Insider Guide, Hanoi, What You Should Do for Honeymoon

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Insider Guide, Hanoi, what you should do for honeymoon

The best place to begin in Hanoi is with the city's top tourist draw -- the OldQuarter. Here centuries of commerce can be charted amid labyrinthinestreets and tiny alleyways. Hanoi, however, isn't all about classic images ofold Asia. Youll find classy lounges that wouldnt be out of place in anyworld metropolis and bohemian hangouts where locals, foreign residentsand visitors gather to soak in the atmosphere. If you're wondering what todo in Vietnam, and where to start, Hanoi is a good welcome.

1. AccommodationLuxuryHanoi Sofitel PlazaPreviously looked upon as the poor relation of Hanois two Sofitel-ownedproperties (hardly surprising when the other is the revered MetropoleHotel), the Sofitel Plaza was re-launched in April this year following a majorrefurbishment. The new look is an appealing blend of Oriental charm andcontemporary elegance. Major attractions include the setting near WestLake and lofty Summit Lounge bar on the hotels 20th floor.

Mid-rangeInterContinental West LakeYou'll get a modicum of peace away from the city's insane traffic on the shores of bucolic Tay Ho (WestLake) at InterContinentals impressive Hanoi property. Rooms in the main building are everything you'dexpect from a major international chain, but for something a little more secluded book a room in one ofthe pavilions that jut out onto the surface of the water. For a nightcap or a sundowner, the hotels SunsetBar -- accessible via a torch-lit bridge -- is perfect.

BudgetGolden Silk HotelOne of several smart, intimate boutique hotels that have muscled in on Hanoi's hospitality scene, GoldenSilk doesnt try too hard to be trendy. That's a good thing. It has smart, trim, comfortable and tastefulrooms and friendly service -- a good value in the heart of the Old Quarter. Extra touches include a mini-

bar and a steam room and Jacuzzi.

2. DiningQuan An Ngonquan an ngonLooks like it tastes -- colorful and fun.Rarely has a name been so apt. The Englishtranslation of this flawless venue is "delicious restaurant." The concept is simple yet ingenious. Much ofthe best food in Vietnam can be found on the streets -- the owners here have decided to serve local streetstaples in more upmarket surroundings. Gentrification hasnt come at the cost of authenticity. If you'refortunate enough to be eating with a local youll navigate the menu easily. If you're clueless just take astab in the dark -- its all good. The salads are exemplary, especially the goi ngo sen (lotus s tem saladwith shrimp and pork).

Pots and Pans

Founded by graduates from KOTO -- a Hanoi restaurant that works to train homeless and disadvantagedchildren in hospitality skills -- Pots and Pans is one of the citys best dining venues. The food blends fre shVietnamese produce with international cooking techniques and presentation. Dishes such as pork hockcroquettes and Australian beef rolled in betel leaf prove that "fusion" is still a culinary style with lots ofterritory to explore.

El Gaucho Argentinean SteakhouseSteak tastes good wherever you are. Argentineans are generally as adept at handling premium slices ofbeef as they are at kicking a football around -- this new outlet hits the mark as unerringly as a LionelMessi free kick. The smart interior, which includes relaxed downstairs seating at the bar and a more


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formal dining area upstairs, is dotted with arty images of Latin America. The menu is meat-dominated. Afull range of grilled items is available, but the star attractions are the steaks, which include flawlessWagyu tenderloin and prime USDA Angus rib eye.

Halia HanoiHalia Hanoi is one of the city's few fine-dining places worthy of the term, having won a string of accoladesand a loyal audience since opening two years back. Fusion is the ethos here, with fresh Asian ingredientsand marinating techniques that wouldnt be out of place in Paris. Standout dishes such as slow-cookedduck breast with chestnut stuffing and a tender poached cod with mushrooms and Chinese spices nail thebrief with nonchalant flair.

3. NightlifeTadiotoAnother venue that marks Hanoi out as artier than anywhere else in Vietnam, Tadioto is the brainchild ofpoet, scriptwriter, journalist and all round Renaissance man Nguyen Qui Duc. The venue serves as agathering point for the citys creative and intellectual set. While most easily described as a bar, i t's also aforum for the arts with literary readings, installations, live music and exhibitions.

Hanoi Rock City

Hanoi Rock City is proof that despite a midnight curfew, Hanoi has nonetheless developed a hip nightlifescene. Outdoors, a massive English-style beer garden -- complete with giant screen for big sportingevents -- packs in revelers most nights. The upstairs space is dedicated to all things musical, with livebands and DJs playing everything from straight ahead indie and rock to dubstep, heavy bass and reggae.

CAMA ATK BarThe CAMA guys have been providing righteous light in the general murk that is Vietnams left field musicscene for more than five years. The independent promoters put on an annual music festival that's theclosest thing Vietnam has to Glastonbury, bringing more than 50 international acts to the country sincestarting out. This, their latest venue, draws the citys music lovers with its eclectic program of live acts andDJs. With a range of potent cocktails and local and imported beers, the bar is a convivial place even iftheres nothing on.

4. Shopping/AttractionsOld QuarterIn many ways the Old Quarter is the Asia of popular imagination: vibrant and often stomach-turningmarket scenes, vendors in conical hats and hidden pagodas patrolled by impassive cats and shaven-headed monks. Shopping opportunities abound at markets such as Dong Xuan and streets such as HangGai (silk) and Hang Da (leather). Meanwhile, the areas famous Communal Houses -- mini-temples thatare mostly protected from the street by well-disguised entrances -- provide respite from the bustle.

True Colors Street Food TourDining possibilities may be endless in Hanoi, but most visitors dont even manage to get beyond thebasics. Thats why Daniel Hoyer is a godsend. A well regarded chef in Hanoi, he knows the capitalsmind-boggling street food culture as intimately as anyone. His full- and half-day tours introduceparticipants to an array of local (and always excellent) fare they wouldnt have a hope of finding on their

own.

Vietnam Museum of EthnologyHo Chi Minh's mausoleum draws more tourists, but when it comes to investigating Vietnams rich tapestryof cultures this excellent museum is the best place to start. Vietnam has around 54 ethnic minority groups-- mostly in the mountainous regions. In contrast to other museums in Vietnam, most of which are eitherpolitically skewed or offer little or no meaningful insight, this one details its subject matter intelligentlythrough a range of media, including video and photography as well as costumes, tools, implements andarts and crafts.


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