Hanoi, Vietnam Free Walking Tour Guide, a must-see for beginners!!

🚘Transportation from Noi Bai Airport to the city center: Airport bus: Take bus No. 86, the journey takes 40-60 minutes Grab taxi: about 35-40 minutes by car 1️⃣Hanoi Cathedral ⛪️Also known as St. Joseph's Cathedral, it was built during the French colonial period, designed in Gothic style, somewhat resembling Notre-Dame de Paris, open to the public for free visits during the day. There are French-style mansions and open-air cafes nearby the cathedral, ☕️where you can experience the atmosphere of the French Quarter. 2️⃣The Old Quarter's 36 Streets Located in the old city area, it is a major commercial and tourist hotspot in Hanoi. There are traditional Vietnamese handicraft and souvenir shops, as well as distinctive coffee shops and snacks, you can plan to spend half a day strolling around here. 3️⃣Hoan Kiem Lake Next to the Old Quarter's 36 Streets is Hoan Kiem Lake, one of the main lakes in the city center, with green water reflecting the ancient trees and willows on the lakeshore. There are two small islands in the lake, one is Turtle Tower Island and the other is Jade Mountain Island, with the Jade Mountain Temple on it, full of historical traces. 4️⃣Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre A traditional Vietnamese cultural performance, the content of the performance is usually about national heroes and folk tales. The performance is entirely in Vietnamese, but you can get a Chinese program in the lobby before entering to roughly understand the content of the performance. There is a show every 70 minutes, 🎫it is best to buy tickets one day in advance. 5️⃣Ha Long Bay It takes about 3.5 hours to get there from Hanoi. Ha Long Bay consists of thousands of large and small islands, where you can take an 🚢antique boat and travel among the karst islands. On the second day, you can visit the Surprise Cave to admire the peculiar stalactites inside. 🍜Hanoi Cuisine: Vietnamese Pho: Phở 10 Lý Quốc Sư, Bách Phương - Bún Bò Nam Bộ, Pho Gia Truyen Grilled Pork Noodle: Bún Chả Đắc Kim Vietnamese Fried Fish Pot: Cha Ca Thang Long Affordable French Cuisine: Green Tangerine French Bread: Banh Mì 25 Vietnamese Sweet Soup: Chè 4 Mùa 🏨Accommodation: Meritel Hanoi 💰500+ Convenient location, within walking distance to the old city area for sightseeing, great value for money; some room types offer 2-4 person rooms, suitable for family stays; there is also a rooftop bar, where you can enjoy the night view of Hanoi. La Siesta Premium Hang Be 💰700+ Convenient location, next to Hoan Kiem Lake, surrounded by many restaurants and cafes; spacious rooms, decorated in dark tones, overall stylish. ❗️Precautions: 1. Always watch your belongings to avoid using your 📱on the street 2. When looking for change, pay attention to 💰the denomination, do not rely solely on color recognition 3. Remember to bargain when buying things in scenic areas