Hanoi
Vietnam's capital and the usual northern start: Old Quarter walks, street food, museums, and the country's best transport hub for Ha Long, Ninh Binh, Sapa and Ha Giang.
- How long to stay
- 3 days (2–5)
- Daily budget (mid-range)
- US$25–70
- Routes in/out
- 7
Practicalities
- Night trains to Lao Cai (Sapa) leave from Hanoi main station around 21:35.
- Most Ha Long / Cat Ba buses pick up in the Old Quarter.
- Noi Bai airport is 45–60 min from the centre by taxi or airport bus.
Getting in & out
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