![]() We were also really unfortunate with the weather, but still managed to make great memories and find some of our favorite places.įor us renting a motorbike in Sapa is a must. Lots of beggars and big Chinese investors who make the place into a (sadly enough) common combination between development and poverty. Partly because of very high expectations but also because Sapa is one of those places that have grown too quick for its own good. Since you are here already, pay a visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi that it is only a walk away fro the mausoleum and its free to enter!Īdriana saw Sapa as her big disappointment in Vietnam. The museum is only a few minutes walk from the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum. The museum holds an extensive collection of armoury that was used during Vietnam’s war-filled history. It is not the place to learn a lot about Vietnamese politics during the war, but more about detailed weapons and specific battles. We visited the Vietnam Military History Museum of Hanoi, which was really cool. ![]() You will find a bridge that leads to an island in one side of the lake where you can find the Ngoc Son temple, for a small fee you can enter to visit it and to get a different view from the lake. We really like it since it feels like an oasis of rest between the really busy city. ![]() In the centre of town you will find Hoan Kiem Lake, also known as Sword Lake, which is one of the most popular spots in the city. If you want to get into the Vietnamese city life, Hanoi is the place to do it.Īs usual, what we most enjoyed was walking around without a specific goal, just getting lost in the streets and finding ourselves again. Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and counts with more that six million people, most of them driving motorbikes, so… watch out! In general I am not a big fan of big cities, but from of all the metropolis we have been in Indochina, this was by far the most intriguing place, with the biggest culture differences. It was a nice lazy day at the beach, that ended up with lunch in one of the beach terraces and a cycle back to Hoi An. But we were looking for a relax day and after only five minute walk on the beach, the line of restaurants was over and the beach was deserted. There are a lot of restaurants on the beach with their own hammocks where you can lay and eat or have a drink while chilling. There’re a lot of bike parkings when you get closer to the beach, the farthest ones usually try to trick you saying they have a cheaper price, but it was pretty much the same in all of them, so you can just go to the closest ones next to the beach entrances. The ride was really nice, the road doesn’t have a lot of traffic and the views of the rice fields are superb. But don’t miss it during daylight, it’s still totally worth the visit, plus it is not as crowded since there’s not as many people as during the night time.īeside this, what we really enjoyed in Hoi An was renting a bike from our hotel, Blue Clouds Homestay, and cycle to An Bang Beach. After sunset is the most popular time because they light the old town with hundreds of colorful lanterns, that give the place a magical look. The best plan in Hoi An is just to walk around, visit the handcraft shops, small markets and dozens of charming little restaurants. It is definitely worth a visit, you need to pay a small fee for the entrance that goes to the preservation of the town. The fact that it wasn’t bombed during the Vietnam war allows this city to keep the charismatic historic architecture from the 18th century.Īs you will read everywhere, the highlight of Hoi An is the colourful old town. Located in the middle of the country, Hoi An is a very romantic and traditional city.
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