A bit of history
Hanoi city - the capital of Vietnam... Translated from Vietnamese "Hanoi" - a city between two rivers. The city was first mentioned since 1010, when it was called Thanglong - "Flying Dragon". The modern name has been used since 1831. Hanoi became the capital of the Independent State in 1954. It is located on the Krasnaya River, in its lower reaches. Hanoi is divided into 9 districts, not counting two suburbs.
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Population
The population of the capital is very diverse. In terms of the number of people, Hanoi is the second city in the country after. Most of them are Vietnamese, but there are also representatives of other nations. As for the language, representatives of more than 55 linguistic groups live peacefully in the city.
The city has a well-developed industry, there is a university, and many cultural centers.
Transport
The cheapest and most convenient form of transport in Hanoi is taxi. There are several companies that own this type of transport, they are exactly the same.
In addition to ordinary cars, if you do not have luggage, you can order a bicycle taxi or motorcycle taxi (these are usually scooters). This type of transportation costs a little less, but it is necessary to negotiate the price in advance, and keep in mind that these drivers usually prefer extreme driving.
In Hanoi you can rent a scooter. But drivers in the city rarely fully comply with the rules of the road, and it can be quite difficult for a person not accustomed to such chaos on the roads.
There are also the usual city buses. They are new, comfortable and mostly air conditioned. The cost is fixed for the whole trip, it can only differ on different routes.
The newest form of transport, introduced just a few years ago, is electric vehicles. They move only in the tourist area of Hanoi and do not make much weather.
Climate
There are only two seasons in Hanoi - dry (lasts from late October to April) and rainy. In the summer months, the temperature can rise to +40 degrees, but usually does not exceed + 30 ° C. It is the period from April to November that is especially damp and stuffy. Winters are very mild with freezing temperatures.
It rains mostly at night, but even during the day it is not particularly long.
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1. The best time to travel to Hanoi is the period from September to November, it is at this time that the temperature and weather conditions are most comfortable. You should refrain from traveling to Hanoi between May and September, as it is the rainy season during this time.
2. The capital of Vietnam amazes with the abundance of handmade souvenirs. The artfully crafted gizmos can be purchased in the historic city center or in the craft districts, and they are not expensive at all.
3. The city of Hanoi will certainly appeal to gourmets, because it is considered one of the best culinary capitals in Asia.
4. It is important that Vietnam is the second largest coffee exporter in the world (after Brazil). Therefore, you should definitely try this drink here and purchase coffee beans as a souvenir.
5. It is worth considering that traffic rules are often neglected in Hanoi. On the roads, about 80% of transport is made up of motor scooters, because of the huge flow of which, it is very difficult to cross the road. The only way out is to come to terms with the chaos and boldly head towards your goal, hold on more confidently and you will certainly be bypassed by the side.
6. You should definitely enjoy the evening puppet show, which takes place on the beach.
Hanoi map with attractions
