Vietnam Nightlife: Evenings in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi
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Hanoi Lotus Season at West Lake
Plan a West Lake lotus morning around a confirmed pond entrance. Understand the tea-making season, farm a...
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Vietnam Rainy Day Indoor Attractions Guide: Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue
You don't have to stay in your hotel all day when it rains in Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi have mu...
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Hanoi on Rainy Days: Museums, Old Quarter Cafes, Water Puppets and Family Activities
On rainy days in Hanoi, group museums, Old Quarter cafes, water puppets, malls and food within one area. ...
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Vietnam Cooking Classes and Cultural Experiences: Choosing Hanoi, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City or the Mekong Delta
Vietnamese cooking classes can include market shopping, countryside visits, herb gardens or a family kitc...
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Vietnam Ao Dai Travel Photography: Choosing Locations in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hoi An and Hue
Ao dai travel photography in Vietnam can feature Ho Chi Minh City's urban architecture, Hanoi's Old Quart...
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Which Vietnam City for a Solo Trip?
Compare Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Lat by time available, walking effort, transport and pers...
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Three-Generation Family Travel in Vietnam: Choosing Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City or Phu Quoc
Three-generation trips must balance older relatives' walking, children's naps, parents' dining needs and ...
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Hanoi Shopping: The Old Quarter's 36 Streets, Dong Xuan Market, Silk and Modern Malls
Hanoi's 36 Old Quarter streets retain craft and trade areas. Dong Xuan Market suits browsing dried goods ...
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5-Day North Vietnam Trip Costs: How to Budget for Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Ha Long Bay?
The 5-day budget for Northern Vietnam includes accommodation in Hanoi, transfers to and from Noi Bai Airp...
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What If Your Ha Long Bay Cruise Is Canceled? Operator Notices, Transfers and Alternative Hanoi Itineraries
Ha Long Bay cruises may be suspended because of waves, visibility or port authority notices. Prepare for ...
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Taipei to Hanoi Flights: Baggage, Noi Bai Airport Transfers and Northern Vietnam Itineraries
A guide to flying from Taipei Taoyuan to Hanoi, comparing airline fare structures, checked baggage, Noi B...
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Ha Long International Cruise Port Day Trips: Choosing Bay Cruises, Ha Long City or Hanoi
A shore excursion guide to Ha Long International Cruise Port, comparing bay day cruises, Ha Long city vis...
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Haiphong & Halong Bay Golf Guide: 36-Hole Harbor City Courses, Bay Views, and Hanoi Transfers
Golfing in Hai Phong and Ha Long Bay is a great addition to a Hanoi and cruise itinerary. Vinpearl Golf H...
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Hanoi Golf Guide: Night Golf in the City, Suburban Courses, Best Seasons, and Bag Transfers
For golf in Hanoi, you can start with night golf in the city, or courses in Soc Son and the western subur...
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Top 10 Hanoi Foods: Pho, Bun Cha, Egg Coffee and an Old Quarter Food Route
Top 10 Hanoi foods, from pho, bun cha, cha ca and steamed rice rolls to egg coffee, with routes around th...
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Hanoi vs. Ho Chi Minh City: Which to Choose for a First Visit? A Comparison of Attractions, Food, Weather, and Itineraries
Compare Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to decide which city to visit first, based on historical atmosphere, c...
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How to get from Hanoi to Da Nang? A comparison of flights, sleeper trains, and multi-stop travel options.
Comparison of transportation from Hanoi to Da Nang, analyzing time, cost, and luggage for domestic flight...
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Hanoi in January: Weather, Clothing and Preparing for Damp Cold, Fog, Sapa and Ha Long Bay
Hanoi weather and packing guide for January, covering damp-cold conditions, indoor heating, low temperatu...
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Arriving at Hanoi Noi Bai Airport: T1/T2, Currency Exchange, SIM Cards and City Transport
A guide to arrival procedures at Hanoi Noi Bai Airport, covering T1/T2, terminal shuttles, baggage, curre...
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Top 12 Hanoi Attractions: Hoan Kiem Lake, Train Street, Temple of Literature and Old Quarter Routes
Top 12 Hanoi attractions, from Hoan Kiem Lake, the 36 old streets, the Temple of Literature and the Imper...
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The Ultimate Guide to VAT Refunds in Vietnam: Airport Procedures, Thresholds, and Fees in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi
Complete VAT refund process for travelers in Vietnam: minimum purchase of 2 million VND at the same store...
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Hanoi to Sapa Transportation Guide: How to Choose Between Sleeper Bus, Train, and Private Car?
Comparison of transportation from Hanoi to Sapa, analyzing sleeper buses, the Hanoi to Lao Cai train, pri...
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Vietnam Metro Guide: Riding Hanoi's Metro and Ho Chi Minh City Line 1
A Vietnam metro guide explaining when to use Hanoi's metro and Ho Chi Minh City Metro Line 1, ticket purc...
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