Hanoi Old Quarter
The Vietnamese capital Hanoi’s Old Quarter, with all 36 rustic streets full of kinds of businesses is an iconic street to say the least. Visitors can walk for hours along the narrow streets which have not changed much in decades.The Old Quarter of Hanoi is right in the heart of town, and as it is almost mandatory to walk on the waterway, local people spend their morning exercising by the lake, reading the papers and drinking rich Vietnamese coffee sold on footpaths by walking baristas.There is a corner of the Old Quarter, where trains jam along train tracks in between homes.
A must-do on any trip to Vietnam is gliding past the popular calcareous summits in HaLong Bay with its emerald waters. You can hit the beach from Hanoi on a day ride or with an overnight cruise. Walk over to Ngoc Son Temple, the most visited religious retreat in Hanoi, on the Red wooden bridge. The Temple is located on an island at the heart of Lake Hoan Kiem, with its highlight, the monument of an ancient physician and warlord from the 13th century. Immerse yourself in the traditional lifestyle, food, and energy of the old town.
