Our journeys to the north all start from Hanoi and a holiday to Vietnam is not complete without a visit to this bustling and captivating city. We can organize a variety of city trips as add-ons to any package, according to your needs.
Situated in the heart of the Red River delta, Hanoi was chosen to as the capital of Vietnam in 1010. Three-lined boulevards, green open spaces and more than 15 lakes are the lungs of the city and enable her to breath. As soon as the first sunbeams chase the night away, locals gather around the foggy waters and take advantage of the cooler air to practice Tai Chi.
After noodle soup for breakfast, the streets slowly fill up with motorbikes and another working day begins. Street vendors and shoeshine boys roam the sidewalks and hairdressers bring their mirrors and chairs outside in lure for customers.
Colonial ochre coloured buildings; like the famous Opera House, give the city a French feel. Bakeries sell their fresh baked breads and pastries and coffee shops are found on every corner. A morning rickshaw ride through the 36 streets of the Old Quarter, resembling 36 guilds, offers quite a full image of Hanoi's rich cultural heritage.
Pagodas and temples are in abundance and the impressive Temple of Literature is a real historical highlight. There even is a neo-Gothic Cathedral to be found dating from 1886. The excellent Museum of Ethnology, a perfect preparation for any trek in the hills, is also not to be missed.
Afternoons are perfect for a stroll around town, art galleries boutiques and souvenir shops are found in great quantity and offer opportunities for a good bargain. When dusk falls, local food stalls open up and the bia hois (Beer gardens) fill up with locals and travelers alike. Hanoi boasts a variety of restaurants and bars making it the perfect destination for a night out.
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