"Jen in Hanoi !" Hanoi by jenniferchin

Hanoi Travel Guide: 2,675 reviews and 5,718 photos

My Hanoi ~ a 2 nights impression

1. Organised chaos
2. Serene mornings around the lake
3. Sound pollution and Traffic (!!!!!!)
4. Wonderful local food
5. Testing of your bargaining skills
6. Friendly people
7. Conniving people
8. Curious people

Last visit to Hanoi: Dec 2004
Intro Updated Feb 28, 2005
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An walk on the wild side Restaurants (3)

My first night in Hanoi and I was hungry. Somehow I was a little intimidated by the locals that evening and was not bold... more travel advice

Cemeteries Off The Beaten Path (1)

Cemeteries in northern Vietnam are very distinctive. Historically, family members were buried in the fields where the... more travel advice

Steaming hot bowl of noodles on a cold... Restaurants (3)

This is an eye opener for me. In Hanoi, food sellers carry their entire cooking utensils and food stuff with them. Even... more travel advice

Yes, one can get CNN coverage here ... - Hanoi

Yes, one can get CNN coverage here ... Favorites (1)

I was in Hanoi after the Tsunami tragedy. I have read that one cannot get any international news on the local... more travel advice

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Written Apr 21, 2005

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victorwkf Dec 13, 2007 at 2:30 AM

Good tips on Hanoi, bring back good memories :) Merry Christmas!
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ukirsari Nov 9, 2007 at 7:03 AM

just reading your experience about visit hanoi as solo backpacker. well, hopefully can visit hanoi by my own next year :)
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willy_wonka Jul 24, 2006 at 6:38 PM

just snooping around, checking out where i could possibly go with 60,000 frequent flyer points! ;-)
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muddybok Mar 28, 2006 at 10:49 PM

Organised chaos! Good one.
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elpariente Mar 9, 2006 at 12:52 AM

I will follow your "eating" clues in Asia as they look very interesting
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umashanker Feb 27, 2006 at 10:04 PM

Great search for resturant & food tips.
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Pete.Gibson Jan 20, 2006 at 12:46 AM

Hanoi, Yum Yum... What wonderful resturant tips you have and such details, i wANT tO gO now!!!
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steevie_wanders Sep 6, 2005 at 5:38 PM

Yum! I wish I could remember as much as you about the food in Hanoi.. I only remember it was delicious, but not much else. The Gotan Project rock!
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Pierangelo Aug 20, 2005 at 8:23 AM

mmhm so good cooking dishes in Hanoi! I'm hungry by now...
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kimmo_v Jun 16, 2005 at 11:17 PM

Different experience in Ha Noi, eh? What hotel were you at? Next time i am in Ha Noi, i will drop by and "talk" to that manager...;-)