Hanoi – Vietnam’s Capital

Hanoi – Vietnam’s capital – is a city of numerous captivating faces with a thousand year of its eventful history. The traditional commercial bustle, street markets, chaotic traffic and fascinating shop house architecture of the Old Quarter contrast dramatically with the quiet lakes, historic temples, shady city parks and regal architecture of the French colonial districts. Hanoi is an eclectic mix that offers something for everyone.

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Things To Do in Hanoi

Discover the best things to do in Hanoi with our Expert Guides. There is an endless list of activities to do in Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city. This captivating place has engraved its way through history, defeating everything that has been tossed at it. Hanoi has retained the blast of the Indo-Chinese armies, the French colonial era and furthermore endure the Vietnam War. Today this amazing city has a tremendous mix of both the ancient and the modern. It’s this magnificent mix, in addition to a huge number of things to do in Hanoi, which makes visiting the city such a delight. In case you’re considering where to go in Vietnam, ensure Hanoi is on your list!

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How to travel to Ho Chi Minh City from Hanoi

Hanoi – capital of Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City – its largest metropolis are popular starting point and ending point for a trip to this S-shaped country. Traveling from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh (locally called Saigon) means that you will be go through many famous destinations. This can be a great way to see the beautiful scenery spanning the country if going by bus or train but such a long distance takes so much time. If not, you can opt for a short flight to get to Ho Chi Minh City from Hanoi to save time. Keep reading the article below to get more detailed information:

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How to get to Hue from Hanoi

Hue is a quiet and attractive city located in Central Vietnam, about 700km south of the national capital of Hanoi. This ancient capital of the last Vietnamese dynasty, a World Heritage site is a wonderful place for sightseeing as well as exploring its historic monuments. After visiting Hanoi with centuries-old architecture, Hue should be a next stop on your Vietnam trip. There are several ways to travel from Hanoi to Hue such as by plane, by train, by bus so you can easily choose the most suitable one depending on your preference, time and budget.

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How to get to Ninh Binh from Hanoi

Ninh Binh is a favorite place for a day trip from Hanoi. It is also referred to as “Halong Bay on land” with beautiful limestone karsts. Boat trips, cycling, historical sites, tourist attractions, rice paddies, stunning sceneries and abundant cuisine are what Ninh Binh offers. Just about 100km from Hanoi city center, you can reach Ninh Binh by many means of transportation. Let’s check out the following detailed transportation guide to choose the most suitable one for you.

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Hoa Lo Prison Museum – “The Hanoi Hilton”

Just few minutes away from Hilton Hanoi Opera Hotel, Hoa Lo Prison, also known as “Hanoi Hilton” and “Maison Centrale”, is a historical site in the French Quarter of Hanoi. Loosely translated as “hell’s hole”, it was originally built by French colonist in 1896 to house and torture revolutionary Vietnam rebels. Under the name “Maison Centrale”, Hoa Lo became one of the largest and the most brutal prison complexes in Indochina. Later, Hoa Lo was used to keep US prisoners of war (POW), who referred to it as the “Hanoi Hilton“. During the 1990s, most of the prison was demolished, but a part has been kept and transformed into a museum, as one of top Hanoi attractions.

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Perfume Pagoda – a sacred religious site in the outskirt of Hanoi

Perfume Pagoda is a striking complex of Buddhist temples and pagodas built into the limestone cliffs of Huong Tich Mountain. Being known as a sacred religious site in the outskirt of Hanoi Capital, Perfume Pagoda attracts large numbers of pilgrimages from all over Vietnam, especially during its festival in the first three months of Lunar New Year.

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How to get to Hoi An from Hanoi

Known as a prosperous trading port between 17th and 19th centuries, Hoi An today is one of the most attractive destinations in Vietnam. For those who want to escape from the bustle city life and look for the peace and tranquility in beautiful surroundings, Hoi An is an ideal place.

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Dong Xuan Market

Dong Xuan Market is one of the oldest and biggest markets in the old quarter of Hanoi – Vietnam’s capital. It is a symbol, a traditional feature and a pride of all Hanoians. For those who want to explore cultural values and discover local daily life, Dong Xuan Market is a must-visit destination when you are in Hanoi. Built in 1889 as French administration then renovated several times, Dong Xuan Market has been covered market selling everything from souvenirs, clothes, household goods to foodstuffs.

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Imperial Citadel of Thang Long – All you want to know

Hanoi is a city of history and heart. And the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, also known as Hanoi Citadel (Vietnamese: Hoang Thanh Thang Long), has played a very important role in Vietnam history. Situated in the heart of Hanoi, the relic has its outstanding Universal Values which reflected its historical longevity, its continuous role as a seat of power, and its multiple cultural layers. In 2010, with the celebration of Hanoi millennial anniversary, the Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was listed in UNESCO’s World Heritage Site. Hanoi is our home,  so we will give you helpful tips and walk you through the Thang Long Imperial Citadel

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