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Sprawled along the banks of the Red River, Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam. Originally founded in 1010 by King Ly Thai To as Thang Long (city of ascending dragons), the city has since become a fascinating combination of East and West as strong Chinese and French influences have merged with the Vietnamese way.
From the Hanoi Travel Guide
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Do not book any city tour here! You will not get a certified guide, but a young lad barely speaking English who cannot tell you anything about the places and museums you are visiting. As we were in a small group of 4, one would expect transportation to be easy. ... more
This is the place that does not hold reservations even though they tell you otherwise! Ms. Thin is very accommodating, but her policy of giving away the room to just anyone leaves guests up in thin air. ... more
Hanoi Accommodation
Just thought I'd let people know that if you intend to book Hanoi accomm. online, avoid any place that has the address 3 Thanh Ha lane as the owner has listed it on this website under about 10 different names, such as Sofitel Plaza, Rex Hotel and Continental Hotel....all with different GREAT photos ...
kunming to hanoi
Hi, I am in Xi'an at the moment and I am trying to decided what route to take, could somebody tell me if the train line between kunming and hanoi is still out? As it be easiest for me to get the train from there rather then Nanning. Any help would be great. Phil ...
Vientiane to Hanoi
Hi everyone I wanted to know if it is still really bad traveling from Vientiane to Hanoi? From what i've researched the bus trip is pretty much a nightmare? is this still true? I have a 12 year old with me and i dont envy being on hairpin corners with my kid sick all the way i looked into flying but i ...
17th January 2011
craving it. Today we decide to do a tour of some caves a couple of hours out of Hanoi. We visit a citadel ...
Posted in Kim and Danny 2011 by kimdanny
Food adventures
says he also speaks French and good English! Today we passed the HoaLoa prison- the original Hanoi ...
Posted in Woylie by woylie
16th January 2011
to the airport and flew to Hanoi, where it really is winter - 13C. It is freezing. Danny had a jacket made ...
Posted in Kim and Danny 2011 by kimdanny