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Noi Bai International Airport: HAN
The biggest airport in northern Vietnam,
serves the capital city of Hanoi. The
airport is located 28 miles (45 km) from
the city's downtown.
The biggest airport in northern Vietnam,
serves the capital city of Hanoi. The
airport is located 28 miles (45 km) from
the city's downtown.
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Vietnam - When You Can`t Afford To Stay At Home
By Dorte Holm Jensen
Did You know that you can stay in a hotel or hostel in Hanoi - for 30
nights in a double room - of a standard that international guests for
either business or tourism will find more than adequate for all their
needs - for the unbelievable amount of 286 EUR or 420USD for 2
persons (for 30 nights) …including breakfast!
I’m not suggesting that you stay the same place for a month - but you
could. The price is what it would cost you and your partner to stay in
Hanoi Hostel for a month...or in any other hotel or hostel in the same
price range....in Vietnam.
If you are looking for a little higher standard - try searching for your
Hanoi hotel:
By Dorte Holm Jensen
Did You know that you can stay in a hotel or hostel in Hanoi - for 30
nights in a double room - of a standard that international guests for
either business or tourism will find more than adequate for all their
needs - for the unbelievable amount of 286 EUR or 420USD for 2
persons (for 30 nights) …including breakfast!
I’m not suggesting that you stay the same place for a month - but you
could. The price is what it would cost you and your partner to stay in
Hanoi Hostel for a month...or in any other hotel or hostel in the same
price range....in Vietnam.
If you are looking for a little higher standard - try searching for your
Hanoi hotel:
But if you did stay in Hanoi for a month…what would you do?
Well, Hanoi is, besides from being the capital of Vietnam, a fascinating
blend of East and West, with Chinese influence from centuries of
dominance, and French design from its colonial past. The “Old Quarter”
is a very atmospheric place to be and you could spend quite some time
just soaking in the atmosphere from outside one of the many Bia Hoi
(fresh beer) establisments…and watching the local characters and
street life… Did I mention that a beer is around 20 cent?
The Old Quarter, also known as the 36 streets, is a bustling area of
narrow streets and home to literally thousands of small businesses and
shopkeepers. Originally each of the 36 streets names' was related to
the products being sold there. Hence you can walk from Fish Street to
Tin Street to Bamboo Street. It's a great place to explore on foot with
numerous photo opportunities....
If you like me have a weakness for silk...Hanoi is The Promised Land for
silk and custom tailoring. The bargains are among the best in Asia.
In Hanoi You could also learn how to cook - Vietnamese style. Your
Hanoi cooking class will be held at Highway4 - one of the very best
local restaurants in Hanoi. Highway4 is a Vietnamese culinary institution
amongst locals, travelers and expatriates. Your cooking class begins
with a guided walk around the famous Hang Be Street market, deep in
the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Here you will learn more about the
various local ingredients including vegetables, fruits and Vietnamese
herbs and spices…
Hanoi is one of Asia's most charming cities…it is often referred to as
“The Paris of The East”. You will not get bored in Hanoi…You will find a
wide variety of street stands and restaurants with prices varying from 1
USD and up. You will find live music establishments in the city – and the
music normally starts around nine o`clock and close around midnight.
If you are interested in history – these places could occupy you for a
while:
Ho Chi Minh Complex: It was completed in 1975 and the complex
contains Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum, his former stilt-house residence, the
Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh museum.
The Temple of Literature: Originally built as a temple to Confucius, this
is the site of Vietnam's first university dating back to 1070. Inside are
the stone stele mounted on the backs of turtles, inscribed with the
names of the university's graduates. The complex is divided into five
courtyards with different paths that would originally have been
reserved for the Emperor and his mandarins. One of the courtyards
contains the statue of Confucius guarded by two beautiful bronze
storks standing on turtles. The temple highlights the importance that
Vietnamese society placed then and now on education.
The Museum of Ethnology: This museum is widely acknowledged as
the best in the country and has an extensive display dedicated to
Vietnam's 54 Ethnic minority peoples.
The Ngoc Son temple is set on a tiny island on the Hoan Kiem Lake, its
history dating back to the 13th century. The temple is reached by
crossing the The Huc Bridge which literally means the 'Place Touched by
Morning Sunbeams'.
A cheap way to see all in one day is to buy a Private Hanoi City Tour
for only 24.50 USD.
If the city crowds in on you after a while – take a trip out in the
beautiful countryside of Northern Vietnam. You will find charming
villages and stunning nature.
You can rent a motorbike and go on your own from as little as 5 USD a
day…or buy a Sapa Mountain Retreat Package by Train. Sapa is an
incredibly picturesque village that lies on the Hoang Lien Son mountain
range near the Chinese border in NW Vietnam. On this 3 day tour you'll
see many hill tribe people and their villages, rice terraces, lush
vegetation and the color way of life in this region.
Hanoi gives you the best chance to enjoy the World Heritage listed
Halong Bay from the luxury of a junk boat, the Jewel of the Bay. Here
you can relax on the tanning deck, swim in the clear, aqua blue waters
and enjoy the best cuisine available in the bay. All the while you will be
looked after by our dedicated and attentive crew. There is also the
option of exploring some of the bay's most secluded lagoons using
easy-to-maneuver kayaks for some unforgettable scenery only
accessible by kayak.
Whatever you do – Enjoy Hanoi.
Well, Hanoi is, besides from being the capital of Vietnam, a fascinating
blend of East and West, with Chinese influence from centuries of
dominance, and French design from its colonial past. The “Old Quarter”
is a very atmospheric place to be and you could spend quite some time
just soaking in the atmosphere from outside one of the many Bia Hoi
(fresh beer) establisments…and watching the local characters and
street life… Did I mention that a beer is around 20 cent?
The Old Quarter, also known as the 36 streets, is a bustling area of
narrow streets and home to literally thousands of small businesses and
shopkeepers. Originally each of the 36 streets names' was related to
the products being sold there. Hence you can walk from Fish Street to
Tin Street to Bamboo Street. It's a great place to explore on foot with
numerous photo opportunities....
If you like me have a weakness for silk...Hanoi is The Promised Land for
silk and custom tailoring. The bargains are among the best in Asia.
In Hanoi You could also learn how to cook - Vietnamese style. Your
Hanoi cooking class will be held at Highway4 - one of the very best
local restaurants in Hanoi. Highway4 is a Vietnamese culinary institution
amongst locals, travelers and expatriates. Your cooking class begins
with a guided walk around the famous Hang Be Street market, deep in
the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Here you will learn more about the
various local ingredients including vegetables, fruits and Vietnamese
herbs and spices…
Hanoi is one of Asia's most charming cities…it is often referred to as
“The Paris of The East”. You will not get bored in Hanoi…You will find a
wide variety of street stands and restaurants with prices varying from 1
USD and up. You will find live music establishments in the city – and the
music normally starts around nine o`clock and close around midnight.
If you are interested in history – these places could occupy you for a
while:
Ho Chi Minh Complex: It was completed in 1975 and the complex
contains Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum, his former stilt-house residence, the
Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh museum.
The Temple of Literature: Originally built as a temple to Confucius, this
is the site of Vietnam's first university dating back to 1070. Inside are
the stone stele mounted on the backs of turtles, inscribed with the
names of the university's graduates. The complex is divided into five
courtyards with different paths that would originally have been
reserved for the Emperor and his mandarins. One of the courtyards
contains the statue of Confucius guarded by two beautiful bronze
storks standing on turtles. The temple highlights the importance that
Vietnamese society placed then and now on education.
The Museum of Ethnology: This museum is widely acknowledged as
the best in the country and has an extensive display dedicated to
Vietnam's 54 Ethnic minority peoples.
The Ngoc Son temple is set on a tiny island on the Hoan Kiem Lake, its
history dating back to the 13th century. The temple is reached by
crossing the The Huc Bridge which literally means the 'Place Touched by
Morning Sunbeams'.
A cheap way to see all in one day is to buy a Private Hanoi City Tour
for only 24.50 USD.
If the city crowds in on you after a while – take a trip out in the
beautiful countryside of Northern Vietnam. You will find charming
villages and stunning nature.
You can rent a motorbike and go on your own from as little as 5 USD a
day…or buy a Sapa Mountain Retreat Package by Train. Sapa is an
incredibly picturesque village that lies on the Hoang Lien Son mountain
range near the Chinese border in NW Vietnam. On this 3 day tour you'll
see many hill tribe people and their villages, rice terraces, lush
vegetation and the color way of life in this region.
Hanoi gives you the best chance to enjoy the World Heritage listed
Halong Bay from the luxury of a junk boat, the Jewel of the Bay. Here
you can relax on the tanning deck, swim in the clear, aqua blue waters
and enjoy the best cuisine available in the bay. All the while you will be
looked after by our dedicated and attentive crew. There is also the
option of exploring some of the bay's most secluded lagoons using
easy-to-maneuver kayaks for some unforgettable scenery only
accessible by kayak.
Whatever you do – Enjoy Hanoi.
