After witnessing the crazy traffic and crowds around Hoan Kiem Lake all week, our first weekend in Hanoi , Vietnam surprised us by how peaceful and lovely this area could be without the hustling and bustling of the weekday traffic.
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4 Top Banh Mi Shops You Must Not Miss in Hanoi (Old Quarter)
These delicious baguette sandwiches cost 10-25K dong, and are one of Hanoi’s most popular and delicious street foods. It’s easy to find banh mi in Hanoi, especially around the city’s Old Quarter, but it’s so hard to choose which shop is the best! We visit four popular banh mi shops around Hanoi’s Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake area.
Common Scams in Hanoi, Vietnam and How to Avoid Them
Hanoi is a wonderful city, but it’s a city with its fair share of scams. Avoid scams, stay safe, and make the most out of your trip.
Bookshops Near Hoan Kiem Lake – Hanoi’s Old Quarter
Looking for something to read on your travels? There are plenty of bookstores around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi.
5 Coffee Shops to Visit in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
You can’t visit Vietnam without enjoying some of the country’s delicious coffee! Soak in the city’s cafe culture by visiting these five coffee shops near some of the major tourist sites in the city.
Taking a Night Bus in Vietnam (Hanoi to Hue)
Vietnam is a long and skinny country. This means that it can take a long time to get from one part of the country to the other. Sure, you can fly, but if you are traveling on a budget, that can get a bit expensive. Vietnam has a good and comprehensive rail network too. But if you want to save money, sooner or later you’ll end up on a Vietnamese sleeper (night bus). We took the sleeper bus from Hanoi to Hue.
Ordering a Vietnamese Tofu Platter
Let us bring you to a secret gem hidden in a tiny alley across from Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi’s Old Quarter where you can order some of the city’s most amazing fried tofu.
Three Historic Temples near West Lake (Tay Ho), Hanoi
Hanoi’s West Lake area boasts a number of beautiful historic temples including the city’s oldest Buddhist temple, a Taoist warrior’s temple, and a tiny island shrine.
The Original Vietnamese Egg Coffee at Cafe Giang
At Cafe Giang, you can find the original taste of egg coffee which, invented by Mr. Nguyen Giang in 1946, when he was working as a bartender in a five-star hotel, has become a Hanoi staple.
Hanoi’s White Horse Temple (Bach Ma)
Bach Ma, the White Horse Temple, is a very important and historical shrine in Hanoi. This temple is dedicated to the legendary white horse that assisted the ancient emperor found the city of Hanoi. Bach Ma Temple is one of the top free things to do in Hanoi.
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