Hanoi ,Capital of Vietnam
Hanoi located northeast of Vietnam and the capital of the country is cultural and economic center.
This city, gateway to the country, is one of the most interesting what to see in vietnam and why not say it, too What to see in Southeast Asia.
Hanoi map
There are lots of things thatWhat to see and do in Hanoi in 2 days or more .
Under our taste, without having so much What to see in Ho Chi Minh Hanoi , has fascinating places that we should not miss.
A vibrant city (What to visit in Hanoi)
Massive city just like Saigon and with heavy traffic of motorcycles, is a mirror of the typical Asian city, that is to say, chaos and contrasts.
Motorcycle traffic at all hours
It has a kind of ordered chaos, like so many of the best cities in the world. Southeast Asiawhich catches the traveler, due to its great variety of leisure, culture and tradition.
Hanoi is a city within Vietnam quite advanced.
It has been modernized a lot in recent years and it is easy to find all kinds of serviceswithout leaving behind the ancient magic of the chinese influence.
included in any route through vietnam for free is also the gateway to the cities of the North and the famous halong bay vietnam.
Also this immense city could be 4 times Barcelona in extent and 8 times in population .
Old Quarter and much more
Within it we must highlight the area of the Old Quarter, area for the backpackers and located in the old area next to the hoan kiem lake.
Thus, the old Quarter is perfect for those wondering about the best area where to sleep in hanoi
Image of the Old Quarter
This beautiful lake is undoubtedly the main attraction of the city especially at sunset.
It is worth enjoying it first thing in the morning, when the locals take the opportunity to do their exercises, one of the things to do in hanoi
Legend has it that inside giant tortoises inhabit and so much so that there is a stuffed animal in the pagoda that accompanies the lake
the lake crosses it bridge, of Japanese origin, red that allows you to go from one shore to the other of the lake, in the center of which is a pagoda.
gastronomicallyHanoi is a delight for everyone who enjoys Asian and international food.
Sidewalks full of parked motorcycles
It is the place in the country where we can find more restaurants that offer dogsbut luckily few in the Old Quarter.
Local and international locals abound in the city offering some of the best delicacies in the country and traditional Vietnamese cuisine.
The “old quarter” Old Quarter can be done on foot which is recommended to soak up the Vietnamese capital well, which although it doesn’t have the magic of SaigonWell worth it, enjoy slowly.
what to see
- hoan kiem lake
- St Joseph’s Church
- old quarter pagodas
- Train station
- Dong Xuan market
- temple of literature
- house on pillars
- Ho Tay (west lake)
- Old Quarter
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Hanoi Citadel
- Hanoi Cathedral
- water puppet theater
japanese red bridge
Accommodation
Finding accommodation is easy given the many offersWe were in two places:
Family friendly, clean and cheap It does not include breakfast but the people are very friendly.
This guest house is cheap dispose of Free internet and it is very central.Includes breakfast, clean rooms and a lot of kindness.
Hanoi’s hotel offer is growing by leaps and bounds , as in all Vietnam. The cheapest accommodation for independent travelers will be found in the Old Quarter area.
How to move
Both in Hanoi and Saigon do not take a taxi at the airport since the prices are considerable.
In the same terminal, there are buses that will take us to the city center for less than 1000 Dongs in a time similar to that of a taxi.
Hanoi streets
To move around the city, it is best to do it by motorcycle taxi. This is the fastest way to enjoy Hanoi, but not the safest.
The cycle is very common for short distances and for longer journeys It is best to use the taxi
Map what to see in Hanoi
Location Hanoi