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Hanoi

Capital city of Vietnam, known for its centuries-old architecture and a rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese and French influences.

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The capital city has it all: eateries that feel like at-home kitchens, ancient historical sights, ten cent street beers from old men with kegs, and pop-up pockets of vibrant nightlife. Head to the Old Quarter for some classic organized chaos that embodies everything to love about Vietnam, and check out the famed “Train Street” —where a train track runs right between homes.

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Hanoi Guides

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Hanoi Articles

  • 25 of the Best Things to Do in Hanoi

    Hanoi lies at the heart of Vietnam’s ancient culture. The bulldozer of the 20th-century made few incursions here. The French districts, with their Indochinese architectural marvels and art moderne villas, evoke a pinch of nostalgia for colonial days (regardless of how we feel about colonialism). Since the late 1960s and the advent of the doi […]

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  • Backpacking Southeast Asia: 41 Destinations That Won’t Blow Your Budget

    Like a bar mitzvah or a grad party, backpacking the well-worn trails of Southeast Asia is nothing short of a rite of passage. For the budding traveler, the trodden route that links electrifying Bangkok to the temples of Angkor and the rolling surf of Bali is a chance to discover what street food and tuk […]

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  • The Best Places to Visit in Vietnam from North to South

    Vietnam might be a geographically narrow country, but there’s certainly nothing easy about narrowing down your decision on which spots to visit. With nearly 1,000 miles from the top to the bottom, this Southeast Asian country is filled with beautifully chaotic cities, towering limestone mountains, and absurd amounts phở whenever your heart desires. Vietnam’s northernmost […]

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