Hanoi in One Day – Explore the City by Foot (Stay/Food/Places

Street Food, Chaos, and traffic – these are the hallmarks of Hanoi City.  The city is filled with streets full of traffic and locals enjoying food at the street–side cafes. The most convenient and perfect way to explore Hanoi is on foot. Get a closer look at the city’s culture and people by walking. You can feel the vibe of the city. Let us explore Hanoi in One Day.

The best time to visit Hanoi is from September to November and March to April. The weather is pleasant and cool, making it convenient to explore the city at any time of the day.

It is easier to reach Hanoi in Vietnam as it has a major International Airport. You can easily get flights to the Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi. The first thing you need is a local sim.

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The best place to stay in Hanoi is the Old Quarter. It is near major attractions and provides a glimpse of the city’s culture. The bustling streets with traffic, the aroma of the local street food and coffee. The locals enjoy the evenings dining in some of the popular restaurants in the area.

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Hanoi is a perfect place in Vietnam to try local food and coffee. Cute little cafes and stalls are serving relishing local food. Some of the must-try dishes are Pho – a noodle soup with vegetables, Bahn Mi – it is like a sub sandwich which has a unique bread with a crust and Coffee. You can have vegetarian options in some places for these dishes.

We also visited Indian restaurants in the Old Quarter serving some amazing food. They have a variety of options for Indian food.

A spacious restaurant serving delicious food. We had North Indian cuisine like Paneer Subzi, Rajma Masala, and Butter Rotis. The food served was perfect in taste.

They serve South Indian Dishes. We tried a Masala Dosa served with different types of chutneys. It was good. Also, I liked the Masala Tea.

Begin your day early in the morning. Grab a Bahn Mi and coffee from a street stall for breakfast.

Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple

In the morning, visit the Ngoc Son Temple near Hoan Kiem Lake. It is a peaceful temple inside the Lake. You can walk from a bridge over the lake to the temple. You need to pay a nominal Entry Fee to visit the temple. It has a peaceful and soothing vibe. You can spend some time here and then explore the promenade by the lake.

You can then take a walk on the promenade. There are cute little cafes on the street across the Promenade. We had fresh sugarcane juice in one of the cafes. There are many stalls for shopping around the street. You can buy souvenirs, bags and other unique items from these stalls.

One of my favourite places in Hanoi city. Be sure to visit this place when in Hanoi. I had a great time on the street. You can check the timetable for trains with your Hotel Staff. It is very easy to get the Train Schedule. The best time to visit the street is in the evenings. The street is all lit up with beautiful décor. You will find cafes on both sides of the streets with the tracks in the middle. The cafes look beautiful with small chairs and tables. The street has a different and unique vibe.

Visit one of the cafes on the street for a real train street experience. You can have the popular street food and coffee. Enjoy your time on this beautifully lit street. You can sit and enjoy watching the train pass through the street. It is a memorable experience.

I had been in the city on weekends. The atmosphere around the Hoan Kiem Lake is different. You can see locals having a good time on the street. They visit the popular dining restaurants in the Old Quarter. Also, you will find a mall with several popular brand outlets, Gucci and Rolex.

The Hanoi Night Market is popular for street shopping. There are several products, souvenirs, bags and more to shop for. There are many stalls with these products on the street. Do not forget to bargain for the best price. It is a weekend market with stalls on the street.

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If you plan your stay in the city for a few more days, you can visit the nearby beautiful places like Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh. Below are the links to book your tours to these places.

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This is a perfect itinerary to explore Hanoi in One Day. You can easily explore the city on foot if you book a stay near the Old Quarter Area.