Thu Do Ha Noi Travel Forum

I'm looking into getting a private driver/translator with a 4 wheel to see these areas and possibly Luang Prabang, Laos.
Any pointers?

i will be hcmc or hanoi on this coming aug
depending on where the nice beach and water is

love nice beaches and clear water (like phi phi or redang)
which one is the best of these 3?

pls advise and will be greatly appreciated

Sean

We are arriving in Hanoi on 25th July and would like a hotel with a swimming pool for my 16 year old daughter who loves to swim. Can anyone recommend one for us that is in a mid-price range?

Thanks

Hi All,
I’m going to Hanoi for the first time this Thursday (08th may 2008) and will stay at Phan Dinh Phung Street. Would like to know:
1. Where is the nearest place for shopping? (I.e. souvenir, silk, bed sheet, t-shirt, key-chain,)
2. What is the range price for bed sheet?
3. Which one is better? Buy in USD currency or Dong.

Thanks.
rina

We've also had serious problems with APT. Sorry about yours. Did you happento notice the condition of the tyres?

Robin & Stuart

Planning to visit Hanoi soon, and will need some advice on accomodation in Hanoi. Anyone out there stayed in Hanoi Capital Hotel? What is the hotel like and how is the location. Is it near to the lake? If not what is the best hotel for a lake view or which part of Hanoi is the best place to stay?

Hello there!

I have about 5 hours waiting time in Hanoi Airport. Instead of staying in the airport, I would like to have your recommendations for any nice cafes/restuarants not too far from the airport that I can visit.

Many thanks in advance!

Hi there
Can anyone help me with the translation of the sign at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. It reads "Nuoc cong hoa xa hoi chu nghia viet nam muon nam! Chu tich Ho Chi Minh vi bai song mai trong su nghiep cua chung ta!" Forgot to ask our guide and now it's bugging me!
Thanks

I've been on this forum for 3 years and have never put together a meeting and actually have never met another Vt'er. So this is my chance! My boyfriend and I will be there tomorrow and will be staying for a week+(not sure) in the city. Would anyone like to hang out, perhaps go for a walk or grab some food or drinks? Let me know! Thanks, Zan

Hi VT,

please help...

My friend & I plan are planning to be in Hanoi (for 5 days) in mid May. We have visited HCM last year.
Questions:
- we searched for as much info as possible on VT, however, seems that there are many interesting spots are located outside Hanoi...
- any advice on must-see-places in Hanoi and near-by Hanoi?

thanks a lot for any info you can provide!

Hello!
A fellow Vt'er let me in on some good deals for digital cameras in HCMC, but I'm going to be in Hanoi. I'd like to know of any good spots where I can look for a good digital camera in Hanoi for a gooood price.
All tips are greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
-Zan

Hi all,
Does anyone know the going rate of a guide with motorbike in Hanoi? - per day

I have had all sorts of prices even some with + +
I just want to see the city and Halong bay although this on a bike might be a bit much :)

Thanks

Can anyone recommend a tour operator for a 2D/1N Ha Long Bay boat cruise?
Thanks!

Hi,

I'm planning to go Hanoi in the last week of August. Can any of you please advise about the weather in Hanoi during this period? I had read in some websites that this is the monsoon period. As such, will it be a bad idea going there in August? Planning to go Halong Bay during the trip.

I'm hesitate about Prince Hanoi2 hotel which is on 41 Bat Su street or Hanoi Paradise hotel which is on 53 Hang Chieu street . Prince Hanoi 2 is near Hoan Kiem Lake, but Paradise is near Dong Xuan market.
For Hanoi Elegance 2 is must be in noisy area right? Because they use sound proof windows.
I would like to know good place for dinning--french, vietnam, japanese, korea.

Thanks

Anybody know about this hotel ??
How is the hotel's location ??

Going to Hanoi in August, so can anyone help with the name od a nice 3-4 star hotel in the old quarter. Needs to be clean vlue for money. Dont want budget, not top of the range, but like the idea of something a little different, not you plastic touristy joint. Any Ideas?

Hello,

If someone is coming to Hanoi from the USA I could use a few items form the US that I can not get here. If anyone could do this I would appreciate it very much. Just email me for details if you happen to headed this way.

Many thanks,

Mark

I will be traveling alone overland from Hong Kong to Hanoi around April 21. Anyone out there interested in joining up? My intention is train from Hong Kong to Guangzhou, overnight train from Guangzhou to Nanning, train from Nanning to border, etc (same route as stated onSeat61 site). Any suggestion, specific data, most appreciated.

Dear everyone,

I am going to Hanoi end of next week. I would probably stay in Hanoi and arrange some day trips or overnight trips in and around Hanoi. Does anyone know which travel agents I should avoid or approach?

Thank you.

Kaplan

Hi,

I am travelling to Hanoi end of march till early april. Heard it is raining badly in Hanoi nowadays....how bad is the rainy season now? Is the weather going to get warmer end of march?

Thank you.


Yours truly, Kaplan

Flying out of Sydney very soon (24hrs) Need to decide on best value for money v experience hotel in Hanoi. Not interested in Blaaaa..... want to meet locals and have clean good food experience.
thanks in advance, jeff

I'll be going to Hanoi next week and would like to know what the weather has been like? I don't know what to pack. BBC weather forcast says it will be about 20°C during the day and 14°C in the night the next few days. Can that be right? Please advice.

The general consensus seems to be that Handspan is the company to use for a Halong Bay tour. If anyone has anything to add to that would be great. My question relates to price. The prices I see people saying on sites like this that they paid is alot cheaper than the prices quoted on Handspans website. So where did you book for these prices? Also whats the weather like in May. Any info appreciated. Thanks

Hi, Heard there is a large dept. store or mall in Hanoi-anyone have the address?
Also I love markets! Anyone have names and address of your favorite one in Hanoi? Leaving in 14 days! Thanks for your help! Darla

Hi there,

We arrive in HCMC May 21 2008 and want to fly to Hanoi as soon as possible.

We are hoping to fly from HCMC to Hanoi about May 22/23

What is the cheapest way to do it ? Approx cost ?

I understand there are 2 airlines that fly this route.

Should we internet book or just find an agency when we get there.

Any help appreciated !

Hi everybody!

Just want to ask where I can find cheap souvenirs like t-shirts, key chains and cute figurines in Hanoi. I would really appreciate it if somebody could give me their estimated prices because I am not good at haggling.

Thanks a million!

Does anyone know if the Ho Guom Hotel in Honoi has reopened after renovations and if it any good. Also any opinions on the Army Hotel. If you have any other suggestions of quiet clean central hotels we would love to know. We will be there in late March. thanks Jeff

I'll be moving to Hanoi at the beginning of July this year and I would very much appreciate if anyone can give me some advise or their own experience of Hanoi. I bought a travel guide but I still prefer to hear from those whose been there and done that things. Where is the best place to live? What's transportation is like overthere? Are the people as friendly as they say? Please share your thoughts and wish me luck for another new life in Hanoi.

Hello!
I wonder which hostel or cheap hotel in Hanoi would you recommend? This would be my first time to Vietnam and I do not really know what to expect, so your opinions would be very welcome
- as well as all other tips on how to spend three days in Hanoi (and area) the best (I can wake up very early, it's not a problem! I enjoy more seeing how people live then visiting museums...

(BTW: if any locals want to meet and chat - please write. I am going to be there between 6 and 9 March)

Happy travels to all,

Marcin