👥About 8.3 million (Hanoi municipality, 2023)Population
💬VietnameseLanguage
💱Vietnamese đồng (VND)Currency
🕐Indochina Time (ICT, UTC+7)Timezone
💰40–80 USDDaily Budget
🛡️Very SafeSafety
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👥Population
About 8.3 million (Hanoi municipality, 2023)💬Language
Vietnamese💱Currency
Vietnamese đồng (VND)🕐Timezone
Indochina Time (ICT, UTC+7)💰Daily Budget
40–80 USD🛡️Safety
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Where ancient streets meet electric Hanoi nights.
Hanoi is Vietnam’s atmospheric capital, blending centuries-old temples with lively markets, tree-lined boulevards, and tiny street food stalls. First-time visitors can wander the Old Quarter’s lanes, catch a glimpse of history at iconic landmarks, and savor flavors that range from comforting pho to vibrant regional specialties.
Old Quarter charmStreet food legendsLake Hoan KiemFrench colonial flairWater puppet shows
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