Well-known as one of the oldest cities in Southeast Asia and the capital of Vietnam for more than one thousand years, Hanoi is the second biggest city in Vietnam and one of the country's major economic, political and cultural centers. Located in the center of the Hong river delta to the North of Vietnam, Hanoi serves as a transition point for any trip to northern Vietnam. But Hanoi itself has so many things to offer. With a very long history, the city comprises many big and small traditional architectures. Hanoi citadel, covering a large area of Ba Dinh and Hoan Kiem district in the past, has now been almost destroyed leaving only several parts of its gigantic original architecture behind. Luckily, many ancient temples such as the Temple of Literature, Tran Quoc Temple, or One-pillar pagoda still stay intact. Apart from architecture, Hanoi is also famous for its cuisines such as Pho, Bun Cha, Bun Thang, or Nem Ran.
Traveling to Hanoi, don't forget to take a historical tour through the major historical sites of the city. Street food tours or cooking classes are also recommended to enjoy the fullest of Hanoi. Wandering across narrow and dusty streets of Hanoi is also a good way to grab the unique culture of Hanoi and the essence of Vietnamese culture lingering through its bustling atmosphere
Local Weather: Jan-Dec= 57-92°F= 14-34°C
Time zone: GMT +07:00
Currency: 1USD = 23000 VND
Best time to visit: JAN - FEB; Lunar New Year