If you are sketching a plan to pay Hanoi a visit, I bet you are doing a whole lot research about Hanoi, Vietnam. This piece of writing might be helpful for you since it provides some information about the means of transportation to and around Hanoi, some worth-visiting places that should not be missed.
Best time to visit Hanoi is the seasonal transitions, when Hanoi has the warm and pleasant pleasure, not too dry or sunny. Autumns are considered the most beautiful season in Hanoi. The city will take on a whole new coat, gentle and romantic.
Transportation for backpackers
From HCM city and other provinces, you can go to Hanoi by train, car or plane. If you take the train, you should book tickets in Saigon Railway Station: 01 Nguyen Thong Street, Ward 9, District 3, HCMC. Now there are many types of tickets for your choice (hard seat, soft chairs, beds with air conditioning …), priced from about 1.200.000VND/ticket/person or more. Hanoi train stopped at the station on Le Duan.
If you are going by car, you can choose the traveling service provider as Hoang Long, Mai Linh … Departure at the Eastern bus station, the fare starts from 650.000VND/person. It costs you 50 hours to go by bus, longer trains.
The aircraft is the fastest means of transportation to Hanoi since flight time is 1 hour and 45 minutes, while the boarding procedure takes about 2 hours, so the total time you move from HCMC to Hanoi’s center is about 5 hours clock. Airline tickets from HCMC to Hanoi is currently fluctuating very much, you can monitor the promotions of airlines such as Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, Jetstar in order to procure the discount tickets.
The aircraft is the fastest means of transportation to Hanoi since flight time is 1 hour and 45 minutes, while the boarding procedure takes about 2 hours, so the total time you move from HCMC to Hanoi’s center is about 5 hours clock. Airline tickets from HCMC to Hanoi is currently fluctuating very much, you can monitor the promotions of airlines such as Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, Jetstar in order to procure the discount tickets.
Vehicles from the airport to the tourist center of Hanoi
– Cars of the airport (cost 40.000VND/person) to address the No. 1 Quang Trung Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.
– Taxi is charged with 350.000VND and suitable for large groups.
– Bus: take the bus No. 7 on transshipment yards Cau Giay. Then get on the bus No. 32 or 25 of the bus station Giap Bat.
– Taxi is charged with 350.000VND and suitable for large groups.
– Bus: take the bus No. 7 on transshipment yards Cau Giay. Then get on the bus No. 32 or 25 of the bus station Giap Bat.
The sights in Hanoi you should know before you go
Quoc Tu Giam Temple
– Opening times: 08h00 – 17h00 hours from November to March and 07h30 – 18h00 GMT on the rest. The temple opens daily.
– Location: 58 Quoc Tu Giam Street, Dong Da District, approximately 2 km west of Hoan Kiem Lake.
– Admission: 20,000 VND/tour, people older than 60: 10.000 VND/tour.
– Location: 58 Quoc Tu Giam Street, Dong Da District, approximately 2 km west of Hoan Kiem Lake.
Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple
Around the lake grow many kinds of flowers and plants, between lakes Turtle Tower, Ngoc Son Temple on the lake. Around the lake, there are many other historical monuments such as But Thap Pagoda engraved with 3 words “Ta Thanh Thien” (written on blue sky), Radio Research, Tran Ba, Hoa Phong Tower …
Location: Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hoan Kiem District. Opening times: 08h00 – 17h00 GMT. Ticket price: 20,000 VND / tour, free for children under 12 years.
Location: Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hoan Kiem District. Opening times: 08h00 – 17h00 GMT. Ticket price: 20,000 VND / tour, free for children under 12 years.
Mausoleum – Pillar Pagoda
Pillar Pagoda near the Mausoleum, you can walk to visit the unique architecture of this.
Opening hours: Mausoleum opens 5 days a week, on Tuesday morning, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. From April to October, open from 7:30 – 10:30; From November to March. It opens from 8:00 am to 11:00 hours; holidays, Saturdays, Sundays open for another 30 minutes.
Annually Lang closed for maintenance tasks in 2 months: October and November.
Opening hours: Mausoleum opens 5 days a week, on Tuesday morning, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. From April to October, open from 7:30 – 10:30; From November to March. It opens from 8:00 am to 11:00 hours; holidays, Saturdays, Sundays open for another 30 minutes.
Annually Lang closed for maintenance tasks in 2 months: October and November.
The stock at 87 Ma May
The old house at 87 Ma May is located north of Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi Old Quarter area. The house was built around the late nineteenth century and still retains quite full details Hanoi ancient architecture.
– Opening hours: 8h00 – 20h00, 19h00 each day with folk art performances Dao Xa, ca tru in 60 minutes.
– Fares visit: 5000-10000 VND /turn. Address: 87 Ma May, Hang Sail, Hoan Kiem.
– Opening hours: 8h00 – 20h00, 19h00 each day with folk art performances Dao Xa, ca tru in 60 minutes.
– Fares visit: 5000-10000 VND /turn. Address: 87 Ma May, Hang Sail, Hoan Kiem.
Flower Garden Nhat Tan
Here the flowers bloom all year round, from the department to date, sunflower, flower butterfly, flower dragon claw. The fee for entrance is 20,000 VND / person.
Location: alley 264 Au Co Street, Tay Ho District.
Location: alley 264 Au Co Street, Tay Ho District.
Landmarks in Hanoi
- The ancient village of Duong Lam (about 50 km from Hanoi center)
About Vehicles: From Hanoi, you can go to Duong Lam by car, motorcycle, or bus, then catch a motorcycle taxi to the village.
– By Bus: Bus Kim Ma -> Son Tay: line 70; Ha Dong Bus Station -> Son Tay: line 77; My Dinh bus station -> Son Tay: route 71.
– By car guests: online Dinh – Phu Tho (takes about 1 hour 15 minutes).
– By taxi: Taxi Son Tay. Contact: (04) 33626262; (04) 33626262.
About Vehicles: From Hanoi, you can go to Duong Lam by car, motorcycle, or bus, then catch a motorcycle taxi to the village.
– By Bus: Bus Kim Ma -> Son Tay: line 70; Ha Dong Bus Station -> Son Tay: line 77; My Dinh bus station -> Son Tay: route 71.
– By car guests: online Dinh – Phu Tho (takes about 1 hour 15 minutes).
– By taxi: Taxi Son Tay. Contact: (04) 33626262; (04) 33626262.
- Village Bat Trang (Hanoi center about 15 km)
Way: From the center of Hanoi can follow Vinh Tuy Bridge, Thanh Tri Bridge. Through the Red River, you turn right about 10-15 km to Bat Trang village gate. You can also take bus number 47 from terminal 1 Long Bien, Yen Phu road end to straight Bat Trang.
Way: From the center of Hanoi can follow Vinh Tuy Bridge, Thanh Tri Bridge. Through the Red River, you turn right about 10-15 km to Bat Trang village gate. You can also take bus number 47 from terminal 1 Long Bien, Yen Phu road end to straight Bat Trang.
