Located on the right bank of the Red River in Southeast Asia, Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, and also serves as its cultural and educational center. A fusion of East and West, Hanoi is a city alive with both Chinese influence and French design left over from its colonial past.

Instructions

a.Know Your Destination

1Tour the multitude of historical monuments and museums located in Hanoi, Vietnam. As the center of the country’s cultural and artistic heritage, many of the national museums are located here, including the National History Museum.

2.Glimpse the city’s history by taking a walking tour of the Old Quarter, which has most of its original architecture and street layout.

b.Select Your Transportation

1.Hop on the back of a motorbike (xe om) if you are traveling alone and want to get somewhere quickly. Motorbikes are the most common form of transportation for the locals, due to the narrow streets of the city and the lack of car parking spaces, and some are available for transporting tourists.

2.Take a taxi or cyclos (pedicab) to get nearly anywhere, but be aware that fares are inconsistent.

c.Know Your Accomodation Options

1.To book accommodations, contact Vietnam National Administration of Tourism at 011 (+84) 49423998 or visit their Website of best accomodation service in vietnam tuntravel.com - Call center: +84 (4) 39230898 / 39233278 | Fax: +84 (4) 38243886 / 39233280

2.Arrange your accommodations at a hostel or guest house in the Old Quarter if you are backpacking or traveling modestly. Not only are rooms cheap, but some hostels even offer Internet access and free breakfast.

3.Head to the Hoan Kiem District for a reprieve from the bedlam of the Old Quarter, while staying within walking distance of the main tourist attractions, shopping and restaurants. Two of Hanoi’s premier hotels are located here.

4.Pay just a few dollars more and stay in one of the many mid-range accommodations also located in the Old Quarter.