• ⟟ Location:

    Northern Vietnam

  • ◴ Best Time:

    October–April

  • ೱ Stay:

    3-4 days

  • <-> Da Nang:

    1 hr 20 min flight

Why Visit Hanoi, Vietnam?

Hanoi is where centuries of history meet the energy of modern Vietnam. Wander through the Old Quarter, drink egg coffee in hidden cafés, discover incredible street food and explore temples, lakes and French-influenced architecture. It’s atmospheric, chaotic and full of character, with something interesting around almost every corner.

Plan Your Trip

  • ✓⃝

    OLD QUARTER & TIMELESS STREETS

  • ☆

    HISTORY & FRENCH INFLUENCE

  • ♡

    LAKES, TEMPLES & LOCAL LIFE

  • 𓎩

    STREET FOOD & EGG COFFEE

My Favourite Things to Do in Hanoi

From wandering the Old Quarter to experiencing Train Street and discovering Northern Vietnam’s food culture, these are three experiences I think are genuinely worth making time for.

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  • Hanoi Vintage Jeep Tour

    See a different side of Hanoi by vintage army jeep, combining local neighbourhoods, food, city sights and the famous Train Street. A fun option if you want more than simply walking around the Old Quarter.

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  • Ha Long Bay

    Cruise between dramatic limestone islands on one of northern Vietnam’s most unforgettable experiences. Visit on a luxury day cruise from Hanoi or stay overnight on the bay for the full experience.

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  • Ninh Binh Day Trip

    Rice fields, limestone mountains, temples and peaceful river scenery make Ninh Binh one of the best additions to a Hanoi trip. You can visit for the day, but I recommend staying longer if your itinerary allows.

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Did You Know?

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    • Hanoi has been Vietnam’s capital for more than a thousand years, with layers of imperial, colonial and modern history throughout the city.
    • The Old Quarter is traditionally associated with 36 historic streets, many once specialising in a particular craft or trade.
    • Hanoi is the birthplace of cà phê trứng, Vietnam’s famous creamy egg coffee.
    • Hoàn Kiếm Lake sits at the heart of central Hanoi and is one of the city’s most recognisable gathering places.
    • Hanoi’s architecture mixes traditional Vietnamese buildings with striking French colonial influences.
    • Many of Northern Vietnam’s most famous destinations, including Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay, can easily be paired with a stay in Hanoi.
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Pair Your Hanoi Trip With Ninh Binh

Just a couple of hours south of Hanoi, Ninh Binh trades the capital’s busy streets for limestone mountains, peaceful waterways, temples and rice fields. It works beautifully as either a day trip or a slower overnight escape.

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Don’t Miss Ha long Bay

Pair Hanoi with one of Vietnam’s most iconic landscapes. Ha Long Bay is known for dramatic limestone islands rising from emerald water and can be experienced as a day cruise or an overnight trip.

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