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“Hanoi is a great place to observe the vibrant street culture...”
The capital Hanoi is the second most populous city in the country with approximately 8 million people. Compared to Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi is more traditional and refined.
Today, Hanoi is best known for its thriving contemporary arts scene and French architecture, visible in the many colonial villas scattered throughout the city. Hanoi is a great place to observe the vibrant “street culture” where daily activities such as hair cutting and eating at food stalls, take place on cramped sidewalks.
Further north is Sapa, a former French hill station, famous for its scenic landscape of mountains and rice terraces. Sapa is also home to numerous ethnic groups including the Black Hmong and Red Dzao, known for their colourful handmade textiles.
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Hanoi is the birthplace of many popular traditional Vietnamese dishes including ‘pho’ and ‘bun cha’. It is also home to some of the finest French and fusion restaurants in the country. As a gastronomic capital, Hanoi has ample choices of food and dining to please individual palettes.
PlacesTo Eat
CAFÉ TRUNGEgg coffee
BANH CUONSteamed pork crepe
PHO Beef or chicken noodle soup
Must-Try Local Foods
BUN CHAVermicelli noodle with grilled pork
BUN THANG Vermicelli noodle with cooked egg, pork and chicken
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Cau Go $$Cau Go, translating to ‘wooden bridge’, is situated in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake. Serves authentic home cooked-style Vietnamese cuisine with a modern twist. Open daily 9:30am to 11pm5th & 6th floor, 1-7 Dinh Tien Hoang St., Hoan Kiem Dist. Tel. +84 243-926-0808
KOTO $Know One, Teach One is a non-profit organisation that offers training to street children and disadvantaged youth in hospitality service and culinary arts. The restaurant offers traditional Vietnamese cuisine with friendly service. Open daily 7:30am to 10pm59 Van Mieu St., Dong Da Dist. - Tel. +84 243-3747-0337
Pots n’ Pans $$Social enterprise offering innovative Vietnamese fusion cuisine. The restaurant is in partnership with KOTO, providing jobs to disadvantaged youth. Open daily 11am to 11pm57 Bui Thi Xuan St. - Tel. +84 243-835-5758
Le Gecko Restaurant $$Located inside Le Gecko Hotel, the restaurant specialises in French and Vietnamese food. There is also a bar with an extensive cocktail list. Open daily 6:30am to 10:30pm33 Xuan Vien St. - Tel. +84 214-387-1898
Ta Van Restaurant $$$Located inside the Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa, the Ta Van Restaurant offers beautiful views of the valleys. In the summer months, enjoy a meal on the terrace. The menu includes Vietnamese and French cuisine. Open daily 6:30am to 10:30pmVictoria Sapa Resort & Spa, Xuan Vien St. - Tel. +84 214-387-1522
The Hill Station Deli & Boutique $$Dedicated to the French heritage of Sapa, the Deli is a place to enjoy high-quality charcuterie and cheese with a glass of wine. Open daily 7am to 11pm07 Muong Hoa St. - Tel. +84 214-388-7114
The Hill Station Signature Restaurant $$This upmarket restaurant specialises in authentic H’mong cuisine. The interior décor blends contemporary designs with local materials such as bamboo. The restaurant also has impressive valley views. Open daily 7:30am to 10:30pm37 Fansipan St. - Tel. +84 243-835-5758
Quan An Ngon $A street food concept restaurant that offers an excellent introduction to popular Vietnamese street food such as Bun Cha, in a clean and comfortable environment. Open daily 7am to 10pm18B Phan Boi Chau St., Hoan Kiem Dist. - Tel. +84 283-822-2166VIETNAMESE
DININGPricing Reference: $ - Inexpensive $$ - Moderate $$$ - Expensive
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Sapa
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Crystal Jade Palace $$$Crystal Jade’s flagship, known for their traditional Cantonese cuisine, is located in the JW Marriott as a fine dining establishment. The elegant décor of the private dining room with views overlooking the lake makes for a special dining experience. Dim Sum available for lunch only. Open daily. Lunch 11:30am to 2pm / Dinner 6pm to 9:30pm JW Marriott, 8 Do Duc Duc, South Tu Liem Dist.Tel. +84 243-833-5588
Don’s Bistro $$A Candanian-owned bistro serving international fare from Italian pasta to Asian fusion. The cosy dining space has impressive views of Hanoi’s West Lake. Open daily 11am to 11pm16 Quang An Road, Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho Dist.Tel. +84 243-719-2828
Green Tangerine Café & Restaurant $$Housed in a French colonial villa in the Old Quarter, Green Tangerine offers a pleasant dining experience serving French and fusion cuisine. Open daily 11am to 11pm48 Hang Be, Hoan Kiem Dist. - Tel. +84 243-825-1286
La Badiane $$$This acclaimed French restaurant offers an impeccable gourmet dining experience in a pleasant airy atmosphere, surrounded by beautiful portraits on the walls of the Art Deco-style French villa. Reservation recommended. Open Mon-Sat. Lunch: 11:30am to 2pm/Dinner: 6pm to 10pm10 Nam Ngu St., Hoan Kiem Dist. - Tel. +84 243-942-4509
La Verticale $$$Located in a restored Indochine-style villa, this fine dining restaurant by acclaimed chef, Didier Corlou, offers a fusion of French and Vietnamese cuisine. Reservation recommended. Open daily 11:30am to 10pm19 Ngo Van So St, Hoan Kiem Dist. - Tel. +84 243-944-6317
Namaste Hanoi $$Specialises in Southern Indian food with a wide menu selection. Their baked breads, such as naan and paratha, are made in-house with their own Indian clay tandoor oven. Open daily. Lunch 11am to 2:30pm / Dinner 6pm to 10:30pm46 Tho Nhuom St., Hoan Kiem Dist. - Tel. +84 243-935-2400
Ren $$Located near the Temple of Literature, this small restaurant is highly popular among Japanese expatriates for its delicious authentic Japanese dishes. Open daily 11:30am to 10pm8A Pho Hang Chao, Dong Da Dist. - Tel. +84 243-733-8550
INTERNATIONALDINING
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Savage Located in the West Lake District, Savage is a slick, contemporary design lounge and nightclub. Enjoy signature and classic cocktails in the lunge or live music and dancing in the adjacent nightclub. Open daily 6pm to midnight112 Xuan Dieu, Ho Tay Dist. - Tel. +84 24-6686-6150
Summit Lounge The place to go for rooftop views of Hanoi’s skyline. Watch the sunset over West Lake with a drink in hand. Choose from their comprehensive cocktail and wine list. Families are welcome up to 9pm, thereafter it is an adult-only nightspot. Open daily 4pm to midnight20th Floor, Sofitel Plaza Hotel, 1 Thanh Nien St., Ba Dinh Dist.Tel. +84 243-823-8888
Tadioto Combining café and bar with performance and art spaces, Tadioto is one of Hanoi’s most eclectic hangouts attracting artists, designers, and journalists. Serves finger foods and
light fare. The bar offers a comprehensive list of cocktails, wines and craft spirits. Open daily 8am to 11:45pm24B Tong Dan St. - Tel. +84 091-641-4133
Café Lam $One of Hanoi’s oldest cafés with historical significance. During wartime, owner Nguyen Lam, often accepted paintings in exchange for coffee from impoverished artists. As a result his café looks more like an art gallery. He serves Vietnamese-style hot and iced coffee (with thick, sweet condensed milk). Open daily 6:30 am to 10:30pm 60 Nguyen Huu Huan, Hoan Kiem Dist. - Tel. +84 243-824-5940
Café Runam $$Tucked down a quiet street near St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Runam is a stylish café and restaurant that offers comfortable seating with an extensive selection of coffee, fruit smoothies and tea. Open daily 7am to 11pm13 Nha Tho, Hoan Kiem Dist. - Tel. +84 243-928-6697
Cong Caphe $Calling themselves ‘a hipster café and lounge’, Cong Caphe is a popular chain known for their fun socialist military décor. You’ll find a range of local coffee drinks with one of the most popular being their original coconut coffee drink. Open daily 7:30am to 11:30pm32 Dien Bien Phu, Ba Dinh Dist. - Tel. +84 24-6686-0344
Maison de Tet Décor $$Housed in a spacious villa with a view of West Lake, Maison de Tet Décor is a popular café and restaurant in the expatriate community. Serves organic coffee, fresh pressed juice, and daily baked goods. Open daily 7am to 10pm156 Tu Hoa St., Ho Tay Dist. - Tel. +84 096-661-1383
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DOWNTOWN MAPH A N O I
1. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum 84 Chua Lang St.2. One Pillar Pagoda Near Ba Dinh Square3. Ho Chi Minh Museum 19 Ngach 158/19 Ngoc Ha St.4. Imperial Citadel of Thang Long UNESCO5. Temple of Literature 58 Quoc Tu Giam St.6. Vietnam Fine Arts Museum 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc St.7. Vietnam Military History Museum 28A Dien Bien Phu St.8. St. Joseph’s Cathedral 40 Nha Chung St.
9. Hanoi Flag Tower Le Hong Phong St.10. Thanh Long Water Puppet Theatre 57b Đinh Tien Hoang St.11. Temple of the Jade Mountain (Hoan Kiem Lake)12. Quan Su Pagoda 73 Quan Su St. 13. Hanoi Opera House 01 Trang Tien St.14. Army Museum 28A Dien Bien Phu St. 15. International Post Office 75 Đinh Tien Hoang St.
DISTRICT MAPH A N O I
LAO CAI
LAI CHAU
SAPA
TA GIANG PHING(H’mong, Dzao)
BAN KHOANG(Dzao) TA PHIN
(H’mong, Dzao)
TRUNG CHAI(H’mong, Dzao)
BAN PHUNG(H’mong, Dzao)
THANH KIM(H’mong, Dzao)
HAU THAO(H’mong)
LAO CHAI(H’mong) TA VAN
(Dzay)
NAM CANG(Dzao)
NAM SAI(Tay)
THANH PHU(Tay)
MA TRA(H’mong)
SIN CHAI(H’mong)
CAT CAT(H’mong)
SAU CHUA(H’mong)
SA SENG(H’mong)
SU PAN(H’mong)
SAPA(H’mong)
GIANG TA CHAI(Dzao)
BAN HO(Tay)
NAM TOONG(Dzao)
SUOI THAU(Dzao)
NAM KENG(Xa pho)
MY SON(Xa pho)
Y LINH HO
SEO MI TY
SEO TRUNG HO
NAM NHIU
SilverWaterfall
Fansipan
Asphalt roads
Commune roads
Trekking routes
HANOI 317KM
from Sapa centre
VILLAGESS A PA
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Though Hanoi is a sprawling metropolis, many of the activities and attractions take place in the vicinity of the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake area. This compact area can be easily be explored by foot for shopping, visiting galleries, and watching traditional shows.
Things To DoSample street food in the lively Old Quarter at night
Join locals for breakfast with a bowl of ‘pho’
Explore historic Long Bien Bridge and the market below
Discover local eateries andcafes near St Joseph Cathedral
Top Things To Do
Observe local life in the early morning at Hoan Kiem Lake
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Binh Minh’s Jazz ClubLocated behind the Opera House, Binh Minh is Hanoi’s oldest and only jazz club. Here you will find some of Hanoi’s finest jazz musicians, including Minh himself. Open daily 9pm to midnight. 1 Trang Tien St., Hoan Kiem Dist. Tel. +84 243-933-6555
Ca Tru Thanh LongCa tru is a traditional ceremonial singing, which first appeared in the 11th century and was performed at royal receptions and religious rituals. The style combines poetry and music, and uses a variety of traditional melodic forms. Today it is performed by a trio in a restored traditional house in the Old Quarter.87 Ma May St., Hoan Kiem Dist. Tel. +84 01223 266 897
My Village ShowFrom the same producers as the AO Show in Ho Chi Minh City, Lune Productions’ program in Hanoi is called Lang Toi (My Village). The cirque, acrobatics and delicate dance performance portray farming life in a northern village with an accompaniment of distinct folk music from more than 20 musical instruments. Advance ticket purchase recommended.Hanoi Opera House Tel. +84 01245 181 188
ENTERTAINMENT
Hanoi
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Craft-LinkA non-profit and fair trade organization that works with small craft producers from ethnic villages to develop their businesses. The shop carries textiles and clothing from various northern ethnic groups. Open daily 9am to 6pm43-51 Van Mieu St. Tel. +84 243-733-6101
Tan My DesignThe oldest embroidery shop in Hanoi spanning three generations with a wide range of selection including embroidered tablecloths, pillowcases, clothing and accessories. Open daily 8am to 8pm61 Hang Gai St, Hoan Kiem Dist. Tel. +84 243-938-1154
Hemp & EmbroideryA Black H’mong minority family business that specialises in handmade textiles for clothing, shoes, pillows and other accessories. Open daily 9am to 8pm041 Muong Hoa St. Tel. +84 0165-552-3850
Indigo CatA fair trade, H’mong-owned shop, with a selection of ethnic-design clothes and accessories made from handmade fabrics. Open daily 8am to 7pm046 Phan Xi Pang St. Tel. +84 098-240-3647
SHOPPINGGifts, Accessories
and Decor
Hanoi Sapa
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Le Spa du MetropoleFor pure indulgence, Le Spa du Metropole provides the ultimate in luxury spa pampering. Located on two floors, the spacious spa includes complimentary sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi for all guests. Open daily 10am to 10pm15 Ngo Quyen, Hoan Kiem Dist. Tel. +84 243-826-6919 ext 8708
Yakushi CenterLocated in the West Lake District, Yakushi Center offers therapeutic massages, in addition to complementary treatments such as acupuncture and cupping. Open daily 8:30am to 8:30pm 6, Alley 28, Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho Dist.Tel. +84 243-719-1971
La Siesta SpaPart of the La Siesta Hotel group, the spa offers a comprehensive menu of both Vietnamese and Western treatments and spa packages in a relaxing zen ambience. Open daily 9am to 9pm2nd floor, La Siesta Diamond Hotel Tel. +84 243-935-1632
Apricot GalleryOne of the more established galleries in Hanoi, Apricot is a commercial gallery, which also houses a private collection of paintings from renowned Vietnamese artists, as well hosting regular exhibitions. Open daily 8am to 8pm40B Hang Bong, Hoan Kiem Dist. Tel. +84 243-828-8965
ManziManzi’s mission is to promote contemporary arts by organizing regular art exhibitions, talks, workshops, and music and dance performances. After viewing the exhibitions, enjoy a drink or coffee at their café. Open daily 8am to 10:30pm 14 Phan Huy Ich St. Tel. +84 243-716-3397
54 Traditions Gallery54 Traditions Gallery is the only commercial gallery specialising in antiques from the ethnic minorities of Vietnam. The five-storey building houses everything from textiles, to artefacts and jewellry. Open daily 8:30am to 6pm30 Hang Bun St, Hoan Kiem Dist. Tel. +84 243-715-0194
ARTGALLERY
SPA &WELLNESS
Hanoi Hanoi
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