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Untitled Hanoi hotels information and Travel Guide to the fascinating city.
HANOI
INFORMATION
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EMBASSIES
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is a fascinating blend of East and West,
with Chinese influence from centuries of dominance, and French design from its colonial past.
It is largely unspoiled by modern architecture of the 1970s and 80s,
and is now going through a modernization that is making it a rising star in Southeast Asia
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  TIPS.   
Visas:
see Vietnam Introduction page
Immigration Office is at 87 Tran Hung Dao St.
Foreign Affairs Ministry - 1 Ton That Dam St.
Money:
ANZ Bank (Australian) - 14 Le Thai To St. Hoan Kiem Lake west side.
Vietcom Bank - 78 Nguyen Du St.
Credit Lyonnais - 10 Trang Thi St.
Shopping:
There are many tailor-shops in Hanoi. Many vendors have their own street, there is a shoe street, a noodle shop street, a clothes street, etc.
Coming & Going:
AIR. Vietnam Airlines flies to Bangkok, Dubai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Seoul, Singapore, Taipei and Vientiane. From Beijing via Nanning on China Southern Airlines.
Airline Offices. Air France tel. 8253484. Cathay Pacific tel 8267298. China Southern Airlines tel. 8269233. Malaysian Airlines tel. 8268820. Pacific Airlines tel. 8515356. Singapore Airlines tel. 8268888. Thai Airways tel. 8266893. Vietnam Airlines tel. 8250888.
The Airport (Noi Bai) is 35 km north of the city. Minibus transfer available on arrival or by taxi expect to pay about $15. To the airport-minibuses leave from Vietnam Airlines Office, Quang Trung St. book a day in advance, about 50 mins trip.
BUS.to/from
Haiphong leaves from Hang Thung St. near Tran Quang Kha St. through the day starting 5 am. $2-3
Halong Bay and north-east. from Gia Lam Bus Station.
Saigon and points south. Giap Bat Bus Station (7km south of Hanoi Rail Station)
Dien Bien Phu, Lao Cai & points north-west. Kim Ma Bus Station opp. 166 Nguyen Thai Hoc St.
TRAIN. to/from
Hanoi Rail Station (Ga Ha Noi) tel. 852628 is opp. 115 Le Duan St. Open 7:30-11:30am and 1:30-3:30pm for tickets.
Getting Around:
Buses exist for the knowledgeable and patient.
Cyclo. are everywhere. Bargain the price first.
Motorcycle. with driver for about $10 per day.
Bicycle. from hotels, $1-2 per day.
  FACTS.   
Communication:
Telephone Area Code is 4.
GPO is at 75 Dinh Tien Hoang St. tel. 8257036
Accomodation:
Mini-Hotels cost usually between USD 15 to 25.There are two main areas for budget accommodation. One is the Hoan Kiem district (also known as the old town), just north of the Hoan Kiem lake. It is very pretty, with lots of charm. The other is just south of the lake. Hotels seem to be a bit cheaper than in the old part, but this also depends on your bargaining success. Luxury 5 star hotels are also available.
Health:
Asia Emergency Assistance - 24 hour clinic, 4th floor, 4 Tran Hung Dao St. tel. 8213555.
Viet Duc Hospital, 48 Tranh Thi St. Bach Mai Hospital Giai Phong St. for non-emergency, english speaking. The Friendship Hospital, 1 Tran Khanh Du St. english speaking.
Attractions:
the Temple of Literature (Van Mieu, open between 8:30 and 16:30, entrance fee VND 11000), Hoan Kiem lake, the Hoan Keim districtthe Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (no entrance fee), the Ho Chi Minh House, the one pillar pagode just next to it and the Historical Museum (VND 4000).water puppet theater, Kim Dong Theatre at 57 Dinh Tien Hoang Street.
History:
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, buit in 1010 CE. Aproximately one million people live there. French colonial buildings in the old part of the city.

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