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A Sneak Peak into Hanoi

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam is a modern city with ancient architecture and culture, influenced by Southeast Asia, China and France.
Hanoi is the home to many interesting cultural groups, religious groups, busy streets, peaceful gardens, lakes and many temples.
Hanoi, on the Red River, is one of the world’s oldest capital cities, with colonial buildings, ancient pagodas and unique museums in the city centre.
This French colonial city is also famous for its food, nightlife, silks and handicrafts and a multi cultural community influenced by China, France and Russia.
Suppose you're visiting the Vietnamese capital for the first time.
Meanwhile, the tranquil countryside is only a short drive away, with lush parks, verdant mountains, and traditional villages, not to mention the iconic Ha Long Bay.
So our Hanoi guide has everything you need to know for your trip, including where to stay, eat, visit, shop and all the local info, currency, climate and transport.
Cheap Hanoi holidays are perfect for any budget traveller who wants to experience this vibrant city without breaking the bank.
Hanoi holidays all inclusive means everything is taken care of, flights, meals and activities.
When you are preparing for the trip, it is easy to find Hanoi accommodation in any form, from luxury hotels to cosy hostels.
Hanoi holidays from UK take travelers to the capital city of Vietnam with hassle-free flights and great cultural tours.
For those planning ahead, Hanoi holidays 2024 promise exciting adventures in a city rich in culture and history.
Capital: Capital of Vietnam
International Airport: Nội Bài International Airport in Hanoi (HAN)
Population: 4,874,982
Currency: Vietnamese dong
Time: GMT+7
Driving side: Right
Main Electricity: 220V - 50Hz
Official Language: Vietnamese
Religion: Vietnamese folk religion and non-religion/atheism

HIGHLIGHTS

Must-See Attractions in Hanoi: Highlights You Can't Miss

Visit the Temple of literature, the most beautiful place in Hanoi city of Vietnam.
The historic urban center of Hanoi, the Old Quarter, has 16 streets, all named after the goods sold on the street.
Hoan Kiem Lake (Lake of the Restored Sword) lies in central Hanoi and has hardly any stories.
Water Puppet Show, which is the traditional type of art has been existing since 11th Century in Vietnam showing actors and puppets performing on the surface water when orchestra played Vietnamese music.
Hanoi train street has become a unique attraction because of the trains speeding through a cramped thoroughfare.
Hanoi Travel is a beautiful journey in top destination with street food tours, and French colonial architecture.

SEASONS TO TRAVEL

Best Time to Visit Hanoi: Seasonal Guide

Hanoi is a gorgeous city to travel to and explore any time of the year, but the wet season can affect your journey depending on the activities you plan.
The best months to travel to Hanoi are from February to April and from September to November as the city experienced its sunny and drier fall seasons.
The city's temperature from February to April is approximately around 17-22℃, and January is mostly the coldest month of the year in Hanoi.
The summer lasts from May to October, but because of the high humidity early in this season, the region experience high rainfall.

WORTH A VISIT

Why Hanoi Is Worth Visiting: Top Reasons to Go

Temple of Literature

The Temple of literature is a historical relic in Hanoi, providing a diverse cultural and historical look into the city. 
This structure was built in 1070 under the emperor Ly Thanh Tong for the scholars of Vietnam, which was the first National University in Vietnam.
Not only the ancient appearance but the highly valued architectural design of the Temple of literature is like no other. The whole place has separated the world from the plastic bricks inside of the relic is divided into five zones with walls and gates.
This Temple consists of large stone steles about the examinations and names of the doctors who passed the exam held in the Temple 1772 to 1779.
Most of the structures in the Temple of literature are built as an honour to professors, doctors and kings.
A holiday in Hanoi Vietnam provides both cultural exploration and relaxation as one of Southeast Asia´s most beguiling cities.

Old Quarter

Old Quarter is located outside the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long and near the Hoan Kiem Lake and packed with colonial architecture and Buddhist temples.
Interesting Fact about this quarter is 16 streets in the old quarter of Hanoi specialises in a specific type of business and is also named after that business. 
And a must-do old quarter is to drink a tea or a coffee from a café that provides chairs to sit outside. 
And don't forget to enjoy the surprisingly delicious yet straightforward and cheap street food from street stalls in the old quarter while enjoying your journey. 
At night, the streets of the Old Quarter get filled with people who enjoy live music, discos, clubs, bars and street food.
Before you leave the old quarter, make sure to buy a souvenir from the many artists and artisans available all over the quarter
Hanoi holidays offer a blend of historic history and current culture, with iconic landmarks just like the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake.
From sampling street food to exploring historical temples, Hanoi holidays promise an unforgettable cultural experience.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

This is the resting place of the Vietnamese Revolutionary president Ho Chi Minh, set with gardens, museums and monuments. 
The museum consists of historical stories and monuments dedicated to the revolutionary struggle against foreign powers led by Ho Chi Minh. 
The stilt house, which was previously Ho Chi Minh's home, and the 11th century Pillar Pagoda, which is a restoration of the ancient Temple destroyed by French forces, are located within the mausoleum.
For those who want to immerse, Hanoi holidays have museums, art galleries and ancient pagodas.
Holidays to Hanoi provide a great opportunity for you to see historic sights such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Temple of Literature on your break.

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Hanoi Hidden Gems: Discover More Wonders Beyond the Ordinary

Halong Bay

Located about 140km away from Hanoi city and is a UNESCO world heritage site.
Ha Long Bay is a major travel destination for tourists and locals of Vietnam. This is located in northeast Vietnam consisting of gorgeous emerald waters and thousands of tower-like limestone islands topped with rainforests.
Junk boat tours along the Ha Long Bay is a must for a person visiting Vietnam, where you can witness all these beautiful islands named roughly after their shape.
The islands in Ha Long Bay has gone through 500 million years of formation under different conditions.
A Hanoi holiday package that will include guided tours as well as accommodations and transportation.

That Ban Gioc Waterfall

Located about 330km from Hanoi City and is a popular travel destination in Vietnam. 
Thac Bon Gioc is a name collectively given for two waterfalls situated next to each other.
It may look like two or three waterfalls in dry seasons, but when the rivers are swollen, all the waterfalls will create one giant waterfall.
This waterfall drops 98 ft, and this is currently the most significant waterfall along a national border.

Train Street

Hanoi train street has become a unique tourist attraction to witness a train speeding very close to local homes and cafes. 
The railway track that runs through the city is about 120 years old, and it separates local homes on either side.
This spot has become a tourist attraction through photos taken from previously visited tourists and quickly became a top tourist destination in Hanoi.

CULTURE & TRADITIONS

Hanoi Culture & Traditions: A Guide to Island Life

Vietnamese possess one of the oldest cultures in Southeast Asia, which was then influenced by Chinese culture.
After attaining independence from China, the culture slowly changed and introduced elements like Champa and Khmer.
And later on, the French gave western influence to Vietnamese culture, which introduced the Catholicism and Latin alphabet.
Even with the influence of two rich cultures, they could save 1000 years old Vietnamese culture like veneration of the ancestors, devotion to family and studies, etc.
Several peoples from religions such as Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Catholics live in harmony in Hanoi's city.
According to Vietnamese culture, family and clan are valued over individualism, and most often, generations of families live under the same roof.
Colourful markets and rich history make Hanoi holidays fun for all types of travellers.
Funeral ceremonies are elaborated and have several phases that continue from the funeral day to about two years.
Hanoi Vietnam holidays let you experience the city where old traditions meet modern life.

FOOD FUN FASHION

Hanoi: Where to Eat, Play, and Shop in Style

Food

Tourists especially should not leave Hanoi without trying the special noodle soup known as Pho.
The most famous Vietnamese fast foods popular with the youths and common in Hanoi streets are banh mi sandwiches, which also contain French tastes.
A tourist can then take an egg coffee in the cafes found in Hanoi, although it is creamy and sweet.
The street markets in the city include the Boswas flea market, where one can get a number of barbecued meats and fresh vegetables.
Food in Hanoi: Another famous food that represents food in Hanoi is the Cha Ca, which is fish marinated in turmeric and served with noodles and herbs.
Che is a sweet, soupy treat made from a variety of beans and fruits served with coconut milk, which is another interesting option for dessert in Hanoi’s streetside eateries.

Fun

Find out the unique and ultimately alive part of Hanoi, well-known as the Old Quarter, that consists of small and numerous shops, restaurants, and other architecturally significant structures located in the streets with rather extreme right angles.
Spend some time playing with the birds around Hoan Kiem Lake, a beautiful site in the middle of Hanoi that people seem to enjoy.
Watch the cultural performance of the Water Puppet Show, a house speciality situated at the Water Puppet Theatre.
Have fun shopping and eating at Dong Xuan Market, the largest indoor market in Hanoi.
A visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the museums nearby are some of the recommended ways to go through the city’s history.
Go for a cyclo tour around Hanoi. The cyclo ride in Hanoi is one of the many ways by which tourists are given a lively tour around some of Hanoi’s streets and attractions.

Fashion

You can buy Ao Dai, which is the traditional Vietnamese dress, in the local shops. SI is a beautiful piece of culture that you can take home.
Hanoi, which has night markets, is the perfect place to go for a shopping spree, as one can find everything from local fashion accessories.
Silk scarves and garments are among the most used fashion accessories in Hanoi's dressing code, both for the locals and tourists, where silk scarves and garments are sourced from Hanoi’s neighbouring silk village.
In this aspect, most of Hanoi’s youth are trendy by wearing streetwear, sometimes combining the contemporary and the traditional blend.
For suits or ties and other standardised Vietnamese fashion clothes, visitors can approach these local tailors if they are in Hanoi.
The famous conical hats, or “Non La,” are not only useful but also found to be fashionable, which represents the culture of Vietnam that is visible all over the city.

NATURE & SAFARI

Hanoi Nature Escapes: Explore Marine Life and Wildlife

Most tourists and locals reach Hoan Kiem Lake to watch the beautiful sunrise of Hanoi, and the lake provides the peace much needed before a journey through the Hanoi town.
Ngoc Son temple is located on a small island in the centre of Hoan Kiem Lake, which was built in the 13th Century.
This island is surrounded by an urban city, and the peaceful lake and the Temple are accessible by a charming wooden bridge. This is the perfect place to shoot your perfect Instagram shot.
The green lung of the busy Hanoi city, the Hanoi Botanical garden offer 50 acres of trails, fields and gardens, including many flowers, trees and concrete sculptures.
There are trails for runners and cyclists, fields for sports and ample opportunity for bird watching.
It also is the witness of numerous significant events in the history of Hanoi city.
Hanoi trips often include visits to the scenic Hoan Kiem Lake, bustling markets, and historic sites around the city.

EVENTS & FIESTAS

Hanoi Festivals and Events: When to Join the Celebration

The lunar new year, which is locally called Tet, is Vietnam's biggest festival.
Families all over the world get together to celebrate this festival which includes fascinating rituals.
This is a religious celebration, so don't expect wild parties. Still, this is a great time to visit Hanoi because the city will be getting ready for the festival with decorations. In temples, we can see families doing their customary rituals during Tet.
Hanoi is the best place to celebrate this festival as locals' light incenses and pray to their ancestors from the morning. Hanoi opera house organises parties and firework displays to cheer up the festival vibe throughout the city.
This festival draws local pilgrims to Hanoi iconic Perfume Pagoda, where they pray concerning Buddha and wish for a prosperous year.
People will sail on boats down the Yen River to the base of Huong Mountain, through limestone caverns and paddy fields, beginning with a dragon dance on the 15th day of the 1st Lunar.
Then the journey will continue by foot to climb hundreds of steps high Hong Tich Cave, and they pray, offer, and incenses.
Co Loa Festival is held on the 6th day of January, followed by a lunar year.
People spent two days celebrating this festival which has been reduced from 6 days but remains one of the most important festivals in this area.
This festival is based on a legend of A Duong King O Au Lac and his magic crossbow.
On the festival's day, a procession passes through different Hanoi neighbourhoods, including exciting spectacles like wrestling and cockfighting.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hanoi Holidays

Is Hanoi a good holiday destination?

Indeed, Hanoi is a perfect place for a holiday as it is the historical-cultural capital of the Vietnamese, with beautiful places such as the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, and a unique opportunity to taste the street food.

Which month is good to visit Hanoi?

The preferable time for Hanoi to be visited may be in the months of October to April, as it is relatively cool, no rain, and ideal for tourism. 

How many days is enough to visit Hanoi?

This area of Vietnam would take around three to four days to go around all the main attractions and engage in cultural gastronomic experiences to shopping and buying souvenirs travelling to Ha Long Bay or Ninh Binh for a day tour.

Is it OK to wear shorts in Hanoi?

Yes, it is common to wear shorts in Hanoi, especially when it is hot in the summer, but one is advised to dress more moderately than erotically when in religious or cultural places.

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Best Hotels in Hanoi

A Sneak Peak into Hanoi

Must-See Attractions in Hanoi: Highlights You Can't Miss

Best Time to Visit Hanoi: Seasonal Guide

Why Hanoi Is Worth Visiting: Top Reasons to Go

Temple of Literature

Old Quarter

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Hanoi Hidden Gems: Discover More Wonders Beyond the Ordinary

Halong Bay

That Ban Gioc Waterfall

Train Street

Hanoi Culture & Traditions: A Guide to Island Life

Hanoi: Where to Eat, Play, and Shop in Style

Food

Fun

Fashion

Hanoi Nature Escapes: Explore Marine Life and Wildlife

Hanoi Festivals and Events: When to Join the Celebration

Frequently Asked Questions about Hanoi Holidays

Is Hanoi a good holiday destination?

Indeed, Hanoi is a perfect place for a holiday as it is the historical-cultural capital of the Vietnamese, with beautiful places such as the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, and a unique opportunity to taste the street food.

Which month is good to visit Hanoi?

The preferable time for Hanoi to be visited may be in the months of October to April, as it is relatively cool, no rain, and ideal for tourism.

How many days is enough to visit Hanoi?

This area of Vietnam would take around three to four days to go around all the main attractions and engage in cultural gastronomic experiences to shopping and buying souvenirs travelling to Ha Long Bay or Ninh Binh for a day tour.

Is it OK to wear shorts in Hanoi?

Yes, it is common to wear shorts in Hanoi, especially when it is hot in the summer, but one is advised to dress more moderately than erotically when in religious or cultural places.

The preferable time for Hanoi to be visited may be in the months of October to April, as it is relatively cool, no rain, and ideal for tourism. 