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Hà Nội, the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city.

Hanoi.

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How do I choose a travel agency to book tours from in Hanoi, Vietnam?

I am travelling to Vietnam in December and would like to book with a travel agency in the Hanoi area. There are so many to choose from, what are things that I should consider when picking a travel agency (additionally to avoid getting ripped off).
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If I'm searching for a cheap room in Hanoi on foot, where should l look?

I'm arriving alone at Hanoi airport in the morning and I plan to search on foot for a cheap room with a fan. What areas of Hanoi can I go to that have a variety and dense concentration of hotels, where rooms have fans and are relatively cheap by the…
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Luggage lockers in downtown Hanoi?

I'm going to be visiting Hanoi for one day and taking an overnight train. Is there a place in downtown Hanoi where I can lock my luggage for the day? Alternatively, does the Hanoi train station have a luggage locker/bag check?
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Tailor in Hanoi, Vietnam

I will be traveling through Vietnam, and I'm looking to get some tailored shirts. Unfortunately, the only place I'll have enough days in one place is Hanoi, so I'd like to do that there (I've read there are many wonderful tailors throughout the rest…
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How to get Vietnam mainland visa in Phu Quoc?

I got visa exemption when arrived to Phu Quoc. Now I want to fly to Hanoi and they want mainland visa in Phu Quoc because it is domestic flight. I have visa invitation letter for Hanoi but it's not valid. It is possible to get mainland visa from…
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Is a 7-hour layover in Hanoi long enough to leave the airport and sightsee?

I have a flight from Tokyo (Narita) to Mumbai with a 7-hour layover in Hanoi. I am an Indian citizen traveling alone with VietJet Air. I would like to get out of the airport and do some sightseeing. Is it worth it?
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Is Luong Yen bus station still operational?

I am trying to take a bus from Luong Yen bus station in Hanoi (to Cat Ba island), and some Vietnamese news web sites mention that the bus station is no longer operational. However, a travel agent today said me that I can still take a bus from there,…
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Where to find music workshops in Hanoi?

I am planning to visit a friend in Hanoi, Vietnam. She's working and I would like to attend a music workshop during the day, ideally, for a short week. Where can I find such a workshop?
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How can one travel between terminals at Noi Bai (Hanoi) airport?

So I will be arriving on an internal flight from Da Nang to Hanoi. My understanding is this is likely to arrive at the old terminal, while my onward international flight will be from the new terminal. How can one get between the two? It didn't look…
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Hanoi Airport to Halong Bay transfer time

We are getting into Hanoi airport at 7:40 (AM) and a potential cruise is leaving at 12:30 with a 12:15 start of boarding. Apparently there is a new toll road that brings the drive time down to 2.5 hours. Provided we hire a private car with direct…
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How to get from Hanoi International Airport Terminal 2 to Domestic 1 at 5 am?

The title says it all: the shuttle bus seems to start at 6 am but I need transport between terminals at 5 am. Can you take a taxi, and if so how much?
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Vietname Ho Chi Minh city to Hanoi train

How to book and take a sleeper train from Ho Chi Minh city to Hanoi?
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Do I need any transit visa or extra documents travelling from Kolkata to Nagoya via Hanoi and Hongkong? I might have separate airlines for this travel

Hi this is Sucharita from India. I am an Indian passport holder. Currently I am living in Nagoya, Japan for work purposes. I have CoE and visa and Zairiyu card for my stay in Japan and the residence certificate also......Now I wish to travel to…
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Which is my port of entry?

I have a flight from New Delhi to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, and From Ho Chi Minh I have a connecting flight to Hanoi but with different airlines (domestic). Which should I write as "entry port" in my evisa application? Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi?
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