Hanoi Local Custom Tips by King_Golo Top 5 Page for this destination

Good Luck!

There are several traditions in Vietnam how to be lucky in the future. One of the nicest is to go to Van Mieu, the Temple of Literature, and pray for good luck for your exams. You can do that by patting the tortoises' heads. They are already patted blank, so I guess it really works... If you've got a more important exam to pass you may consider planting a poinsettia (a flower that usually flourishes in December so that it is also called "Christmas Star"). In December, Van Mieu's lawns are full of these flowers. However, I don't know whether planting them is legal. Don't sue me if it's not!

Coco Loco

Do you feel coco loco? Then go to the dam between West Lake and Truc Bach Lake. It is here where numerous street vendors offer fresh coconut juice to drink directly from the fruit. Sitting on small blue plastic chairs, you'll get your coconut, have its top cut off and put a straw in. Finished.