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Hanoi, Vietnam

Average Annual days of rain 169 days

Population 4.1 million

Dialing Code Country: 84 Area Code: 4

Electricity 220 volts, 50 Hz; standard two-pin plug

Major Industries machinery, IT, electronic, metallic products, textiles, leather, wood, chemicals

Did You Know? Hanoi became the capital of Vietnam in the 7th century and has been occupied by both the French and Japanese throughout its history.

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Local Expert: Adam Hurley

Originally from Newcaslte Australia, i have been wondering the streets, markets, beaches and noodle soup stalls of Vietnam for the past 7 years. Much of that time has been working as tour guide in...

 
May 09, 2008
Dining Review

St Joseph's Cathedral - Hanoi - Vietnam

Inaugurated in 1886, St Joseph's Cathedral is situated at 40 Nha Chung Street, not to far from the western banks of Hoan Kiem Lake.

With its huge square towers and a some what stark if not gloomy look, as it's walls are now colored am imposing gray, the site of St Joseph's once use to be...

May 05, 2008
Local News

7 Travel Tips for Hanoi - Vietnam

When traveling in Vietnam, like many other countries, there are things you can do, and things you shouldn't do!

It is often hard to know whats right and whats wrong. The good news is the when you travel in Vietnam, you really have to try hard to upset the locals. Vietnamese are so forgiving, it's

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May 03, 2008
Dining Review

Restaurant Review - Al Fresco's - Hanoi

Al Fresco's - Hanoi

Where:

Al Fresco's are located at:

23L Hai Ba Trung Street - 826 7782
108 K1 Lang Ha Street - 772 3555
98 Xuan Dieu Street - 719 5322
A37 Hoang Ngan Street - 556 98 22

Al Fresco's will also deliver to

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April 30, 2008
Dining Review

Vna Phuc Village - Silk in Hanoi

Beginning during the Ly-Tran Dynasty, Van Phuc Silk Village has gained an international reputation for its quality, designs and craftsmanship.

Van Phuc Village is best known for its Van Silk, Van referring to "Clouds".

International recognition didn't come until the 1930's

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April 27, 2008
Local News

Get some Bun in the North

The food in Vietnam is wide and varied, dispite popular believe, it is not just rice! 

Many dishes have a noodle called Vermicelli (bun in Vietnamese) in them and can eaten either dry or in the form of a soup. Here are a few popular bun...

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