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Most countries need a visa to be obtained from the Vietnamese overseas
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DID 00
Country Code (84)
Area Code 4
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Administrative Capital of Vietnam
Currency:
Dong
Location:
Norteastern Vietnam at the Red River delta
Area:
921 sq km
Population:
3.1 m
People:
Viet (Kinh),
Hoa, Khmer, Cham
Language: Vietnamese
Religion:
Buddhism
Major industries:
Major trading partners:
Health risks:
Good healthcare
Time:
GMT + 8
Electricity: 220-240V
Weights & measures:
Metric
Road traffic:
Right
side
Public transport:
Bus, taxi and motorbike (very dangerous)
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AIR
Hanoi Noibai Airport connects you
to all domestic and a wide range of international destinations.
RAIL Vietnam National Railroad (VNR) brings you most major
cities in the country. It's still a little old fashioned but they
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5 74 11 11| Taxi
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Hanoi has a history of
over 2000 years. It is the capital of Vietnam and and is bounded by
the Red River to the north and east. many see Hanoi as one of Asia's most
beautiful cities with lakes, including Ho Tay (West Lake) and Ho Guom
(Sword Lake), aas well as parks. The Old Town, known for its thirty-six
narrow and winding streets named after various trades, is still a vibrant
part of the city. Hanoi had several names, such as: Dai La, Thang Long,
Dong Do, Dong Quan, Dong Kinh, and now Hanoi. Since Vietnam opened up
Hanoi has slowly undergone some changes. You'll find plenty of small
coffee houses and French restaurants to enjoy good food. One of the
fantastic things is that the Vietnamese are very open to foreigners
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Ho Chi Minh's
Mausoleum is the resting place of President Ho Chi Minh. It is the
most visited memorial place in Vietnam. Strict security measures
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Ho Chi Minh house
was built for Ho Chi Minh. He did not want to live in the
Presidents palace and choose this very simply Thai style
residence. |
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Ho Chi Minh Museum was completed on 19
May 1990 for the 100th anniversary of President Ho Chi
Minh’s birthday. It exhibits documents, articles, pictures and
historical events that took place during President Ho Chi Minh’s
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One Pillar Pagoda was built in 1049 during the Ly
Dynasty, on the west side of the ancient Thang Long Capital. |
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Saint Joseph's Cathedral was inaugurated on Christmas day 1886 and
has similarities with the Notre Dame in Paris. |
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Ngoc Son Temple in the Hoan Kiem
Lake is a very popular place to visit among the locals.
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The best way to see the old town is
on a trishaw ride. The traffic is total chaos. Walking is partly
impossible as the sidewalks are full of bikes and motorbikes and
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As a leading agricultural country
the Vietnamese kitchen is well-known for its reach variety of
vegetables, salads mixed with seafood and meat and dipped into
numerous sauces. Rice
paper and rice wrapper filled with vegetables, some fish, chicken
or meat, rolled to spring rolls and dipped in a wide range of
sauces are some of a staple food. Local food you find best in the
numerous hawker stalls and the typical local restaurants. Being
close to China, you will find the Cantonese cuisine in many
dishes.
Western food is widely
available. The French cuisine is excellent, one of the best in Asia. No
wonder as the French have been here almost 100 years. So far there is no
hamburger or chicken fast food available, the Vietnamese have good
taste. |
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A wide range of freshly squeezed
fruit juices are very popular. Beer consumption is fast
increasing. Beers like Heineken, Tiger, Carlsberg are brewed
locally and cost 15-20.000 dong (US$1-1.50). Vietnam is a big
coffee exporter. The coffee is grown in the highlands and has a
high quality. You will find a number of local coffee bars called
Highland Coffee. |
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Hanoi's nightlife is restricted by
the early closing hours. Hotel bars close 1 am, all other outside
hotels 12 pm. HCM City has a more vibrant nightlife than Hanoi. |
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1 JAN New Years Day |
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Vietnams Tet New Years day end JAN
beginning FEB each year (4 days) |
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30 APR Saigon Liberation
Day |
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1 MAY Labour Day |
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2 SEP National Day |
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This is not a long
list of eateries, as they come and go often to fast. We have tried following
places, they are worth to check out. |
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Le Tonkin,
14 Ngo Van So
St, Hanoi, Tel.
943-3457
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An old colonial house with a very
charmming Vietnamese setting. The garden is the nicest place to eat.
They serve typical Vietnamese food. Some unusual like fried fish with
peanuts sauce. Not cheap but good. |
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Indochine, 16
Nam ngu Str., Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi, Tel. 9424097 |
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Indochine is the
same owner as Le Tonkin. Located in an colonial villa with a
Indochina touch. It serves food from the region as the name
suggest. A Cantonese influence is there as well. Medium priced. |
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Le Beaulieu in the
Sofitel Metropole Hotel,
15 Ngo Quyen Street
Hanoi |
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It's the best French
Restaurant in town. Classical French setting Their most famous dish is
the coq au vin. The recipe dates back to 1901. The fair is genuine
French. The prices are accordingly. Reservation is recommended. |
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Salsa Tapas Bar &
Restaurant, 25Nha Tho Street,
Hanoi, Tel. 8289051 (opposite the Saint Joseph's Cathedral) |
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The owners are of French and Spanish
origin and the menu features a wide range of Tapas and South Western
French cuisine. Try their pan-fried salmon with homemade pasta, warm
duck salad, or lamb tenderloin is highly recommended. A hot day drop
in for a nice chilled Sangria. Prices are moderate. |
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Chinese New Year Decoration |
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One Pillar Pagoda |
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