My Highlights From Vietnam

We visited in early January, so the weather had both an impact on the activities we were able to do, as well as our enjoyment of those activities.

#1 - Street Food Tour

There’s no shortage of street food tours available on TripAdvisor and Viator, and there’s no need to spend more than $40 per person (on the VERY high side) to have an amazing experience. For more about our experience in Hanoi, click HERE.

#2 - Hoa Lo Prison

Part of going to a place like Vietnam is learning about not just the history of the country, but also the impact that our country has played on it. A visit to Hoa Lo prison is covered in another post HERE.

#3 Dong Xuan Market - Hanoi

Dong Xuan Market is housed within a four-story Soviet-style building on the northern edge of Hanoi Old Quarter. If you discover that you may not have packed a sweater or a pair of shorts, you’ll have no shortage of options here!

#4 Egg Coffee

Trust me, you want to try this odd beverage while you’re here!

#5 Location

A great advantage of Hanoi is lower humidity than what you’ll find in the south, but when flying into Hanoi you’re also very well poised for multiple side trips to either the coast or to the mountains! We so badly wanted to visit Sapa but the weather was not ideal in January.

#6 Ha Long Bay

Just a few short hours by bus or private car from Hanoi, Ha Long Bay is a beautiful UNESCO site that you don’t want to miss! Read more about our experience HERE.

#7 Custom Tailoring

If you find yourself in central Vietnam with at least three days available to you, you should get some custom clothes made! Read more about my experience HERE.