Vietnam visited 10 times! My advice: Head to these places first

4 days & 3 nights Vietnam adventure - Your complete guide to food, stay & travel! From Hanoi to Halong Bay, experience French charm with mountain-sea vistas 🌊

✨Trip Highlights:
- Explore the vibrant atmosphere of Hanoi's Old Quarter 36 Streets
- Marvel at Halong Bay's "Guilin on Sea" majestic scenery
- Savor Vietnamese pho, banh mi and authentic coffee

🚶‍♀️Detailed Itinerary:
Day1【Hanoi Old Quarter】
📍Hoan Kiem Lake: City center landmark with morning exercisers
📍36 Streets: Maze-like pedestrian streets with crafts & street food (Try egg coffee at Cafe Giảng)
📍Hanoi Opera House: French colonial architecture with water puppet shows

Day2【Hanoi - Halong Bay】
🍜Breakfast: Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su at 10 Lý Quốc Sư (Locals' favorite pho spot)
🚗2-hour drive to Halong Bay
⛴Afternoon cruise to Titop Island & Surprise Cave
🌅Golden hour deck photos - magical lighting!

Day3【Halong Bay Exploration】
🛶Switch to bamboo boats for fishing villages & Luon Cave
🏊‍♂️Try kayaking or island hopping
🦐Dinner: Highly recommended seafood feast on board

Day4【Return to Hanoi】
☕Don't forget Vietnamese coffee souvenirs
🛍Final stop: Dong Xuan Market for handicrafts

🍜Food Recs:
- Bun Cha Dac Kim: Obama-approved grilled pork noodles
- Banh Mi 25: Best baguette sandwiches
- Lemonade Terrace: Instagrammable seaside dining

💡Pro Tips:
1. Cross roads steadily - motorbikes will avoid you
2. USD exchange rates are better
3. Grab is cheaper than taxis
4. Best visiting season: Nov-Apr

Post by Quixoticjourney | Jul 22, 2025

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