✨Hanoi Itinerary (4D3N) 🇻🇳

🛏️ Hotel: Ambassador Hanoi Hotel & Spa - Located in the Old Quarter (Prime location) - Surrounded by cafés, street food, mini-marts & markets - Great value: French colonial building, elevator, affordable, spacious family room with balcony ⚠️ Stay in the Old Quarter (most attractions are here!) ⚠️ Avoid regular taxis—they often overcharge! Use Grab for easy, reliable rides. 🏘️ Old Quarter ⚠️ Each street has its own vibe—just walk and explore, you’ll find hidden gems around every corner. ☕️📸 What to Do & Eat: - Café-hop and people-watch - Try Banh Mi, Pho, and Egg Coffee - Sip Bia Hoi (fresh local beer) at night - Browse unique boutiques, get a massage, and enjoy the vibrant nightlife 🛍️ Night Markets: - Weekend Night Market (Fri–Sun, 7PM): Souvenirs, food stalls, and exotic street eat 🚦 Street Crossing Tip: Walk confidently and don’t hesitate—the vehicles will avoid you! 📸 Hoan Kiem Lake + Nearby Highlights: 🚍 1. Hop-On Hop-Off Hanoi Bus - Hop on at Hoan Kiem Lake, grab a top-deck seat, and enjoy panoramic views while listening to Hanoi’s history. 🎟️ 1-hour night pass: RM27/pax (via Trip.com) ⚠️Seats are numbered—no need to rush ⚠️Do this on your first day to get a quick overview of the city 🎭 Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre - Catch the world’s ONLY water puppet show—puppets glide across water as folk tales come alive with live music, vocals, and narration! 🎟️ RM19.65 (regular) | RM31 (with multilingual audio guide) (Trip.com) ⏰ Multiple daily shows ⌛️Duration: est. 45 mins ⚠️ Book early (especially for evening shows) ⚠️Front/middle seats give best views (extra charges) ⛪ St. Joseph Cathedral Inspired by Notre Dame de Paris, this neo-Gothic cathedral is one of Hanoi’s most iconic landmarks! ⏰ Open daily 🕍 Attend Sunday Mass for cultural experience ⚠️ Best visited early morning or late afternoon (less crowded) ⚠️ Grab coffee at a nearby café with cathedral views ⚠️ Dress modestly for mass: NO slippers, sleeveless shirts, shorts, or hats 🚂 Tran Phu Train Street Sip coffee just inches from a passing train—thrilling and unforgettable! 🕒 Train schedule varies ⚠️ Ask café staff 1 hour before to confirm train time 💸 Drinks: 70,000–80,000 VND ⚠️ Follow staff instructions for safety 🍺 Pro Tip: Let the train flatten the bottle cap for a cool keepsake! 🎭 Hanoi Opera House Modeled after the Palais Garnier in Paris, this is one of Hanoi’s most elegant colonial buildings. 🕰️ Open for special performances and guided tours 🎟️ Tour: ~40,000 VND | Show prices vary ⚠️ Check the show schedule online ⚠️ Even if you don’t go inside, the exterior is stunning! ⚠️ Semi-formal Dresscode for shows 🌅 Hoan Kiem Lake Tips - Dine at a lakeside restaurant—outdoor seating offers serene views and cool evening air ⚠️ Streets around the lake are closed from Friday-Sunday. Free to walk around with no vehicles! #vietnam #hanoi #travel #myitinerary #citydaytours