Hanoi walking route: Hoan Kiem district landmarks
This interactive map covers the Hoan Kiem district in central Hanoi, Vietnam's capital. The route allows you to explore the city's main landmarks and local points of interest within walking distance of each other.
- Mode
- place
- Start
- Hoan Kiem Ward, Hà Nội
- End
- Hoan Kiem Ward, Hà Nội
- Stops
- 1
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Hoan Kiem Ward, Hà Nội
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- There are three ways to get from the airport to the center of Hanoi: taxi (250-300 thousand dong), express bus No48 (45 thousand dong) or city bus No17
- Food
- Banmi buns in the historical district cost about 40 thousand dong, freshly squeezed juice - 40 thousand dong
- Timing
- At 11:00 am in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, the temperature exceeds 40°C - it is better to walk in the morning or evening when the heat subsides
- Tip
- The old quarter consists of 36 narrow streets, each of which was engaged in a specific craft - the houses are 4m wide, but go 50-100m deep due to historical taxation
- Food
- In Hidden Gem Cafe, a noodle dish with beef costs 70 thousand dong, the institution is created from recycled materials and has a unique interior
- Transport
- Motorcycle taxis are the easiest and cheapest way to get around Hanoi in local traffic, faster than regular cars
- Tip
- Hoan Kiem Lake (Lake of the Returned Sword) separates two different worlds: the bustling Old Quarter and the spacious French Quarter with colonial architecture
- Food
- Prices for dishes vary: in small eateries, noodles cost 35-40 thousand dong, in chic restaurants up to 300 thousand dong
- Where to stay
- In a noisy city, the hotel becomes a shelter from the noise of the city - choose accommodation with air conditioning and good sound insulation
- Tip
- The area offers contrasts, with modern boutiques of young Vietnamese brands next to traditional street food and fruit stalls
Video on this route
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