8 advices for tourists when visiting Hanoi

New Zealand Herald newspaper already has an article talking about the tips when visiting Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam. The newspaper also suggests some attractive drinks in Hanoi.

Visiting the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, exploring historic sites, strolling around Hoan Kiem Lake or enjoying a cup of “street coffee” is what New Zealand Herald newspaper hinted tourists when arriving in Hanoi... Let's read more about 8 advices for tourists when visiting Hanoi !

1. Enjoy typical coffee in Hanoi

Vietnam’s coffee industry has appeared since the war against France. Today, Vietnam has become the world's second largest producer and exporter of coffee. Please stop at a roadside coffee shop in Hanoi and enjoy a cup of fragrant coffee.

If you are really addicted to coffee, call a cup of black coffee. Or if you want something sweeter, a brown coffee cup (coffee with milk) is a reasonable choice.

2. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

Vietnam, the country has 54 ethnic groups with many interesting customs and habits, is truly a unique culture for foreign tourists to learn.

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi with the wide campus, including the communal houses, house on stilts specific for each ethnic group. In addition, in this museum, you can also try playing musical instruments such as blowing pan-pipes (“Khèn” in Vietnamese), flute and other musical instruments from different regions.

3. Thang Long Water Puppet Theater

Water puppetry is a type of unique traditional folk art, a special creation of Vietnamese people. It appeared since the tenth century and its origin is in the Red River Delta area of northern Vietnam.

In the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater located in central Hanoi, the puppet show takes place 4 times a day so visitors can freely choose the time to watch and enjoy the performance.

4. Enjoying Hanoi Beer

With the advantage of cheap beer, sitting on the sidewalk, customers can sip beer and chat everything in life. It is the reason why Hanoi becomes one of 10 ideal destinations to enjoy beer in the world (by website www.frommers.com). 

Hanoi Beer, the typical drink of the Hanoian, cost only approximately $1 (about 20,000VND) a bottle and a half of dollar for a draught of beer. Guests can drink beer right on the sidewalk with many people in a fun atmosphere. Even in many streets of Hanoi, tourists can enjoy the music while drinking beer.

5. WARNING: Hanoi Traffic System

No one can deny that the traffic system in rush hours in Hanoi is extremely messy. With the amount of 2 million motorbikes and many other vehicles, travelers should walk on the pavement to be safe.

6. Hanoi Street Food

The feature of Hanoi cuisine is food sold right on the sidewalk and in the alleys. With a plastic chair and a plastic table, travelers can sit and enjoy delicious food.

Many visitors also said that Hanoi is the paradise of street food. They believe that the best food in Hanoi found on the sidewalk always has traditional flavor with fish sauce, garlic, peppers and herbs.

7. Visiting historical sites in Hanoi

Hoa Lo Prison, Hanoi FlagTower, Kham Thien Street or many other streets are historic relics that tourists should visit when come to Hanoi.

Each of historical sites is related to an important event of Hanoi. They are really the destinations that foreign visitors should not miss when arriving to the capital of Vietnam.

8. Hoan Kiem Lake

Hoan Kiem Lake, the lungs of Hanoi, is covered by lines of green trees. This is a stop-over for visitors in every afternoon.

The Huc Bridge leads visitors to Ngoc Son temple. The temple is a beautiful place to take photos. The image of old people doing exercise around Hoan Kiem Lake surely makes a strong impression on tourists.

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