Visiting Hanoi, Vietnam
Surprisingly enough, Hanoi has become a popular holiday destination for many international travellers in recent decades. Vietnam’s capital city was formerly the capital of North Vietnam during the Vietnam War and prior to the re-unification of the country. It is the 2nd largest city in the country and is located in the country’s northern region. Being situated on the Red River’s banks affords the city with a cooler climate than what you would find in the country’s southern regions. Hanoi offers holiday visitors a wealth of historic sightseeing attractions considering how the city became so modernized since the Vietnam War’s end and the re-unification of the country.
From the big, high traffic metro areas to the lush green landscape of the Vietnam countryside, there is a wide array of things to do and see. Hanoi had been serving as the capital city of the nation originally called French Indochina prior to the country’s re-unification in 1976. There are also numerous lodging options to choose from. Multi-story hotels are now a common sight in Hanoi and some can be rather costly as several are rated as 4-star and 5-star.
The key is to search for the best values online when planning your Hanoi holiday. You might consider an extended stay type of apartment located on the fringes of the city to save a little money and still feel like you are in lap of Hanoi luxury. Another holiday consideration is one of the cruises or Halong Bay tours that are available to both locals and visitors. During the summer months, the weather tends to be a bit muggy but is fairly tolerable, so you should have an enjoyable experience.