1. Try waiting for filter coffee to flow slowly in the hustle and bustle of life!
There is nothing more enjoyable than a peaceful morning, without deadlines or work stress, and sipping a cup of morning coffee next to your partner. Or simply go alone and read a book, enjoying the “alone world” space. Hanoi people also have the habit of drinking tea early in the morning. Chatting with a few friends about the past week on the sidewalk with a few plastic chairs rotating around is enough to feel a gentle, cool morning.
Drops of coffee fall slowly amidst the hustle and bustle
2. “Sweep” culinary paradise right in the heart of the old town
If weekdays are crowded, on weekends there will be no more traffic jams, noise, and dust. You should also take advantage of this time to hang out in restaurants and enjoy the typical cuisine here with your ideal friends. If you go on a business trip alone, look up information about a few famous culinary places and then go there. People always say that food is half the joy of life. It can be said that pho is a typical dish of Hanoi. There are many types of pho for you to choose from: beef pho, chicken pho, mixed pho, pho rolls,… In addition, there are many other “very Hanoi” dishes such as Lang Vong green rice nuggets, La Vong fish cakes, and Thanh spring rolls. Tri, Ho Tay shrimp cakes,…
Let’s enjoy bun cha – a famous delicacy
3. Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake or watch West Lake
One weekend you wake up early, not to rush to lecture or the company, but simply to enjoy the rare fresh air of the Capital. Take slow steps on familiar streets or explore new corners that you have forgotten for a long time. You will find that not only Hanoi but also your own pace of life seems to be slower. It seems like every second passes just to feel how lovely and simple this life still is.
At West Lake, enjoy beef pho or pho rolls after a walk around
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4. Explore Duong Lam ancient village
This is a beautiful ancient village that still retains its old color. Located about 30km from the center of Hanoi, it is also an opportunity for you and your friends to enjoy the peaceful scenery of a countryside village with rustic lifestyle. It is difficult to experience rural life in the heart of the bustling, urban capital.
Duong Lam ancient village – a place to find your hometown again
5. See Long Bien Bridge
Long Bien Bridge – historical witness through many years of ups and downs. Have you ever explored all the bridges of Hanoi and then stopped at the end at Long Bien Bridge and sat down to enjoy hot grilled corn? If not, please “deploy” it early this weekend. It was also quite an interesting experience.
View of Long Bien bridge from above
6. Visit famous cultural sites
Have you visited all the monuments of Hanoi? If you are a resident of the Capital and have not been to the Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda or Tran Quoc Pagoda, it is a pity.
7. Picnic in the park
An outdoor barbecue with family and friends on the green grass and in the cool air of the park is also not a bad idea, right?
The cool green space brings a pleasant feeling to you on the weekend
What a wonderful weekend, right? Hanoi always makes people feel so strangely peaceful!
