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Getting around Hanoi is quite convenient. There are taxies or cyclos, a Vietnamese style tricycle taxi, running around town. But if you like touring the city in the local style, there are places where you can rent a Chinese bicycle. Be careful about the traffic, though – it can get quite intense – and a bicycle is the low man on the totem pole.
Monuments and museums around the lake area include the Museum of the Revolution, Museum of History, the Opera House and St. Joseph’s Cathedral. The first museum houses photographs chronicling Vietnam’s fight to free herself from French colonialism, Japanese fascism and American imperialism – it’s been quite a struggle. The Opera House on Tran Tien Street is the centerpiece of French architecture in Hanoi. This was the place where Vietminh troops announced the triumph of the August Revolution in 1945. Nowadays, this 400-seat, three-tier theater hosts national celebrations, ballets, symphonies, operas and concerts.
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There are some sightseeing activities you can do before heading out to the countryside. Most center around Hoan Kiem River; the river shares its name with the district. The area, north of Nguyen Du Street, comprises charming old streets, a cluster of French colonial-style buildings,
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theater, hotels and embassies alongside bustling markets, museums and temples. The lake is a pleasant place for a leisurely stroll to take in the local way of life. For shoppers, there are plenty of shopping options around the lake, mostly on Trand Tien Street and Hang Gai Street – look out for Dong Xuan Market for local and foreign goods. Like anywhere in Asia, bargaining is a way of life. Make sure you agree on the price you feel comfortable with. Patience and smiling face are always the best policy when negotiating the price – bargain hard but keep it friendly.
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Hanoi-Halong
Program (3 Days / 2 Nights)
A 3 day/2 night exposure to three of the most visited cities in northern Vientnam - Haiphong, Halong and Hanoi. Take a leisurely cruise through thousands of limestone outcrops of the Holong Bay.
Availability: Daily
Price: From $289 per person
8-day
Glimpse of Vietnam, North to South
Package (8 Days / 7 Nights), A north-to-south Vietnam
package highlights many of Vietnam's most historic cities. The program
includes domestic flights, tours and accommodation.,
From $904
per person
All prices include service charges (10%) and tax (7%).
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