48 hours in Hanoi, a trail of wonder and discovery
VOV.VN - Hanoi is famous not only for its beautiful spots of sightseeing but also for the wide variety of delicious cuisines. With a 48 hour stay in the capital city, adventurous visitors will be in for a truly unforgettable experience.
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| On Friday evening, friends can relax together over a glass of beer on Ta Hien and Luong Ngoc Quyen Streets. A fresh cold beer will surely set the course for a perfect night in Hanoi. |
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| In Hanoi’s Old Quarter, tourists can easily find a new favourite street food. Banh Cuon (steamed rolled rice pancake) is a popular dish of Hanoians. |
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| On To Tich Street, tourists can choose from a selection of colourful fresh fruit juices. |
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| After dinner, tourists can take a stroll down the pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem (Sword) Lake. You should go to City View Café on Dinh Tien Hoang Street to see the centre of the city from above, or take a seat in Thuy Ta Restaurant watch the city lights shimmer across Hoan Kiem Lake at night. |
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| There are many hostels and hotels around Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Tourists can easily find a clean and comfortable room costing under US$40 a night. |
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| Saturday morning is the perfect time for a tasty breakfast and a fresh cup of iced coffee. |
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| There are many places for tourists to visit at the weekend, such as the Hanoi Opera House, |
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| Shopping in Trang Tien Plaza, |
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| Hoan Kiem (Sword) Lake, |
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| Ngoc Son Temple, |
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| The Huc Bridge, |
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| Con Coc (Toad) flower garden, |
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| or St Joseph’s Cathedral on Nha Chung Street. |
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| Bun Cha (rice noodles with grilled pork) is an appetizing popular food in Vietnam. |
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| Thang Long Imperial Citadel is among the best-known historical relics in the country. |
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| Ho Tay (West Lake) is not so far from Thang Long Imperial Citadel. Tourists can hire bicycles or swan pedalos to take a tour around the lake. The lake is stunningly beautiful at sunset. |
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| Tran Quoc Pagoda |
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| On Saturday evening, tourists can feast on delicious noodle dishes around the capital city. |
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| Bun Thang (rice noodle soup served with chicken, fried egg strands, lean meat pie strands, and mushrooms) is a dish native to Hanoi, it has won the hearts of many Vietnamese and foreign people thanks to the delicious taste. |
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| Bun Ca (Fish noodles) |
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| On Sunday morning, tourists should not forego a trip to the Temple of Literature, which is considered to be emblematic of Vietnam’s education. |
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| You can visit Ba Dinh Square where, on September 2, 1945, the late President Ho Chi Minh proclaimed the Declaration of Independence giving rise to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. |
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| Banh Mi (Bread) is a favourite dish in the capital city. |
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| A scrumptious lunch of a Banh Mi and a glass of iced black coffee, it’s a sure way to improve your day. |
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| Hanoi is known for being a city of peace. Wandering through the streets of the capital city, you can feel the laid back charm envelop you. |
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| Tourists can see many street vendors selling flowers from their bicycles around the city. |
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| Along the railway, houses and restaurants overhang the tracks. |
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| On Sunday evening, tourists can visit Ma May Street to buy their souvenir items and enjoy the delicious food of Hanoi. |
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