Hanoi Nutz and Bolts
The Basics
City Name: Hanoi
Where is it located?: Hanoi is in northern Vietnam on the Red river.
Why do people go there?: Hanoi has a good mixture of both French and Asian influences to make it worth a peak. The impressive Halong Bay isn’t too far from here.
How do travelers get there?: Hanoi gets a majority of it travelers from buses that are coming from throughout the country.
Currency: Dong
City Code:
Other phone tips:
Population: 3000000
Languages: Vietnamese 85%-90%, Chinese, Hmong, Thai, Khmer, Cham, mountain groups
Travel Information
Neighborhoods: Ba Dinh, Hoam Kiem
Attractions: Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, Fine Arts Museum, Halong Bay
Accommodations: Hanoi Hostels
Tourist Office: Vietnam Tourism Office
Off-the-beaten-path: Cuc Phuong National Park
Health Issues: Dengue fever, hepatitis, malaria, rabies, typhoid, tuberculosis
Tips for Visiting
When to go: You can usually visit Vietnam year round, although expect an occasional shower, then hot sun, then a shower again. Generally speaking, if one part of the country is cold and wet, the other is hot and humid.
Common Phrases:
City Specific Events: Tet: January/February
How to get around?: Taxis and minibuses will get you around the city quickly. You can rent bicycle and travel around the city.
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