Author's Note
Introducing Real Hanoi
How to use Real Hanoi 100%

PART 01 Hanoi at a glance

Vietnam on the map
Hanoi by district
Hanoi by the Numbers
Hanoi by keyword
Hanoi Travel Calendar
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Top 10 Things to Do Near Hanoi
10 Travel Tips
Vietnamese history keywords

[COURSE]
01 3-night, 4-day Hanoi Intensive Course
02 3-night, 5-day Hanoi + Ha Long Bay trip with parents
03 4 nights and 5 days Hanoi + Sapa trip with friends
04 4-night, 5-day solo trip to Hanoi and Cat Ba Island
05 5 nights and 6 days complete tour of Northern Vietnam for couples

[REAL GUIDE]
How to use the Grab application
Vietnamese currency at a glance

PART 02 How to Travel Hanoi in the Most Exciting Way

Hanoi photo spots
Cultural and artistic space
Fair Trade & Social Enterprise
Experiences & Tours
Hanoi vacation vs. Sapa accommodation
Halong Bay Cruise
Vietnamese basic menu
Northern Vietnamese delicacies
Vietnamese rice noodles
Fine dining
street food
tropical fruits
A battle of unique desserts
Best Cafes in Hanoi
A cocktail
A glass of beer
A great gift item
Lifestyle & Edit Shop
traditional market
large mart
Massage & Spa

[REAL GUIDE]
Experience traditional costumes in Northern Vietnam
Vietnamese coffee varieties with unique characteristics

PART 03 Time to meet the real Hanoi

AREA 01 Hoan Kiem (Old Quarter)
How to get to Hoan Kiem Lake (Old Town) from the airport
Hoan Kiem Lake travel course
Hoan Kiem Lake Detailed Map
Recommended spots

AREA 02 South of Hoan Kiem Lake (French Quarter)
How to get to Hoan Kiem Lake (French Quarter)
Hoan Kiem Lake Southern Travel Course
Detailed map of Hoan Kiem Lake South
Recommended spots

AREA 03 Badin & Dongda
Ba Dinh & Dong Da Travel Course
Detailed map of Badin & Dongda
Recommended spots

AREA 04 Seoho
West Lake travel course
Seoho detailed map
Recommended spots

[REAL PLUS]
Shopping for 'Batjjang' dishes
Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay on land
Moc Chau, a green tea plantation inhabited by ethnic minorities

[REAL GUIDE]
Walking tour from the railway village to Long Bien train station
36 Charming Old Town Alleyways for Travelers
Tahien Beer Street Snack Pairing
Let's learn how to eat rice noodles properly
Hanoi Street Food Eating Tour
Hanoi City Tour 3
Hanoi Cooking Class
Vietnam Bamboo Circus Lang Toi Show
French Quarter Architecture Story
Top 7 French Buildings
How to Use Lotte Mart Smartly
Key points of interest at the Ho Chi Minh Museum

PART 04 Time to meet the real Sapa

How to get from Hanoi to Sapa
Sapa city transportation
When is the best time to travel to Sapa?
Sapa travel course
Sapa detailed map
Recommended spots

[REAL GUIDE]
Ethnic minorities identified through traditional costumes
Guidelines for Fair Trade Travel in Sapa
The nearest ethnic minority village, 'Cat Cat'
Fansipan, the highest peak in Indochina
Top 7 Sapa Delicacies
Sapa emotional accommodation
Trekking to discover a rural minority village
Bac Ha Market, Vietnam's largest traditional ethnic minority market

PART 05 Time to experience the real Ha Long Bay

AREA 01 Ha Long Bay
How to get to Ha Long Bay Cruise Pier from Hanoi
Ha Long Bay travel course
When is the best time to visit Ha Long Bay?
Recommended Cruises

[REAL GUIDE]
Ha Long Bay on a map
The Complete Guide to Your First Cruise
Ha Long Bay Helicopter Tour
Cat Ba Island Day Boat Tour

AREA 02 Cat Ba Island
How to get to Cat Ba Island from Hanoi
Transportation in Cat Ba Island
Cat Ba Island travel course
Cat Ba Island detailed map
Recommended spots

PART 06

Fun and exciting
Travel Preparation
Travel Preparation Calendar
Hanoi Accommodations by District
Tips for choosing accommodations in Hanoi
Recommended accommodations
Things to be aware of when traveling to Vietnam
Vietnam Travel Etiquette

[REAL GUIDE]
Vietnam visa issuance
INDEX

Stay in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam with many faces.

Hanoi is a city with a variety of expressions in each neighborhood.
As Vietnam's ancient capital, it is a place where history and culture live and breathe, a dynamic life with motorcycles pouring down like a waterfall, European-style buildings and culture from the French colonial era still remain, and a beautiful place where stylish high-rise buildings, urban landscapes, and open lakes welcome you.
This book introduces Hanoi by dividing it into four districts: the area around Hoan Kiem Lake, the French Quarter, Ba Dinh & Dong Da, and West Lake.
It is packed with really helpful information, from must-see places to recommended tourist attractions, restaurants, shopping spots, and massage shops that the author has spent a long time researching.


A trip away from Hanoi and into the embrace of nature

If you take the train from Hanoi to Sapa, you will find Cat Cat village, home to a genuine ethnic minority, Fansipan Mountain, the highest mountain in the Indochina Peninsula, and many sentimental accommodations with picturesque views.
Soaking in the infinity pool with terraced rice fields in the background, you will literally realize what healing is.
A breathtaking view from the sky, Ha Long Bay, a World Heritage Site, offers the luxury of a floating resort on a cruise ship, as well as opportunities to explore caves at ports of call and enjoy a relaxing time on the beach.
Hanoi is a place where you can enjoy everything from city tours to nature, relaxation, and healing.

A wealth of reading material, including how to enjoy each theme.

If you read Part 1 and Part 2, you will be able to easily understand the dozens of charms of Hanoi.
Let's take some time to learn about Hanoi first, including Vietnam through numbers and keywords, historical keywords, and practical travel tips.
Next, we will guide you through Hanoi travel information on a variety of interesting topics, including must-dos, experiences & tours, cultural and artistic spaces, photo spots, and other attractions; Vietnamese pho, northern Vietnamese food, street food, and coffee; what to eat and drink, such as what to buy at select shops, supermarkets, and markets; and spas & massages, so you can face Hanoi with excitement.

Authentic Vietnamese flavors from the home of pho

Not many people know that the history of rice noodles is only about 100 years old and that Hanoi is the birthplace of rice noodles.
However, it is a pity to define Hanoi with just one word, ‘rice noodles.’
Hanoi is famous for its delicious food in Vietnam. In addition to northern dishes like bun cha and banh cuon, there are countless delicious dishes, including Vietnamese staples like banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich), banh xeo (Vietnamese pancake), spring rolls, and stir-fried morning glory.
Let's enjoy a real foodie experience at a restaurant frequented by former President Moon Jae-in and former US President Barack Obama, a street food stall that is considered one of the joys of traveling in Hanoi, and a fine dining restaurant that offers both value and value.
This book contains tips on how to enjoy everything, from the foods introduced in Baek Jong-won's "Street Food Fighter" to street food tours where you can sample a variety of flavors with a local guide.


Here's a real photogenic restaurant recommended by an influencer.

It's not difficult to take photos that get a lot of likes on social media.
Local sensibility, sophisticated atmosphere, and a luxurious feel can all be created in Hanoi.
Take the photos of your life at a scenic tourist spot, a street food restaurant with a pho noodle dish, a sophisticated fine dining restaurant, an infinity pool with a view of rice fields, or a Ha Long Bay cruise deck.
If you just follow the pictures in this book, you're halfway there.
It would be the icing on the cake if you rented an Ao Dai or other traditional ethnic costume as recommended by the author.

A guidebook that considers both cost-effectiveness and the traveler's budget.

There is no place in the world like Hanoi for a staycation.
Even across other Southeast Asian regions, you can find high-quality rooms at affordable prices.
Hotels launched by Korean companies offer the same room for half the price, and for around $100 per night, you can enjoy a comfortable night in a five-star hotel.
Ha Long Bay's latest 6-star cruise might be pricey, but it offers a truly dreamlike night.
However, there are a variety of mid- to low-priced accommodations where you can stay comfortably for just a few tens of thousands of won, and day cruises and day boat tours to Cat Ba Island are also available to enjoy Ha Long Bay at a low price.
This book takes into account the different traveler styles and provides options so that travelers can choose according to their tastes.
After choosing your favorite from a variety of options, simply set off with 『Real Hanoi』.