3 days in Vietnam: How to travel in Hanoi as a first timer

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    3-Day Hanoi Itinerary - A Balanced Cultural & Food Trip

    Jul 16, 2023

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    Travel Itinerary
    Duration: 3 days

    Vietnam

    Suitable for: Sightseeing, Foodie, Culture & Art, Nightlife

    Itinerary Overview

    Important Notes Before Traveling

    • • To get to Hanoi, I flew to Noi Bai International Airport, which is about 30 km from the city center. I took a taxi or a bus to get to my hotel in the Old Quarter, the most popular area for tourists

    • • The currency in Vietnam is the Vietnamese dong (VND). I exchanged some money at the airport or at a bank in the city. I also used ATMs or credit cards for payments. The average cost of living in Hanoi is low compared to other Asian cities. I budgeted around $30-$50 per day for accommodation, food, transportation, and activities

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    Itinerary

    Day 1
    Hanoi Harmony - Temples, Traditions, and Tasty Treats
    Bánh Cuốn Bà Hoành

    Food & Beverage

    66 P. Tô Hiến Thành, Bùi Thị Xuân, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

    Hoan Kiem Lake

    Place

    1-8 P. Lê Thái Tổ, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

    Bún Chả Phố Cổ - Ngọc Dung

    Food & Beverage

    Kiot, 8 Ng. Tự Do, Đồng Tâm, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

    Temple Of Literature

    Place

    58 P. Quốc Tử Giám, Văn Miếu, Đống Đa, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam

    Hanoi Opera House

    Place

    1 Tràng Tiền, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

    Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre

    Place

    57B P. Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Hàng Bạc, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

    Day 2
    Westward Wanderings - History, Hipster Havens, and Lakeside Luxury
    Vietnamese Women's Museum

    Place

    36 P. Lý Thường Kiệt, Hàng Bài, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

    Phở Cuốn Hương Mai

    Food & Beverage

    25 P. Ngũ Xã, Trúc Bạch, Ba Đình, Hà Nội, Vietnam

    Tây Hồ

    Place

    Tây Hồ, Hanoi, Vietnam

    Maison de Tet Decor

    Food & Beverage

    58 P. Từ Hoa, Quảng An, Tây Hồ, Hà Nội 10000, Vietnam

    BAO WOW

    Food & Beverage

    No. 31a Alley, 12 P. Đặng Thai Mai, Quảng An, Tây Hồ, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam

    Day 3
    Hidden Gems and Hopping Bars - Unveiling Hanoi's Secrets and Savoring Sips
    Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum

    Place

    8 Hùng Vương, Điện Biên, Ba Đình, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam

    Old Quarter Ta Hien Corner

    Place

    Tạ Hiện, P. Lương Ngọc Quyến, Hàng Buồm, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam

    Đình Ngọc Hà

    Place

    158 P. Ngọc Hà, Ngọc Hồ, Ba Đình, Hà Nội, Vietnam

    Polite & Co

    Place

    5b Ng. Báo Khánh, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 111000, Vietnam

    Nê Cocktail bar

    Place

    3B P. Tống Duy Tân, Hàng Bông, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

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