Good Morning Vietnam
By baldrick2dogs •
I'm off to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in 2 weeks for a couple of weeks holiday.
Any recommendations for must see attractions?
I'm off to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in 2 weeks for a couple of weeks holiday.
Any recommendations for must see attractions?
can stay at the Sofitel Metropole, of the Accor Group, in the Old Quarter. A sense of nostalgia, superb service, comfortable space: winsome combination.
also near Bobby Chin Rest, Hoay Khiam Lake , Water Puppet Theatre and the Old Quarter , - Walking distance
Thanks for teh updates . olive
Vinerlies there's a water puppet show in Ho Chi Minh now too. I saw it on Amazing Race last night. But yes, do go to the water puppet show. Also, when in Ho Chi Minh get a tour of the tunnels that the Viet Cong used to use, its supposed to be quite something.
Halong Bay is a must. join a tour for at least a night spend on boat in the bay to enjoy the tranquility preferably 2 nights.
2) in Hanoi , go to the Bobby Chin (the celebriy on TV) Restaurant - that serves good cuisine especially French. It is near Hoay Khiam Lake (Old Town Centre)
3)if wake up early , 5 or 6 am, have a walk around Hoay Khiam Lake.
4) Must see, the one and only one "water puppet Show' in the world, only in Hanoi town. will regret if you do not .
5) Must go to the old town , the 36 streets selling all different commodities, where one can see old buildings and old cultures.
Enjoy.
If you can, get a kiyak and a guide. There are caves in the islands that you can only get to by kiyak.
Yeah, I've already Googled and have a good itinerary, but I was looking for PERSONAL recommendations.
I have 2 nights in Halong Bay and will defo take a boat trip out there :o)
In Hanoi go to see Ho Chi Minhs home and tomb. Also make sure you visit the park in the center of the city, there's a lovely little spot on it where you can sit and have real hot chocolate and to die for Vietnamese coffee. If you get a chance get up to Ha Loong Bay, it's one of the wonders of the natural world and gives you a great opportunity to see some beautiful Vietnamese countryside.
There's also one of the oldest universities in the world in Hanoi, so that's a must see too.
And don't forget to eat pho from a street vendor. :)
(I had to say that to Mr. Google himself, right?).
yea right Baldricks
google always works
Goooooooooooooooooooogle it!