I found the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre without any problems and got a ticket for the 15.15 show, $3, which included a cassette of the show's music. I went back to my room and had a shower and... more
we are enjoying so much the activity of the local people surrounding the lake, sitting there,,, relaxing... see a lot of motor bike passing by.. people doing exercise.. running around the lake, the... more
Apocalypse Now is a large, smoky bar full of American men and Vietnamese women. When we got there, my friend Vince went straight to the pool table, while I wandered to the bar to grab a few beers.... more
It is only 3000 dong per glass of diluted beer. Don't bother converting to any currency now. I have never found anything cheaper than this. Trust me... Found in a few places in the Old Quarters but... more
On the doorstep of my hotel there is the weekend night market, great place to look for bargains.. I was able to buy the 2 handmade embroidered bags for only 90,000 dong. Of course its after a long... more
This is a favourite expat place, and great for kicking off a night on the town. Friendly staff, cold beer, and a great plce to meet people. You won't find more casual than this. Short of being naked,... more
It has many place to go out at night .You can enjoy cofe'teria like French style.Sit down out side or inside and talk and drink cup of cofee or tea till you are tired .Or you can go dancing some club... more
Classic music or jazz events sponsored by embassies and companies are great at Hanoi. Almost all foreigners living in Hanoi will join these events, because they are rare (at least compared to big... more
Charming small bar with a bright lite green pool table as the center attraction. Tables to sit at as well as the bar. Friendly young staff of boys (Cocktails) and girls (Draft beers). X-pats hangout.... more
This one is right in the heatrt of old Hanoi. On the northern tip of Hoam Kiem lake, in front of the fountain rotunda, there lies a rather unattractive 5 storey... more
This bar which has recently opened. Room is small, but has 2 floor. 2 nd floor has soft music, 3rd floor has DJ play room. Sadly, this bar not has food menu.... more
The Spotted Cow Pub is the gathering place for the Hanoi Hash House Harrier's and other ex-pats. Every Saturday afternoon you climb aboard the Hash culture bus... more
We never thought we’d be listening to jazz in Vietnam. Flipping through our guidebooks for things to do one night, we found Minh’s Jazz Club owned by Quyen Van... more
It sometimes plays R&B, but varies depending on the DJ. The Lighthouse Dancing Club used to be the Barracuda Bar.Its no longer under under Australian... more
Big and red, with comfortable seating and ample people-watching possibilities, Le Pub is a notable spot for pizza and other western fare. While it isn't party... more
A nice friendly bar in the middle of the Old Quarter. Great beer at reaonable prices and great tunes playing all night. Of course there are the ubiquitous "bar... more
If anyone remembers Singapore's Brannigans, this is a very close approximation of it.A fun atmosphere from the word go, this place was recommended by a couple... more
On our first night in Hanoi, we decided to finish off a night out with a beer at one of Hanoi's new Czech-themed beer houses, Gammabeer. Here we enjoyed half... more
This is a great little bar to visit in Hanoi. It’s perfect for a few beers before you hit the Bia Hoi. Sure, it’s not as cheap as a Bia Hoi, but its comfy and... more
A great little bar in the old quarter, it was simply and tastefully designed by the owner, Mao, and plays some great music (a James Brown tribute was playing... more
If you like Western-style nightlife, there is a modern five-story building at the north end of Hoan Kiem Lake with numerous European and American bars and... more
The City View Cafe is in a 5 story building just north of Hoan Kiem Lake, and across the first street. It sits at a major 5-way intersection with a rotary that... more
From the outside, the place looks pretty cool, like a prison (as its name has already suggested) but inside, it's a complete atmostphere: very cosy! With the... more
From the outside, the place looks pretty cool, like a prison (as its name has already suggested) but inside, it's a complete atmostphere: very cosy! With the... more
What a place. Just stumbled across this bar while having a lazy walk round the old quarter on a hot sticky afternoon in Hanoi. We were welcomed by the lovely... more
A Note for my Fan Club: Thank You All for all your enthusiastic response for my Saigon! Saigon! page. If not for your kind words, I'll continue believing that my writing is equivilent to toilet...
I Landed in Hanoi in the middle of the morning and, after leaving my luggage in the hotel I went out to feel a bit the atmosphere of the surroundings and to try not to be caught by the inconveniences...
Hanoi is a compact city where the sighseeings are all relatively close by. You may walk by foot or esplore the city by cyclo. You would probably stay at the Old Quarters and use Hanoi as a base for......
My visit to Hanoi and northern Vietnam in December 2006 was an interesting one because it was rather unexpected. Having visited China and Japan in Oct-Nov 2006, I was rather exhausted from travelling....
Hanoi is the place to be in Vietnam. As soon as you get there, you'll be fascinated by the hustling and bustling that awaits you in every corner of the city. You'll find hectic markets where...
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