Have you been to Hanoi?How was it?

Question

I am planning to visit Hanoi for my next vacation.But have no idea on the activities that can be done there by tourist.

Comments from people of this city or have visited this city are most welcome.Thank you guys!

Answer 1

i've been there.to be honest it's a dirty place.

personally i wont ever go again

Answer 2

I think that you should go to the city, that is very beautiful and dynamic. when you visit the city, then you will do something

first, you should book a air ticket, and hotel in the city.

second, you come there and go to Ho Guom lake, temple of literature, anthropology museum, and old square...

third, when you complete visit the city, you should go to sapa...

Answer 3

Been there 2x.

Hanoi is good for historical buffs: the numerous temples, lakes, old town.  If you're going to Hanoi, make an effort to go to Ha Long Bay, about 3-4 hrs away - better weather in the summer that will give you breathtaking view, foggy and cold in the winter - no fun. Also, visit Chua Huong (Perfume temple- funny translation) it's as crowded as NY Times Square on New Year day around Tet - so don't go at that time.

It's one of those been there done that place. I would hang out more in the South - better food, shopping and fun places to go to. So why i was there 2x? ... cuz I took 2 friends on 2 different trips that was born in VN but left the country when they were young, now they want to see the country.

Happy traveling!!

Answer 4

Vietnam is a fantastic place to travel - Hanoi is a can't miss city on your tour of the country.  Also consider visiting Saigon, Hue and Hoi Anh.

Answer 5

I've lived there. It is a great place.

City is good if you're interested in history/culture and there are many interesting sites to visit within 100 km from the city center.

If you go further -- e.g. towards Dien Bien Phu -- the scenery becomes breathtaking during spring.