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DIALING CODE
+84 (4)
CURRENCY
VND10,000=PHP19.68/
US$0.48
TOUCHDOWN
The Noi Bai International
Airport is located 45km away from the
city center. Transportation services like
public taxis, mini and public buses are
available at the arrivals level.
hanoiairportonline.com
SEE &DO
Drink
nau da
(
iced coffee)
near the cathedral at the Old Quarter and
people-watch. Stroll across Long Bien
Bridge as the sun sets. Grab international
grub and a nice cocktail at Southgate.
Then, head to Tadioto — a funky, artsy
bar, or ATK — a speakeasy-style spot
with the occasional DJ and live band.
SLEEP
The Sofitel Metropole is the best but
for a cheaper option, there’s theBackpackers'
Hostel (
EAT
129
Mai Hac De for a Vietnamese-
style Western breakfast.
MUST-TRY
Look for
bia hoi
or fresh beer,
a light brew with a faint nutty finish —
only available in Hanoi.
BEST SOUVENIRS
Visit 54 Traditions
for ethnic carvings, prints and amazing
random knick-knacks.
DIALING CODE
+84 (8)
CURRENCY
VND10,000=PHP19.68/
US$0.48
TOUCHDOWN
Tan Son Nhat
International Airport is a 30-minute
drive away from District 1. A taxi ride
costs about VND80,000 (PHP157). You
can also hire a motorbike and driver for
VND20,000 (PHP39).
SEE &DO
Visit the War Remnants
Museum with its eight themed rooms
housed in several buildings. Then wander
around Ben Thanh Market in District 1 for
lacquerware and home accessories at low
prices. Spend the night out at the clubs
and bars in District 1, such as Chill Sky Bar,
Lavish Bar and Vasco’s Bar.
SLEEP
The Royal Lotus Hotel Saigon is
a four-star hotel close to must-sees.
royallotushotelsaigon.com
EAT
Vietnamese-style beef noodles and
broken ricewith grilled pork.
MUST-TRY
Local food at Ngon
restaurant.
160
Pasteur St, Ben Nghe
Ward, District 1.
INSIDER TIP
If you don’t want to buy
anything, do not make eye contact. Just
keep walking!
Aaron Joel
Santos
photographer
Nguyen
The Ba
Thai
assistantdirector
VIETNAM
HOCHIMINHCITY
VIETNAM
HANOI
You can buy old propaganda posters
from stores in Hanoi's Old Quarter.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
