Vietnam

Hanoi

Old quarter streets and northern routes.

Best for
Old quarter streets and northern routes
When to go
October to April
Suggested pace
Three days

About Hanoi

Hanoi's old quarter is dense and loud in the way people either love or need a break from. The lakes give the city its breathing room, and Halong Bay trips run from here rather than being a separate destination.

Guides to Hanoi

Hanoi

Hanoi, Loud and Delicious

Hanoi is loud, layered and delicious. Walk the Old Quarter, learn to cross the street, eat at tiny plastic stools and take a day to see the limestone landscapes nearby.

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PEPloros Editorial4 min read
Hanoi

Hanoi, laut und köstlich

Hanoi ist laut, vielschichtig und köstlich. Geh durch die Altstadt, lerne die Straße zu überqueren, iss auf winzigen Plastikhockern und nimm dir einen Tag für die Kalksteinlandschaften in der Nähe.

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PEPloros Editorial4 min read

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