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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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Everything was good staff were great very helpful and could speak English well. A minor drawback was the air conditioner which was also controlled from the front desk and at times was turned off at night also the internet which was good speed but kept dropping out as i said just minor. ... more
We stayed in a private double room for three nights.Very nice hostel, difficult to find at first, but really nice location. Clean and nice rooms, although I saw a few tiny ants in my room (that didn't bother me too much). ... more
Very cute and endearing place. This is the start of my year long trip and if all hostels were like this, I will be more than satisfied! I found each & every employee took their time to acknowledge and make you feel more than at home. It was very clean and surprisingly large for what I was expecting. ... more
Hanoi - Vietnam
Planned to go Hanoi, Vietnam this coming June. Got few things need to enquiry so that i can have ...
hanoi to laos
Hello, I am currently in saigon and will be heading up to hanoi over the next two weeks. once I arrive in hanoi I have 2 weeks until my return flight to the uk. I am a 23 year old male but am wondering if I can go to loas chaing mai then on to the south of thailand or whether it just best to head ...
Vientiane, Hanoi
one expect to spend per day in Vientiane and Hanoi? Also, any comments/anecdotes/warnings on the Vientiane-Hanoi bus journey would be appreciated! And... does anyone know if it is possible to get the bus from Luang Prabang to Hanoi? Peace, Happy travels to all, Bwyty x ...
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border for Hanoi with two weeks to sprint down the coast. We had started to think Vietnam didn't want us ...
Posted in Meanderings in Asia by Annie Thornton
Day 20 6th Nov
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the standard of hotel in Hanoi was somewhat different to that we had enjoyed in our trip so far. Hanoi ...
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