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Guides / Hanoi / Hanoi — highlights
Lifestyle4 min read

Hanoi — highlights

Holding notes. The deeper guide is not written yet. If you need this city now, talk to us.

By Sam Kavanagh•Last checked 24 September 2026

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Hanoi is open as highlights. Tay Ho is the usual long-stay answer. The Old Quarter is the visit. Ba Dinh and the French Quarter are the calmer centre. Winter is grey and damp. Summer is hot. Neither is a reason to invent a rent.

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