Your first encounter when visiting this huge city of Hanoi, is the extreme use of car-horns you will here everywhere, and it sure is something to get used to. It is almost like a universal language being used and to me at times was quite annoying, simply because I wasn’t used to it.
It’s a busy city where cars, pedestrians and scooters compete for the right of way but somehow co-exist without any worries.
An interesting part to explore is the “Old quarter” with its colorful streets. This area is made up of 16 streets all named after the goods being sold in that street. Street shops selling fruit and vegetables, flower shops and street vendors make for beautiful photo opportunities. Here you can capture the heart of Hanoi’s people.
Getting the best Instagram photo opportunity in Hanoi is not about the photo in front of a “seemingly dead building”, but actually capturing the culture of the city.
Although the city at times felt like scooter chaos, the green trees everywhere did make it feel more “human friendly”. And if you have the time to look up, you’ll find some very pretty architecture and balconies in some places. (In fact all over Hanoi City you will find beautiful buildings with intriguing architecture.)
The once famous railroad track restaurant street in Hanoi Vietnam has become somewhat of an obsession with Instagram fans. The search for the perfect photo opportunity in this street has become a dangerous activity. Café’s with their tables and chairs literally centimeters from the train track, customers quickly moving out of the way when a train passes, people posing for photos on the tracks. This all lead to the Hanoi municipal government and its local transit authority ordering cafes alongside the train tracks to close during October 2019. (As reported by CNN.)
The International Airport of Hanoi is Nội Bài International Airport in Hanoi (HAN).
..in Hanoi
Moving closer to City Centre you’ll find the more modern and upmarket part of Hanoi. Filled with a lively night life and beautiful architectural buildings, the city center is the place where it all is happening for the young at heart. This is also the place where you will find beautiful accommodation options.
Previously named Saigon, is a mixture of the past and the future. Famous for its markets and French colonial buildings Ho Chi Minh City, is also an interesting city to visit.
The International Airport of Ho Chi Minh City is Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport (SGN).
Unfortunately Hanoi is one of the world’s cities with the highest amount of air pollution, and it is sadly and undeniably evident everywhere.
With nerves of steel (for all the scooters and car horns), you might find the city interesting to explore, by just walking through the streets and experiencing the culture. There is really a lot to love about the big city.
In my opinion the natural beauty of Vietnam is the actual reason for visiting the country. It ranges from breathtakingly beautiful to jaw-dropping stunning.
Ha Long Bay is the place you must see. Go on a boat trip and explore this wonderful area. Explore the exceptional countryside of Vietnam. Venture outside of the city and breathe in the amazing beauty of Vietnam’s nature.
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