Category Archives: Guide to Hanoi Travel

Hanoi city neighbourhoods for choosing where to stay
Where to Stay in Hanoi: Old Quarter vs French Quarter vs West Lake

Choose your Hanoi base by trade-off, not by neighbourhood label. Compare the Old Quarter, French [...]

27
Oct
Hanoi seasonal weather for planning the best time to visit
Best Time to Visit Hanoi: Weather by Month

October–November usually give the easiest walking weather in Hanoi, while March–April are a useful spring [...]

26
Oct
Hanoi 2-day itinerary for first-time Indian travellers
Hanoi Itinerary: 2 Days vs 3 Days for First-Time Indian Travellers

How many days do you really need in Hanoi? If you are planning your first [...]

25
Oct
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City compared as northern and southern Vietnam gateways
Hanoi vs Ho Chi Minh City: Which Fits Your Vietnam Route?

Choose Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City by the route you want next. Hanoi fits [...]

06
Oct
Hanoi Opera House exterior at August Revolution Square
Hanoi Opera House: Renovation Status, History & What to See

Hanoi Opera House is still worth seeing for its French-era architecture and place in the [...]

01
Apr
Dong Xuan Market entrance in Hanoi Old Quarter
Dong Xuan Market Hanoi: Is It Worth Visiting and What to Expect

Dong Xuan Market is worth adding when you want to see a working wholesale market [...]

01
Apr
Ba Dinh Square and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi
Ba Dinh Square Hanoi: Flag Ceremony, Mausoleum and How to Visit

Ba Dinh Square works best as part of a Ba Dinh heritage route, not as [...]

01
Apr
Ceramic workshops and shops in Bat Trang Pottery Village near Hanoi
Bat Trang Pottery Village Hanoi: Workshop, Market and How to Visit

Bat Trang works best as a half-day from Hanoi when you want a hands-on pottery [...]

31
Mar
Temple of Literature (Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam) in Hanoi
Temple of Literature Hanoi: History, Tickets & What to See

Temple of Literature is one of Hanoi’s strongest heritage stops for understanding Vietnam’s education and [...]

28
Mar
Incense bundles drying in Quang Phu Cau village near Hanoi
Quang Phu Cau Incense Village: Best Time, Photos and How to Visit

Quang Phu Cau is worth the detour when you want to see a working incense [...]

28
Mar
Quang Ba Flower Market during pre-dawn wholesale trading in Hanoi
Quang Ba Flower Market Hanoi: Best Time to Visit and What to Expect

Quang Ba Flower Market is worth the early alarm if you want to see Hanoi’s [...]

27
Mar
Quan Thanh Temple near Truc Bach and West Lake in Hanoi
Quan Thanh Temple Hanoi: Is It Worth Visiting and What to See

Quan Thanh Temple is worth adding when your Hanoi route already includes Ba Dinh, Truc [...]

27
Mar
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