How to Make Most of Your 3 Days in Hanoi
Key Highlights of Hanoi
Ideal for: Family, group, or solo travel
Must visit landmarks: Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature, Hanoi Old Quarter, and Hoa Lo Prison Memorial
Must-try experiences: Visiting the landmarks; eating famous street foods of Hanoi; shopping from old establishments of Hanoi
Moving around Hanoi: App-based cabs, motorcycle taxis or shuttle buses
Accommodation: Hotels, resorts, backpacking hostels, and homestays available
Hanoi, the city of pagodas, is often dubbed as one of the most beautiful cities in Vietnam. Bustling with noises and ever buzzing Xe Om’s you will find the city fascinating. A perfect place for a short trip, you can cover the city in three days or an extended weekend off. 3 days in Hanoi is enough to explore the beautiful landmarks of the city as well as have a great time.
Day 1
P.S: While sampling the street foods of Hanoi, remember to try Bánh cuốn, Banh Tom, and ever famous Pho Bo of Vietnam. Also, Vietnamese coffee comes highly recommended.
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Day 2
Day 3
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Some of the must-buy things include Vietnamese patchwork quilts, silk apparels, and home décor items, ceramic bowls and tea sets, local cookies and gourmet foods, metal works, and so on. For the evening, you can head to the quiet jazz bars for some quality music and food.
Some Important Things to Remember
♦ 1. Best Time for a Hanoi Trip
♦ 2. Where to stay?
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♦ 3. Getting around in Hanoi
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Another reliable mode of transport within the city is the regular taxi. These cabs can be booked via an app or summoned from reliable cab agencies. Usually, these four-wheeler cabs charge around VND200, 000 for two kilometers, and then VND150, 000 for every kilometer. The app-based taxi, Grab, is often recommended by several tourists.
Tips for Travelers Coming for 3 days in Hanoi
• For a three days trip to Hanoi, it is recommended to pack lightly.
• Be careful while handling Vietnamese Dong, since the currency is available in huge denominations.
• Before boarding any cab or motorcycle taxi, take time to fix the rate for transit – it will save you from getting duped.
• Traveling in a motorcycle taxi can be risky, take caution while traveling on them.
At the end of the day, Hanoi is a tourist favorite destination – ideal for a short trip. It has witnessed several monumental changes in history, starting from French colonization to the Vietnam War. Yet the locals are still nurturing the age-old traditions to stay connected to their roots.
The scoter-infested streets of Hanoi, its numerous historical pagodas, vibrant nightlife, and stunning eat streets of the city will surely leave you wanting more. Surprisingly, you might realize that 3 days in Hanoi might be not enough.
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The scoter-infested streets of Hanoi, its numerous historical pagodas, vibrant nightlife, and stunning eat streets of the city will surely leave you wanting more. Surprisingly, you might realize that 3 days in Hanoi might be not enough.
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- Last updated on Jan. 27, 2021 -