[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"page:destinations/vietnam/hanoi":3},{"faq":4,"page":34,"alerts":45,"entity":46,"content":63,"gallery":72,"page_seo":73,"city_cards":82,"quick_info":83,"block_order":112,"related_links":122,"attraction_cards":139,"itinerary_detail":166,"attraction_carousel":434},[5,14,19,24,29],{"id":6,"answer":7,"category":8,"question":9,"created_at":10,"sort_order":11,"is_featured":12,"faq_group_id":13},"b29c6235-299f-4f3d-a743-58afae2754a6","Most visitors spend 2 to 4 days in Hanoi to cover the main highlights. 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English-speaking staff can explain dishes and ingredients thoroughly.","Walk 5 minutes",{"id":349,"ref_id":8,"item_type":115,"ref_table":8,"attraction":8,"sort_order":11,"inline_content":350},"bb695544-48cc-4845-b19c-7b467b14dd73",{"name":351,"cost_inr":352,"description":353,"duration_minutes":354,"transport_to_next":355},"Vietnamese Cooking Class",2200,"Join a cooking class to learn Vietnamese cuisine (many operators in Old Quarter—₹2,000-2,500). Most include market tour to buy ingredients, teaching 3-4 dishes, and eating your creations. Popular dishes: spring rolls, pho, green papaya salad, banh xeo. Inform instructor about vegetarian requirements—they'll adjust recipes. Classes run 3-4 hours. Great way to take skills home. Try Blue Butterfly, Hanoi Cooking Centre, or KOTO.",210,"Grab bike 8 minutes (₹70)",{"id":357,"items":358,"time_slot":228,"sort_order":18},"483d3886-87f0-4b93-8afa-04bb6778d0d5",[359,365],{"id":360,"ref_id":8,"item_type":115,"ref_table":8,"attraction":8,"sort_order":78,"inline_content":361},"86842e22-b562-437a-83b1-27513b6d0112",{"name":362,"cost_inr":8,"description":363,"duration_minutes":200,"transport_to_next":364},"West Lake Sunset & Tran Quoc Pagoda","Head to West Lake (Ho Tay), Hanoi's largest lake. Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda—Hanoi's oldest Buddhist temple (1,500 years) on a small island. Beautiful at sunset with red-tiered stupa. Free entry, dress modestly. Surrounding area has upscale cafes and restaurants. Peaceful contrast to Old Quarter's chaos.","Walk along lakeside 10 minutes",{"id":366,"ref_id":8,"item_type":115,"ref_table":8,"attraction":8,"sort_order":11,"inline_content":367},"93d808bb-1c34-48f2-aa4c-c79cbb2a9b2e",{"name":368,"cost_inr":369,"description":370,"duration_minutes":284,"transport_to_next":371},"Dinner at Lakeside Restaurant",900,"Dine at West Lake area restaurants—try Maison de Tet Decor for modern Vietnamese cuisine or Cousins Restaurant for vegetarian-friendly options with lake views. Evening is pleasant with cool breeze. Local families gather here for evening strolls. After dinner, walk along the promenade or try street-side grilled corn (vegetarian snack, ₹50-80).","Grab bike to hotel (₹150-200)","Art, Cafes & Local Life","Experience Hanoi's thriving coffee culture and contemporary art scene. Visit museums, explore hidden cafes, and discover local neighborhoods beyond tourist areas. 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Take Grab car (₹400 each way) or join organized tour.","Grab car back to Hanoi (₹400, 30 min)",{"id":387,"items":388,"time_slot":209,"sort_order":11},"dde5af07-dc50-4f92-83ae-30d4d104a60f",[389,395],{"id":390,"ref_id":8,"item_type":115,"ref_table":8,"attraction":8,"sort_order":78,"inline_content":391},"ab2c6148-2797-4534-9682-8d094faf14b2",{"name":392,"cost_inr":393,"description":394,"duration_minutes":188,"transport_to_next":242},"Lunch & Shopping at Hang Gai Silk Street",800,"Quick lunch at nearby vegetarian restaurant, then shop Hang Gai Street for silk products—custom tailoring available (suits ready in 24-48 hours, but you're leaving). Buy ready-made silk scarves (₹400-800), clothing, and embroidered items. Also visit nearby Hang Bac for silver jewelry. Remember to bargain—start at 50-60% of asking price.",{"id":396,"ref_id":8,"item_type":115,"ref_table":8,"attraction":8,"sort_order":11,"inline_content":397},"cfce2099-2ee3-4078-9d3a-cb4d878680d6",{"name":398,"cost_inr":180,"description":399,"duration_minutes":200,"transport_to_next":400},"Hoa Lo Prison Museum","Visit the 'Hanoi Hilton'—prison used by French colonizers and later for American POWs during Vietnam War. Sobering but important historical site. Original guillotine displayed. Shows harsh conditions and prison life. Takes about 1 hour. Informative English signage. Final museum visit to understand Vietnam's complex modern history.","Walk 15 minutes to Old Quarter",{"id":402,"items":403,"time_slot":228,"sort_order":18},"28e35ca5-3cee-46a3-ad16-54525c8ab704",[404,409],{"id":405,"ref_id":8,"item_type":115,"ref_table":8,"attraction":8,"sort_order":78,"inline_content":406},"6a0a7c5b-d46c-4999-8767-fcd2cd3f4c61",{"name":407,"cost_inr":225,"description":408,"duration_minutes":147,"transport_to_next":277},"Last-Minute Shopping & Coffee","Final shopping for souvenirs—Vietnamese coffee (Trung Nguyen brand, available at supermarkets), lotus tea, lacquerware, conical hats, and handicrafts. Visit Hang Ma Street for colorful paper products. Stop at Loading T Cafe (famous Instagram-worthy 2D cartoon-style cafe) for unique photos and coffee. 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Pack and rest for tomorrow's departure—Noi Bai Airport is 45 minutes away (budget ₹500-700 for Grab car, or use airport bus for ₹120).","Walk back to hotel","Bat Trang Village & Shopping","On your final day, visit the ancient pottery village of Bat Trang and enjoy last-minute shopping. Explore craft workshops, try your hand at pottery, and pick up unique souvenirs. Return for a farewell dinner and final stroll through Hanoi's enchanting streets.","Itinerary-Hanoi","5 Days in Hanoi: Heritage, Street Food & Culture","Experience Hanoi's perfect blend of ancient temples, French colonial architecture, and world-famous street food. 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