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Hanoi Vietnam Travel Guide

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  • May 28, 2025
Find out how to plan your most enjoyable trip to Hanoi Vietnam with our hand-picked collection of best Hanoi hikes including Hanoi trekking, budget, cheap, guided Hanoi trekking tour, Hanoi elephant trekking, elephant trek Hanoi, off the beaten path, off the beaten track jungle trek Hanoi, Hanoi trek, trek in Hanoi, trek near Hanoi, Hanoi hike, hiking Hanoi Vietnam
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Find out how to plan your most enjoyable trip to Hanoi Vietnam with our hand-picked collection of best Hanoi hikes including Hanoi trekking, budget, cheap, guided Hanoi trekking tour, Hanoi elephant trekking, elephant trek Hanoi, off the beaten path, off the beaten track jungle trek Hanoi, Hanoi trek, trek in Hanoi, trek near Hanoi, Hanoi hike, hiking Hanoi Vietnam

Hanoi is located in the Red River Delta, in the center of North Vietnam. It is encompassed by Thai Nguyen to the north, Vinh Phuc and Ha Tay provinces to the west and south, Bac Giang, Bac Ninh and Hung Yen provinces to the east and south-east.

Hanoi means “the hinterland between the rivers” (Ha: river, Noi: interior). Hanoi’s territory is washed by the Red River (the portion of the Red River embracing Hanoi is approximately 40km long) and its tributaries, but there are some other rivers flowing through the capital, including Duong, Cau, Ca Lo, Day, Nhue, Tich, To Lich and Kim Nguu.

Hanoi is situated in a tropical monsoon zone with two main seasons. During the dry season, which lasts from October to April, it is cold and there is very little rainfall, except from January to March, when the weather is still cold but there is some light rain. The wet season, from May to September, is hot with heavy rains and storms. The average annual temperature is 23.20C (73.70F) and the average annual rainfall is 1,800mm. The average temperature in winter is 17.20C (62.90F), but can go down to 80C (46.40F). The average temperature in summer is 29.20C (84.60F), but can reach up to 390C (102.20F).

Hanoi is a sacred land of Vietnam. In the 3rd century BC, Co Loa (actually belonging to Dong Anh District) was chosen as the capital of the Au Lac Nation of Thuc An Duong Vuong (the King Thuc). Hanoi later became the core of the resistance movements against the Northern invasions. Located in the middle of the Red River Delta, the town has gradually expanded to become a very populations and rich residential center. At different periods, Hanoi had been selected as the chief city of Vietnam under the Northern domination.In the autumn of Canh Tuat lunar years (1010), Ly Thai To, the founder of the Ly Dynasty, decided to transfer the capital from Hoa Lu to Dai La, and so he rebaptized it Thang Long (Soaring Dragon). The year 1010 then became an historical date for Hanoi and for the whole country in general. For about a thousand years, the capital was called Thang Long, then changing to Dong Do, Dong Kinh, and finally to Hanoi, in 1831. This sacred piece of land thereafter continued to be the theatre of many fateful events.

Throughout the thousand years of its eventful history, marked by destruction, wars and natural calamities, Hanoi still preserves many ancient architectural works including the Old Quarter and over 600 pagodas and temples. Famous sites include the One Pillar Pagoda (built in 1049), the Temple of Literature (built in 1070), Hanoi Citadel, Hanoi Opera House, President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum…

Hanoi also characteristically contains 18 beautiful lakes such as Hoan Kiem Lake, West Lake, and Truc Bach Lake…, which are the lungs of the city, with their surrounding gardens and trees providing a vital source of energy.

Many traditional handicrafts are also practiced in Hanoi including bronze molding, silver carving, lacquer, and embroidery. Hanoi has many famous traditional professional handicraft villages such as Bat Trang pottery village, Ngu Xa bronze casting village, Yen Thai glossy silk…

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27 days Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand Tour
27 days Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand Tour

Enjoy an in-depth tour in Vietnam before discover the world famous Angkor Wat in Siem Reap. It will be a casual holiday for you to spend few days in Luang Prabang and relaxing on the beautiful beach in Pattaya.

You will start your tour from Vietnam, have a cruise on Halong Bay, visit Hoian Ancient Town, relax on the sandy beach, explore the colonial Saigon (Ho Chi Minh), and boat cruise to Mekong Delta. Then transfer to Cambodia, discover the splendid temples of Angkor. Walk along the stilted houses of a floating village at Tonle Sap. And in Laos, excursion the beauty naturalof Kuang Si Waterfalls. At the end of this tour, go to Thailand and have a temple tour.

Duration: Over 22 days
Country: Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Multi Country
24 Days Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand Panorama Tour
24 Days Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand Panorama Tour

Enjoy an in-depth tour in Vietnam before discover the world famous Angkor Wat in Siem Reap. It will be a casual holiday for you to spend few days in Luang Prabang and relaxing on the beautiful beach in Pattaya.

You will start your tour from Vietnam, have a cruise on Halong Bay, visit Hoian Ancient Town, relax on the sandy beach, explore the colonial Saigon (Ho Chi Minh), and boat cruise to Mekong Delta. Then transfer to Cambodia, discover the splendid temples of Angkor. Walk along the stilted houses of a floating village at Tonle Sap. And in Laos: excursion the beauty naturalof Kuang Si Waterfalls. At the end of this tour, go to Thailand and visit floating market, temples etc.

Duration: Over 22 days
Country: Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Multi Country
21 Days Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand Highlights Tour
21 Days Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand Highlights Tour

The 21-day Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand highlights tour can make you view the distinct landscapes, at the same time, you have a chance to experience rich culture of these four country in one tour.

The half-hour cyclo tour will start your 21-day tour, not only will you enjoy a relaxing Halong Bay cruise, but also view Hoi An Ancient Town in Hanoi. Besides visiting here, then fly to enjoy the colorful city life in Saigon and visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, and enjoy the unique Mekong River Cruise. Leaving for Siem Reap in Cambodia, to get to know its history and culture by paying a visit to Angkor Thom. Then transfer to Luang Prabang to visit the Royal Palace Museum, and Khouang Si Waterfall. The boat leaves for Pakbeng, then you will stop to visit the Pak Ou caves; Then, you will transfer to visit the Long Neck Karen village to see the long neck hill tribe people in Chiang Rai. Finally, you will end your tour in Bangkok by joining in the vastly interesting activities.

Duration: 17 - 21 days
Country: Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Multi Country
21 Days Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand Private Tour
21 Days Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand Private Tour

Enjoy an in-depth tour in Vietnam before discover the world famous Angkor Wat in Siem Reap. It will be a casual holiday for you to spend few days in Luang Prabang and relaxing on the beautiful beach in Pattaya.

A cruise on the Halong Bay is one of the highlight for this tour, which offers you a chance to explore the many lime karsts jutting out of the green waters. During your days in Hoi An and Saigon, you will not only visit the best attractions, but also enjoy the delicious local snacks. After an Angkor Wat tour in Siem Reap, you will move to Luang Prabang. A tour to Kuang Si Waterfall to soak up the beauty of the Kuang Si Waterfalls and swim in the crystal-clear waters is waiting for you. And the last highlight is to have a relaxing and leisure holiday in Pattaya.

Duration: 17 - 21 days
Country: Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Multi Country
20 Days Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand Highlights Tour
20 Days Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand Highlights Tour

This 20-days Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand highlights tour will lead you to traveling the fairyland. Not only will these four countries offer you the vastly distinct landscapes and rich culture,  but also a Buddhist culture journey.

you will explore the charming country from the north to the south, visiting Hanoi old city, enjoying a relaxing Halong Bay cruise. Hue city is another destination, here start your private sightseeing tour of Hue City with hotel pickup in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Then transfer to Hoi An Ancient Town to stroll along the busy street and visit a lot of fishing boat on the lagoon where local live and move around for fishing. Fly to enjoy the colorful city life in Saigon and the unique Mekong River Cruise. You will learn more about the history, incredible tenacity and ingenuity of the Cu Chi inhabitants. Leaving Saigon, you will arrive in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, to get to know its history and culture by stopping at: The Reunification Palace. Flight to Angkor Wat, start your Buddhist Culture tour. Then transfer to Luang Prabang, visit the Royal Palace Museum, the magnificent Wat Xiengthong, the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham and explore the beautiful Khouang Si Waterfall. Transfer to airport for flight to Phuket via Bangkok, you will strat your visit to island, enjoy the sunshine and sandbeach.

Duration: 17 - 21 days
Country: Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Multi Country
20 Days Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand Panorama Tour
20 Days Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand Panorama Tour

The 20-days travel will cover the most popular destinations in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. You will have a really nice time during the trip.

You will start your trip from Vietnam, have a cruise on Halong Bay, visit Hoian Ancient Town, relax on the sandy beach, explore the colonial Saigon (Ho Chi Minh), and boat cruise to Mekong Delta. Then transfer to Cambodia, discover the splendid temples of Angkor. Walk along the stilted houses of a floating village at Tonle Sap In Laos: excursion the beauty naturalof Kuang Si Waterfalls. At the end of the trip, go to Thailand and visit floating market, temples etc.

Duration: 17 - 21 days
Country: Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Multi Country
19 Days Vietnam, Laos and Thailand Classic Family Highlights Tour
19 Days Vietnam, Laos and Thailand Classic Family Highlights Tour

This 19-day Vietnam, Laos and Thailand classic family highlights tour will lead you to a deep awareness of South East Asia. You will be not only absorbed in the vastly distinct landscapes and culture of the three amazing countries, but also start a Buddhist culture journey.

Observe the busy city life in Saigon and enjoy the unique Mekong River Cruise; then transfer to Hoi An to explore the quaint streets, ancient shrines and pristine ambiance of this old town. Then fly to Hanoi, visit the famous Old Quarter, French colonial architectures and the bustling streets in Hanoi; then stay overnight in Halong Bay, going fishing and swimming in jade green water to feel the natural scenery.  you will go to Danang by plane to get an unforgettable holiday with the unspoiled white sand beaches and luxury resort stay. Then transfer to Luang Prabang, visit the Royal Palace Museum, the magnificent Wat Xiengthong, the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham and explore the beautiful Khouang Si Waterfall. Flight to Bangkok, start your Buddhist Culture tour. Visiting the White Temple in Chiang Rai can not be missed. Drive toward Chiang Mai to visit the Temple Wat Doi Suthep. Beofre leaving, basking in the bright sunshine on the beach of Koh Samui is the ending of your tour.

Duration: 17 - 21 days
Country: Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Multi Country
19 days Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia Highlight Tour
19 days Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia Highlight Tour

The 19-days travel will cover the most popular destinations in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. You will have a really nice time during the trip.

You will start your trip from Bangkok and have a highlight Bangkok tour in Thailand.. you will visit the Hochiminh Mausoleum and his former, the One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology or Vietnam History Museum, Hoan Kiem Lake and a Cyclo tour to the old quarter of Hanoi. Then visit Luang Say Lodge with stunning sights of the peaceful neighboring mountains, often shrouded in mist, while a full breakfast is served on the expansive teak terrace. Then you will also transfer to Halong Bay annd have a cruise there, and discover the Hoi an ancient town. At the end of the tour, you will visit Siem Reap to have a temple tour. 

Duration: 17 - 21 days
Country: Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Multi Country
16 Days Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia Highlights Tour
16 Days Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia Highlights Tour

This 16-day Vietnam and Cambodia tour will be a great journey to lead you to immerse yourself in the spectacular scenery and splendid culture of thesse four countries. The beauty is something that you need to take time to explore and appreciate.

Your tour will start from the Buddhist temple of Wat Umong, nestled in the forested foothills of Suthep Mountain in Chiang Mai. Transfer to visit The golden triangle which is a mysterious region to enjoy a full day excursion to the heart of golden triangle region. Then you will embark the Luang Say Cruise along the Mekong and witness the daily life of ethnic minorities and their talented craftsmanship. After that, you will be transferred to the Elephant Village to start your Elephant Safari. Continue to have a local cooking class, it is quite interesting. Next, you will fly to Hanoi, take a cyclo tour to travel through the famous Old Quarter to view the most elegant French colonial architectures in Hanoi; then move to Halong Bay, go fishing and swimming in jade green water and feel the natural beauty of the Bay. Then Fly to Siem Reap, take three days to explore the splendid temples in Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom. Finally, you will visit the Grand Palace, a beautiful example of an ancient Siamese court in Bangkok, also some other famous sites.

Duration: 13 - 16 days
Country: Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Multi Country
16 Days Thailand, Laos Vietnam and Cambodia Tour
16 Days Thailand, Laos Vietnam and Cambodia Tour

The 16-days travel will cover the most popular destinations in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand. You will have a really nice time during the trip.

You will start your trip from Thailand, having a great time in Chiang Mai. then transfer to Myanmar and have a temple tour in Luang Prabang and Vientiane. And in Vietnam, visit Hanoi and discover the capital city of Vietnam. you will visit the Hochiminh Mausoleum and his former, the One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology or Vietnam History Museum, Hoan Kiem Lake and a Cyclo tour to the old quarter of Hanoi. Then you will also transfer to Halong Bay annd have a cruise there, and discover the Hoi an ancient town. At the end of the tour, you will visit Siem Reap to have a temple tour. We will also have a highlight Bangkok tour in Thailand.

Duration: 13 - 16 days
Country: Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Multi Country

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