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Hanoi / Vietnam

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Incense plays an important role in Vietnamese life. It is considered as a sacred bridge to connect the visible life of human beings and the world of heaven, earth, and gods. Photo taken in Quang Phu Cau village, on the outskirts of Hanoi, Vietnam. In this picture, incense sticks are being set out to dry, after being dipped in the incense solution. — Trantuanviet Author Trantuanviet · CC BY-SA 4.0 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit Hanoi, Vietnam, for the best experience?October and November, or March and April — Hanoi's own seasonal split, as the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism describes it, is hot and rainy from May to…

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in Hanoi on a first visit?Give a full morning to the Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2010 under criteria (ii), (iii) and (vi) — it…

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in Hanoi, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Eat in the old quarter's single-dish specialists, and plan the eating day around a city that is cold and dry from October to April — Hanoi's food calendar is a northern…

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