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GUIDE BOOK
AIESEC HANOI
Aug, 2010, Ha Noi
TABLE OF CONTENT
GUIDE BOOK.................................................................................................................................... 1
TABLE OF CONTENT ..................................................................................................................... 2
I. WELCOME MESSAGE ................................................................................................................ 4
III.FOREWORD ................................................................................................................................ 7
IV. FACTS OF HA NOI .................................................................................................................... 8
1. General Ha Noi ............................................................................................................................ 9
2. Weather ...................................................................................................................................... 10
3.Architecture ................................................................................................................................. 11
V.GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................................................................... 12
1. Accommodation ......................................................................................................................... 12
1.1. Renting ................................................................................................................................ 12
a) Apartment .............................................................................................................................. 12
b) Room/ Studio ......................................................................................................................... 13
1.2. Homestay ............................................................................................................................ 14
2. Common Vehicles ...................................................................................................................... 15
1. Bicycle ................................................................................................................................... 15
2. Bus and minibus ..................................................................................................................... 16
3. Cyclo ...................................................................................................................................... 17
4. “Xe ôm” ( hired carried motorcycle ) .................................................................................. 18
5. Motorcycles:........................................................................................................................... 19
6. Taxi ........................................................................................................................................ 20
3. Currency ..................................................................................................................................... 21
1. Vietnam Dong ........................................................................................................................ 21
2. Cheques .................................................................................................................................. 22
3. Traveler’s Cheques ................................................................................................................ 22
4. Credit Card ............................................................................................................................. 23
4. Hotlines ...................................................................................................................................... 25
VI.HANOI ENTERTAINING ........................................................................................................ 26
1.Hanoi Cuisine.............................................................................................................................. 26
1.a. Main dishes ......................................................................................................................... 27
1.b. Special dishes of Hanoi ....................................................................................................... 39
2. Shopping .................................................................................................................................... 41
a) Shopping Center..................................................................................................................... 41
b) Supermarket ........................................................................................................................... 41
c) Shopping street....................................................................................................................... 43
d) Markets .................................................................................................................................. 44
3.Coffee shop ................................................................................................................................. 45
4. Cafes wifi ................................................................................................................................... 50
5, Restaurants ................................................................................................................................. 51
6. Some other restaurants in Ha Noi .............................................................................................. 55
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a) Seafood Restaurants in Hanoi ............................................................................................... 55
b) Chinese and Asians Restaurants in Hanoi ............................................................................ 55
c) French Restaurants in Hanoi ................................................................................................. 56
d) Italia Restaurants in Hanoi ................................................................................................... 56
e) International Restaurants in Hanoi......................................................................................... 57
f) Japanese Restaurant in Hanoi ................................................................................................. 58
g) Korea Restaurant in Hanoi..................................................................................................... 58
h) Singapore and Malaysia Restaurant in Hanoi ........................................................................ 58
i) Thai Restaurant in Hanoi ....................................................................................................... 58
j) Vegetarian Restaurants in Hanoi ........................................................................................... 59
7. Street restaurant.......................................................................................................................... 60
8, Bar, pub and discotheque ........................................................................................................... 61
a) Pubs ....................................................................................................................................... 61
b) Bars ........................................................................................................................................ 61
c) Dancing clubs......................................................................................................................... 61
9, Travelling in Hanoi .................................................................................................................... 63
a) Hoan Kiem Lake .................................................................................................................... 63
b) The Old Quarter ..................................................................................................................... 64
c) Temple of literature( Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) ................................................................... 65
d) Vietnam Ethnology Museum ................................................................................................ 66
e) National Museum of Vietnamese History.............................................................................. 67
f) Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum ....................................................................................................... 68
g) Bat Trang Village ................................................................................................................. 69
g) Hoa Lo prison ....................................................................................................................... 69
h) Bo De pagoda ........................................................................................................................ 70
VII. HANOI CHARMING .............................................................................................................. 72
1. Hanoi-the city of ascending dragon ........................................................................................... 72
2. Hanoi- City of 1000 year history ............................................................................................... 73
3. Hanoi- city of cultural centre in Vietnam .................................................................................. 73
4. Hanoi – pavement culture .......................................................................................................... 74
5, Hanoi-Green city ........................................................................................................................ 75
6, The city for Peace ...................................................................................................................... 79
V. VIETNAM PUBLIC HOLIDAYS ............................................................................................. 80
1. Tet – The Lunar New Year ........................................................................................................ 80
2. Hung King’s anniversary ........................................................................................................... 81
3. Reunification Day/ Victory Day ................................................................................................ 81
4. National Day .............................................................................................................................. 82
5. Mid-Autumn festival .................................................................................................................. 82
6. 1000 years of “Ascending dragon” ............................................................................................ 82
7. Vietnamese women’s day .......................................................................................................... 83
8. Teachers’ day ............................................................................................................................. 83
9. Christmas ................................................................................................................................... 84
VI. TIPS ............................................................................................................................................ 85
1. Dos ............................................................................................................................................. 85
2. Don’ts ......................................................................................................................................... 86
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I. WELCOME MESSAGE
Dear AIESEC Interns all over the world,
All the sweets coming from Hanoi – Viet Nam. My name is Ha Hoang Giang,
I’m currently the Local Committee President of AIESEC Ha Noi term 2010 – 2011.
On behalf of AIESEC Ha Noi, I would like to warmly welcome you to our dearest
Ha Noi city – the capital and the heart of Viet Nam.
AIESEC Ha Noi has established for 4 years from 2007 and on the way of
prompt development in AIESEC network. For the past 4 years, we realized 44
exchanges and ceeders with Japan,UK, Singapore, India, Italy, Poland, HongKong,
Norway, Portugal, China, Australia…. and many other countries. With the aim of
making positive impact on society and develop young talents, our LC with 60
members are continuously growing. AIESEC Ha Noi are always recognized because
of our helpful support and willingness toward Intern services. We always try to put
our focus on quality of the Internship with strong interaction and integration between
Interns and AIESEC members. We hope that you will have an amazing experience
when living and working in Ha Noi.
Ha Noi is the place of peace, mixed tradition and modern environment. Besides
many historical and ancient sites such as Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Post
Office… in one side, Ha Noi also demonstrate our vibrant economy with many
magnificent building such as KangNam, Vincom, Trang Tien Plaza… Our place is
the right choice for those who want to have a cheap price but still comfortable for
living. You will enjoy the friendly atmosphere with hospitality from local people,
delicious traditional food and many awesome traditional arts like Mua Roi, Opera,
Human chess…
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To support your in your Internship, AIESEC Ha Noi will always be besides
you to help you make the most out of your staying here:
 Finding a cheap but convenient enough apartment for you
 Helping you buy basic things for your life here (mobile
phone, a map and other required things)
 Guiding you on how to travel and eat
 Supporting you to travel inside and outside Hanoi
 Giving you advice and information to deal with any
problems happen during you are here.
WELCOME TO HA NOI AND ENJOY YOUR
INTERNSHIP HERE WITH AIESEC!!!
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II. CONTACT US
Website:
Http://aiesec.org | http://aiesechanoi.org
Headquarter:
25 Truong Han Sieu – Hanoi – Vietnam
Email:
[email protected]
Facebook:
Http://facebook.com/aiesec.hanoi
Yahoo:
[email protected]
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III.FOREWORD
This book guide H@noiXP is written by AIESEC Hanoi with the effort
of firstly introduce Vietnam in general and Hanoi in particular to you (either
interns or CEEDers) - our international friends and secondly to help you settle
down the most quickly and comfortably after arrival. It is our determination
that you will ultimately get the most exciting, unforgettable and tremendous
experience while staying in Hanoi Vietnam.
In H@noiXP you will find the basic yet necessary information on every
aspect of Hanoi ranging from the history, the weather, and the transportations
in Hanoi to the most fantastic entertaining places where you can relax and at
the same time discover the lifestyle of a dynamic Hanoi.
This book is written on the perspective of Hanoi AIESECers who are
Vietnamese. We though had quite a lot of opportunities to interact with interns
and CEEDers coming to work in Hanoi, we are definitely not experienced
enough to satisfy you with the information that you do really need in Vietnam.
Therefore, we do hope that you will sympathize with us and simultaneously
provide us with your feedback, suggestions or even critics so that we can
gradually complete H@noiXP and finally generate the best book for you!!!!
Last but not least, welcome all of you to Hanoi Vietnam! We wish you
luck, joy, happiness and a fun time working in Hanoi.
Together we will create your XP in Hanoi not just GOOD but GREAT!
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IV. FACTS OF HA NOI
Area
: 3.324,92 sq km
Population
: 6,233 million habitants (8/2008)
Districs
:
- inside
: Dong Da, Hoan Kiem, Hai Ba Trung, Ba Dinh, Cau Giay,
Hoang Mai, Long Bien, Tay Ho, Thanh Xuan, Ha Dong (10)
- outskirt :
Lâm…(18)
Ba Vi, Chuong Mi, Dan Phuong, Dong Anh, Gia
1. General Ha Noi
Magine a city where the exotic chic of old Asia blends with the dynamic face of
new Asia. Where the medieval and modern co-exist. A city with a blend of Parisian
grace and Asian pace, an architectural museum piece evolving in harmony with its
history, rather than bulldozing through like many of the region’s capitals. Hanoi is
where imagination becomes reality.
The grand old dame of Asia, Hanoi lay in a deep slumber after Vietnam’s
partition in 1954 until the effects of economic reforms kicked in four decades later.
The city survived American bombs to emerge relatively unscathed in the early 1990s
as an example of a French-conceived colonial city. Huge mansions line grand
boulevards, and lakes and parks dot the city, providing a romantic backdrop to the
nonstop soundtrack. There are still moments of Paris, as the smell of baguettes
and café au lait permeates street corners.
Known by many names down the centuries, Thanh Long (City of the Soaring
Dragon) is the most evocative, and let there be no doubt that this dragon is on the up
once more.
Since 2008, Hanoi is one of the largest capitals all over the world!!!!!!
The streets of Hanoi are quite complicated, so if you want to find them easier, you
should bring the map wherever you go. You can buy it in airport, souvenir shop or
any bookshops you see. Price: 7,000 to 10,000 VND
2. Weather
Generally, Vietnam has 2 seasons, the dry season and the rainy season. However,
in Hanoi, you can enjoy 4 seasons in a year.
 Spring: From Jan to March: The weather is cool with a little rain. Thus, it’s
quite wet and it makes much inconvenience to go out.
 Summer: From April to August. Moreover, the weather between Spring and
Summer (often in the end of March to May), is so hard. The difference
between night and day is big. Many people are sick at this time so, make sure
that you can take care yourself carefully. Summer weather is so hot. The
temperature is often from 23 degree (at night) to about 35 degree Celsius. In
addition, it has also sudden hard rain. It requires you a lot of summer clothes
and make sure that you always bring your raincoat or umbrella when you go
out
 Autumn: It’s is considered as the most beautiful weather in Hanoi. The
weather is cool and comfortable, best time to hang out with friends.
 Winter: The degree is between 10-20 and it’s cold, dry with no rain during 2
months. It’s also the time you get sick easily: flu, sore throat, etc. Make sure
that you have enough warm clothes and keep you warm when you go out.
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3.Architecture
One world to say about Hanoi architecture is AMAZING. In Hanoi, you can
see 3 kinds of architect: Asian style, French style and modern style with a lot of
sky-scrappers.
In Old Quarter, a cauldron of commerce for almost 1000 years and still the
best place to check the pulse of this resurgent city, you can find old houses in Asian
style, a 50-year-old houses that you can’t find in anywhere all over the world. It’s
make you feel as if you are in 19th but not 20th century. In here, time doesn’t fly.
You’ll also see many buildings in a French style like Big Theatre and Opera
Hilton and many other places. It’s chance for all of you to discover French culture in
a capital of Asia- an unique feeling.
Moreover, of course, modern outlook: sky scrappers are the most common
things you can see in Hanoi: Hoa Binh tower, Parkson, Melia hotel, etc.
Come and enjoy Hanoi
You will never forget your time here!!!!
V.GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Accommodation
1.1. Renting
a) Apartment
An apartment usually offers full facilities like electricity, internet, water
supply, washing machine, air conditioner and other things. It is larger in size and
more comfortable to stay in, but of course, more expensive. The advantage is that you
can share this type of accommodation with other people to reduce the cost.
Renting fee
this varies, but often more than US$ 400 per month. You can negotiate price
with the house owners if you prefer (but usually if you are to stay for more
than 3-4 months)
Location
These apartments can be found in the Old Quarter (city centre) and the
surrounding areas like Dien Bien Phu, Hai Ba Trung. Some examples of
available apartments:
1. An apartment in Luong Van Can St. (Old quarter), 40m2, full facilities
as mentioned above. You can share your room with other people. Price:
380 USD (no negotiation yet)
2. An apartment in Van Ho (2 km from city centre), 35m2, and full
facilities as mentioned above. Price: US$ 350 (no negotiation yet)
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b) Room/ Studio
Small room in an apartment or a studio itself, cheaper in price but not as good
facilities, smaller in size of course. The advantage is that you can save more money
when renting this type of accommodation.
Renting fee
This also varies, but often less than US$ 250 per month. You can also share
this with your friends if you wish, but keep in mind the size of the room is
often less than 25m2. And since they are cheaper, it’s often more difficult to
negotiate the price.
Location
These rooms or studios are often farther from city centre than the apartment
type. The cheapest ones are located near students’ living blocks, with less
facility.
Some examples are:
1. A two-room-apartment in the area of University of Technology, 20m2
each, price 220-US $250 per month, full facilities.
2. A room in Hang Bo (Old quarter), 25m2, US$ 180 per month, full
facilities.
Notice
-
Electricity/Water/Internet usage is charged fee.
-
If you break the contract, you will likely lose your deposit, totally
or partially.
- There are many things that need to be consider, not only the price,
such as the distance from your house to your workplace. If it’s too far
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away then you will probably waste more time and money for
traveling than renting a nearer one with more expensive price.
Tips
AIESEC Hanoi will help you to find your accommodation.
1.2. Homestay
The best way to discover and enjoy Vietnamese culture is staying with
Vietnamese family. If you want to stay with a Vietnamese family, please tell us,
AIESEC will help you to find the most suitable house for you. Staying with
Vietnamese family, you not also learn Vietnamese better than ever but also learn how
to cook Vietnamese dishes (I bet that it’s the thing that attracts you most)
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2. Common Vehicles
1. Bicycle
A good way to get around Hanoi is by bicycle, although the traffic can be
daunting at first. Many guesthouses and cafés offer these for rent for about $1 to $2
per day.
Bicycle in Hanoi
Tips
20.000-50.000 VND/day at Hang Bac, Dinh Liet, Hang Tre, etc
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2. Bus and minibus
Bus is the most popular way for travelers on a tight budget to choose: 3000 - 5000
VND/time
Bus in Hanoi
Tips
You can find the bus lines in the travel map of Hanoi (7K – 10K/map)
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3. Cyclo
Like the "beca" or trishaw in Penang, and the “tuk tuk” in Thailand, these
cyclos are a must ride in Hanoi! That said, it is a wonderful way to see things in style,
and at a human pace rather than whizzing past in taxis. Cyclo is a cheap
transportation around Hanoi. However, just use cyclo when you want to go for
sightseeing but not far.
Tips
Make sure you know where you want to go. Negotiate with the price
before you hop on. Don't bargain too hard. Around the Old Quarter we
usually pay the cyclo driver around $4 to $5. They will accept US
dollar.
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4. “Xe ôm” ( hired carried motorcycle )
For lone travelers, rides on the back of motorbikes (actually low-powered
scooters) are popular too (known as “xe om”, literally meaning motorbike-hug).
Xe ôm – hired carried motorcycle
Tips
Negotiate with the price before you hop on. Often 3000 VND – 4000
VND/km.
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5. Motorcycles:
Can be rented for around US$5-6 a day, and can be arranged by most
hotels. This is good for making lots of trips around the city for individuals or duos,
but be careful. Transportation in Hanoi is quite complicated so make sure that you are
brave enough to drive motorcycles here. We suggest that in your first one or two
months, you should ask a friend go with you.
Motorcycles
Tips
Hanoi traffic is very difficult place to sharpen motorbike skills. Park on the sidewalk
with other bikes, and be sure to lock the front wheel. Locals will help arrange the bikes
near their stores.
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6. Taxi
The best way to travel long distances, but the cyclos, or pedicabs, are a cheap way to
make shorter trips. Taxi fares are not always consistent, and the rates for each taxi
company have not been standardized.
Taxi
Tips
The recommendation is to only use the reputable and reliable taxi
companies. These are Mai Linh taxi (38.61.61.61) and Taxi CP
(38.26.26.26)
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3. Currency
Vietnamese currency is called Vietnam Dong and abbreviated as VND. Notes
are available in paper denominations of 5, 000 VND, 10, 000 VND, 20, 000 VND,
50, 000 VND, 100, 000 VND and 500, 000 VND. Beside VND, US dollar is widely
accepted
1. Vietnam Dong
VND is the official currency in Vietnam.
Paper notes include: VND 500,000; 200,000; 100,000; 50,000; 20,000; 10,000;
5,000; 2,000; 1,000; 500; 200 and 100. Coins include VND 5,000; 2,000; 1,000; 500
and 200.
50,000 VND; 100,000 VND and 500,000 VND
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2. Cheques
Cheques with value as Vietnamese dong include: VND 1,000,000 and 500,000.
 Foreign currencies and tourist cheques can be exchanged into Vietnamese
Dong at banks or foreign exchange agencies.
 Credit cards are popularly used, especially in cities and big tourism centers.
 Before leaving Vietnam, Vietnamese dong can be changed into foreign
currencies at the airport.
3. Traveler‟s Cheques
Traveler’s check is a good way to carry money around Vietnam because the
exchange rate is fixed and it can be replaced in case of lost or stolen. Checks can also
be easily exchangeable in banks.
Tips
You may exchange Traveler Cheques at the branch offices of the
Vietcombank and the Vietnamese overseas export company Cosevina. It's
easiest to exchange Traveler Cheques issued in US Dollars.
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4. Credit Card
Most major credit cards such as Visa, Master card and American Express are
very usefully in the big cities and some tourist sites too. Those cards can be used in
the most mid range to the high-end class hotels and some luxury restaurants. You can
also get the cash advances from ATMs of the almost Vietnamese banks especially
Vietcombank.
Banks in Vietnam has developed a large number of ATM networks but it is not
recommended to trust completely in ATM because sometimes you cannot get cash
from them especially during lunar New Year. Furthermore, many shops and
restaurants don’t accept credit cards as a payment method.
Currency Regulations
You can bring as much as money to Vietnam as you can. There is no limit on
amount of foreign currency but you must declare to the customs. At this time, the
minimum amount of money for declaration is 7000$.
If you go downtown, there are actually lots of banks over there, but I would
like to share with you 2 particular banks located in Hanoi:
o ANZ bank is actually located in 14 Le Thai To Street. ANZ bank is
surrounded by the security for 24 solid hours. You can also get ATM as
well.
o The other bank is named as Vietcombank. It is located in 198 Tran Quang
Khai street. This bank offers ATM as well.
Best avoided
Are the local characters offering exchange services on the street, as their rates are
generally the worst and their honesty is often questionable.
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ATM machine
ATMs can be found in various locations, especially in the main tourist areas
such as around Hoan Kiem Lake and in the Old Quarter. Machines accept most
foreign cards, although it’s wise to bring a card endorsed or issued by a reputable
credit firm such as American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Maestro, Cirrus or Diners
Club. Withdrawal charges may be made by the user’s bank or card issuer.
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4. Hotlines
Some useful hotlines that you should know.
113: Police
114: Fire service
115: Emergency
Remember it but we hope you’ll never have to use it.
^^
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VI.HANOI ENTERTAINING
1.Hanoi Cuisine
Cuisine is one of the most attractive factors of Hanoi. Vietnamese food is not just
for eating, it’s culture, part of Hanoi soul. Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, the centre
of culture, life-style, economics, and of course, cuisine. Hanoi food is not just
delicious but it also mesmerizes your ears, your eyes, and your tongue. Therefore, we
list here some traditional dishes that you MUST try it. Trust me; you will want to
come back to Hanoi more than twice!!!!!
1.a. Main dishes
Phở (Noodle soup)
Pho is thought to come from Hanoi. Pho is a simple rice noodle soup, often
eaten as a breakfast dish at home or at street cafes, but also served in restaurants as a
meal. Two varieties dominate the Hanoi scene: Beef Pho and Chicken Pho.
No 2, Ly Quoc Su Street : 20, 000 VND/bowl
No 2, Hang Ga Street :15, 000 VND/bowl
No 49, Bat Dan street : 15, 000 VND/bowl
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Rolled phở
One kind of noodles but it’s much more special and unique. It made from noodles
and beef. One thing to say: It’s worthy to try it!!!
Ngũ Xã, 29 Ngũ Xã street,Ba Đình district (near Trúc Bạch lake): 2,500 VND/a
unit
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BÚN
Many people say, they love “bún” at first sight and I myself totally agree with them.
Bún is made of rice (like phở) but it’s much cooler and thinner. And people always
say: If Phở is a boy, Bún will be a girl. Hanoi is a heaven of “bún” with a lot of types.
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Bun cha
Bún chả Bình Chung 299 Bạch Mai
Bún chả Đắc Kim I 1 Hàng Mành
Bún chả Đắc Kim II 67 Đường Thành
Bún chả Duy Diễm 140 Ngọc Khánh
Bún chả Hàng Mã 59 Hàng Mã
Bún chả Mai Hắc Đế 49 Mai Hắc Đế
Bún chả nem cua bể 38 Mai Hắc Đế
Bún chả phố Huế 1 Phố Huế
Bún chả Sinh Từ 80 Nguyễn Khuyến
Bún chả Tạ Hiện 22B Tạ Hiện
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Bun dau mam tom
Bún đậu Mã Mây 9 Mã Mây
Bún đậu mắm tôm 21 Phạm Đình Hồ
Bún đậu mắm tôm 44 Yên Phụ
Bún đậu mắm tôm Phố Lò Sũ
Average price: 12,000 VND to 20,000 VND/person
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Bun bung
Bún bung Ngõ 307 Bạch Mai
Bún bung bà Hàm 121 Bạch Mai
Bún bung Bền Tuyết 112 Mai Hắc Đế
Average price: 15,000 VND/bowl
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Bun oc (Bun with snails)
Suggested place:
Phuong Dung restaurant – 31 Phủ Tây Hồ
(0437181688, 0988857611)
Description: Rather large, nice decoration, enough for up to 15-20 people. The
restaurant is outside Phu Tay Ho, thus we don’t need to buy ticket or park the bikes.
We also can visit Phu Tay Ho after eating.
Menu: Bun with snail, shrimp, fish, cake, noodle, chicken, salad, hot pot.
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Bun ca
Bún cá 32 Nguyễn Trung Trực
Bún cá 87 Hàng Điếu
Bún cá 5 Nguyễn Trường Tộ
Bún cá 21 Hồng Phúc
Bún cá Đường Thành 48 Đường Thành
Bún cá Hàn Thuyên 28 Hàn Thuyên
Bún cá Lê Oanh 59 Hàng Gà
Bún cá quả Phương 18 Chợ Gạo
Average Price: 15,000-25,000 VND/bowl
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Banh cuon Thanh Tri
Bánh cuốn Thanh Tri are made from a thin, wide sheet of rice flour making thin as
paper. Bánh cuốn Thanh Trì are not rolls, but just rice sheets eaten with cha lua, fried
shallots, or prawns
Some Addresses for Thanh Tri's spring roll:
- 66 To Hien Thanh Street: 10.000-20.000/person
- Hoe Nhai street
: 20.000-30.000/person
Some other addresses for different styles of Banh cuon:
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17 Lương Văn Can
17 Trung Yên
34 Yên Phụ
45 Lê Lợi - Hà Đông
B14 Lương Đình Của
Gia Quân 35 Hàng Buồm
101 Bà Triệu
3 Lê văn Hưu
14 Hàng Gà
Average from 8,000vnd to 20,000vnd
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Cha ca (Hanoi Fried Fish with Dill Recipe)
Cha Ca Street - There is a street in Hanoi called Cha Ca Street, where all the
restaurants specialize in this dish. The most famous is Cha Ca La Vong, a tiny
restaurant that has been owned by the same family for generations and which
claims to have first popularized cha ca. This recipe usually uses the local Red
River fish, carp and catfish, and is served with piquant dipping sauces such as
mam tom made with pineapple and dried shrimp, or nuoc cham.
Some Addresses for “cha ca”:
1. “Cha ca La Vong” at 14 Cha ca street: 100,000-150,000 VND/person
2. 41 Huỳnh Thúc Kháng Street (Other branches: 25 Đường Thành Street & 104
Hoà Mã Street)
- Menu: Lau,Cha ca,Wine,Fruit juice,other cuisines..
- Price: 80, 000 VND/1 dish of Cha ca: 25, 000/1 glass of fruit
juice.
Banh Tom
Suggested
place:
“Banh
Tom
Ho
Tay”
on
Thanh
Nien
Street
Place description: Very large and beautiful, we can sit next to the lake looking
at it while eating. Sometimes there are live music. Besides we need to pay for
bikes parking. This place is suitable for from 2 to 40 people.
Menu: Banh Tom,Lau, other dishes related to shrimp and seafood, and many
kinds of drinks and wine.
Price: Banh Tom: 25,000 VND/dish; drink: 4,000 – 45,000 VND. You will be
automatically served with peanut and fruit and of course, be charged for these
things if you eat them.
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1.b. Special dishes of Hanoi
We’ll list some dishes that I bet that you have never tried them in your life. Something much
more delicious than I can describe
Cốm Vòng (Vong village green- rice)
Com is made from young glutinous rice, when the rice begins to ripen and still
contains milk and fragrance. During its season, autumn, com can be seen on
almost every street. The peddlers cry out loudly: "com, com...", but often it is
unnecessary, as they are easily recognized by their paraphernalia: they shoulder
two light bamboo baskets (com is not so heavy as other products) with lotus
leaves on the top and a small bundle of paddy stems tied to the basket carriers,
which are used to wrap and tie com.
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Omai – Hanoi‟s jam.
O Mai (jam) in Hang Duong street for gifts for relatives is as bringing a little
spring sunshine, a little the cool wind on to the memory of Hanoi darling
There„re approximately 60-70 kinds of “o mai” with the price range from
80,000-100, 000 VND/kg
Come to Hanoi and you will be stick with Hanoi cuisine, I’m sure that. If you
want to know more about Hanoi food, you can visit Blog Sticky rice:
http://stickyrice.typepad.com/ You can find most of everything about Hanoi
cuisine: dishes, local restaurants (cheap but delicious ^^), some tips when you
eat out and so on.
Check it out and we hope that you’ll love Hanoi as much as we do!!!!!
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2. Shopping
Although Hanoi is not a shopping heaven like Hong Kong or Singapore but
Hanoi has a unique shopping style. It’s really exciting and COOL. In Hanoi,
there are a lot of shops, Department store, plaza, shopping centre and so on. If
you go there at first time, you’ll get lost easily. It attracts you by colours, music
and nice salesmen. Moreover, shopping in Hanoi is very convenient because
there are a lot of markets and supermarkets here (and shopping in Hanoi is very
funny and exciting because you can practice your bargain here)
a) Shopping Center
+ Vincom City Tower
191 Ba Trieu Str
+ Trang Tien Plaza
24 Hai Ba Trung Str
+ Parkson
198B Tay Son Str
If you need something luxurious these places is the best idea. However, the
goods in these centers is quite expensive and sometime they are not worthy with
their values. So supermarkets will be a good idea if you want buy everything
with the real price and do not have to bargain
b) Supermarket
The two most famous and biggest supermarkets where you can find anything
you need is
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1. Big C : Thang long Bourbon centre trade, 222 Trần Duy Hưng, cầu
giấy, Hà Nội
2. Metro : Phạm văn Đồng str, Từ Liêm, Hà Nội
Besides, there many small and medium supermarkets around Ha Noi like:
- Vinatex (specialize in cloths: All products made by Vietnamese Vinatex
Group)
Add: 25 Bà Triệu Str, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội
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Bách khoa : E7, Bách khoa HN
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Elamaco :
+ 240 Tôn Đức Thắng str, Hai bà Trưng, HN
+Hà Nội : 51 Lê Đại Hành, Hai bà Trưng, HN
+Fivimart : 17 Tông Đản, Hoàn Kiếm HN
- Hapro:
+ 40 Lý Thái Tổ, Hoàn Kiếm, HN
+ D2 Giảng Võ, HN
+ 7 Hàng Đường, HN
- Intimex :
+ 22-23 Lê Thái Tổ,HN
+ 27 Huỳnh Thúc Kháng, HN
+ 27 Lạc Trung, HN
- Seiyu
: 8 Phạm Ngọc Thạch, Đống Đa, HN
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c) Shopping street
Ha Noi is full of street shops selling clothes, bags, hats, handicrafts, etc.
some famous streets for cloth which have reasonable price are:
+ Chua Boc street
+ Hàng Ngang, Hàng Đào, Hàng Đào street (clothes)
+ Hang Gai, Hang Bong Street ( Silk, hand made gift)
+ Night market : From Hàng Đào Street to Đồng Xuân, in every Saturday and
Sunday night, the streets become the giant shopping street where you can find
many interesting and cheap things.
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d) Markets
In Ha Noi, markets appear everywhere from the small and crowed quarters to
big ones.
However, in order to get the cheap goods, you need bargaining.
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3.Coffee shop
a) Thao Nguyen café
Address: kiosk number 1 – house C1 – My Dinh – Tu Liem–HN
Characteristics: There are 2 clearly different spaces here, inside and outside.
The atmosphere is quite quiet, cozy, and very suitable for talks. The prices are
reasonable with lunches, air conditioner, free wifi
Average cost: 8000 -> 25000 VND
Serving time: 7h -> 23h
b) Queen
Address: 12 Tran Duy Hung street – Cau Giay district – Ha Noi
Characteristics: Each space here has its own features and all of them combine
with each other harmoniously and elegantly, giving us friendliness and coziness
when entering here. The menu of Queen is quite various not only in the food but
also in the drinks, from the breakfast, lunches to high – grade dishes. For
instance, chicken “pho”, sticky rice, sandwich, shrimp rice, turtle, etc
c) Thu quan
Address: 104 A – To Hien Thanh – Hai Ba Trung district – Ha Noi
Characteristics: this bar is the combination between the tastes of drinking
coffee and reading books. Here is a really ideal place for people who like
experiencing the poetic, thoughtful feelings… and want to meet, talk with
famous poets and writers.
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d) Nhat Long:
Address: 167 – Cau Giay street – Cau Giay district – Ha Noi
Characteristics: The atmosphere is very youthful, fashionable, and dynamic
with 7 stories:
-
Storey 1, 2 are the display spaces of currently favored clothes, especially
the Jeans in fashion.
-
Storey 3, 4 are the places used for contracts signed or negotiation of
business.
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Storey 5 is suitable for energetic customers.
-
Storey 6, 7 are very romantic for couples with many beautiful salons,
flowers, and colorful curtains, …
e) Green
Add: 269 Kim Ma – Ba Dinh district – Ha Noi
Characteristics: the main color of the bar is green which the reason of the bar’s
name is. Besides living in a pleasant atmosphere, you can enjoy many special
drinks like coffee, cocktail, mocktail, etc. Moreover, on every Saturday, Sunday,
Bar and Coffee Green offers 1 free Tiger for 1.
f) Sun flower.
Add: 190 A – A building – Nguyen Tuan street – Thanh Xuan district – Ha Noi
Characteristics: although the space is not quite large, it is still an ideal place for
everyone to gather for talks, birthday parties,… and especially, you can stay
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here as long as you can without any disturbance from the waiters or waitresses.
^^
g) Align
Add : 26 – Lan Ong – Hoan Kiem district – Ha Noi
Characteristics: You will be delighted to sit in the bar and enjoy the
interestingly, strangely decorated walls with 3D pictures from Vietnam and the
world. The color of these walls is red which can give you the warm and friendly
feeling. What is more, this is also the destination of many foreign friends so you
can contact with them and improve your foreign language skills ^^
h) The big one
Add: No 2 – Hoa Lu – Hai Ba Trung district – Ha Noi
Characteristics: As known by its name, this place is really large, 600 m2, 2
stories. Big One serves coffee, meals, buffet, breakfast, … It also has a variety
of drinks for you to choose like Big One coffee, cocktail, cooler crassie, special
cocktail,… Only with 25000 VND, you can have a breakfast with more than 15
dishes included in buffet menu.
k) Number 8, My Dinh
Add: No 8 – My Dinh– Tu Liem – Ha Noi
Characteristics: Being a branch of Trung Nguyen Coffee, this bar is confident
in giving you the favor of real Trung Nguyen with many tasty drinks.
Especially, from 13h to 16h every afternoon, you can drink coffee as well as
enjoy a lot of famous and thrilling films while in the evening, you can live in an
energetic, exciting air with DJ.
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l) Design
Add: 104 –A5- Giang Vo – Ba Dinh district – Ha Noi
Characteristics: if you are a person who has a great interest in architecture,
Design is a suitable place for you to go because the interior decorations can
impress you at the first sight and then, you can enjoy not only coffee but also the
art.
Average cost: 15 000 -> 50 000 VND
m) Hikari Italian
Add: 28/61 Tran Duy Hung – Cau Giay district – Ha Noi
Characteristics: are you a fan of Italy? What are you waiting for but coming to
this bar! However, checking your pocket first because it can draw from your
budget a considerable amount!^^
Average cost: 1 -> US$ 8
n) Quick and Snow
Add: 34 – Tran Quy Kien – Cau Giay district _ Ha Noi
Characteristics: let’s take some time to get here to chat with your friends,
listening to MTV music, and enjoying strangely interesting drinks made by the
own barmen. It’s really great!!!
p) AIM
Add : 102 –Linh Lang – Ba Dinh – Ha Noi
Characteristics: like Thu Quan, you can read books while having a cup of
coffee. Moreover, you also can take pleasure in tasting many dishes from Italy,
Korea.. and buy some souvenirs of Korea from the small shop of the bar.
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q) Pho Xua
Add: No 5 – Bui Thi Xuan – Ha Noi
Characteristics: In this bar, you can see an old Ha Noi through large pictures
drawn on the walls. Besides, you can show your talent on singing, especially the
songs about Ha Noi, with the cost of 5 000 VND/ song
r) Cafe Trịnh:
Add: 101B, A8, Ton That Tung Street
Place description: 1 floor, sixteen 3-to-4-person-tables, suitable for a meeting
among 3 to 4 people, free wifi, Trinh Cong Son style.
Menu: Cafe, tea, fruit juice, yoghurt, ice-cream, fast food, rice and noodle, other
dishes...
Price:
Cafe: 9 –10,000 VND;
Tea: 7-10,000 VND;
Fruit Juice: 10-40,000 VND;
Yoghurt: 7-12,000 VND;
Ice-cream: 5-10,000 VND;
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Fast food: 12 –50,000 VND;
Rice and noodle: 12 – 34,000 VND;
Other dishes (go with rice): 12 – 34,000
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4. Cafes wifi
a) myPDA Cafe
h) Ong Bar
20 Trần Quốc Toản, Hai Ba
43 Huỳnh Thúc Kháng
Trung dist
i) V-cafe
b) JAVA Cafe
35 Điện Biên Phủ
36 Phạm Huy Thông, (along
Ngọc Khánh lake)
k) Trà Đài Loan
19A Phan Đình Phùng
c) Aqua Cafe
4 Nguyễn Thái Học, Hoàn
l) Seoul Cafe
Kiếm dist
Số 7 Giang Văn Minh
d) Paris Deli
m ) Hà Nội Corner,
6 Phan Chu Trinh
75 Nguyễn Công Hoan
e) Intello Book Cafe
n) Ecomnet Center
59 Văn Miếu
217 Khâm Thiên
f) New Window 1
l) 5th floor of Vincom Cafe
33 Lý Thường Kiệt
Paloma
g) New Window 2
76 Nguyễn Chí Thanh
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5, Restaurants
There are 2 kinds of restaurants:
a) Luxurious restaurant:
The price is quite expensive, but you will be served in a professional service.
1. Dinh Lang: 1-6 Ly Thai to
Tel: 8236290 Fax: 825 5265
Corn soup, crab spring rolls, Cha ca(grilled fish cakes), lazed duck grilled pork,
seasonal fruit
2. Nang Tam (Com Chay): 79A Tran Hung Dao Tel: 8266140
Meal and drinks for two rounded out at only 84,000 VND
3. Le tonkin: 14 Ngo Van So
Tel: 943 3457
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b) Comfortable price restaurants
1. Ngon Restaurant Eat delicious
18 Phan Boi Chau (0)4 3 942 8162
15-20,000 dong
Mango Seafood Salad, Eel & Noodles, Vietnamese Pancake, Fresh Shrimp
Spring Rolls, baileys mix with crushed ice
2. Beer Minh 3.
7 Dinh Liet, Ha Noi (0)4 3 934 5323
Beer: 10,000 dong
Main meals: 23,000 dong
Meal with an icy cold beverage :40,000 dong
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3. Café Moca
14/16 Nhà thờ (0)4 3 825 6334
60-80,000 dong. Pasta dishes, the Carbonara
Main meal :77,000 vnd( Vietnamese food)
4. Koto
61 Van Mieu Str
- 04 3 747 0337
Main meal :77,000 vnd( Vietnamese food)
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5. Papa Joe‟s 112 cau go 04 926 2544
A meal & drink: 65,000 dong
Pizza's to toasted sandwiches, wraps, salads, hamburgers and hot dogs.
Especially toasted chicken sandwich & strawberry milk shake
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6. Some other restaurants in Ha Noi
a) Seafood Restaurants in Hanoi
Ngoc Suong
Pho Bien
82 Hoa Ma, Tel: 8263664, 6110746;
12 Trang Thi
29 Phu Doan - Tel: 8285236, 8243729 Tel: 8240060
San Ho Restaurant
Sam Son Sea Food Market Restaurant
58 Ly Thuong Kiet
77 Doc Bat Co Tel: 84 4 8.250780
Tel: 8222184, Fax: 9345289
http://www.songhonggroup.com/
b) Chinese and Asians Restaurants in Hanoi
The First
Ming Palace
12 Trang Thi
Sofitel Plaza Hotel, 1 Thanh Nien
Tel: 824 0060
Tel: 823 8888
Lotus
Red Lantern
44B Ly Thuong Kiet
Fortuna Hotel, 6B Lang Ha
Tel: 934 3343
Tel: 831 3333
Bobby Chin
Turtle's Poem
1 Ba Trieu
Hilton Hanoi Opera, 1 Le Thanh Tong
Tel: 934 8578
Tel: 933 0500
Spices Garden
Paradise
15 Ngo Quyen
19 Han Thuyen
Tel: 826 6919 (ext. 8828)
Tel: 824 7697
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c) French Restaurants in Hanoi
President Garden
14 Tong Dan
Tel: 825 3606
Au Delice
17 Tong Dam
Tel: 934 5238
Gustave
7 Trang Tien
Tel: 825 0625
Verandah
9 Nguyen Khac Can
Tel: 825 7220
Hoa Sua
81 Tho Nhuom
Tel: 942 4448
http://www.hoasuaschool.com
La Salsa
25 Nha Tho
Tel: 828 9052
Le Splenide
44 Ngo Quyen
Tel: 826 6919
Hanoi Gourmet
1B Ham Long
Tel: 943 1009
Cafe Des Arts
11B Bao Khanh
Tel: 852 9106
Baguette & Chocolate
11 Cha Ca
Tel: 923 1500
Brasserie Chez Manon
Hilton hotel, 1 Le Thanh Tong
Tel:933 0500
Le Beaulieu
Sofitel Metropole Hotel,15 Ngo Quyen
Tel: 826 6919
d) Italia Restaurants in Hanoi
A little Italian
La Spaghelti
78 Tho Nhuom, (Eden Tho nhuom
82 Hoa Ma
hotel)
Tel: 822 6904
Tel: 825 8167
http://www.alittleitalian.com.vn/
II Grilo
Mama Rosa
116 Ba Trieu
6 Le Thai To
Tel: 822 7720
Tel: 825 8057
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Mediterraneo
Boot
23 Nha Tho
2F, 94 Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem
Tel: 826 6288
District
Tel: 826 9326
e) International Restaurants in Hanoi
69 Restaurant and bar
R & R Hanoi Tavern
69 Ma May Street
47 Lo Su, Hoan Kiem District
Tel: 926 0452
Tel: 934 4109
The Spotted Cow
Ho Tay Club
23C Hai Ba Trung
10 Tay Ho
Tel: 8241028
Tel: 7184076, Fax: 7180931
Hoa vien
Diva Cafe
Ly Thuong Kiet, Hoan Kiem District
57 Ly Thai To
Tel: 825 8605
Tel: 934 4088
http://www.hoavener.com/
Church street Bar and Grill
Cafe Thyme
13 Nha Tho
18 Lo Su, Hoan Kiem District
Tel: 928 6697
Tel: 826 7929
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f) Japanese Restaurant in Hanoi
Saigon Sakura
Cherry Blossom Inn
17 Trang Thi
16 Le Thai To
Tel: 825 7565
Tel: 824 4368
Edo
Chie
Daewoo hotel, 360 Kim Ma
73 Trieu Viet Vuong
Tel: 831 5000
Tel: 825 8809
Fuji Janaese
Ky y
13 Dinh Le
29 Phu Dong Thien Vuong
Tel: 934 7070
Tel: 978 1386
g) Korea Restaurant in Hanoi
Korean restaurant
Han Kook Kwan
36 Ngo Thi Nham
31 Nguyen Chi Thanh
Tel: 822 8454
Tel: 831 8641
Ngoc Suong IV
Le Hoa Korean
So 1 Ly Dao Thanh
5 Quoc Tu Giam
Tel: 8241228
Tel: 8267215
h) Singapore and Malaysia Restaurant in Hanoi
Halai Restaurant
Heritage Hotel, 80 Giang Vo
Tel: 8344727
Regency Cafe
254D Thuy Khue
Tel: 8430030
Mother's Price
53 Ba Trieu
Tel: 822 8055
Sinh Chau Restaurant
75 Ly Thuong Kiet
Tel: 8246629
i) Thai Restaurant in Hanoi
Siam Corner
33 Tay Ho
Tel: 829 1200
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Baan Thai
3B Cha Ca
Tel: 828 8588
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Thai Express
7 Dinh Tien Hoang
Tel: 04 6282 2822
Bangkok-Hanoi
52A Ly Thuong Kiet
Tel: 934 5598
Vijit Thai
16A Duong Thanh
Tel: 828 9065
Tam tu
84 Ly Thuong Kiet
Tel: 942 1682
j) Vegetarian Restaurants in Hanoi
Nang Tam
79A Tran Hung Dao
Tel: 826 6140
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80 Ma May
Tel: 926 0580
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7. Street restaurant
It’s really cheap, but if you prefer eating in a tidy, gentle space, it’s not for
you! You can find many traditional foods at these addresses:
+ Across Thuy Khue Str (snail, boiled bird- egg, fried springroll)
+ Lo Su Str ( Nam Bo crab noodle)
+ Hang Dieu Str (Hue beef noodle, eel noodle, sticky rice)
+ Nghi Tam Str (Dog meat)
+ Phung Hung, Cao Ba Quat Str ( Hot Pot)
+ Ly Quoc Su Str ( fried cake, sauted fruit)
+ Ly Van Phuc- Nguyen Thai Hoc Str (grilled chicken legs)
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8, Bar, pub and discotheque
a) Pubs
Pub T
1A Yet Kieu
Language Pub
67 Bui Thi Xuan
Tom Pub
116 Bui Thi Xua
Le Pub
25 Hang Be
The Hub Pub
61 Luong Ngoc Quyen
Finnegan's Irish Pub
16A Duong Thanh
Polite Pub
5 Bao Khanh
Met Pub
56 Ly Thai To
Finnegan's Irish Pub
16A Duong Thanh
b) Bars
These bars are quite common with the foreigners:
- Bar Funky monkey bar
31 Hang Thung Street
- Hair of the dog Bar
27 Hang Giay Street
- Matador Bar
31 Hang Giay Street
c) Dancing clubs
Ho Guom Xanh
32 Le Thai To
Fantasies
52 Ton Duc Thang
Hale Club
64 Nguyen Du
Apocalypse Now
5 Hoa Ma
Apocalypse Now
2 Dong Tac
Jazz Club
31 Luong Van Can
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King Palace Nightclub
23 Ngoc Khanh
The Boss Fotuna
6 Lang Ha
Boocdo
41 Hang Giay
Q Club Daewoo
360 Kim Ma
Dong Do
18 Luong Ngoc Quyen
Little
211 Hang Gai
The Wave Club Sofitel
2 Yen Phu
Van Hoa
10 Tran Vu
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9, Travelling in Hanoi
Some places you HAVE TO visit if you want to know more about Hanoi. It
doesn’t take you much time but it’ll bring you much more experience and
memories than you thought. These spots contains Hanoi history, soul of
Hanoians. Like a rainbow after rain, these spots lights up the whole city.
a) Hoan Kiem Lake
Hoan Kiem Lake, meaning "Lake of the Returned Sword" or "Lake of the
Restored Sword" (also known as Hồ Gươm - Sword Lake) is a lake in the
historical center of Hanoi. The lake is one of the major scenic spots in the city
and serves as a focal point for its public life.
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Near the northern shore of the lake lies Jade Island on which the Ngoc Son
Temple (Jade Mountain Temple) stands. Jade Island is connected to the shore by
the wooden red-painted The Huc Bridge (The Huc meaning Morning Sunlight
Bridge).
You can also see the Tortoise Tower (Thap Rua) standing on a small island near
the center of lake. It’s related to a legend about the lake.
b) The Old Quarter
As the oldest area of the city, the history of Hanoi's Old Quarter spans 2000
years. It lies between the Returned Sword Lake to the South and the Long Bien
Bridge to the North. The former city rampart, now called Tran Nhat Duat Street,
marks its East border and the citadel wall on Ly Nam De Street marks its West.
When King Lý Thái Tổ moved his capital from Hoa Lư to Thăng Long in 1010
the Old Quarter was the trading hub of the new capital, and it was here in the
13th century that 36 guilds were established, each occupying a different street hence the original name '36 Streets'.
Today there are around 50 streets in the Old Quarter, most of them named after
the merchandise originally produced by their residents, eg Hàng Gai (silk), Hàng
Quạt (fans), Hàng Giày (shoes), Hàng Bạc (silver), although comparatively few
streets now specialize in any particular trade.
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Hà Nội People's Committee has entrusted responsibility for the preservation,
conservation and development of the Old Quarter to the Hanoi Old Quarter
Management Board, which has restored two of the quarter's most noteworthy
houses, No 87 Ma May Street and No 38 Hang Dao Street. We recommend you
to visit those two houses.
c) Temple of literature( Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam)
Opening hours : 8 am – 5 pm daily
Ticket
: 10,000 VND
Temple of Literature is known as the first university of Vietnam. Inside the
building are the places for worshipping Confucius and his four best disciples, as
well as Chu Van An, one of the greatest teacher of Vietnam. You can also see
many stone steles which carved the names of the many doctors in the history.
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d) Vietnam Ethnology Museum
Opening hours : 9 am – 11 am, 2 pm – 5 pm Tue-sun, closed Mon
Ticket : Adult 25, 000 VND
Children 5, 000 VND
Student 5, 000 VND
Free admission : Children under 6 years of age
The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology (Vietnamese: Bảo tàng Dân tộc học Việt
Nam) is a museum in Hanoi, which focuses on the 54 officially recognized
ethnic groups in Vietnam. It is located on a 3.27 acre property in the Cầu Giấy
District, about 8 km from the city center.
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e) National Museum of Vietnamese History
Opening hours: 8 am - 4.30 pm daily
Ticket : Adult 20, 000 VND
Student 10, 000 VND
Children 2, 000 VND
The National Museum of Vietnamese History (Vietnamese: Viện Bảo tàng Lịch
sử Việt Nam) is located in the Hoan Kiem district of Hanoi. Today, it is a
museum showcasing Vietnam's history with a very large display of every period.
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f) Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Add : 19 Ngoc Ha street, Ba Dinh, Ha Noi
Opening hours: 8 am - 11. 30 am, 2 pm – 4 pm daily except Monday and
Friday afternoon
No fee
The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (Vietnamese: Lăng Chủ tịch Hồ Chí Minh) is a
large memorial to the Vietnamese greatest leader. It is located in the center of
Ba Dinh Square, the place where Ho read the Declaration of Independence on
September 2, 1945, establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
There are some other places you are suggested to come to when you visit Ho
Chi Minh Mausoleum:
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Presidential Palace

One pillar Pagoda
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Ho Chi Minh Museum
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And other places we suggest if you have more time:
g) Bat Trang Village
Bat Trang is very famous of its pottery. You can get there by bus 47, start at
Long Bien bus stop and the last stop is in front of Bat Trang market, center of
the village.
g) Hoa Lo prison
While other prisons were often located far from the urban area, Hoa Lo prison
(Maison Centrale) was built in the centre of Hanoi by the French colonists in
1896. The Vietnamese have bitter memories of the prison, for many Vietnamese
revolutionaries were kept and tortured there. This place used to be the toughest
prison in Indochina. In 1954 it held more than 2000 people in subhuman
conditions.
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From 1964 to 1973, this place was used to kept American pilots shot down
during bombing raids. One of them was P. Peterson who was then the first
American Ambassador in Vietnam. John McCain -the American senator- also
spent parts of his five and half a years as a POW there. He revisited this place in
his trip to Hanoi in April 2009.
Nowadays, Hoa Lo prison is a museum with precious documents and objects. It
remains the symbol of Vietnamese patriotism and heroism.
h) Bo De pagoda
Bo De pagoda lies on the bank of the infamous Red River. If you are tired of the
noise and the dizzying pace of city life, this is the right place to be. Everything is
very modest and peaceful here that makes it an excellent place for meditation
and relaxing your mind.
However, this is not an ordinary pagoda.
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For the last 20 years, this pagoda has been home of more than 64 foundlings.
Each of the children here has a different story. Some of them were abandoned
by their parents at the pagoda’s gate when they were just a few days old. Some
others were picked up at hospitals and markets
.
One of the most interesting things here is that most of the children are named
“Anh” by the monks. From this name, they hope that the children will be
blessed. In addition, they want them to consider each other brothers and sisters
(“Anh” in Vietnamese literally means “brother”) and remember the little modest
pagoda of their childhood.
Your trip to Hanoi will be more meaningful than ever by visiting this place.
Bring some gifts and candies for the children and you will also give them joy in
their sorrowful lives. Remember, these unfortunate children need you!
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VII. HANOI CHARMING
1. Hanoi-the city of ascending dragon
“City of the Ascending Dragon” or “Thang Long” is the original name of Hanoi.
This name is so meaningful; it presents a growing Hanoi, a potential city in all
fields.
In 1010 King Ly Thai To picked the site of the Dai La Citadel, situated within
present-day Hanoi, as the capital for a country that had defeated the Tang
Dynasty less than a century before, ending a millennium of Chinese rule.
Clamming to have seen a dragon ascending the Red River, he renamed it Thang
Long.
“It is situated at the very heart of our country,” the king declared in Edict on
the Transfer of the Capital. “It is equally an excellent capital for a royal
dynasty for ten thousand generations.”
Clamming to have seen a dragon ascending the Red River, he renamed it Thang
Long. This name is so meaningful, it presents a growing Hanoi, a potential city
in all fields for thousand years.
Hanoi also has the rapid economic growth
relatively to other cities and
provinces.
2. Hanoi- City of 1000 year history
In 2010, Hanoi will be 1000 years old. The name Hanoi, in fact, means "bend in
the river" and denotes the city's strategic location along the vital waterway.
Historians liken the life-giving Red River -- its banks crowded with green rice
paddies and farms -- to the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, a cradle of civilization.
Even when the nation's capital moved to Hue under the Nguyen dynasty in 1802,
the city of Hanoi continued to flourish, especially after the French took control
in 1888 and modeled the city's architecture to their tastes, lending an important
aesthetic to the city's rich stylistic heritage, even expanding the city and adding
rail connections over the Long Bien Bridge in 1902.
In 1954, after the French departed, Hanoi was declared Vietnam's capital once
again. The city boasts more than 1,000 years of history, and that of the past few
hundred years is marvelously preserved.
3. Hanoi- city of cultural centre in Vietnam
As the capital of Vietnam for almost a thousand years, Hanoi is considered to be
the cultural centre of Vietnam, where every dynasty has left behind their
imprint.
Hanoi hosts more cultural sites than any city in Vietnam, including over 600
pagodas and temples.
The Old Quarter, near Hoan Kiem lake, has the original street layout and
architecture of old Hanoi. At the beginning of the 20th century the city consisted
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of only about 36 streets, most of which are now part of the old quarter. Each
street then had merchants and households specialized in a particular trade, such
as silk traders, jewelry, etc.
The street names nowadays still reflect these specializations, although few of
them remain exclusively in their original commerce. The area is famous for its
small artisans and merchants, including many silk shops. Local cuisine
specialties as well as several clubs and bars can be found here also. A night
market (near Dong Xuan market) in the heart of the district opens for business
every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening with a variety of clothing,
souvenirs and food.
Many traditional handicrafts are also practiced in Hanoi including bronze
molding, silver carving, lacquer, and embroidery. Hanoi has many famous
traditional professional handicraft villages such as Bat Trang pottery village,
Ngu Xa bronze casting village, Yen Thai glossy silk...
4. Hanoi – pavement culture
It’s one of the most famous Hanoi culture. Everything here is so comfortable
and ordinary. No matter who you are, no matter what your nationality is, it must
be the best choice. If it’s the first time you come to Vietnam, maybe you’ll be
surprised when everybody includes poor people and rich people sit together and
talk together on the pavement. You have to agree with me that part of the joy of
summer though perhaps not today is that we can spend a greater part of our time
outdoors, playing, sitting, eating and drinking. And nowhere can you find this
pleasure of open air-living than in Hanoi. One of the most common habits of
people here is drinking coffee and tea on the pavement. In Vietnam, street tea
shop is very popular and you can find it everywhere. Just imagine, sitting on the
pavement with an iced lemon tea and watch people going and working!!! It must
be an excellent feeling!!! Moreover, no border here, if you want to discover
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Hanoi culture more and more, it’s the best way for you. Just sit here and talk to
people (don’t confuse, they are very friendly and always willing to talk). Some
place that we suggest you should go:
1. Nha tho lon (Great Church): One of the most popular place that Hanoi
young people often come. You can enjoy excellent lemon-tea here, it’s unique
that I’m sure that you’ve ever tatsted it.
2, Nha hat lon (Great Theatre): Unique view and excellent attitude are the first
thought you have when staying here. Come and joy it, you’ll never forget.
Moreover, guess where you can discover real Hanoi cuisine?? Just street food
shop. You can find some dishes that you never find in restaurants. And don’t
worry about the price, it cheaper than you expected.
Some place we suggest you:
Banh duc, mien tron: 8 Le Ngoc Han street
Bun oc bo (snail and beef bún): Dai Co Viet street
Ngan nuong: 73A Hai Ba Trung street
Yourghut: Hang Than street
Che: Che Malaysia: To Hien Thanh street
Che bobochacha: 92 Cua Bac street
Soya: 55 Hai Ba Trung street
5, Hanoi-Green city
Trees and flowers are two main things that you can find easily in the streets,
roads, alleys, houses. It makes Hanoi become more attractive than ever. The
large trees forming the cityscape of Hanoi are among the first impressions with
which the city quickly wins over every foreign visitor
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Thanks to the wealth and variety of green in the city, Hanoi has an advantage
over most other major Asian cities. Old and mighty trees, which often have an
even greater effect due to their impressive aerial roots, stand in the courtyards of
the pagodas, in the narrow alleys of the old town, along the boulevards built
during the colonial period, in parks and along the banks of the many inner-city
waterways. The green giants are deeply rooted in this unique urban landscape.
Their dark green colour makes a significant contribution to the special
atmosphere of the city; their mighty tops provide shade, absorb dust,
decontaminate the air and muffle the noise of the incessant streams of bicycles.
For the inhabitants the trees are a natural part of life. They are respected,
protected and looked after, often also worshiped in pagodas and temples and
sung about in countless songs
Hoan Kiem Lake in downtown Hanoi is famous not only for its Turtle Tower,
The Huc Bridge and Ngoc Son Temple but also for two old lecythidaceae and
salmania trees growing there.
The beauty of lecythidaceae flowers never ceases to amaze first visitors to the
capital city, especially when the surface of the lake and sidewalks near the tree
are covered in red petals
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Especially in Hanoi, there are much tree-roads and when you go in these
streets, you’ll feel as if the wonderland of Alice, everything is so peaceful, no
more worried, and no sad. Moreover, we suggest that you should stay in Hanoi
at least 1 year enjoy all flowers seasons of Hanoi. Just one word to say about
them: awesome.
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Spring
Autumn
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Winter Hanoi, it’s hard to see flowers in this season but you can easily be
attracted by the unique beauty here, a bit sad but warm…..
6, The city for Peace
A ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of Hanoi‟s recognition as City
for Peace by UNESCO was held on Oct. 27, 2009
In 1999, Hanoi was among five cities in five continents presented with the “City
for Peace” award by the UNESCO to recognize its contributions to the struggle
for peace as well as its development that meet the organization’s standards of
equality in the community, the urban construction, living environment
protection, culture and education promotion, and care for young generations.
Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Fredesman Turro Gonzalez who has been living
in Hanoi for more than 20 years also expressed his love to the city as his second
homeland.
“Hanoi today is making great efforts to deserve the title,” he said. “It has
become an important city in the Southeast Asia, having hosted and will host
important events during Vietnam’s integration process into the region and the
world, and contributing actively to the common struggle for peace in the world.”
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V. VIETNAM PUBLIC
HOLIDAYS
1. Tet – The Lunar New Year
Around ending Jan or early Feb (based on Lunar Calendar)
It’s the most important and biggest festival of the entire Vietnamese nation.
Spring arrives, the Vietnamese, wherever they may be, are excited with the
advent of Tet. They feel an immense nostalgia, wishing to come back homeland
for a family reunion and a taste of the particular flavors of Vietnamese. Tet is
perceived to wrap up the misfortunes of the old year and to open up a new year
of good opportunities. Tet also is a chance for the household genies to meet
those who have helped during the year, namely the Craft Creator, the Land
Genie and the Kitchen God, and deceased ancestors.
The Giao Thua is the most sacred point of time, the passage from the old to the
new year. It is popularly believed that in Heaven there are twelve Highnesses in
charge of monitoring and controlling the affairs on earth, each of them taking
charge of one year. The Giao Thua is the moment of seeing off the old chieftain
upon the conclusion of his term and welcoming in the new one upon his
assumption of office. For this reason, every home makes offerings in the open
air to pray for a good new year.
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2. Hung King’s anniversary
March 10th (lunar calendar)
The Hung King's Temple is located on the Nghia Linh Mountain, Hy Lang
commune, Phong Chau district, Phu Tho province, 85 kilometers northwest of
Hanoi. Every year, a national festival called Hung King's Temple Festival is
held to worship the Hung Kings, who were instrumental in the founding of the
nation. In every Vietnamese’s mind, the Hung Kings' Temple Festival and Hung
Kings’ Death Anniversary are a symbol of the nation’s spiritual and religious
ethos and represent its unity. The festival not only allows visitors to participate
in traditional cultural activities but is also a sacred pilgrimage back to the origins
of Vietnamese culture.
3. Reunification Day/ Victory Day
April 30th
This day in the year of 1975 is the day that Viet Cong and North Vietnamese
troops captured Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh city). This ended the Vietnam War,
and started the transition period toward reunification. After this day is
International workers’ day May 1st, so 2 days can be a big holidays in Vietnam,
a lot of Vietnamese have a long happy holidays in these days.
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4. National Day
September 2nd
This day is very important to Vietnamese. In this day in 1945, at historical Ba
Dinh square, Uncle Ho read the famous Declaration of Independence to
proclaim the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. This event marked
the beginning of a new era for the Vietnamese nation.
5. Mid-Autumn festival
15th of the 8th month (lunar calendar)
On this day, families gather to admire the full moon- the period that the moon is
fullest and largest. People celebrate with traditional moon cakes, fruits and tea.
This day is especially enjoyable for children since they usually receive many
gifts and traditional toys such as the star shaped lantern or rabbit shaped lantern.
6. 1000 years of “Ascending dragon”
October 10th 2010
Hanoi was chosen as the capital of the Dai Viet Kingdom, now Viet Nam, in
1010 by king Ly Thai To, who named the city Thang Long, or Ascending
Dragon. This upcoming event is very big for Vietnam in general and for Hanoi
in particular. In 2010 Hanoi will be 1000 years old. This is also proud for
Hanoians and Vietnamese people for the ancient city.
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7. Vietnamese women’s day
October 20th
Mar 8th is the international women’s day whereas Oct 20th is Vietnamese
women’s day. On this day, Vietnamese women often receive beautiful flowers,
lots of gifts with the best wishes from their boyfriends, lovers, husbands, male
colleagues, friends or relatives. On this day 20th of October 1930, a group of
Vietnamese ladies formed a women association of anti-colonialism which was
initial form of Vietnamese ladies association nowadays. Therefore, this day was
chosen to be Vietnamese ladies’ day.
8. Teachers’ day
Nov 20
This day is to show the respect to the Vietnamese’s teachers whom have taught
us to be good people. Vietnamese, especially students often show their love to
their teachers by visiting their houses and sending them flowers and small gifts.
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9. Christmas
Dec 24th
Christmas is one of the four most important festivals of the Vietnamese year,
including the birthday of Buddha, the New Year and the Mid-autumn Festival.
Although the Christians observed the religious rituals of Christmas. In Vietnam,
Christmas is celebrated joyously with people thronging city roads right from
Christmas Eve, which is more important than Christmas Day! Christmas in
Vietnam is a huge event. Vietnamese Christmas celebrations here are like any
other city in the western world. The Christians in Vietnam attend a Midnight
mass on Christmas Eve and return home to a sumptuous Christmas dinner. The
Christmas dinner usually consists of chicken soup while wealthier people eat
turkey and Christmas pudding.
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VI. TIPS
1. Dos
 Greetings are no different to western countries, there are no cultural
formalities that as a foreigner you would be expected to know or
practice.
 Vietnamese dress conservatively. Not only for the prevailing
weather, but also not to cause offence to the local people. Despite
the heat, it’s best not to show off too much skin. If you do,
especially girls, you’ll only draw stares from the locals. Vietnamese
have conservative dress codes, and it is only in larger cities that
these codes are a little more relaxed. Do not wear revealing
clothing.
 Dress well when visiting pagodas. No shorts or tatty beer t-shirts.
Shoes are fine, and rarely will you have to remove them. If unsure,
just follow what the locals do.
 Drink plenty of bottled water, especially when walking around
sightseeing. No need to carry huge bottles around with you, a
vendor is never far away and no doubt they will find you before
you find them. During the summer months you should be drinking
a minimum of two litters per day. If you drink tea, coffee & alcohol
you should increase you water intake accordingly as these will help
to dehydrate you.
 Only travel with trusted people. Store your cash, credit cards,
airline tickets and other valuables in a safe place. You should keep
a Vietnamese note of your accommodation address, for easier for
taxi drivers or a cyclo driver when you do not know the way back.
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Carry a roll of toilet paper in your daypack on long excursions from
your base hotel. You never know when you might need it!
 If invited into a home, always remove your shoes at the front door
when entering.
 Ask for permission when taking a photograph of someone. If they
indicate that they do not want you to, then abide by their wishes.
 DO NOT offer money or push the issue.
 Check on your first day whether you need to reconfirm your next
flight, if so do it then. Some airlines do not require this anymore but
it is still worthwhile calling them so that they at least have your
contact details, in case the flight is delayed or whatever.
 Bring a gauze mask whenever going out for the sake of your own
health ^^
2. Don’ts
 Never carry more money than you need when walking around the
streets. Do not wear large amounts of jewellery. There are two
reasons
for
not
doing
this:
(1) It is considered impolite to flaunt wealth in public;
(2) It is more likely that you may become a victim of a pickpocket
or drive-by bag snatcher.
 Don't wear singlets, shorts, dresses or skirts, or tops with low-neck
lines and bare shoulders to Temples and Pagodas. To do this is
considered extremely rude
 Never sleep or sit with the soles of your feet pointing towards the
family altar when in someone’s house.
 Never lose your temper in public or when bargaining for a
purchase. This is considered a serious loss of face for both parties.
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Always maintain a cool and happy demeanour and you will be
reciprocated with the same.
 Do not try to take photographs of military installations or anything
to do with the military. This can be seen as a breach of national
security.
 Wear a lot of jewellery or take a bag with you. Violent crime is
highly unusual in Vietnam, but petty crime is more apparent. If you
have a bag, or tout a digital camera around your neck, you are a
potential target.
 When taking a ride by motorbike taxi (xe om) make sure your bag,
if any, is not on display or easy to grab. Bag snatches, although still
rare, are probably the most likely crime a tourist would encounter,
and it raises the probability immensely if you are tailing a camera
or a laptop in the wind.
 Physical displays of affection between lovers in public are frowned
upon. That’s why you may come across couples holding hands but
not hugging or kissing.
 Remember, this is Vietnam, a developing country, and things don’t
quite work as you are maybe used to. Don’t be paranoid about your
safety; just be aware of your surroundings.
 Do not carry your passport a leave it in the safe in your hotel. A
photocopy will suffice if local law states that you need to.
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Enjoy Hanoi!
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