Hanoi in three days: holiday itinerary — theguardian.com

Morning Hanoi, founded over 1,000 years ago inside a crook of the tea-coloured Red river, was the seat of Vietnam’s imperial power until the late 18th century. Its Old Quarter is the immersion point for most travellers, with its labyrinth of ancient streets, which were once inhabited by traders serving the nearby imperial citadel. The best way to explore the “36 Streets” of the Old Quarter is to weave through Medicine, Headstone, Tin and Silk Street on foot. It’s noisy, busy, entangled in power cables and motorbike-clogged, but it’s quintessential Hanoi. Wander on your own, or take a guided walking tour with Hidden Hanoi (two hours, minimum two people £16pp).

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