"Hanoi Rocks" Hanoi by Rodan44

Hanoi Travel Guide: 2,675 reviews and 5,717 photos

The capital city of a country of 80 million people and not a McDonalds or Starbucks in sight. I love this place!

Please visit the Hanoi page on my personal website to see many more high quality photos from this destination.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Indulge in all the history and communist propaganda.
Cons:Cross the streets at your own risk.
In a nutshell:What else can I say... Hanoi Rocks!

Last visit to Hanoi: Feb 2003
Intro Updated Nov 23, 2004
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Reviews (15)

Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre Things to Do (5)

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My wife getting her shoes cleaned - Hanoi

Shoe cleaning boys on the streets Favorites (3)

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Dan Bau, Traditional Musical Instrument Shopping (2)

The Dan Bau is an amazing traditional Vietnamese musical instrument. It is very simple in design, a thin long body... more travel advice

Snake Whiskey Shopping (2)

One of the more freaky souvenirs you can pick up in Hanoi is a bottle of snake whiskey. Generally, the bottle contains... more travel advice

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King_Golo Mar 31, 2007 at 11:23 AM

Interesting pages!
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volopolo Oct 14, 2006 at 11:55 AM

lovely page! Nikos
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imstress Apr 14, 2005 at 7:28 PM

nice pic on your external page. you did alot in 4 days. could u share with me your itinerary? i am going in jun;p
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leonik Nov 30, 2004 at 6:42 AM

hey! heading here last week of dec... :-) can't wait! so where are you guys off to next?
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Wild_Orchid Nov 29, 2004 at 12:14 AM

I've added your tips to my Custom Travel guides-really well written and informative!
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bpacker Nov 26, 2004 at 12:41 AM

Great page and awesome tips! I'll be here in Dec so i'll try all that you recommended, moonshine, hanoi beer and paying a visit to a taxidermied uncle ho. The cobra wine is an aphrodisiac btw..
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terps94 Aug 3, 2004 at 4:28 AM

awesome page!! just like you I'm very fascinated about the country and hopefully I'll get a chance to explore soon.
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bijo69 Jun 10, 2004 at 2:16 AM

Nice Page! Also liked the water puppets a lot!