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    An independent selection of the best things to see and do in Hanoi. No paid placements, no advertorial.

    Hanoi see and do guide

    Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi

    Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi

    An early morning or late afternoon spent wandering around legendary Hoan Kiem Lake is a perfect way to start or end any Hanoi... Read more

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    Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi
    Central Hanoi

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    Walking Hanoi - Part 3 - Old Quarter to Ba Dinh Square

    Walking Hanoi - Part 3 - Old Quarter to Ba Dinh Square

    This self-guided Hanoi walking tour by Rusty Compass takes us along the edge of the Old Quarter, past stunning colonial villas... Read more
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    Long Bien Bridge

    Long Bien Bridge

    A Hanoi icon in all senses, the Long Bien Bridge - formerly known as the Paul Doumer Bridge - was one of the greatest... Read more
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    Up the ramp from Hang Khoai in the Old Quarter
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    Walking Hanoi - Part 2 - Old Quarter to the French Quarter

    Walking Hanoi - Part 2 - Old Quarter to the French Quarter

    This Hanoi walk takes us from the Catholic centre of the Old Quarter through the French colonial architecture of the precinct... Read more
    Walking Hanoi - Part 2 - Old Quarter to the French Quarter
    Start - St Josephs Cathedral Hanoi
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    Old Quarter, Hanoi

    Old Quarter, Hanoi

    Hanoi’s Old Quarter is a warren of bustling lanes that have been the commercial heart of the capital for centuries. The 36... Read more

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    Old Quarter, Hanoi
    From the north end of Hoan Kiem Lake

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    West Lake area

    West Lake area

    Hanoi's West Lake area is home to the city's oldest temple - Quan Thanh Temple, as well as the Tran Quoc Pagoda. Opposite West... Read more

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    West Lake area
    West Lake, Hanoi

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    Perfume Pagoda, Ha Tay

    Perfume Pagoda, Ha Tay

    The Perfume Pagoda is a complex of pagodas located in limestone mountains 60 kilometres from Hanoi. It's a popular day trip from... Read more

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    Perfume Pagoda, Ha Tay
    Ha Tay province around 60kms from Hanoi

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    Thay and Tay Phuong Pagodas, Ha Tay

    Thay and Tay Phuong Pagodas, Ha Tay

    These two mountainside pagodas can be visited in a pleasant half day from Hanoi. Read more

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    Thay and Tay Phuong Pagodas, Ha Tay
    Ha Tay province around 30kms from Hanoi

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    Duong Lam Village, outside Hanoi

    Duong Lam Village, outside Hanoi

    Duong Lam is a surprisingly picturesque traditional village about 50kms from Hanoi. It's an enjoyable half day trip and the... Read more

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    Duong Lam Village, outside Hanoi
    Duong Lam, Son Tay - 50kms from Hanoi
    20,000VND

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    Walking Hanoi - Part 1 - weekends around the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake

    Walking Hanoi - Part 1 - weekends around the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake

    If you’re in Hanoi over a weekend and you enjoy walking, you’re in for a special treat. A large section of the Old Quarter, Hoan... Read more

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    Walking Hanoi - Part 1 - weekends around the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake
    Around Hoan Kiem Lake

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    GALLERIES & VIDEOS

    Postcard from Hanoi - the borders are open

    Postcard from Hanoi - the borders are open

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    60 Square Hanoi - boutiques, cafes in a heritage space

    60 Square Hanoi - boutiques, cafes in a...

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    2016 - the year in travel

    2016 - the year in travel

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    Hanoi's architectural heritage - a travel guide in photos

    Hanoi's architectural heritage - a travel...

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    Hanoi OUR IDEAS

    Unique ideas for the curious traveller to Hanoi by Rusty Compass.

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    Vietnam BLOGS

    Questions TripAdvisor should answer about its hotel awards

    4 August 2015

    TripAdvisor's powerful. Its rankings can make or break hotels, restaurants, tourist services.... read more

    Time to close the firing range at Vietnam's Cu Chi tunnels?

    31 March 2018

    The Viet Cong tunnel network at Cu Chi is among Vietnam's most popular tourist attractions. But... read more

    How did Dunkin Donuts and Burger King get prime positions for Vietnam’s 40th anniversary victory celebrations?

    29 April 2015

    As nostalgic old soldiers wander along Saigon’s main street tomorrow, remembering their heroic... read more

    A day in Hanoi - thinking about America

    14 July 2017

    From guns to gays. A Hanoi Saturday spent thinking about the United States and Vietnam. Last... read more

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