Region · North
Hanoi
The capital, its Old Quarter and its street food
In short
Plan 2 to 3 nights in Hanoi. It is the natural base for Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, Sapa and Ha Giang. Stay in the Old Quarter or around Hoan Kiem Lake to do everything on foot.
- Recommended nights
- 2-3
- Best time
- October-November and March-April. Winter (December-February) is cool and grey, summer hot, humid and rainy.
Best months to go: March, April, October, November
Don't miss
- Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake
- Temple of Literature
- Street food tour: pho, bun cha, egg coffee
- Water puppet show
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