Hanoi Essential information HA NOI LOCAL GUIDE

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1 HA NOI LOCAL GUIDE Hanoi Essential information anoi, the capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, is a pleasant and even Hcharming city, in large parts because of its famous lakes, shaded boulevards and verdant public parks. The Hanoi city center is an architectural museum piece, its blocks of old buildings retaining the air of a peaceful and austere provincial town, contrary to the fast-living and bustling air of Saigon. Hanoi's Old Quarter with unique characters represents the eternal soul of the city. The best time to visit Hanoi is during the three months from October to December 1.The Essential information How to get to Hanoi by air, train, bus Getting around Hanoi Useful phrase in Vietnamese language ATM in Hanoi Embassies Contact 2. Hanoi street Food 3. What to Buy in Hanoi In this Guide Hanoi Walking Tour 5. Hanoi after Dark 6. Things do not miss 7. Top Attractions 8. Around Hanoi 9. About YourLocalBooking.com Getting There By Plane Hanoi is a major international gateway. Noi Bai International Airport (tel. 04/ ) is about a 45-minute drive outside the city. Book airport transfer online at (17 USD/ 1 way). For domestic connections, your are Vietnam Airlines and Jestar (Add: Hoan Kiem Lake (tel. 04/ ). Ticket purchases are made on the second floor (at a good discount from prices quoted at storefront travel agents) By Train Hanoi Railway Station, (120 Le Duan Hoan Kiem District; tel. 04/ ; ticket office tel. 04/ ), is a terminal stop on the Reunification Railroad. Hanoi to Hue, air-conditioned soft berth to Hue costs 460,000 VND, and it's 1,003,000 VND to Ho Chi Minh City. By Bus Budget traveller cafes in the Old Quarter, mostly along Hang Bac or Hang Be streets, offer low-luxe seat-in-coach tours. Services and prices are similar: About 690,000 VND earns you an open-tour ticket from Hanoi to Saigon with all stops in between. Local buses arrive at and depart from the following stations: Gia Lam Station (Nguyen Van Cu St., Long Bien District -- across the Long Bien Bridge and a few clicks to the east of town) runs minibuses and coaches to Haiphong, Halong Bay, Lang Son, and some destinations in the far northwest Ben Xe Nam Hanoi (Southern Bus Station; 5km/3 miles south of the city) runs regularly to all stops along the southern coast, starting with Ninh Binh and going as far as Ho Chi Minh City, as well as to Dien Bien Phu and the far northwest; Ha Dong Station is north of town and runs buses regularly to Lao Cai (near Sapa). Getting Around Hanoi Hanoi is divided into districts. Most sights and accommodations are in Hoan Kiem District (downtown), centered around picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake, and Ba Dinh (west of town) or Hai Ba Trung (south) districts. By Taxi Taxis can be hailed on the street, at hotels, and at major attractions. The meter should read between 10,000 VND and 15,000 VND The three most reputable companies are Hanoi Taxi (tel. 04/ ), Hanoi Tourist Taxi (tel. 04/ ), and Mai Linh (tel. 04/ ). Tip: Make sure the cabbie turns on the meter. Be sure to get your change; drivers often seek a surreptitious tip by claiming that they don't have the right amount to give back. By Private Car Renting a car is convenient. Book a car with a driver from $60 a day (or $35 half day). Book online at By Motorbike Motorbike taxis are a cheap and easy way to get around the city, but drivers go like madmen. Be forewarned: This is transportation for the brave. Haggle hard with these guys. Motorbike taxi drivers in Hanoi can also be hired by the hour for 50,000 VND to 70,000 VND, and showing the driver the written address of where you want to go. YourLocalBooking.com Hanoi Airport Transfer only 17 USD

2 Hanoi Essential information Hanoi Street Food Try Mr. Cuong's Motorbike Adventure ( 1 Luong Ngoc Quyen St, tel. 04/ ) Mr. Hung's Vietnam Adventure Tour, 5A Dinh Liet St. (tel. 04/ ), or 162 Tran Quang Khai St. By Cyclo Cyclos are two-seated carts powered by a man on a foot-pedal bike riding behind you. Being trundled along among whizzing motorbikes isn't always very comfortable, but it can be a nice choice for touring the Old Quarter's narrow streets. You can pay as little as 40,000 VND for a short ride, and 60,000 VND for a longer haul. By Bicycle Rental costs for a bike are about $1 per day from a hotel or tourist cafe. The traffic is daunting, but the brave quickly learn how to just stay to the right and join the flow. Helmets are generally not available. Useful phrases 1. Hello! - Xin chao! (seen chow!) 2. Goodbye - Chao (chow!) 3. How are you? - Ban co khoe khong? (ban co kwe khome?) 4. I'm fine, thank you! - Cam on ban toi khoe (gahm un ban thoy kwe) 5. And you? - Ban thi sao? (ban ty sao?) 6. What's your name - Ban ten gi (ban thane zee) 7. My name is... - Toi ten la (thoy thane la...) 8. Thank you - Cam on (gahm un) 9. You're welcome - Khong co' gi (khom go zee) 10. Yes - Vang (vung) 11. No - Khong (khome) 12. Excuse me... - Xin loi (seen loy) 13. Can you help me? - Ban giup toi duoc khong? (ban zoop thoy duc khom?) 14. Good - Tot (thote) 15. Bad - Khong tot (khome thote) ATMs in Hanoi - Australia New Zealand Bank (ANZ)L 14 Le Thai To St. (tel. 04/ ) - Citibank, 17 Ngo Quyen St. (tel. 04/ ) - Vietcombank, 198 Tran Quan Khai (tel. 04/ ) - Hanoi Sacombank: 88 Ly Thuong Kiet (tel. 04/ ) You'll also find a few money-changing storefronts along Hang Bac Street in the Old Quarter and around the edge of Hoan Kiem Lake. Tip: Avoid exchanging on the black market. Hospital in Hanoi - Doctors & Hospitals -- International SOS, at 31 Hai Ba Trung. Hotline: 04/ or their clinic at tel. 04/ , or v i s i t t h e w e b s i t e a t - Hanoi Family Medical Practice, at Van Phuc Diplomatic Compound, 298 Kim Ma (tel. 04/ ), - Hanoi French Hospital, south of the town center at 1 Phuong Mai (tel. 04/ ). Embassies & Consulates The following is a list of the major international embassies in Hanoi: Australia, 8 Dao Tan (tel. 04/ ); Canada, 31 Hung Vuong (tel. 04/ );European Union, 83B Ly Thuong Kiet (tel. 04/ ); New Zealand, 63 Ly Thai To (tel. 04/ ); United Kingdom, 31 Hai Ba Trung (tel. 04/ ); United States, 7 Lang Ha (tel. 04/ ). China, 46 Hoang Dieu (tel. 04/ ); India, Tran Hung Dao (tel. 04/ ); Japan, 27 Lieu Giai (tel. 04/ ); Laos, 22 Tran Binh Trong (tel. 04/ ); Malaysia, 45 Dien Bien Phu (tel. 04/ ); Myanmar, A3 Van Phuc Compound (tel. 04/ ); The Philippines, 27B Tran Hung Dao (tel. 04/ ); South Korea, 360 Kim Ma (tel. 04/ ); Thailand, Hoang Dieu (tel. 04/ ). Hanoi Street Food + Pho Thin:13 Lo Duc Street (Beef only, Long standing one but small and dank) + P h o 2 4 : w w w. p h o 2 4. c o m. v n + Pho Ga: 34 Le Van Huu (Chicken only) + Gia Thuyen Pho: 49 Bat Dan St Daily 6 to 11am and 6 to 11pm. Hanoi to Halong Bay by Private Car only 86 USD Hue airport Transfer only 14 USD Pho Banh tom (Crisp shrimp pastry) Ho Tay Restaurant on the bank of Truc Bach Lake, close to Ho tay (West Lake) Cha Ca La Vong 14 Cha Ca Street ( Oldest restaurant, about 130 years old but quite small and dark.).. Daily 11am to 2pm and 5 to 9pm. 107 Nguyen Truong To, Ba Dinh Dist. 104 Hoa Ma, Hai Ba Trung Dist.- Cha Ca Kinh Ky Bun cha + Bun Cha Dac Kim I No.1, Hanh Manh Street, Old Quarters ( A bit narrow) + Bun Cha Dac Kim II 67 Duong Thanh Street, Old Quarters ( a three storey building, clean, bright and spacious). Rice flour steamed rolls- Banh Cuon, 14 Hang Ga St. (tel. 04/ ), consists of minced pork and mushrooms rolled into soft rice crepes topped with crispy fried garlic and coriander. Cut-up pieces are dipped in a tasty fish sauce. Bun Bo Nam Bo, 67 Hang Dieu St. (tel. 04/ ), serves only one main course: bun bo, a dish of fresh rice noodles topped with crisp fried garlic, bean sprouts, peanuts, basil, and beef, that costs only 30,000 VND. No credit cards. Daily 7am to 10:30pm. Nguyen Sinh Restaurant Francais, Ly Quoc St., You'll find locals in berets trying out their newest licks on the saxophone, and French expats getting a little taste of home, chatting with the Francophone clientele. Très chic. Daily 7am to 10pm. Restaurant Lau Tu Xuyen, 163 Yen Phu and 199 Duong Nghi Tam, are a the best place in town to enjoy the real lau, or Vietnamese hot pot. Add whatever you like -- fresh seafood, beef, poultry, and vegetables No credit cards. Daily 11am to 10pm.

3 What to Buy in Hanoi What to Buy in Hanoi Hanoi is a fine place to shop for silk, silver, lacquer ware, embroidered goods, and ethnic-minority crafts. Silk is good quality and an easy buy. Traditional Items, Antiques & Souvenirs Hong Hoa, on 18 Ngo Quyen St. Giai Dieu, 82 Hang Gai St. also at 93 Ba Trieu St.), has interesting lacquer paintings and decorative items. For fine ceramics, look to Quang's Ceramics, at 95 Ba Trieu St in the Old Quarter. For decorative items and souvenirs, look to the streets surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake. A good place to start is Nha Tho Street. Here you'll find silk and house wares designers in and among quiet cafes. Delta Deco (12 Nha Tho St), a large dealer of lacquer ware and fine furnishings, is a popular choice. Clothing, Accessories & Decor For luxury foreign goods, and/or for a glimpse of Vietnam's burgeoning mall culture, check out Trang Tien Plaza. The top floor features budget clothing, and lower floors are all real name-brand fashion and electronic goods, the likes of Levi's and Sony. Hang Dau Street, on the northeast corner of Hoan Kiem Lake (near the intersection Lo Su), is positively "shoe heaven" and carries a wide selection of men's and ladies' shoes. Lo Su Street meets the lake, you'll find bag sellers with loads of medium- to good-quality reproductions of your favourite brands, like North Face or Adidas. Silk & Embroidery Consider Thanh Ha Silk, 114 Hang Gai St. and Mavena Hanoi, 28 Nha Chung Khai Silk 96 Hang Gai St. This shop, with branches in various hotel lobbies, is famous for its silk clothing ranging from shirts to scarves, dresses and suits. Tan My 109 Hang Gai St. Exquisite embroidery work on children's clothes and bedding is what you will find at this amazing shop. KAF Traditional Sculptures and Art Accessories 31 B Ba Trieu St. Specializing in wood, stone and brass lacquer reproduction sculptures of religious icons is what this shop is famous for. Art Galleries are mainly in the Old Quarter and along the shores of central Hoan Kiem. Don't forget to bargain, and know that, in most cases, the paintings you buy are not originals, but copies of well-known Vietnamese artists. Books Check out one of the many shops lining Trang Tien Street The Bookworm (15A Ngo Van So, south of the lake; tel. 04/ ) In the Old Quarter on Ba Be Street, you'll find backpacker book repositories Try Love Planet Tours and Books, 25 Hang Bac. Also try one of the similar budget shops on Bao Khan Street, a popular nightlife area on the northeast corner of the lake. Infostones (41 Trang Tien St, has a great selection of cooking books and the latest international magazines. Traditional Markets Dong Xuan Market is the city's largest traditional market and a highlight of a visit to the Old Quarter. A massive indoor pavilion is surrounded by streets teeming with sellers day and night (early morning is best to visit). Find lots of Chinese knockoff goods, produce, and stuff for everyday use in homes -- but there are plenty of neat trinket shops tucked down the narrow lanes of this maze of commerce, and just Hanoi Walking Tour the experience of walking around (or photographing the chaos) is a reason to visit. Cho (the Market) is one of Hanoi's most interesting markets. Just west and in the shadow of the Melia hotel, you'll find this labyrinth of local goods, produce, and oddities. On the south end of the market, near the main entrance, is the "whole roasted dog" aisle, with crispy Fidos stacked one atop the other. In the heart of the market are all kinds of che (Vietnamese custard) shops and local food stalls, as well as meat and produce stands. You won't be able to get over all the dogs here. Photo Stores A Dong Photo Company (128 Hang Trong St) Konica Digital Photo Center (3B Le Thai To St) Nguyen Cau Digital Camera Lab(1 Ba Trieu St) Convenience To pick up good snacks for a long train or bus ride, check out Intimex, down a small alley at Le Thai To St., on the west side of Hoan Kiem Lake. For Western wines and canned products from home, try the aptly named Western Canned Foods (34 Cua Nam St), in the basement level of the Vietin Bank Building. For fine wines from the choicest regions of the world, as well as any kind of liquor or aperitif, stop in at La Cave (35-37 Trang Thi St). In the heart of the Old Quarter, the Warehouse (59 Hang Trong St; ) also has an extensive wine selection. The Gourmand Shop (56 Ly Thai To) Hanoi Walking Tour Start: North end of Hoan Kiem Lake (at the Ngoc Son Pagoda). Finish: Return to the north end of Hoan Kiem Lake (to Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Sq.). Time: 1 1/2 hours without stops; up to 3 hours with exploring, coffee, and chatting. Best Times: From early morning. Worst Times: Middle of the day (too hot). Hoan Kiem Lake Ngoc Son pagoda West from the square is Hang Gai Street (Hemp St.) Turn right off of Hang Gai and look for a small street sign pointing to Tam Thuong AlleyYen Thai Street Turn right at the end of Yen Thai Street onto Hang Da Street Take a Break (Bun Bo Nam Bo, at 67 Hang Dieu St) Turn right off of Hang Dieu onto Bat Dan Street Turn left (go north) on Thuoc Bac Street Hang Phen Street-- Turn right off of Cua Don to Phung Hung Street Turn right off of Phung Hung onto Hang Vai Heading east, Hang Vai becomes Lan Ong Street A quick left (north) turn brings you to Cha Ca Street-- Returning to eastbound Lan Ong, turn left (north) onto Hang Duong Continue north on Hang Duong, and then turn right on Hang Chieu Take a Break (bia hoi stand) Turn right onto Nguyen Sieu St Turn left (south) on Hang Giay Street. Go straight 1 block. Then turn left on Hang Buom Street. Immediately on your left is the important Bach Ma Temple Continue east along Hang Buom Street Curves to the right (south), it becomes Ma May Street Heading south on Ma May, turn right at its terminus with Hang Bac Street Head west on Hang Bac. Turn left (south) on Hang Dao continues south and ends at Hang Gai and the Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square Hue to DMZ by private car Hoian to Hue by private car: 70 USD

4 Hanoi After Dark Theater & Performance The Hanoi Opera House (Hanoi Municipal Theatre), 1 Trang Tien St., Hoan Kiem District (tel. 04/ ), hosts performances by local and international artists. The Hanoi Traditional Opera, 15 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Ba Dinh District (tel. 04/ ), has shows on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8pm. Central Circus, on the north end of Thong Nhat Park (formerly Lenin Park), across from the Nikko Hotel, Hai Ba Trung District (tel. 04/ ), has shows at 8pm Tuesday through Sunday. It's a real circus done on a small scale, so see it only if you're desperate to entertain the kids. Bars & Pubs and Bia Hoi H a s h H o u s e H a r r i e r s B a r ( good way to connect with local expats Funky Monkey Bar at 31 Hang Thung Polite Pub, at 5 Bao Khanh Apocalypse Now (Star Bowl Centre, P h a m N g o c T h a c h D o n g D a ) Green Ho Guom (32 Pho Le Thai To Hoan Kiem Lake) Overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake, the Vietnamese singers start at around 9pm to entertain the mostly foreign crowd. Club Q (360 Kim Ma Street, Hanoi Daewoo Hotel) Hanoi After Dark Bia Hoi: the corner of Ta Hien Street and Luong Ngoc Quyen, in the heart of the Old Quarter. The kegs flow as long as folks are drinking, and sitting among locals in these cozy little joints is an infusion of local culture, where you can make friends and get close to Hanoi street life. Restaurant Al Fresco's Cuisine: Tex-Mex Hours: Daily 9:30am-11pm Location: 23L Hai Ba Trung St, Hanoi. Hoan Kiem District, Around Town Prices: Main courses 150,000 VND- 180,000 VND Run by Australian expats, Al Fresco's two floors of friendly, casual dining is sort of like a T.G.I. Friday's reincarnated in Vietnam. With checkered tablecloths, good oldies music, and a great view from the second floor to the street below, this is the place to bring the kids (or yourself) when they're in need of a slice of home. Brother's Café Cuisine: Vietnamese Hours: Daily 11:30am-2pm and 6:15-10:30pm Location: 26 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Hanoi Prices: Lunch $11; dinner $17 Buffet only, Brother's is an inexpensive starting point to explore gourmet Vietnamese cuisine. Ciao Café Cuisine: Cafe Hours: Daily 7am-11pm Location: 2 Hang Bai St, Hanoi An outlet of this popular Saigon chain, Ciao Café is a cool two-story place just south of the lake, with cozy booths and a funky, Art Deco style all its own. It attracts mostly locals, making it a fun hangout and peoplewatching perch. Hoa Sua Training Restaurant Cuisine: Vietnamese, French Hours: Daily 11am-10:30pm Things do not miss in Hanoi Location: Around Town Prices: Main courses 45,000 VND- 180,000 VND You'll find lots of good French and Vietnamese dishes at this popular cafe in the south end of town. Started in 1995, Hoa Sua is also an NGO and training school for disadvantaged youth Jacc's Cuisine: International Hours: Daily 6:30am-midnight Location: 49 Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi 4th floor Hanoi Tower, Around Town Prices: Main courses 150,000 VND- 450,000 VND Set on the fourth floor of Hanoi Towers, a popular executive service building and apartment block, Jacc's is a busy bar -- elbow to elbow during post-work happy hours -- and the menu features great imported steaks, fry-ups, pizzas, and some good local offerings. Spas & Fitness Thanh Gia (38 Le Thai To St.; tel. 04/ ), where a 30-minute neck and shoulder massage costs just $5. It's open daily from 11am to 11pm. QT Salon and Spa offers good massage and beauty services from its two locations: Le Thai To, on the western edge of Hoan Kiem lake, and on the second floor of the Hilton Hotel. For hair and nail treatments for ladies, look for Andre at the Y-Not? Salon, near Nha Tho Cathedral (1A Nha Chung St). Golf King's Island Golf Resort and Country Club is just 35km (22 miles) north of Hanoi. Call for reservations in Hanoi at tel. 034/ or 04/ Chi Linh Star Golf and Country Club is just east of King's Island, some 68km (42 miles) from Hanoi, on the road to Haiphong. Contact the office in Hanoi at tel. 04/ , or book through the u s e f u l w e b s i t e Things do not miss in Hanoi Try Pho It is Vietnam's most popular breakfast made from rice and different kinds of herbs. Pho Thin: 13 Lo Duc Street Bia Hoi Bia hoi is a very light lager made with no preservatives that is probably more similar to Bud Light than anything else you might know. You can try at the intersection of Luong Ngoc Quyen and Ta Hien Streets. Bia Hoi Hai Loan, 41 Luong Ngoc Quyen Water Puppet Show in Hanoi Address: 57 Dinh Tien Hoang Street, H a n o i. W e b s i t e : Time: Daily: 2pm to 8pm The price: vnd ( 3usd) and ( 5usd). The puppets perform in a pool of water in f r o n t o f t h e a t r e - l i k e s e a t i n g, accompanied by about a dozen musicians using traditional Vietnamese instruments. Trekking in Sapa Sapa in northwest Vietnam is close to the Chinese border and serves as the gateway to the stunning scenery of the Tonkinese Alps Wander around Hoan Kiem lake and old quarter Have an ice cream, wander over the picture-perfect red bridge, see young locals flirting and hanging. Try Cha Ca La Vong a five-generation family-run joint serving one dish: fried fish (cha ca). The most flavourful and delicious Vietnamese meal Hoian to My Son Sanctuary by private car only 35 USD Hoian Airport Transfer only 16 USD

5 The Hanoi Hilton (Hoa Lo Prison) This isn't a hotel. This was a name given for ironic reasons to the original Hoa Lo Prison that housed many American prisoners during the Vietnam War. The list of prisoners included John McCain, the 2008 Republican candidate for US President, who spent a portion of his 5½ year imprisonment at this facility. The Presidential Palace Designed in a uniquely Italian renaissance style, this was the former dwelling place of the French Governor General. The former Vietnamese leader, Ho Chi Minh also resided here at one time. The Temple of Literature Now used as a Confucian temple, the building was originally constructed in 1070 and was formerly the site of one of the oldest universities in Vietnam. Historically, it is considered to be one of the country's finest sites and tourist attractions. One Pillar Pagoda Regarded as one of the country's most iconic attractions, this historic Buddhist temple is a small structure constructed out of timber and perched upon a single pillar of stone. Emperor Lý Thái Tông originally commissioned the structure in Top Attractions Nhatrang Airport Transfer only 18 USD Cyclo Ride Go for a Cyclo Ride through the crazy streets of Hanoi. This is one of the fun things to do in Hanoi. Be sure to negotiate your price before you set off. Top Attractions Army Museum Add: 28A Dien Bien Phu St, Hanoi Hours: Tues-Thurs and Sat-Sun 8-11:30am and 1:30-4:30pm Prices: 12,000 VND Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum Hours: Tues-Thurs and Sat 8-11am. Last visitors admitted at 10:15am Location: On Ba Dinh Sq., Ba Dinh District Prices: Free admission Ho Chi Minh's Residence Hours: Tues-Sun 8-11am and 1:30-4:30pm Location: Behind the Presidential Palace at Ba Dinh Sq Prices: Guided tour 5,000 VND Hun Tiep Lake and the Downed B-52 Location: Located just south of West Lake along Hoang Hoa Tham Rd., and a short walk down Lane 55 heading south, Ba Dinh District Prices: Free admission One-Pillar Pagoda Hours: Daily 6-11:30am and 2-6pm Location: Right of Ho Chi Minh Museum, near Ba Dinh Sq, Ba Dinh District Prices: Free admission Tip: It's best to wear something full-length (skirt or trousers), not shorts. Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts Add: 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Hanoi Hours: Daily 8:30am-5pm Prices: 20,000 VND West Lake Hours: Park is always open Location: Bordered by Thuy Khue and Thanh Nien sts, Ba Dinh District Prices: Free Hanoi Opera House Add: 1 Trang Tien St, Hanoi. Intersection of Le Thanh Tong and Trang Tien sts., District 1, Hoan Kiem District Hoa Lo Prison (Hanoi Hilton) Add: 1 Hoa Lo St, Hanoi Hours: Daily 8am-5pm Location: Off Quan Su St, Hoan Kiem District, Hoan Kiem District Prices: 10,000 VND Hoan Kiem Lake Hours: Temples daily 8am-5pm Location: At city center, bordered by Tran Nhat Duat and Phung Hung sts, Hoan Kiem District Prices: 12,000 VND National Museum of Vietnamese History Hours: Daily 8-11:30am and 1:30-4:30pm Location: 1 Trang Tien St, Hanoi. Just east of the opera, Hoan Kiem District Prices: 20,000 VND Quan Su Pagoda Hours: Daily 8-11am and 1-4pm Location: 73 Quan Su St, Hanoi. As it intersects Tran Hung Da, Hoan Kiem District Prices: Free admission Revolutionary Museum Hours: Daily 8-11:45am and 2-4:15pm Location: 26 Tran Quang Khai St, Hanoi. Hoan Kiem (east of the lake near the ring road and just adjacent to the old Opera Building), Hoan Kiem District Prices: Admission 10,000 VND Women's Museum Hours: Tues-Sun 8am-4pm Location: 36 Ly Thuong Kiet St, Hanoi. Hoan Kiem District Prices: 10,000 VND Exploring the Old Town Don t miss: Communal Houses, Buddhist and Daoist temples, Bach Ma Temple, Old Quarter tube house, European buildings, Hang Thiec Street, Hang Vai Around Hanoi Around Hanoi Halong Bay is by far the most popular day trip, or overnight trip, for visitors to Vietnam's capital. Cruise The Red River Perfume Pagoda: Just 60km (37 miles) south of Hanoi Ninh Binh Area The area is home to Cuc Phuong National Park, the nation's first park (from 1964) and a vast expanse of wilderness. Ninh Binh's popular Tam Coc (The Three Grottoes), with its towering limestone karst towers, is considered the "Halong Bay of the Rice Fields." Visitors can see the sight from small local rowboats. Hoa Lu, the ancient capital area, connects with Tam Coc via a scenic little back road; Ken Ga is another scenic area -- but for its busy riverside market that's very much unlike Tam Coc's peaceful charm. Just south of Ninh Binh Town is Phat Diem, once home to a large population of French missionaries. The town's famous cathedral is a highlight. Nha Trang to Mui Ne by Private car

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