Stay : Weekend in Hanoi
From Thailand or Laos, it's easy to plan a trip to Hanoi and enjoy the magic of the Vietnamese capital. Two or three days are enough to do the trick, but you're free to extend your stay by exploring the surrounding area if you have the time or inclination.
Summary of the stay
Best time to go
2 days
€€ - Charm and comfort
Detail of the stay : Weekend in Hanoi - 2 days
Day 1: Discovering the Vietnamese capital
Time is short, so get an early start to your day. Start with a visit to the History Museum, followed by a stroll around Lake Hoàn Kiêm, the heart of the city with the Jade Mountain Temple. Take time to stroll through the 36 Guilds district to the venerable Long Biên Bridge, and sample the city's culinary specialties (egg coffee, beef pho, bun cha). In the evening, stroll around Lake Hoàn Kiêm and take the lively street that leads to the Opera House.
Day 2: Visit Hanoi's must-see sites
In the morning, visit the magnificent Temple of Literature, followed by the Museum of Ethnography, one of the most interesting in the country. Finally, discover the capital's dark history with a guided tour of Hoa Lu prison. In the afternoon, take the time to do a little shopping in the 36 Streets district, then in the former French Concession. Finish the day with a cold beer along the railroad at Train Street.
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