Hanoi, Vietnam Free Walking Tour Guide, a must-see for beginners!!
🚘Transportation from Noi Bai Airport to the city center:
Airport bus: Take bus No. 86, the journey takes 40-60 minutes
Grab taxi: about 35-40 minutes by car
1️⃣Hanoi Cathedral
⛪️Also known as St. Joseph's Cathedral, it was built during the French colonial period, designed in Gothic style, somewhat resembling Notre-Dame de Paris, open to the public for free visits during the day. There are French-style mansions and open-air cafes nearby the cathedral, ☕️where you can experience the atmosphere of the French Quarter.
2️⃣The Old Quarter's 36 Streets
Located in the old city area, it is a major commercial and tourist hotspot in Hanoi. There are traditional Vietnamese handicraft and souvenir shops, as well as distinctive coffee shops and snacks, you can plan to spend half a day strolling around here.
3️⃣Hoan Kiem Lake
Next to the Old Quarter's 36 Streets is Hoan Kiem Lake, one of the main lakes in the city center, with green water reflecting the ancient trees and willows on the lakeshore. There are two small islands in the lake, one is Turtle Tower Island and the other is Jade Mountain Island, with the Jade Mountain Temple on it, full of historical traces.
4️⃣Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
A traditional Vietnamese cultural performance, the content of the performance is usually about national heroes and folk tales. The performance is entirely in Vietnamese, but you can get a Chinese program in the lobby before entering to roughly understand the content of the performance. There is a show every 70 minutes, 🎫it is best to buy tickets one day in advance.
5️⃣Ha Long Bay
It takes about 3.5 hours to get there from Hanoi. Ha Long Bay consists of thousands of large and small islands, where you can take an 🚢antique boat and travel among the karst islands. On the second day, you can visit the Surprise Cave to admire the peculiar stalactites inside.
🍜Hanoi Cuisine:
Vietnamese Pho: Phở 10 Lý Quốc Sư, Bách Phương - Bún Bò Nam Bộ, Pho Gia Truyen
Grilled Pork Noodle: Bún Chả Đắc Kim
Vietnamese Fried Fish Pot: Cha Ca Thang Long
Affordable French Cuisine: Green Tangerine
French Bread: Banh Mì 25
Vietnamese Sweet Soup: Chè 4 Mùa
🏨Accommodation:
Meritel Hanoi 💰500+
Convenient location, within walking distance to the old city area for sightseeing, great value for money; some room types offer 2-4 person rooms, suitable for family stays; there is also a rooftop bar, where you can enjoy the night view of Hanoi.
La Siesta Premium Hang Be 💰700+
Convenient location, next to Hoan Kiem Lake, surrounded by many restaurants and cafes; spacious rooms, decorated in dark tones, overall stylish.
❗️Precautions:
1. Always watch your belongings to avoid using your 📱on the street
2. When looking for change, pay attention to 💰the denomination, do not rely solely on color recognition
3. Remember to bargain when buying things in scenic areas
Vietnam is in the Han cultural circle, and since ancient times, it has been in addition to the faith of Buddha, Taoism and Confucian culture. In modern 1858, the Xianfeng Dynasty brought Christianity and Catholicism into the Central and Southern Peninsula with the French colonial period. Vietnam coexisted with multi-religious and multi-faith. St. Joseph's Cathedral, also known as Hanoi Cathedral, was completed on Christmas Eve 1886 during the French colonial period. Free free visit to prayer during the day, and wedding activities are more special, which is now a popular scene in Hanoi.
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hanoi: A Serene Sanctuary of Spiritual Grandeur. This Gothic-inspired architectural gem graces Hanoi's bustling streets with its majestic presence.
It’s was pleasure to be there. Also so many coffee shops around you can try Vietnamese traditional cofee or egg coffee while seeing St.Josep cathedral
I can say that my original intention in Hanoi was to this church.
The view during the night is so magnificent especially during mass service when all the lights are on! worth visiting
every Christmas I always visit St. Joseph Cathedral in Hanoi. it’s not a place to visit it heals your soul also
Amazing place. specially at the night it looks more beautiful.