Experience in Hanoi, Vietnam by Chi

What is it like to live in Hanoi? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Hanoi, capital of Vietnam, is an interesting city. It is not too big, you can easily rent a motorbike and drive to every place in Hanoi city if you want. The people here are nice, friendly and they love foreigners. You can experience a great Asia lifestyle with Vietnamese cuisine( amazing! ), breath-taking traffic ( be careful), traditional custom, etc.

What is the student lifestyle like in Hanoi?

Not too busy, you can balance between studying and social life.

How much does it cost to live in Hanoi?

Cheap comparing to others Asia countries.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Hanoi? Is there any advice you can give?

No. There are many mini-apartment for students to rent. It is easier if you know Vietnamese and you can find a cheap one. If no, there are some websites for you to check out.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Vietnamese food is super delicious. You will get addict to many traditional dishes : bun cha, pho, nem cuon, nem ran, bun bo nam bo and many more. It is also easy to find western food with reasonable price.

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What places would you recommend visiting in Hanoi?

Hoan Kiem Lake, Van Mieu.

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Is it good to eat out in Hanoi? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Yes, Old Quarter is the most famous place in Ha Noi for you to eat. You can find many kinds of food, cheap beer, bars, etc.

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Is the nightlife good in Hanoi? Where is good to go?

Yes, Most bars in Hanoi open until 12 am. Some are later. You can find many bars in the Old Quarter. A few places are really famous:

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The price is not too expensive. There are bars that the price are expensive but they are really good :

What advice would you give future students heading to Hanoi?

There are not much to advice if you want to head to Hanoi. Just be careful with the price scam and thefts. But Hanoi is a safe city and you will definitely have a wonderful time here.