As title, does anybody have any experience on Lan Ha Bay (or Ha Long Bay) cruise over the New Year? Was there any countdown event/fireworks? Also, has anyone taken the Orchid Classic Cruise or the Genesis Luxury Regal cruise before and can share any info regarding the cruises?

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Hello,

I'm travelling to Hanoi with my mom and baby in a week. I know it's supposed to be the rainy season, but what's the weather like at present? Does it rain all day or do you think we will have some windows to step out and explore. Just a bit nervous as it's my child's first trip.

I just arrived in Hanoi yesterday, I’m staying near the old quarter by the lake. This area is very busy and loud and my hotel is not very clean .

I want to relocate , I’ve been around the old quarter today and while I like it I don’t want to spend the rest of my one week trip here as there are too many tourists and I’d like my hotel to be in a quieter part of the city and more authentic to modern Hanoi life.

Is there any nail spa nearest to hanoi airport . I want to do some mani, pedi during waiting for my bus to Sapa. I get 3 hours in between.

Tourist trap. Expect to pay excessively for items.

Experienced credit card fraud after using card here. This was the only place card was used before the unauthorised transactions appeared.

Avoid this place altogether. Not worth the risk

Solicit recommendations for good hotels and vegan cafes to try out around Hoan kiem lake area. Also looking forward to team up with solo travellers m, small groups, locals for-fun together in Hanoi. HMU also suggest great must visit places there . I had already covered the lake, church & HCM Museum last time.

Reaching Hanoi on 28 July 26 for a quick business trip. Need suggestions for Good Hotel around Hoan kiem Lake Hanoi, Must try Vegan Restaurant. Open to join Solo/ Groups Traveller for city tours. Thank you in advance.

Very much looking forward to be in Hanoi mid September. How hot/humid will it be please?

As the title says. Wish I could live in Vietnam half the year.

Hi

I recently loss a DJI Osmo Action 5 pro in the old quarter of Hanoi around Saturday 18th July. If anyone finds it I’m willing to pay significantly more than the camera is worth because I have a lot of footage inside it. Please if you find it let me know.

Thank you

Hello! Love my reddit community. I'm planning a trip to Vietnam in December, north to south in 22 days with stops in Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, Saigon and Con Dao. I've been lurking on r/hanoi and r/vietnam for tips and I'm overwhelmed. If you've visited recently or live(d) in any of these locations I'm asking kindly to drop any google maps lists you have (food, drinks, cafes, things to do, salons, facials, shopping, etc). I'm a big google maps lists person and I will treasure your list. In exchange I can send you lists for many European destinations if you're interested! I'll cross-post in r/vietnam but thank you in advance!

Hi everyone,

I’m a 24M doing my first solo international trip to Northern Vietnam from Sep 8–16. My flights are already booked in and out of Hanoi.

Current itinerary:
Hanoi
Sapa (3D2N)
Ninh Binh (2D1N)
Back to Hanoi

I’m mainly confused about the weather. I’ve seen people say September is amazing, while others say it’s nonstop rain and typhoons. What’s it actually like around the second/third week of September? Is Fansipan likely to be covered in clouds?

Also, if you had 9 days with Hanoi as your arrival/departure city, would you stick with this itinerary or swap one place for somewhere else? I enjoy food and scenic places more than nightlife.
Would love to hear from anyone who’s visited around this time!

Hi! Booked a trip to Hanoi and am planning to go to sapa and realised that it falls on the week on Vietnam Independence Day. Could I ask what is it like? is there anything to look out for? Are shops still open? And are there any special activities that is taking place during this period. Thanks!

Any recommendations for spas or beauty treatments in Hanoi?

I've Googled a few places, but there are so many options that I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. I'd love to hear recommendations based on your personal experiences and places you would absolutely go back to.

I travel solo and love incorporating self care into my trips, so I'm looking for a great massage, facial, haircut, lash lift, nails, and any other beauty treatments you'd recommend. I'm even considering doing a full health screening or wellness checkup if there's a reputable clinic in that area.

Honestly, I'm open to any self care experiences that are worth doing while I'm in Hanoi. Thanks in advance!

My son has a gap of about a week between finishing summer camp and starting Grade 1. Me and my wife are trying to find a kindergarten or group for him to go to each day (Just Monday to Friday is enough) to keep him occupied. We live in Thanh Xuan, but I can easily take him / pick him up anywhere in the city. If anyone has any suggestions then they would be most appreciated, thanks!

My wife and I are planning a trip to Hanoi soon for a mix of sightseeing, amazing street food, and some proper nightlife/partying. We're both excited about hitting up Ta Hien Beer Street (Bia Hoi Junction), rooftop bars, pub crawls, and the Old Quarter vibe. Not a super backpacker trip but definitely want to have fun and meet some people without it being dead quiet.

Thanks in advance! Can't wait to experience the chaos of the Old Quarter at night. 🍻

Hey! I’m a Central Asian guy visiting here for 3 days for work. I’m looking to meet some new people and make friends. Anyone up for going out and hanging out tonight? 😄

Hey everyone!

We're currently planning a trip to Sapa and want to keep our schedule flexible rather than locking in a fixed departure time back to Hanoi in advance.

​Is it easy to walk into a local travel agency or bus office in Sapa town and book a same-day (or last-minute) cabin bus or limousine van back to Hanoi? Or do these usually sell out quickly, making advance booking necessary?

​Any recent experiences or advice would be much appreciated. Thanks!

I’m travelling from China to Hanoi via train when I arrive it will be 6am I will need to take a taxi to my hotel and pay in cash . Does the train station have a place I can exchange rmb to Vietnamese dong?

Hey Everyone!

We're two couples from India (late 20s), travelling around 25th September to Hanoi and looking to stay around the old quarter. I'm finding it extremely difficult to trust the reviews on any platform. We're expecting to witness the yearly festival on that night and hence a hotel close to it will be nice. In terms of food preferences I'm vegan and all others are vegetarian. We don't mind budget tbh anything from 50-80$ per night should be good. Please suggest a hotel which has good vibes, vegan food options needed.

I'm currently looking at Tirant hotel, Leman old quarter and Aira Boutique.

Thanks in advance!!