What to do in Hanoi Part 1: Starter 101
Travelling in Vietnam, Hanoi guide lines
You may properly have your own schedule to discover Hanoi, but here are advices from truly Hanoi locals and I’ve summarized them into this post, let’s check it out!
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Where to live:
This
is a common question also the first concern to all traveler, in Hanoi you will
have no difficulties finding a qualified hotel where you could spend your night
completely comfortable, just by a few click through Trip
Advisor, Lonely Planet,
Virtual
Tourist … that you can find a nice place to stay over. However there was
one said you should only believe 70% what the internet provides you, the other
30% is preparing yourself for the opposite reality. So here some of my
suggestion as a Hanoian:
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If you have low budget,
stay AROUND, not IN the Old Quarter. Yes there are fancy hotels or hostels that
offer you attractive service but let me tell you this, everything in the Old
Quarter you can find it much cheaper once you step out of the area. You may
have to walk, but walk is nice, you have more chance to explore the city! I
will have a review about transportation when travelling in Hanoi below, wait
for it.
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In case money is not
your concern then I recommend you to choose over hotel that lies near
the Lake
of Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem lake) like in Ta
Hien strt, Hang Buom strt, Ma May strt, Hang Manh strt … not only these streets
in the center of the Old Quarter, but also could make you feel the atmostphere
of Hanoi in the fulfillest way. The scent of Hanoi custom is still being
preserved in this gem stone.
Some picture of the Old Quarter:
What to do:
There are A LOT of things
you should do during your vacation to Vietnam, I think I would spend
another review on this part, but there is one thing that I want you to keep in
mind: Try the sandwich and coffee, and why? I will reveal
you later.
What to eat:
Yes another independent review too, I
promise!
Cautions: Travelling in Vietnam
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ALWAYS ask the price
before you try, why? Foreigner equal tourist and tourist equal gold
mine, this is a popular notion that not only in Hanoi but all travelling
destinations around the world, this one I can make it sure without
hesitation.
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Distinguish the between
20,000 dong and 500,000 dong: they are quite alike due to the shade of
color are pretty close. Remember that the 500,000 is bigger and the surface of
a 20,000 dong is smoother.
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Bring along hat or
umbrella in the noon. Vietnam is a tropical country, even though Hanoi
lies in the North but it doesn’t mean that the sun couldn’t harm you, the sun
is extremely intense and you could feel the burn in sun exposing area. If
you’re British or European you really should note down this, I saw many people
walk under the sun and get sick soon later, some even faded, shock with the
heat I think so. What to do if you encounter this situation? Just stay calm,
take your friend to the nearest house or shop in the street and ask for help,
especially from the old, they know tricks to heal your friend immediately.
Remember Vietnamese people are very friendly, just ask them and they will help
you with a big smile, part of the Hanoi custom I guess.
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Do not ask “Is
this boiled water or tab water?”, like ever! This is an offensive question,
like you assume they are a tribe who doesn’t know how to stay clean and live
healthy. 3rd world country doesn’t mean they live in low standard,
remember this please.
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“Thank you” in
Vietnamese is “Cảm ơn”, pronounce like “Come on” but in low tone with sweet and
smooth accent.
There are many many more, I will
comeback with more review. If you like it why don’t hit the like button and
follow me for more interesting fact? I love making new friends.
See you in the next post: What to do in Hanoi? – Hanoi Eating
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