Hanoi Hidden Gems

Off the Beaten Track Hanoi Tour: A 2025 Private City Experience

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Off the Beaten Track Hanoi Tour: A 2025 Private City Experience So, you think you know Hanoi? Honestly, I kind of thought I did, too. I’ve seen the pictures of Hoan Kiem Lake at dawn, and I’ve read about the big museums, you know? Basically, my idea of the city was pretty much based on the top ten lists you see everywhere. This private tour, though, was completely different, in a way. As a matter of fact, it felt less like a tour and more like having a friend show you their actual neighborhood. We were really looking for something …

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Hanoi City Tour Review 2025: Sights & Hidden Spots

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Hanoi City Tour Review 2025: Sights & Hidden Spots So, you’re thinking about a trip to Hanoi, and honestly, that’s a fantastic idea. There’s a certain feeling you get there, you know, that’s unlike anywhere else in Southeast Asia. I mean, the moment you step out into the Old Quarter, it’s just this incredible wave of sounds, smells, and sights. At the end of the day, you’ve got street food vendors calling out, a million motorbikes weaving past, and that sweet, strong smell of Vietnamese coffee in the air. We were faced with a choice; pretty much try to figure …

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2025 Hanoi Walking Tour Review: A Look at Hidden Spots & Train Street

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2025 Hanoi Walking Tour Review: A Look at Hidden Spots & Train Street Stepping Beyond the Guidebook in Hanoi Honestly, lots of trips to big cities, you know, they can sort of feel the same after a while. You basically see the big monuments, eat at some recommended spots, and then you’re pretty much done, right? You check the boxes, but the real feeling of the place sometimes seems just a little out of reach. We were really determined for our visit to Hanoi to be a bit different, actually. The city has this almost electric quality; ancient temples sit …

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