Dong Xuan Market area in Hanoi with street vendors and scooters

Hanoi Traveler’s Guide 2026 — Part 6: Best Markets in Hanoi

Hanoi’s markets are not just places to shop — they are some of the best places to understand how the city works. Before sunrise, wholesalers unload fruit and flowers beside the Red River. By breakfast time, neighborhood wet markets are already busy. During the day, covered markets fill with fabric, household goods and food, while weekend evenings turn part of the Old Quarter into a long...
Train passing through Hanoi Train Street with visitors beside the railway

Hanoi Train Street: Complete 2026 Guide to Visiting, Safety, Cafés & Train Times

Hanoi Train Street is one of the Vietnamese capital’s most unusual urban sights: an active railway line running through a narrow residential neighborhood where homes, cafés and small businesses stand only a short distance from the tracks. When a train approaches, chairs are moved, people step back and, for a few dramatic seconds, the railway becomes the center of the street. It is also a...
What to do in hanoi

What to do in hanoi ?

Table of Contents Introduction Exploring the Ancient Streets of Hanoi Taking a Cooking Class in Hanoi Visiting the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long Exploring the Markets of Hanoi Enjoying the Nightlife of Hanoi Taking a Day Trip to Halong Bay Conclusion Explore Hanoi: Discover the City's Rich Culture and History! Introduction Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and is a vibrant city full of culture,...
Photographers in Hanoi

Capturing the Beauty of Hanoi – Professional Photographers in Hanoi

"Capturing the Beauty of Hanoi - Professional Photographers in Hanoi" Introduction Hanoi is a city full of culture and beauty, and it is no surprise that it is home to some of the best photographers in the world. From street photography to wedding photography, Hanoi has a photographer for every occasion. With its vibrant streets, stunning architecture, and unique culture, Hanoi is the perfect...
Museums to see in Hanoi

Museums to see in Hanoi

"Explore the Wonders of Hanoi's Museums - A Journey Through Time!" Introduction Hanoi is a city full of culture and history, and its museums are a great way to explore the city's past. From the Museum of Ethnology to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, there are plenty of museums to explore in Hanoi. Whether you're interested in learning about the city's history, its art, or its culture, there's something...

Long Bien Bridge

Only a kilometer from the Old Quarter you will find the Long Bien Bridge.  The Long Bien Bridge was designed by Gustave Eiffel, who is world-renowned for the Eiffel Tour in Paris.  The bridge was built between 1899 and 1902 by architects Daydé & Pillé of Paris, and opened in 1903.  More than 3,000 Vietnamese people took part in the construction of this bridge.  The...
halong bay

Halong bay in winter

should you go to halong bay in winter? Of course you have to visit Halong Bay. It is one of the most beautiful bays and one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the world. Known for its hundredss of islands, Halong Bay is one of the most wonderful places I have had to visit. All these islands as out of the sea have nothing in common with any of the landscapes I have seen before. And remember that...

The Pharmacy, restaurant in Hanoi

An amazing and wonderful restaurant hidden in Hanoi. In the streets of Hanoi there are always a thousand things to discover. You have to walk around, look for, not look for and find around a building, at the end of a street, in one of the many shops. If you are looking for a quality banh my or a local bun thiet, I recommend this little neighborhood restaurant. Both are excellent. It is a...

Hanoi Ton That Thiep street market video

Ton That Thiep a typical street market in Hanoi that i recomand There are many street markets in Vietnam. Some are tourist and recommended by guides. Here is a video of a real local market if you are interested. He gets there early in the morning, around 6 or 7 am. The images, the smells, the sounds will make you travel like never before. There, you are far from everything, in a universe teeming...