1. Walk to Long Bien bridge and nearby fields in winter
This activity is preferable in winter because the cold weather will warm you up after a long journey without loosing energy. Corns are boiled as soon as being harvested in the field are especially delicious. In this harvest time, the frames of fresh tomato leaden with succlent ripe ones …
2. Have a seat in the yard of Hoang An pagoda
Hoang An pagoda is located by Tay Ho Palace with large yard inside but the asmosphere is always peaceful and resful even in full-moon days.
3. Enjoy noodles with fried tofu and shrimpe paste
Noodles with fried tofu in Phat Loc alley has been famous for its flavour for over 20 years. This is perfect destination for travellers who like enjoying local cuisine.
4. Wandering around paddy fields at harvest time
The smell of fresh straws combines with burning straws in countrysideare very comfortable and real.
5. Enjoy Hanoi street coffee, iced tea and draft beer
Coffee in Nguyen Du are served on the pavement in both winter and summer. The best iced tea is supposed to be in Huynh Thuc Khang, right in fron of Cadastral Department. Draft beer is such a common drink in Hanoi that trekkers have a slogan “ beer means Hanoians”.
6. Strolling around Hoan Kiem lake’s bank
This is must-try activity when travelling to Hanoi, especially on beautiful days. From Hoan Kiem, you are easy to go to Con Coc garden for small chat with friends or go to Dinh Le street to find some books.
7. Taste street food in Old quarter
Hanoi’s street food is not as diverse as Saigon’s but every dish is fantastic. The must-try dishes that Vietnamvisa-easy.com recommends you are grilled clam worm in Hang Luoc street, yogurt or caramen in Hang Than street, steamed “banh khuc” in Dong Xuan market…
8. Enjoy Phu Xuan noodle soup, Nghia coffee and listen to news from loudspeaker in Hang Da street.
If you would like to experience classical and real feeling, try taste traditional Phu Xuan noodle soup and then drink coffee at Nghia coffee shop across and listen to morning news from loudspeaker.