bombed on several occasions during the American War, and each time quickly repaired by the Vietnamese. Designed by Gustave Eiffel (of Eiffel Tower fame), the bridge, used by trains, mopeds and pedestrians, is undergoing reconstruction to restore its original appearance. It's colourfully illuminated at night.
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Long Bien Bridge
A symbol of the tenacity and resilience of the Hanoian people, the Long Bien Bridge (built between 1899 and 1902) was bombed on several occasions during the American War, and each time quickly repaired by the Vietnamese. Designed by Gustave Eiffel (of Eiffel Tower fame), the bridge, used by trains, mopeds and pedestrians, is undergoing reconstruction to restore its original appearance. It's colourfully illuminated at night.
Food scene
there's no finer phở available than at 13 Lo Duc Street, although you could easily walk past and completely miss it if you didn't already know where it is. Wires trail over the entrance like a bad hammock and there's no name above the restaurant. Instead, a small silver sign rests against the front door, with Pho Thin more visible now thanks to someone rubbing off the dirt.
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there's no finer phở available than at 13 Lo Duc Street, although you could easily walk past and completely miss it if you didn't already know where it is. Wires trail over the entrance like a bad hammock and there's no name above the restaurant. Instead, a small silver sign rests against the front door, with Pho Thin more visible now thanks to someone rubbing off the dirt.
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Best Way to Get Around
If you know how to ride a bike and is not afraid of being surrounded by chaotic traffic then the best way to get round the city would be by motorbike. The cost of hiring one for a day is around VND 200,000 to VND 300,000 ($10 - $14), depending on the type of motorbike you like. If you decide to stay at an apartment at the centre (like ours) and just visit the well-known attractions of the city then you can just walk. I heard from some of my guests complaining about taxi scam. Even me as a local wouldn't trust taxi drivers sometimes. If you really want to get around by car then GRAB - a mobile app that helps you find drivers nearby - is the option for you.
Hope the information helps.
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Basic Vietnamese phrases for greetings!
Hello = Xin Chao (Sin chow)
How are you? = Ban Khoe Khong (Ban Kwe Khom)
Thank you = Cam on (kahm uhn)
Sorry = Xin Loi (Sin Loy)
No Problem = Khong co gi (Khong koh zi)
Goodbye = Tam Biet (Tarm Byeet)
No, Thank You! = Khong! Cam On (Khom, kahm uhn)
Can you speak English? = Ban noi tieng anh duoc khong? (Banh noi thien an durkh khom)
How old are you? = Ban bao nhieu tuoi (Ban ban nyew twoi)
I am __ years old = Toi ___ tuoi (toy ___ doyy)
What is your name? = Ten ban la gi? (Ten bang la zi)
My name is ___ = Ten toi la ___ (Ten toy la ___)
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Eat local food
Over the past decade Vietnam has become a hugely popular tourist destination, and as a consequence of this a lot of restaurants and hostels serve Western food (at Western prices!) – however, this is rarely worth the extra cost, as local street food is cheap, delicious, and cooked in front of you! Eating at street stalls is not only one of the best ways to munch and slurp your way through the many different kinds of Vietnamese cuisine, but is also incredibly cheap. Pho, a tasty rice noodle broth, costs just under $2 (£1.23) a bowl, and rice dishes are similarly priced.
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Drink bia hoi
Beer in South East Asia is cheap, with a bottle of Tiger or Saigon costing around $1. However, a cheaper alternative is bia hoi. Often dubbed ‘cheapest beer in the world’, bia hoi is a draught beer freshly brewed on the day and served from a keg or container on the side of the street. Nothing beats sitting on a street corner littered with plastic chairs and locals, sipping this cheap and cheerful beer.. and at around 15-30 cents.
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Refine the art of sightseeing
Many of Vietnam’s tourist hotspots are its beautiful natural scenery – this can make a day’s sightseeing cheap, if not free. Exploring an area on your own can be a lot cheaper than paying for an organised tour – renting a bike is ludicrously cheap (bike rental in Hoi An costs just $1 a day!), and local buses between cities and towns cost next to nothing, although don’t expect the journey to be comfortable. A lot of Vietnamese cities are also very walkable (Hanoi in particular), and are full of free temples and museums.