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Hanoi
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Hanoi

Ha Noi 19m
Best Time
Year round
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About Hanoi

Hanoi is the capital and second-largest city of Vietnam, a vibrant metropolis blending ancient traditions with rapid modernization. The city is famous for its narrow winding streets, French colonial architecture, traditional water puppetry, and the iconic Hoan Kiem Lake at its heart. It serves as the cultural, political, and economic hub of Vietnam with over 1,000 years of history.

💡Why Visit?

Hanoi offers an intoxicating mix of history, culture, street food, and authentic Southeast Asian energy. The Old Quarter, temples, museums, and surrounding countryside provide endless exploration for every type of traveller.

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#ancient-capital#french-colonial#water-puppetry#street-food#lake-city#cultural-hub

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3 Days

Quick Facts

RegionHa Noi
CountryVietnam
Altitude19m
Budget Stay₫150,000*/night
Budget Food₫100,000*/day
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🌡️ Weather & Best Time

Best months: Jan, Feb, Dec

Aug · Rain

This destination has a temperate climate with temperatures ranging from 21°C to 28°C annually. Best visited during Jan, Feb, Dec. Avoid travel in Jul, Aug, Sep due to heavy rainfall.

Temperature range (°C)
Aug
🌧️Rain
🌡️
Temperature26° – 32°C
💧
Rainfall433mm
⚠️Avoid
⚠️Avoid — heavy monsoon rains
Quality:Best timeGoodOkayColdAvoid

⚠️ Avoid travelling in Jul, Aug, Sep due to extreme conditions.

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Where to Stay

🎒 Deluxe
₫150,000*/night
  • Hostel dorm
  • Budget guesthouse
  • Basic homestay
🏨 Premium
₫600,000*/night
  • 3-star hotel
  • Boutique hotel
  • Resort property
✨ Luxury
₫2,000,000*/night
  • Luxury 5-star hotel
  • Premium resort
  • High-end boutique property

Local Cuisine

⭐ Pholocal
⭐ Bun Chastreet
⭐ Water Puppetry with Dinnerrestaurant
⭐ Egg Coffeestreet
⭐ Banh Mistreet
Tom Yum Souprestaurant