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Inside Background
Architecture 
There are two main things you'll probably notice about the architecture in...
Last edited: 25 May 2009
Health & Safety 
Many people worry about safety issues when traveling to Hanoi.  This is due...
Last edited: 25 November 2009
History 
Although the history which most people associate with Hanoi is that related to...
Last edited: 27 June 2006
Recommended Reading 
Travelers interested in preparing for their trip to Hanoi by reading about the...
Last edited: 09 November 2009
Weather & When to Go 
Visitors head to Hanoi during all different times of the year, but the most...
Last edited: 19 May 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
By plane:  Visitors generally arrive in Hanoi by plane, flying in to the Noi...
Last edited: 19 June 2009
Getting Around 
Visitors often opt to rent a car when they arrive at the airport in Hanoi...
Last edited: 18 September 2006
Public Transportation 
Hanoi is an incredible busy and traffic packed city.  There are 3.5 million...
Last edited: 31 October 2008
Airport transport 
Getting to the downtown By Minibus Airport Minibus offers transportation...
Last edited: 02 December 2009
Taxi from Noi Bai Airport to city center 
When exiting Noi Bai International Airport, visitors will see lines to queue...
Last edited: 09 June 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Hoa Lu - the Ancient Capital and then visit to the twin temples of Dinh King...
Last edited: 09 November 2009
Events & Festivals 
The major event in Hanoi which is enjoyed by both locals and tourists each year...
Last edited: 27 June 2006
Family Travel 
Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam , is a big city endowed with a lot of beauty...
Last edited: 01 October 2009
Museums & Attractions 
Travelers can explore all of the attraction options in Hanoi at...
Last edited: 23 September 2006
Nightlife 
The nightlife in Hanoi is an active nightlife generally divided in to two...
Last edited: 05 December 2009
"Phở" noodle soup - a feature of Hanoi 
Phở noodle soup first appeared in the 1920s, ie it’s less than 100 years old...
Last edited: 28 November 2009
"Redefining the 80s with Juice"  
80s - a decade that changed all things old, and turned it into a decade that...
Last edited: 03 September 2009
10/10 FUNK Night 
FUNK - a genre of music that defies time and logic; FUNK - a genre of music...
Last edited: 07 October 2009
A warm hotel for hanoi winter  
   Winter is coming! Are you looking for a cozy and convenient hotel with...
Last edited: 19 December 2009
Hanoi Gecko Hotel 
Go organic, stay at the Hanoi Gecko Hotel It is Little Hanoi Hotel...
Last edited: 04 July 2009
Hanoi Waterpark/Ho Tay Lake Waterpark 
Hanoi Waterpark/Ho Tay Lake Waterpark sits along the shore of Ho Tay (West...
Last edited: 11 July 2008
Music Night 
Hi all     FINALLY.....THEY ARE HERE!!! Music from New York to Berlin, from...
Last edited: 06 November 2009
Seventeen Saloon 
One of the few 'party' places. It's located close to Hanoi's Train Station...
Last edited: 10 November 2008
ActiveTravel Asia 
ActiveTravel Asia (ATA) offers a wide selection of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and...
Last edited: 18 July 2009
Halong Bay 
Majestic and mysterious, inspiring and imperious: words alone cannot do justice...
Last edited: 29 December 2009
Halong Phoenix Cruiser 
Halong Phoenix Cruiser, a wooden junk that combines classic beauty with modern...
Last edited: 28 November 2009
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum 
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is the historic place where Respected Uncle Ho read the...
Last edited: 27 November 2009
Hoa Lo Prison 
This recommendation to travelers to Hanoi is a new book published by Yale...
Last edited: 13 July 2008
Kayak Halong Bay 
Ha Long Bay (also “Halong Bay”) is in northern Vietnam, 170 km east of Hanoi...
Last edited: 09 June 2009
ODC Travel 
ODC Travel is a leading tour operator in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia offers...
Last edited: 19 December 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Cheap Eats 
Many cheap places to eat can be found in the Old Quarter in Hanoi.  in front...
Last edited: 08 July 2008
Casual Dining 
There are a variety of places in Hanoi to dine as the restaurant scene grows...
Last edited: 17 May 2009
Online Resources 
Hanoi can be hit and miss as far as dining options go. It's not cool to over...
Last edited: 18 May 2007
Le Tonkin 
Entrees in the $4 to $6 USD range, and nicely prepared and presented...
Last edited: 01 February 2009
Pho Thin 
The name PHO THIN is based on two words:   - PHỞ: is the Vietnamese traditional...
Last edited: 24 July 2009
Tamarind Cafe 
The Tamarind cafe is a contemporary vegetarian restaurant in the Old Town...
Last edited: 30 January 2009
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Inside Vietnam: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Money: The official currency in Vietnam is Dong. The Dong is non-convertible...
Last edited: 01 November 2008
Crossing the Border 
Visa exemption: (source http://vietnamtou... ) Not more than 30 days: for...
Last edited: 28 June 2006
Important Phrases 
Pronunciations can vary significantly within Vietnam (especially northern vs...
Last edited: 27 March 2008
Telephones 
A phone number in Vietnam look like: + ( country code) (city code) (phone...
Last edited: 22 October 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Etiquette When eating with chopsticks, do not leave the chopsticks in the rice...
Last edited: 29 March 2008
Adventure Travel in Vietnam 
It seems that every article you read about Vietnam is saying the same thing...
Last edited: 22 October 2009
Food and Dining 
As of 2003, a great number of restaurants th... Vietnam tend to use a lot of...
Last edited: 03 February 2008
Guides 
In the largest cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, tourist infrastructure is...
Last edited: 20 April 2009
Scams and annoyances 
Scams Before you go, check for the current conversion rate.  1USD...
Last edited: 25 April 2009
Vietnam travel tips 
Things to remember: It's in your best interests not to drink the tap water...
Last edited: 30 November 2006
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