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Planning your first time in Hanoi can be challenging. The capital of Vietnam is known for its two main neighbourhoods, namely the French Quarter and Old Quarter. Both are packed with attractions, but are easily accessible on foot. You can explore shopping streets, colonial buildings, ancient pagodas and unique museums. It’s a lot to take in, but we have narrowed down the choice to just the absolute must-see highlights.
Hanoi is also home to a multi-cultural community that’s made up of Chinese, French and Russian influences, with a wide range of restaurants to match. The nightlife ranges from modern nightclubs and expat-owned bars to night markets and family-friendly traditional shows. With our quick Hanoi survival guide, you can navigate through your first few days in this unique city, getting the most out of your time.
Hanoi is packed with fascinating historical attractions, including beautiful colonial buildings and ancient pagodas, especially in Old Quarter. The iconic Hoan Kiem Lake, in the heart of the Old Quarter, is surrounded by shopping streets and great local eateries. Landmarks like Hanoi Opera House and Hoa Lo Prison are found in French Quarter, along with high-end hotels and restaurants. You can walk between the Old Quarter and French Quarter within 15 minutes, though do take care when crossing roads as traffic in Hanoi can be chaotic throughout the day.
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Hanoi is packed with fascinating historical attractions, including beautiful colonial buildings and ancient pagodas, especially in Old Quarter. The iconic Hoan Kiem Lake, in the heart of the Old Quarter, is surrounded by shopping streets and great local eateries. Landmarks like Hanoi Opera House and Hoa Lo Prison are found in French Quarter, along with high-end hotels and restaurants. You can walk between the Old Quarter and French Quarter within 15 minutes, though do take care when crossing roads as traffic in Hanoi can be chaotic throughout the day.
Some of the best places to shop in Hanoi are located in Old Quarter. You’ll find local markets selling coffee beans, handicrafts and street food at affordable prices here. Hang Gai Street is great for quality textiles and custom-made clothes. Shopping malls in French Quarter are stock familiar brands and also offer a cool escape from the afternoon heat. When it comes to getting your shopping fix in Hanoi, be sure to check out these three spots.
Exploring Hanoi at night, you’ll find that it’s is packed with nightclubs, pubs and bars offering loud music and all sorts of booze. The most iconic nightlife area is Bia Hoi Junction, where you can sit by the road and enjoy Vietnamese draft beer for less than US$1. If you prefer a classier setting, Hanoi French Quarter features jazz lounges and swanky hotel bars. When it comes to planning your evenings for your first time in Hanoi, we recommend you check out the following great places before any others.
No 13 – 15 Hang Chieu Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam..
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Splendid Boutique Hotel – A brand new hotel in our splendid hotel group, located nearby “Quan Chuong Gate” – a part of wall east of ancient Thang Long on Hang Chieu Street which is one of the quietest & bustling streets in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, and it takes you only a few steps to reach the heart of Hanoi – Hoan Kiem Lake, as well as a lot of famous tourist spots, restaurants and other recreational places.
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