1. Try once to wait for a slow-dried cup of Vietnamese filter coffee amidst the hustle and bustle of life!
Nothing beats a peaceful morning, free from deadlines and work stress, sipping a cup of coffee with a close friend. Or simply enjoying a book alone, savoring the solitude. Hanoi residents also have a habit of drinking tea early in the morning. Chatting with a few friends about the past week on the sidewalk, surrounded by a few plastic chairs, is enough to experience a gentle, cool morning.
Coffee drops fall slowly amidst the hustle and bustle.
2. “Sweeping through” a culinary paradise right in the heart of the Old Quarter.
While weekdays are usually crowded, weekends offer no traffic jams, noise, or pollution. You should also take advantage of this time to wander around restaurants and enjoy the local cuisine with your ideal group of friends. If you’re traveling alone for work, research some famous food spots and head there. They say food is half the joy of life, after all. Pho is arguably Hanoi’s signature dish. There are many types of pho to choose from: beef pho, chicken pho, mixed pho, pho rolls, etc. In addition, there are many other “very Hanoi” dishes such as Lang Vong sticky rice, La Vong fish cakes, Thanh Tri rice rolls, West Lake shrimp cakes, etc.
Let’s enjoy bun cha – a famous and delicious dish!
3. Take a stroll along the pedestrian street around Ho Guom Lake or admire the view of West Lake.
One weekend, you wake up early, not to rush to class or work, but simply to enjoy the rare fresh air of the capital. Take your time strolling along familiar streets or exploring new corners you’ve overlooked. You’ll find that not only Hanoi, but also the pace of life within you seems to slow down. It’s as if each passing second is simply to appreciate how lovely and peaceful life still is.
At West Lake, enjoy a bowl of beef pho or pho rolls after a stroll around.
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4. Explore Duong Lam Ancient Village
This is a beautiful ancient village that still retains its old-world charm. Located about 30km from the center of Hanoi, it’s also a chance for you and your friends to enjoy the peaceful scenery of a rural village with its simple way of life. It’s hard to experience rural life in the heart of a bustling, urban capital.
Duong Lam Ancient Village – a place to rediscover your homeland.
5. Admire Long Bien Bridge
Long Bien Bridge – a witness to history through countless ups and downs. Have you ever explored all of Hanoi’s bridges and finally stopped at Long Bien Bridge to enjoy some hot grilled corn? If not, try it this weekend! It’s quite a fun experience.
An aerial view of Long Bien Bridge.
6. Visit famous cultural sites.
Have you visited all of Hanoi’s historical sites yet? If you’re a resident of the capital and haven’t been to the Temple of Literature, the One Pillar Pagoda, or the Tran Quoc Pagoda, it’s truly a shame.
7. Picnic in the park
A barbecue with family and friends on the lush green grass and in the cool air of the park is also a great idea, isn’t it?
The cool, green space will give you a pleasant feeling this weekend!
What a wonderful weekend, isn’t it? Hanoi always has such a strangely peaceful atmosphere!
