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Hoan Kiem Lake: What to See & Do
The green heart of the city — legends, morning tai chi and the best spots for photos.
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Everything you need to know about Hanoi, sorted by people who actually live here.
From bowls of bún chả in the Old Quarter to weekend escapes to Ha Long Bay — Totally Hanoi is a no-nonsense guide to the capital, focused on practical answers for independent travellers.
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Day Trips
Ha Long Bay Day Trip from Hanoi
Is a one-day trip worth it, or should you stay overnight? A straight answer, plus how to book.
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Food & Drink
Egg Coffee: Hanoi's Signature Drink
What it actually tastes like, where it was invented, and where to try it today.
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First time in Hanoi? Start here.
Our 3-day itinerary is the single most useful page on the site for first-time visitors — a realistic, walkable plan built around how the city actually works.
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What's changing in Hanoi right now
Hanoi Hosts the International Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad
320 contestants from 66 countries and territories compete from 25 September to 5 October.
Hanoi Run for Peace Brings 3,000+ Athletes to Hoàn Kiếm Lake
The 51st final starts at 7:00 am on Sunday 27 September around the lake.
Hanoi Autumn Festival Opens 25 September
Three days of heritage, food, craft and art begin Friday at Thống Nhất Park.
Hanoi Floodwaters Recede Slowly, Rivers Stay Above Alert 3
Bùi and Tích river levels are falling, but outer-Hanoi flooding and access problems remain.
Hanoi Starts Surprise School-Meal Inspections
Four inter-agency teams are making unannounced checks through 31 May 2027.
Vietnam's Visa Rules Keep Changing
90-day e-visas for every nationality, and an expanded visa-free list through 2028.
Noi Bai's Terminal 2 Expansion Is Now Open
More capacity and faster automated screening for international arrivals.
Hanoi Is Building Five New Metro Lines at Once
What's actually running today versus what's still years away.