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Hanoi in 1–3 Days – travel guide (e-book)
- Day-by-day plans for 1, 2 and 3 days
- The Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake and the Temple of Literature
- Street food, coffee culture and a day trip to Ninh Binh
About the product
A compact, practical guide to Hanoi for a short stay or the start of a longer trip: clear plans for one, two or three days, the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake, the Temple of Literature and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, street food and egg coffee, and a day trip to Ninh Binh or Ha Long Bay, plus how to get around and what it costs. With photos.
What you get
- Day-by-day plans for 1, 2 and 3 days
- The Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake and the Temple of Literature
- Street food, coffee culture and a day trip to Ninh Binh
- Transport, budget and events
- Approx. 21 pages with 4 photos
- EPUB for e-readers and PDF for phone, tablet or print
Read an excerpt
Hanoi at a glance
Hanoi, Vietnam's capital for most of the last thousand years, is a city of lakes, tree-lined boulevards, French colonial villas, ancient pagodas and a chaotic, irresistible Old Quarter. Millions of motorbikes buzz through the streets, while elderly people do tai chi by the lakes at dawn. It is the best place to start a trip to Vietnam, and a great base for the bays and mountains of the north.
The centre is compact. The Old Quarter, with its 36 streets named after the goods once sold there, lies just north of Hoan Kiem Lake. The French Quarter, with the Opera House and wide avenues, lies to the south-east. The Ba Dinh district, with the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Temple of Literature, is to the west, and the large West Lake (Ho Tay) to the north.
Arriving
Noi Bai airport lies about 30 kilometres north of the centre, a 45–60 minute drive. Ride-hailing apps and taxis are the easiest option; airport bus 86 goes to the Old Quarter and the railway station.
Getting around
Walk in the Old Quarter and around the lake, and use ride-hailing apps for longer distances. On weekend evenings (Friday to Sunday), the streets around Hoan Kiem Lake are closed to traffic and become a large pedestrian area with families, street performers and games.
Neighbourhoods in brief
- The Old Quarter: narrow streets, shophouses, street food and bars.
- Hoan Kiem Lake and the French Quarter: the Opera House, elegant hotels and the Hoa Lo prison museum.
- Ba Dinh: the Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace and the One Pillar Pagoda.
- West Lake (Tay Ho): cafés, expat restaurants and sunset views.
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Contents (9 chapters)
- Before you go
- Hanoi at a glance
- Day 1: The Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake
- Day 2: The Temple of Literature and Ba Dinh
- Day 3: Ninh Binh or Ha Long Bay
- If you only have one day
- Food and drink
- Culture, events and useful words
- Where to stay and what it costs
Questions and answers
Are the photos free to use?
All photos are from Wikimedia Commons and are public domain, CC0 or CC BY. Photographers are credited at the back of the book.
How current is the guide?
Prices, rules and event dates were checked for 2026 and are updated in new editions. Prices are rough estimates, and entry rules and opening hours can change, so check official sources before you travel.
Was it made with AI?
Yes. The text was written with the help of AI and checked before publication.
Format and terms
Format: E-book as EPUB (Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play Books, Kindle via “Send to Kindle”) and PDF.. Made with the help of AI and tested by our quality control. Not tax, accounting or legal advice. Terms and right of withdrawal
