Hanoi the capital of Vietnam is known for its centuries-old architecture and a
rich culture with the Southeast Asian Chinese and French influences. At its
heart is the chaotic old quarter where, the narrow streets are roughly arranged
by trade. I'm Roger B Stillz and in this video I'll show you how I
spent my time exploring Hanoi.
We arrived in Hanoi around midday and our first stop was to get some food at
Nha Hang Ngon which was a pleasant experience. The place is big and spacious
the service was nice and efficient and it has a very good price per value. Good
option close to the old quarter if you just want to sit down in a proper
restaurant. The prices are a bit higher than the other restaurants in the area
but the beautiful place and the quality of the food is worth it.
After stuffing my stomach it was now time to burn some calories exploring
Hoan Kiem Lake. Hoan Kiem Lake lies at the very heart of Hanoi in Vietnam. So much
of Hanoi past and present is tied up in the scenic body of water. Located in the
old quarter Hoan Kiem Lake is where people gather in Hanoi to rest eat
exercise play or simply take a walk around the parameter of the lake.
Ngoc Son Temple an 18th century Buddhist temple sits on a tiny island in the lake
reachable via the bright-red bridge connecting the island to the northern
shore of the lake. To enter Ngoc Son Temple an entrance fee must be paid just
before crossing the bridge. yes you're on the bridge but it's about to rain so
might have to do this another day. It cost us about $1.50 to get in here
but the rain - that's not looking good. The temple is open daily from 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. Ngoc Son is not just a museum, it's an
active place of worship, where monks and devotees perform their religious duties
We almost missed the train this morning thanks to Rohan. Motherfucker overslept,
body's crashing, him and Tracey, but we made it. In the Old Quarter of Hanoi there's a
street unlike any other you will ever see. Most people refer to it simply as
train Street. For the Hanoians who live along this slice of track it's their
home. It's where kids play, laundry hangs, and where locals become entrepreneurs
and cater to tourists waiting for the next train to pass. It's a normal
Vietnamese community well, almost and probably one of the best things to
see in Hanoi
all right so what'd you guys think about it tell me about the experience
beautiful but scary. Awesome. Awesome experience.
After a quick power nap we headed over to Bun Cha Huong Lien. In May
2016 President Barack Obama made an official trip to Vietnam and won every
one's affection during President Obama time in Hanoi he
stopped for a Bun Cha with American chef and TV personality Anthony Bourdain and
single-handedly turned Huong Lien into Vietnam's hottest Bun Cha establishment
following his meal the tiny Hanoi shop has become something
of a local tourist attraction for travelers from all over the world and I
was no exception. Its specialty is a local classic Bun Cha a
mix of grill fatty pork in a plastic bowl of sweet, clear, unctuous broth, with
rice noodles, leafy greens, and fresh herbs.
The Bia Hoi junction is in the center of the Old Quarter and is the absolute
classic nighttime activity in Hanoi. Here you'll find street side bars with
plastic tables and stools spilling out onto the sidewalk. They serve fresh beer
for as little as ten thousand Vietnamese Dong which is less than one U.S. dollar
Street vendors walk around selling steamed peanuts, beef jerky's and other exotic
snacks. If you're traveling solo this is where you can make friends. This place is
almost always crowded by tourists and locals alike.
While Hanoi is often a jumping-off point to other popular destinations in
northern Vietnam, Hanoi has its own attractions and character to flaunt. Thanks for
the memories and thanks for having us. if you have any questions or comments about
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