Hanoi is one of the few places in Vietnam with 4 distinctive seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. The average temperature varies dramatically from about 12°C during the coldest months up to 36°C in peak summer. Spring (February to April) and autumn (September to November) are perhaps the best time to travel to Hanoi because of the pleasant weather, when the temperature is not too low nor overwhelmingly high. Hanoi spring often marks its arrival with warm weather and clear bright sky. Travelers can also immerse in fantastic traditional activities which only occur during Tet holiday.

The Old Quarter - Hoan Kiem: is best location to stay and explore Hanoi for the first time. For most tourists, Hoan Kiem Lake and the surrounding Old Quarter are pretty much all of Hanoi. As a matter of fact, the city has spread to encompass some of the following provinces, making it one of the largest and most populated metropolis in the world. Most hotels, shops, cafes and restaurants crowd the old town. It is both the oldest part of the city, but also the most vibrant since the tourists for a long time bring with them a flow of cultural fusion and influence. The locals enjoy the area as well: the young come for fun and the old come for nostalgia. Each street in this old quarter tells a distinctive story and lives with its very own ambience - only those who live long enough can appreciate the full beauty of the place. If you have more than a couple of days, make sure to include a quick visit to Tay Ho district where the expats are based. There you can help yourself with a totally different Hanoi seen in the Old Quarter: the jungle of international food intertwined with yoga studio and boutique tailors offering oversize clothes. Tay Ho is gradually becoming a new hype of Hanoi

Explore the old city center; Hanoi Old Quarter. Walk around the Hoan Kiem lake. Visit one of the many museums about the Vietnam War. Enjoy a traditional water puppet show. Use Hanoi as a base to discover the north of Vietnam.

Hanoi has established a reputation as a foodie’s paradise, with hundreds of street food sellers spread across the city. From the iconic Pho and Banh Mi to the lesser-known Banh Cuon and Bun Thang, Hanoi street food offers an extensive variety of tastes that are distinctive to the city.