The capital of Vietnam With a population of 8 million, it is named Asia's best urban break. Hanoi scooped the World Travel Award from its gong last year in the “Major City Rest Places in Asia” category. The Vietnamese capital can win praise by defeating 16 rivals. Bangkok, Hong KongKyoto, Shanghai, Singapore, Beijing And then Tokyo.
With over 8.5 million people living there, Hanoi is said to have a rich history, founded over 1,000 years ago. The city's official tourism website welcomes its “rambling” old quarters and “collapsing” French colonial buildings, but Hanoi points out that it is “encouraged” with its “world-class” restaurants and “cool” art galleries. Hanoi also boasts ancient temples. There is also a “Buzz” market, a wealth of drinking holes and a “sleek” rooftop bar. Vietnam. The main recommendations include sampling food stall meals in the old towns of the city, exploring Hanoi's cafe culture and mingling with locals in Hoan Kiem Lake, which is recognized as the city centre.
You should see recommended attractions Lonely Planet Includes the Temple of Literature, Don Xuan Market, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hoa Lo Prison Museum and Mausoleum at Ho Chi Minh. Deep inside the building is a glass stone co, where visitors can see the body of Ho Chi Minh.
Other highlights in Hanoi include the Imperial Fortress of Tanglong, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that once served as a hub for the Vietnamese military.
Bach Ma Temple is said to be the oldest temple in Hanoi. It was built by the emperor in the 11th century to honor the white horse that led him to the place where he had decided to build several walls.
April to June is said to be the best time to visit, but May is also the recommended month. September and October tend to be cooler.
Noi Bai International Airport is available in Hanoi. It is said that there is a vast bus network in the city with cheap fares.
There are also ride apps and taxis and motorcycles to make it possible to use taxis and motorcycles.
According to Skyscanner, Cambodia Angkor Air and Vietnam Airlines travel directly from London to Hanoi, with an average flight time of 11 hours and 40 minutes.
The best price found for the Flights Search website was £397 at the time of writing, which of course is subject to change and availability.
May is the cheapest month to fly, with an average of eight flights a week. Flights are from London Heathrow and London Gatwick.
