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Hanoi Weather in May

Hanoi Weather in May

Hanoi weather in May is rather hot, but still worth to visit. In this post, Incredible Asia Journeys will give you some useful information about Hanoi Weather in May to help you get your best itineraries for your memorable trips in Hanoi, Vietnam. Hoan Kiem Lake in a sunny dayThe Temperature in Hanoi in MayMay is the first month of the hot season in Hanoi, so the temperature is rather high. The temperature continues to increase during the month with the average temperature between 24˚C (75.2˚F) and 32˚C (89.6˚F). The high temperature in the daylight ranges from 26˚C (78.8˚F) to 37˚C (98.6˚F), while the low daily temperature usually drops to 21˚C (69.8˚F) or rises to 28˚C (82.4˚F). You will feel warm most of the day, but the hot period may last approximately 3 hours from 02.00 pm to 05.00 pm. Until the end of the month, the duration of hot hours is around 9 hours, from 11.00 am to 08.00 pm.Rainfall in Hanoi in MayIf April is the welcoming time of the rainy season, it officially occurs in May with the doubled amount of rainfall in comparison with April. Hanoi in May receives around 190 mm of rainfall on average. The number of wet days ranges from 14 to 18 days. The rainfall increases from the beginning to the end of May.Things to visit in Hanoi in MayHo Chi Minh MausoleumHo Chi Minh MausoleumLocated in Ba Dinh District, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is one of the must-see places when visiting Hanoi. The mausoleum is the place to keep Ho Chi Minh President’s body remain, so Vietnamese people and foreign friends can visit and show their great gratitude to Vietnam’s hero.Also, you can visit other attractions in Ho Chi Minh Complex including Uncle Ho’s House on Stilt, One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Museum, and Ba Dinh Square.You have to note that a camera, cell phone, bare-shoulder T-shirts, or mini-skirts inside are not allowed in the mausoleum.Opening time: 5 days per week, except Monday and FridayCold seasons (from November to March): 8:00 AM - 11:00 AMHot seasons (from April to October): 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM Closed once per year in 2 or 3 months (depend on the government, so please pay attention to this) for the body maintenanceThang Long Imperial CitadelThang Long Imperial Citadel is an intriguing relic of Vietnam with historical and cultural values. In 2010, the citadel was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Just a 15-minute walk from other attractive destinations in Hanoi such as Quan Thanh Temple, Vietnam Military History Museum, Ho Chi Minh Museum and Hoan Kiem Lake.Opening time: Tuesday – Sunday 08:00 AM – 17:00 PMLocation: 9 Hoang Dieu, Dien Bien, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.Ticket price: 30,000 VND.Thang Long Imperial CitadelHanoi Old QuarterHanoi Old Quarter is considered as the soul of Hanoi with 36 ancient streets, which remains its beauty in the modern city. You can find the narrow streets with many street vendors who sell fast food or souvenirs. You can walk around or hire a cyclo to discover Hanoi Old Quarter. You can enjoy some Hanoi beer in Ta Hien Street to avoid the hot weather of May in Hanoi. Besides, if you visit Hoan Kiem Lake near the Old Quarter, you should try Trang Tien Ice Cream – the famous ice cream in Hanoi.Hanoi Old QuarterBest places to visit from Hanoi in MayMu Cang Chai, Yen Bai from HanoiMu Cang Chai is located in the mountainous northeast area of Vietnam. A new crop is welcomed in Mu Cang Chai in May. Because of the terraced fields, water must be supplied from the top of the fields. So this time is called the “falling water season” that the water runs from the top to the bottom of the terraced fields. It is one of the best time for you to visit Mu Cang Chai to go sight-seeing. Especially if you would like to be immersed into nature and photography, Mu Cang Chai in May shouldn't be missed out. Mu Cang Chai in Water SeasonNinh Binh from HanoiUnlike the falling water season in Mu Cang Chai, Ninh Binh in May is ready for the ripened rice season. The rice fields start to change their colours to yellow. Ninh Binh attracts millions of tourists all over the world with famous attractions such as Trang An Grottoes, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Tam Coc Bich Dong, and Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. Located on the edge of the Red River Delta, Tam Coc (Three Grottoes) is the beautiful place that remains the long-standing rice cultivation. Only 2 hours from Hanoi, you can get to Tam Coc to see the beautiful scenery of the transition between the bright green and yellow rice fields. Besides, you can do trekking in Cuc Phuong National Park – the first national park and the largest nature reserve in Vietnam. Cuc Phuong National Park in May is the “butterfly season”, so you can be surrounded by lines of colourful butterflies.Halong Bay from HanoiThe hot weather in Halong Bay in May is the perfect time for tourists to see the beauty of the limestone karst scenery and get into the water with swimming, kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkelling. Also, if you want to avoid the heat, you can explore the cooler caves such as Sung Sot Cave, Thien Cung Cave, Luon Cave…, take a day boat to the local village, or just relax in the boat with fans and aircon.Swimming in Halong BayCat Ba Islands from HanoiCat Ba is one of the best islands to visit in summer in Vietnam. The weather in Cat Ba Island in May offers tourists the best time to visit, which is not too hot to be exhausted and not too cold to swim. Also, you can enjoy the comfortable fresh air here, enjoy the long sandy beaches and beautiful caves, visit Monkey Island and Cat Ba National Park, go kayaking, try scuba diving, and taste delicious seafood or barbecue night.Clothing advice in Hanoi in MayLight clothes including shorts and T-shirts are suitable for the hot summer in Hanoi. If you are afraid of being bronzed by the sun, you should prepare a pair of thin slacks, a long-sleeved thin overcoat, and sun cream to use in the sunny days.

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Hanoi Weather in April

Hanoi Weather in April

It is your smart choice to visit Hanoi in April because the good weather at this time will help you to discover various places in Hanoi and surroundings. Also, April is the time of charming and beautiful sceneries. In this post, we will give you some weather information and suggest the best things you can do in Hanoi in April with the hope that you enjoy your wonderful trips. Let’s see more! White Lily Flower in Hanoi in April The Temperature in Hanoi in April In April, Hanoi becomes warmer with the average temperature 21˚C (69.8˚F) and 28˚C (82.4˚F). The daily low temperature may drop to 16˚C (60.8˚F) or rise up to 26˚C (78.8˚F), while the average daily high temperature tends to range from 20˚C (68˚F) to 35˚C (95˚F).  At the beginning of the month, you can feel the warm temperature from noon to around 07.00 pm. Until the mid-month, it will be between 10.00 am and 10.00 pm. By the end of the month, the temperature increases and you will feel warm all the day. Fallen Leaves Street in Hanoi in April Rainfall in Hanoi in April April is the time welcoming rain season, so you may see unexpected rains covering Hanoi ambiance. In this month, the received amount of rainfall doubles in comparison with March. It is around 80mm to 100mm of rainfall throughout the month with 13-18 wet days. The rainfall in April tends to rise from the beginning of the month toward the end of the month. In general, the highest chances of rain is around noon, while it is less likely to be wet after 08.00pm during the month. Sunshine Hours in Hanoi in April In general, the sun rises at 05.50 am and sets at 06.11 pm, which provides Hanoi in April with around 12.21 hours of daylight. The weather in Hanoi in April gives the city between 2 and 3 sunshine hours per day. Cloud covers most of the daytime in Hanoi at this time. Best things to do in Hanoi in April Hanoi Old Quarter The Old Quarter with 36 bustling streets is a popular tourist attraction in Hanoi. Hanoi Old Quarter is the place gathering many foreign tourists visiting Hanoi, so it is bustling enough for you can find many things to explore including attractive shopping and dining sites, daytime markets, night markets, and various ceremonies every day. To explore Hanoi Old Quarter, you can walk on foot or hire a cyclo to travel around and see many interesting things here. You may spend 100,000 VND or more for one or two people for an hour travelling if you hire a cyclo. Walk around Hanoi Old Quarter Hoan Kiem Lake Hoan Kiem Lake is known as the soul of Hanoi, which is associated with the legend of returning the sword of one Vietnam’s king in the past. Visiting Hoan Kiem Lake, you can enjoy the fresh atmosphere and local life people in Hanoi. Especially, in the 3 days of weekends, you can have more space in Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street. You can join many traditional games taken places by volunteers in Hanoi like "O An Quan”, rope skipping, “ Ka Keo”… and see some groups of people dancing, singing, or playing bamboo flutes… Skipping Rope in Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is an important historical destination in Hanoi, which is for honouring the national hero – Ho Chi Minh President. It is free of charge to visit the Mausoleum; however, you have to pay attention that short skirts or tank tops and taking photos are not allowed inside the Mausoleum. Another thing to note that Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum will be closed occasionally for maintenance so check before you go (often from the mid of September to November). Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Best Places to Travel from Hanoi in April Halong Bay Trips from Hanoi The summertime of April is truly the best time to visit the legend Halong Bay. There is no chance of encountering hurricanes in Halong Bay in April, so you can enjoy the relaxing environment all the time in the bay. Therefore, Halong Bay attracts a large number of tourists all over the world to visit the bay for sightseeing and relaxation. You can join Halong Bay Day Trip for one day to discover the beauty of Halong Bay in April. If you have much more time and would like to enjoy Halong Bay more, click on Halong Bay Cruises to get more information about cruises in Halong Bay . Sapa Trips from Hanoi Sapa owns its different beauty in both for the season – spring, summer, autumn and winter. In April, Sapa welcomes a huge number of visitors because of the suitable climate that sunny in the daylight and a little bit cold at night. Sapa at this time is covered by many kinds of flowers like buck flowers, peach blossom, ban flowers (Hoa Ban) – a specific kind of flower in the northwest area… and terraced green fields. This makes Sapa beautiful as heaven. There are many tours to Sapa that you can join, some of them are: Sapa Trekking & Bac Ha Market ,  Best Of Sapa Explore 3 days ,  Sapa Cycling Tour With Homestay   Terraced green fields in Sapa Ninh Binh Trips from Hanoi Ninh Binh is famous for many attractive sites including Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Tam Coc Bich Dong (Three Grottoes – Green Pearl Grotto), Trang An Grottoes,… In addition, if you want to walk in a fairyland with thousands of colourful butterflies flying in lines, Cuc Phuong National Park in Ninh Binh in the late of April will be the best place.  Click on the link to see our tours to Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu Tam Coc Day Trip , Trang An - Bai Dinh Full Day Tour , Tam Coc Bich Dong Day Tour , and Cuc Phuong National Park Day Trip from Hanoi . Butterfly season in Cuc Phuong National Park Clothing advice when visiting Hanoi in April You should wear a long-sleeved T-shirts and casual pants, which are enough for you to walking around Hanoi. Remember to bring with you an umbrella or a thin raincoat in case of getting wet from rain in April.

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Hanoi Weather in March

Hanoi Weather in March

It is very hard to give firm predictions of the Hanoi weather each month. So if you want to visit Hanoi, pay attention to the weather to get the best trip. In March, Hanoi is the mid-time of spring with many kinds of flowers blooming such as Ban flower, Sưa flower and Bưởi flower (grapefruit flower), which is one of the best time to travel. This post gives you some useful information and tips to help you get the memorable trip to Hanoi and the best places in Hanoi. Ban Flower in Hanoi The Weather in Hanoi in March In comparison with February, the temperature in March is rather higher with the average temperature around 18˚C (64.4˚F). While the average high temperature may vary between 16˚C (60.8˚F) and 32˚C (89.6˚F), the daily low temperature tends to range from 12˚C (53.6˚F) to 24˚C (75.2˚F). The weather in Hanoi in March is not too hot, so you will feel comfortable most of the day. The morning hours may be a little bit cooler than the afternoon hours. On average, Hanoi receives around 1 hour of sunshine in the daylight because clouds cover the city most of the time, 89% of daylight. In terms of rainfall, there is an increase in rainfall in comparison with February. The amount of rainfall during March is around 40 mm to 50 mm. The number of wet days ranges from 15 to 22, which is more likely to occur at the end of the month. Things to do in Hanoi in March Hanoi Old Quarter Just several hundred from Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Old Quarter attracts tourists with many things to explore. Walking or hiring a cyclo to travel around Hanoi Old Quarter are the best ways to explore the charming Old Quarter. You have to pay about 100,000 VND or more (about 4.5 USD) for 1 or 2 person/ 1 hour on cyclo. Discover corners of Hanoi Old Quarter and try some street food here like a bowl of pho, Hanoi bread… Hanoi's Old Quarter Besides, you can join our Hanoi Scooter Tour or Hanoi Motorbike Tour to discover corners of Hanoi and enjoy Hanoi foods in March. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology If you want to know more about the outstanding characteristics of 54 ethnic groups, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is the best place for you. The museum is divided into 2 parts: indoors and outdoors. The outdoors re-describes the life of Vietnamese ethnic people in the past, while the indoors pay attention to the informative exhibition. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is truly a great choice for those who don’t have time to visit all remote areas where live the majority of Vietnam ethnic minorities. Entrance fee:  • Adult: 40.000 VND (1.76 USD) • University students with ID: 20.000 VND • Children (6 years old to 16 years old): 10.000 VND • Children under 6 years old: Free Bana People Communal House in the museum Visiting Dong Nhan Temple Festival The Dong Nhan Temple Festival takes place annually from the 3rd to the 6th of the second lunar month in Dong Nhan Temple, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi. You can have a chance to enjoy some traditional games like human chess, lantern dance and water sports at the festival.  Dong Nhan Temple Festival Best places to visit from Hanoi in March Dien Bien – Muong Thanh Valley from Hanoi Far more than 400 km from Hanoi, Dien Bien is inside of Muong Thanh Valley. Dien Bien in March is one of the most beautiful places with a paradise of Ban flower – a kind of beautiful flower in the northwest area of Vietnam. March is the time Ban flower blooming in the districts of Muong Ang, Dien Bien, Dien Bien Dong… From a far distance, you can see Ban flowers blooming like glittering snowflakes in big white clouds. The white colour of Ban flower not only symbolizes the fragile beauty of Thai girls but also respects the longevity and the faithfulness in love. Ban Flower in Dien Bien Da Nang from Hanoi Visiting Da Nang in March, you will feel a bustling atmosphere after Tet holiday. You can visit many well-known spots such as Ngu Hanh Mountain, Cham Sculpture Museum, Son Tra Peninsula, or Dragon Bridge. Also, you can visit Da Nang Beach in March to enjoy walking, sightseeing the blue sea, or swimming. The fresh atmosphere here and the scenery at this time seem to be so peaceful for all visitors. Da Nang Beach Hoi An from Hanoi Hoi An in March seems to be gorgeous with full of bright sunshine and little cold weather, which gives you the wonderful atmosphere and more chances to enjoy outdoor activities. You can try some interesting activities such as cycling or walking around Hoi An ancient town, watching the old houses, explore small streets covered with lanterns or enjoying the best foods. Hoi An at night Clothing advice when travelling in Hanoi in March Weather in Hanoi in March is not too cold as in the winter, so a thin sweater and overcoat are still essential for a trip in Hanoi at this time. It is also the time of high humidity, so bring more spare clothes in case your clothes haven’t been dried yet. However, remember to bring a long-sleeved T-shirt or shirt to welcome several sunny days in March.

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Hanoi Weather in February

Hanoi Weather in February

February is known as the most festive month of the year, especially Lunar New Year (or Tet) – the biggest holiday in Vietnam in February. If you are planning to visit Hanoi in February, pay attention to the weather to have a wonderful trip without any weather trouble. Hanoi weather in February gives you opportunities to explore the beauty of Hanoi many outdoor activities. Peach flowers blooming in Nhat Tan Flower Garden in February The Temperature in Hanoi in February The weather in February becomes warmer than the weather in January with the average temperature from 15˚C (59˚F) to 21˚C (69.8˚F), but it is still cool enough to support a number of outdoor festivals. In general, the daily low temperature can drop down to 10˚C (50˚F), while the high temperature fluctuates between 14˚C (57.2˚F) and 29˚C (84.2˚F). Rainfall In February, drizzling rain and mist occur more often, especially in the morning. Hanoi in February receives a slight larger amount of rainfall from 25mm to 30mm compared with 21mm of January’s rainfall. The number of wet days in Hanoi at this time ranges from 11 to 17 days.  Sunrise and sunset Hanoi receives around 11 hours of daylight, in which there are usually 2 hours or less of bright sunshine each day. In February, the sun rises at around 6.30 am and sunset occurs at 5.46 pm in general. The maximum UV ray level will be high at mid-day when the sky is clear. Best places to visit in Hanoi in February Hoan Kiem Lake Hoan Kiem Lake, also called Sword Lake, is the ideal place to escape from the noise and bustle of Hanoi. The best time to visit Hoan Kiem Lake is after dawn when people gather together to enjoy the fresh air or do morning yoga or exercises. You can walk around the lake and see beautiful decorations prepared for Tet holiday. Especially, you can see some people who write calligraphy, they are called “ông đồ". They create great artworks for those who want to buy one with the hope of praying for a happy new year. Three days of weekends are the time of Walking Street in Hoan Kiem Lake, so you can enjoy more and have many interesting traditional activities. "Ông đồ" in Tet holiday Hanoi Old Quarter Near Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Old Quarter is worth to visit with many interesting things to discover. Besides walking, hiring a cyclo is another way to discover Hanoi Old Quarter. You have to pay about 100,000 VND (about 4.5 USD) for 1 or 2 person/ 1 hour. Hanoi Old Quarter with 36 streets including Jam Street, Sugar Street, Salt Street… is considered as the eternal soul of the city. Here are our best Hanoi tours to discover Hanoi in February: + Hanoi Street Food Tour : Hanoi Street Food Tour starts to walk around Hanoi Old Quarter to look for delicious food along the streets. Also, you can have a chance to learn how to make traditional dishes with ancient family recipes. There are many options of Hanoi foods for you to enjoy including Bun Bo, Banh Cuon, Cha Ca, Bun Rieu, Banh Mi, Pho, and Egg Coffee. + Hanoi Motorbike Tour : Hanoi Motorbike Tour brings you to the hidden world of Hanoi, from small alleys to beautiful architectural sites such as Tran Quoc Pagoda on West Lake, Temple of Literature, Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Long Bien Bridge. Joining Hanoi Motorbike Tour, you will have an interesting food experience in Hanoi with "bia hoi" and many special street foods. + Hanoi Scooter Tour : Like Hanoi Motorbike Tour gives you a chance to discover small corners of Hanoi. In the time of February, Hanoi becomes more colourful with the decoration for Tet holiday. So it is a good time for you to enjoy the beauty of Hanoi and Hanoi special foods. Hanoi Old Quarter prepares for Tet holiday Things to eat in Hanoi in February Hanoi in February is the time of Tet holiday, so you can have a chance to enjoy many kinds of Vietnamese specialities in this occasion such as Bánh Chưng, Bánh Tét, Dưa Hành…  Besides, we suggest that you should try some street food from the food vendors here. You will enjoy some hot food on the sidewalks with for a cheap price. If you want a bargain for your food, ask them and you will get a fixed price. Banh Chung for Tet holiday Best places to visit from Hanoi in February February is considered the time of festivals all over the country. In this post, we will introduce you some famous festival you can visit around Hanoi.  Bai Dinh Pagoda Festival Bai Dinh Pagoda Festival takes place on the 6th day of the lunar first month every year at Bai Dinh Pagoda, Gia Sinh Commune, Gia Vien District, Ninh Binh Province. In the past, Bai Dinh Pagoda Festival only lasted for 1 week; however, in recent years, the festival opens during the whole spring to help tourists enjoy cheerful atmosphere of this festival and beautiful sights in Bai Dinh Pagoda more. During the festival, Bai Dinh Pagoda, as well as the other attractions in Ninh Binh, are always crowded. You can have a chance to enjoy the special atmosphere of the festival, explore marvellous scenes and Vietnamese culture, and join many interesting traditional games. Bai Dinh Pagoda Festival Perfume Pagoda Festival The Perfume Pagoda is located far 69 km south of Hanoi, at Huong Son Commune, My Duc District, Ha Tay Province. The Perfume Pagoda is famous for Huong Tich Cave that was actually discovered 2,000 years ago. Every year, thousands of pilgrims visit this cave to pray for happiness and prosperity in the coming year. Perfume Pagoda Festival Lim Festival Lim Festival is held in Tien Du District, Bac Ninh Province, which is far about 18km from Hanoi on 12th and 13th of the lunar first month of the year. One of the highlights of Lim Festival is “Quan họ” singing. On this day, people gather to climb Lim Hill to enjoy the “Quan họ" performance in the river. Traditional costumes are a special feature of this art, in which females are dressed in the four-panel traditional dresses called Ao Tu Than and Non Quai Thao, while males are dressed in "áo the” and “khăn xếp”. Besides, you can take part in many traditional games such as swings, wrestling, rice cooking or human chess. “Quan họ” Bac Ninh is recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage entry since 2009. Quan ho Bac Ninh in the river

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Hanoi Weather in July

Hanoi Weather in July

Hanoi – the lovely capital of Vietnam – is one of the hot spots to visit in the world recommended by TripAdvisor. Visiting Hanoi, you will have a chance to discover the beauty of culture, people, and attractive destinations. To plan a wonderful trip to Hanoi in July, you should pay attention to its weather at this time. In this post, Incredible Asia Journeys are pleased to show all you need to know about the weather in Hanoi in July for your great trip.Streets in Hanoi covered with sunshineThe Temperature in Hanoi in JulyIn July, the temperature in Hanoi is still high and just 1-2˚C higher than the temperature in June with the average temperature at about 26˚C (78.8˚F) to 33˚C (91.4˚F). Daily low temperature ranges from 24˚C (75.2˚F) to 29˚C (84.2˚F), while the average high temperature fluctuates from 29˚C (84.2˚F) to 37˚C (98.6˚F). In the first half of the month, it feels hot from 10.00 am to 09.00 pm, which decreases from the mid of July, lasting from 11.00 am to 08.00 pm.Sunrise and SunsetThe number of the daylight hours decreases from the beginning to the end of the month. On July 1, the sun rises at 05.18 am and sets at 06.42 pm, which brings 13.24 hours of the daylight. Until the end of July, sunrise occurs at 05.29 am and sunset takes place at 06.35 pm, with 13.06 hours of daylight.Sunset in Long Bien BridgeRainfallThere is a slight increase in the number of wet days in July, with 15-19 rainy days, in comparison with 14 wet days in June. Hanoi receives around 290 mm of rainfall during the month. In addition, heavy rain can occur suddenly and last very long at any time of the day. So bring a raincoat with you at all times is essential when travelling in Hanoi in July.Best Things to Do in Hanoi in JulyTemple of LiteratureTemple of Literature (Văn miếu Quốc Tử Giám) is one of the must-see places when visiting Hanoi. It is the first national university of Vietnam from the 11th century. Nowadays, the temple becomes one of the tranquil attractions in the bustling city. Every year, students from all over the country come here to pray in front of altars for favourable grades. The Temple of Literature consists of 5 courtyards, each of them has its own essence, which is to devote to Confucius - one of the greatest philosophers in Vietnamese history, and honour doctors whose names are listed above the backs of stone turtles symbolizing intelligence in the local mythology.Temple of LiteratureQuang Ba Flower MarketLocated in Au Co St. Quang Ba Flower Market opens from 02.00 am to noon every day. You can come here at midnight to “welcome” street vendors and those who buy and sell many kinds of flowers. Between 02.00 am and 04.00 am is the best time for your experience in Quang Ba Flower Market.Quang Ba Night Flower MarketWest Lake in HanoiWith the hot weather in July, West Lake is an ideal place to enjoy the fresh atmosphere in Hanoi. This is a freshwater lake with the shore length of 17km. Around West Lake, there are plenty of ancient pagodas, beautiful villas, five-star hotels, stylish restaurants, cafes, and nightlife venues which is worth to visit.Consider our best Hanoi tours to discover Hanoi in July: Hanoi Street Food Tour, Hanoi Scooter Tour, or Hanoi Motorbike Tour.A corner of West Lake in JulyBest Trips from Hanoi to JulyHalong Bay Tours from HanoiJuly is the time of summer vacation, so people tend to spend their vacation on beach cities to escape from the heat of summer in the bustling city. Located about 165 km from Hanoi, Halong Bay is an attraction in summer. Take a cruise tour and discover the beauty of the legend Halong Bay with almost 2,000 limestone karsts. You can have interesting experiences including kayaking, swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, or discovering the mysterious beauty of caves like Thien Cung Cave, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave…If you don’t have much time, you can book Halong Bay Day Trip for discovering Halong Bay in one day, within 4 hours on the cruise.If you have more time, you can stay on cruise overnight for 2 day 1 night trip or 3 day 2 night trip to discover more the beauty of Halong Bay.How to get to Halong Bay from HanoiIt may take you 3.5 hours to get to Halong Bay from Hanoi. You can get on cruise bus that picks you up from your hotel in Hanoi to the cruise in Halong Bay and back when the cruise ends. If you want to private space for your family or group, you can transfer by private car or taxi to get to Halong Bay.V'Spirit Premier CruiseNha Trang Tours from HanoiNha Trang attracts tourists by its 6km stretch of beautiful coastline with pristine white sandy beaches and the diversity of marine life. Visiting Nha Trang, you will join some interesting water activities like swimming, sunbathing, surfing, scuba diving, and snorkelling. Besides, a trip to Nha Trang also leads you to discover a series of complexes including Vinpearl Amusement Park, Tri Nguyen Aquarium, Hon Tam Resort, Hon Ba, Suoi Do, Po Nagar Champa Temples… Especially at night, Nha Trang becomes more bustling with a lot of pubs and bars along the streets. Fresh atmosphere in Nha Trang will make your stress disappear.How to get to Nha Trang from HanoiYou can get to Nha Trang by train or by plane. From Hanoi Station on Le Duan Street, you can take a train to Nha Trang Railway Station. It may take you 27 to 30 hours.Also, there are a lot of flights from Hanoi to Nha Trang. You can take a flight to Cam Ranh International Airport, and then get on a taxi for about 30 km to come to Nha Trang.Nha Trang BeachMui Ne Tours from HanoiMui Ne – Phan Thiet is well-known for its long white sandy coastal line, crystal-like water and long lines of green coconut trees in the central of Vietnam. You can contemplate the beautiful scenery of Hon Rom Beach, Fairy Spring, Cham Temple, or Fish Market… Also, you can have an opportunities to experience a lot of different water activities such as kite surfing, swimming and scuba diving. Remember to enjoy delicious seafood dishes like fish cake noodle soup (Banh Canh Cha Ca); duck Hu Tieu (Hu Tieu Vit – a kind of noodle soup), Rolled Grilled fish; raw fish salad (Goi Ca); Quang noodle (Mi Quang), baked rice paper, (Banh Trang Nuong), pancake (Banh Xeo), Shrimp paste rice paper, Banh can (Mini-pancakes), etc.How to get to Mui Ne – Phan Thiet from HanoiThe easiest way to get to Mui Ne – Phan Thiet from Hanoi is by train. You can go to Hanoi Station at Le Duan Street to buy a ticket and get on a train to Phan Thiet City. After that, transfer to Mui Ne by bus or a taxi.Mui Ne BeachCat Ba Islands Tours from HanoiLocated in Hai Phong City, about 10km southeast of Halong Bay, Cat Ba Islands is one of the most favourite attractions in Vietnam and Northern Vietnam. Monkey Island, Viet Hai Village, Lan Ha Bay, and Cat Ba National Park are the most common places when visiting Cat Ba Islands. You can go swimming, do kayaking, play football, volleyball on beach, go fishing, have a sunbath or have a picnic lunch on the beaches.How to get to Cat Ba Island from HanoiFrom Hanoi, you can catch the bus from Gia Lam or My Dinh Station to get to Hai Phong City, and then transfer to Cat Ba Town on boat.Many tourists prefer to take a package tour to visit Halong Bay for 1-night trip, and then go to Cat Ba Island. From Tuan Chau Harbor, it is easy for you to take a ferry to Cat Ba Island.Hoa Lu Tam Coc Tours from HanoiFrom Hanoi, you can get a tour to famous Hoa Lu Tam Coc in Ninh Binh. A boating tour along the Ngo Dong River will bring to you wonderful experiences. We highly recommend Hoa Lu Tam Coc Day Trip that will help you to discover the beauty of Tam Coc and understand more about the history of Vietnam with Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.How to get to Hoa Lu Tam Coc from HanoiYou can get to Hoa Lu Tam Coc by train, tour bus, taxi, or motorbike. By train: It may take you about 2.5 hours to transfer from Hanoi Railway Station to Ninh Binh Railway Station. The ticket price is about 70,000 to 150,000 VND.By tour bus: If you book our tour to Hoa Lu Tam Coc, you will be pick up by our tour bus to Hoa Lu Tam Coc and back. It is the safest and simplest for you to get to Hoa Lu Tam Coc.By taxi: If you want to get to Hoa Lu Tam Coc in the easiest way, you can take a taxi in Hanoi with the price of more than one million for oneBy motorbike: Hide a motorbike in Hanoi for your trip to Ninh Binh (from 200,000 VND to 300,000 VND per day).Tips for tourists when travelling in Hanoi in July• July is one of the hottest months in Hanoi, so it is essential to use sun cream and sunglasses for the 13-hour-sunshine days.• Light clothes, sun-blocking hat, and a pair of shoes would be good for the hot weather in Hanoi.• Because of suddenly rain, you should bring a raincoat in your bag all the time in case of heavy rain.• Remember to bring a camera to save your memorable moments in your trip around Hanoi.

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Hanoi Weather in January

Hanoi Weather in January

January is the coldest month in the winter in Hanoi due to being suffered strong freezing wind from the northeast. If you want to organize your holiday in Hanoi at this time, take a look at the weather to get a great trip without any delay by bad weather. To help you prepare for your trip, Incredible Asia Journeys is pleased to show you all you need to know about the weather in Hanoi in January. Hanoians in Hoan Kiem Lake in the early morning The temperature in Hanoi in January The average temperature in Hanoi in January ranges from 14˚C (57.2˚F) to 20˚C (68˚F). The lowest temperature in a day may be below 10˚C (50˚F), while the highest temperature is up to 26˚C (78.8˚F). If you come from Europe and other freezing climate countries and be familiar with the cool weather in their native countries, you will feel comfortable with the cold winter in January in Hanoi. Even with the sun, it can still be freezing cold. Rainfall Hanoi receives from 7 to 14 rainy days during January with a low amount of rainfall, 21mm on average. Although January has many wet days, this time is still dry season. In January, morning and midday is the most probable time for rain in the day. Sunshine The number of sunshine hours in Hanoi is 2 on average from the beginning to the end of January. The time of daylight increases from January 1 to January 31. On January 1, the sun rises at 06.30 am and sets at 05.26 pm, giving Hanoi 10.53 daylight hours; while it is about 11.12 hours of daylight from 05.46 am to 06.34 pm. Things to do in Hanoi in January Hanoi Old Quarter Hanoi Old Quarter is one of the should-not-be-missed attractions when visiting Hanoi. Located in the northern side of Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Old Quarter consists many narrow streets and ancient houses with unique architecture. In the past, the area is a famous trade centre with the development of different workshops. Therefore, every street is named after a specific type of products like Paper Product, Silver Product, and so on. Walking around or hire a cyclo are the best ways to discover Hanoi Old Quarter. You can go shopping and enjoy street food. Cyclo in Hanoi Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is a monumental structure which was made of marble. You can visit the mausoleum in the morning hours, up to 10.30 am or 11.00 am. It is noticed that formal clothes are allowed to enter the monumental structure.  Ho Chi Minh Museum Tran Quoc Pagoda Tran Quoc Pagoda is one of the most beautiful pagodas you can visit in Hanoi, which attracts many people who love religious places. This pagoda is like an island in the southern West Lake. It is known as the oldest pagoda in Hanoi with more than 1,500 years of existence. Visiting Tran Quoc Pagoda, you can also go for a walk to fresh and peaceful atmosphere of West Lake in the cold weather of January in Hanoi. Tran Quoc Pagoda Enjoy hot food in Hanoi The cold weather of January is suitable for enjoying hot food in Hanoi like street food, pho, hot pot… January is also the time Vietnamese people prepare for Tet holiday. So you can enjoy some kinds of special food at this time. Bánh Chưng, Bánh Tét, and Dưa Hành are some of than that you must try when visiting Hanoi in the time of Tet holiday. Join Hanoi Street Food Tour or Hanoi Scooter Tour to enjoy Hanoi atmosphere in January. Best places to visit from Hanoi in January Halong Bay Tours from Hanoi Halong Bay in January is cold enough to wear a winter coat, but it is very atmospheric. You can have a chance to enjoy a tranquil Halong Bay in winter. You can get on kayaking adventures to be taken up close to fishing boats and feel like remnants of a watery ghost town. Besides, you can enjoy a cup of coffee on the sundeck to enjoy the atmosphere and see the beauty of the limestone karsts. You can book our Halong Bay Day Trip to explore the beauty of Halong Bay in only one day from the morning to afternoon if you don't have much time. Besides, if you want to explore more about Halong Bay, you can get on 2 day 1 night cruise or 3 day 2 night cruise. Halong Bay in Winter Sapa Tour from Hanoi Like November and December, January is also an ideal time to visit Sapa. Sapa in winter is so beautiful as a mysterious landscape. At this time of the year, the iconic rice terraces are not as vibrant at this time of year but Sapa still fantastic trekking at any time. Both the house roofs, forests, gardens and the roads are covered in snow and fog, which makes Sapa become more vaporous and mysterious. Tourists visiting Sapa to see snow Ninh Binh Tours from Hanoi Ninh Binh is well-known for a lot of attractive destinations including Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Trang An Grottoes, and Tam Coc (Three Grottoes). You can book our Hoa Lu Tam Coc Day Trip to enjoy trekking between green rice paddies in Tam Coc, explore the ancient beauty of Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, or take a boating tour to discover beautiful caves. Green rice paddies in Tam Coc Ho Chi Minh City Tours from Hanoi If you want to avoid the cold weather of Hanoi in January, you can travel to Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City at this time is full of warm sunshine. You should visit Ben Thanh Market to join the lively atmosphere when people prepare for Tet holiday. January is also the wonderful time for any tourist visiting Ho Chi Minh City to enjoy mild weather and flower blossom. You can appreciate grandiose flower installations and buy some tropical flowers at Nguyen Hue Walking Street and dozens of Tet flower streets around the city. Warm weather in Ho Chi Minh City in January Tips when travelling in Hanoi in January • It can be cold even with the sunshine in January, so bring several thin sweaters or thin coats if they don’t take too much space in your suitcase. • If you want to adventure outside in Hanoi, you should prepare for yourself warm coat, boots, and gloves to keep you warm and avoid catching a cold. In case that you forgot your warm clothes or don’t want to bring such heavy and thick clothes, you can buy some at any store in Hanoi. If you want to buy it in some shops or night market in Hanoi Old Quarter, let ask for a bargain. They will give you fixed prices. • Drink much water to stay hydrated in the dry weather of the winter in January, especially when you do trekking or walking outsides. • Don’t forget to use sun cream to be protected from ultraviolet radiation during the daytime. • A pair of shoes will not only help you to stay warm but also be suitable for your outdoor activities all daytime than flip-flops or high heels.

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Hanoi weather in November

Hanoi weather in November

November marks the end of autumn in Hanoi. This is also the time for transferring between autumn and winter. So the weather in Hanoi in November is cool and sunny, which is suitable for visitors to travel around Hanoi and surroundings. In this post, Incredible Asia Journeys is glad to show you some useful information about weather in Hanoi in November so that you can plan the best itinerary for your trip in Vietnam. A corner of Hanoi in November The temperature in Hanoi in November Hanoi in November is much cooler than the previous months. The temperature drops to 18˚C (64.4˚F) on average. The low temperature ranges from 13˚C (55.4˚F) to 24˚C (75.2˚F), while the high temperature fluctuates between 19˚C (66.2˚F) and 31˚C (87.8˚F). In general, the second half of November is cooler than the first one. In addition, the number of the wet days in Hanoi in November also reduce to only 5 days and 46mm compared with 14 days and 146mm in October. All of these factors lead to the cooler and a little bit drier weather. It is a nice time to travel around Hanoi and the surrounding areas. Best places to visit in Hanoi in November Hanoi Old Quarter The weather in Hanoi in November is suitable for strolling around Hanoi Old Quarter with 36 ancient streets. You will see always-busy and small streets along with ancient architectural houses. Hanoi Old Quarter is bustling with many things to enjoy. You can hire a cyclo for travelling around Hanoi Old Quarter, get some traditional art products as souvenirs, and enjoy some food and drinks. If you visit Hanoi Old Quarter in the three days of weekends, you can join Night Market, which is near Hoan Kiem Lake. Take a short distance from Hanoi Old Quarter to Hoan Kiem Lake, you can enjoy fresh air, or play some traditional games. This will be very interesting. Cyclo in Hanoi Old Quarter Thang Long Water Puppet Theater If you are interested in traditional art, you should see a Water Puppet Show – a unique traditional art of Vietnam. This performs the life of Vietnamese farmers like catching fish, cultivating, or tending buffalo… Just 60.000-100, 100.0000 VND for a ticket. Location: No.57b Dinh Tien Hoang Street Opening hours: 15:30, 17:00, 18:30, 20:00, 21:15 and Sunday at 09:30 Water Puppet Show Tay Tuu Flower Garden or Nhat Tan Flower Garden Two of them are the most famous flower gardens in Hanoi. November is the month of many beautiful flowers, especially white baby daisy (Cuc hoa mi trang). Coming here, you can be impressed with the fields of the white baby daisy. These gardens are ideal places for you to take your beautiful photo album with flowers. Check our best tours to discover Hanoi in one day or more: Hanoi Street Food Tour , Hanoi Scooter Tour , and North Vietnam 5 Day Group Tour . Nhat Tan Flower Garden with White Baby Daisy Flowers Best Trips from Hanoi Hanoi to Sapa Tours Sapa in November is becoming colder and colder. So if you would like to visit Sapa from Hano, you should bring warm jackets. Sapa welcomes you with green rice paddies and a little bit of cold weather. The weather in Sapa in November is suitable for trekking to explore ethnic people villages including Giang Ta Chai, Ta Van, Lao Chai, Ta Phin Villages. Interacting with the locals and experiencing the local life in homestays will be very exciting. Hanoi to Ha Giang Tours Located in the far north of Vietnam, Ha Giang attracts tourists by its beautiful road lines and buckwheat flowers. From October to November, buckwheat flowers are blooming, which seems to be a new coat for Ha Giang rocky plateau. Furthermore, at the end of November, there are beautiful rice terraced paddies on the mountain slopes of Ha Giang rocky plateau. Also, you can discover some other attractive destinations like Lung Cu Flag Pole, Quan Ba Double Mountain, Dong Van Stone Plateau, and so on. Ha Giang becomes one of the amazing places to visit in Vietnam. There is few public transportations to Ha Giang so that it is better when you hire a motorbike to drive with your friends to Ha Giang. To be safer, you can book a tour to Ha Giang with car driver and tour guide. Buckwheat flowers in Ha Giang in November Hanoi to Halong Tours The weather in Halong Bay in November is quite pleasant. Because November stands in the low season of Halong Bay, so this is a great opportunity for those who want to experience peaceful Ha Long Bay. You can take a cruise to discover mysterious caves of the legend bay, do kayaking, boating and swimming. You can even go to Ha Long night market to buy some souvenirs or experience at Tuan Chau Resort. Hanoi to Moc Chau Tours Moc Chau is one of the most attractive destinations at the beginning of winter. Located in Son La Province in north-western Vietnam, Moc Chau is covered with white mustard fields, wild sunflower, and green tea hills in November, which attracts a huge number of visitors. You can ride a motorbike or a bicycle to enjoy the beautiful views. Happy Land is a famous place that you should not miss out when visiting Moc Chau. It is like a paradise on the plateau in Moc Chau, Son La. Homestay in Happy Land, Moc Chau Hanoi to Ninh Binh Tours Hoa Lu Tam Coc is also an attractive destination that you can visit from Hanoi in November. You can have a boating tour along the Ngo Dong River to discover the beauty of Tam Coc (Three Grottos). Pay a visit to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital to understand more about the history of Vietnam and its beauty. Tam Coc (Three Grottos) What to wear and bring as travelling in Hanoi in November • Because of the rather cold weather in Hanoi in November, you should bring warm clothes, especially when you plan to visit some mountainous areas in the north of Hanoi. In case that you forgot your warm clothes, you can buy some at any store in Hanoi. If you want to buy it in some shops or night market in Hanoi Old Quarter, let ask for a bargain. They will give you fixed prices. • It is dry in November, so you should drink much water to stay hydrated, especially when you do trekking in Sapa or Ha Giang, or walking around Hanoi Old Quarter. • Remember to use sun cream to protect you from ultraviolet radiation during the daytime • A pair of shoes will be suitable for your outdoor activities during the daytime than flip-flops, or high heels.

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Hanoi Weather in September

Hanoi Weather in September

September marks the ending of the rainy season and also the beginning of the beautiful autumn. Autumn in September is the time of flower blossom and romantic love. It is a topic of uncountable songs and poems describing how wonderful it is. With the weather of autumn, September becomes one of the best months to visit Hanoi. In this post, Incredible Asia Journeys is pleased to give you some information about Hanoi Weather in September to help you get the best itinerary for your trip in Hanoi. Hanoi weather in September The temperature in Hanoi in September September in Hanoi is the transitional period of summer to autumn, so the weather is also cooler and more comfortable than previous months. The temperature of the month is still at a high level, ranging from 26°C to 31°C, but the weather is not as uncomfortable as in summer. Hanoi becomes so romantic with soft sunlight, blue sky and cool breeze.  The duration of daylight in September doesn’t change much, lasting around 12.32 hours per day (from 05.40 am of sunrise to 06.12 pm of sunset) in the beginning of the month, which decreases in the end of the month with 11.58 hours of daylight per day (from 05.47 am of sunrise to 05.45 pm of sunset).  In the daylight, the hot period ranges from 11.30 am to 06.00 pm in the first days of September, which falls in the end of the month, ranging from 01.00 pm until 05.30 pm. In terms of rainfall, Hanoi receives around 14 wet days during September. Thunderstorms can still occur in this period. Things to do in Hanoi in September Walking around Hoan Kiem Lake Hoan Kiem Lake (Sword Lake) is one of the top places to visit in Hanoi in autumn. In the morning, you can see a bold scene of Hanoi people who are doing exercise, walking, playing chess, taking photos or fishing. The atmosphere here will make you feel more comfortable. In the afternoon, many students from schools or universities come to Hoan Kiem Lake to practice English with foreigners. Also, there are several vendors selling food or souvenirs. All of them make the lake become more active. Especially, if you visiting Hoan Kiem Lake on the weekends, you can have a chance to enjoy the atmosphere of walking streets. It may more crowd than other days, but also you can enjoy more activities including traditional games, street foods, “Tò he” (toy figurine) traditional art, singing and dancing on the streets. Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street Exploring Hanoi Old Quarter Hanoi Old Quarter is home to a lot of ancient houses with classic architectures of the 19th century. With 36 ancient streets, Hanoi Old Quarter is a famous historical site in Hanoi. You can enjoy the different rustic charm of the capital city and taste some best Hanoi food. In the three days of weekends, you can join Night Market in the Old Quarter, just hundreds of meters from Hoan Kiem Lake. Clothes, souvenirs, and food are full in the market. Hanoi Night Market in Hanoi Old Quarter Starting the evening with “bia hoi” at Beer Corner In September when it is still hot, enjoy a beer to begin a night out would not a bad idea. Ta Hien St. Luong Ngoc Quyen St. in Hanoi Old Quarter are two famous Beer Corner in Hanoi. Having a beer in the little bit hot weather of Hanoi in September will satisfy anyone’s night plans. Beer Corner has become a favourite and attractive place for Vietnamese and foreigners visiting Vietnam as well. If you far from Beer Corner, you can enjoy a beer at any “bia hoi” restaurant around Hanoi. Just 80,000 – 100,000 VND for 10 glasses of beer, you can sit on mini plastic stools along the street for hours to chat with your friends or see a stream of people passing by. Beer Corner Watching Water Puppet Show in Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre is one of the best places for those who love traditional art. Water Puppet has existed for more than thousands year and is the unique traditional art of Vietnam. This reappears the daily life of Vietnamese farmers such as cultivating, catching fishes, tending buffalo and so on. Address:  No.57b Dinh Tien Hoang St. (near Hoan Kiem Lake). Opening hours:  15.00, 16.10, 17.10, 18.30, 20.00 every day from October to April. 16.10, 17.10, 18.30, 20.00 every day from May to September. Ticket Price: Around 60.000-100.000 VND per ticket Check our best tours to visit Hanoi in September in only one day: Hanoi Street Food Tour , Hanoi Scooter Tour , and Hanoi Motorbike Tour . Water Puppet Show Best trips from Hanoi Hoa Lu Tam Coc day trip from Hanoi:  Hoa Lu Tam Coc is one of the best day trips from Hanoi which you will have the opportunity to explore the ancient citadel in Hoa Lu, take a relaxing sampan boat along the Ngo Dong River, cycle around the countryside of Vietnam and interact with local people. Location: 110km far or 2.5 hours driving from Hanoi If you have a plan to visit Hoa Lu Tam Coc during September, we have the best itinerary for your reference:  Hoa Lu Tam Coc Day Trip: Click here  Boating along the Ngo Dong River Sapa Tours from Hanoi: Located in Lao Cai, far more than 300km from Hanoi, Sapa is worth to visit in September. You can do trekking through the beautiful golden rice fields to different villages like Cat Cat, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Ta Phin, or Giang Ta Chai Village; and talk with the locals to understand more about the life in this vast areas. Also, get to Bac Ha Market to see the local market here with many interesting things. If you have a plan to visit Sapa during September, we have the best itinerary for your reference: Sapa Tour 2 Days 1 Night: Click here  Halong Bay Tour from Hanoi Halong Bay is one of the most famous destinations in North Vietnam, also known as one of 7 New Wonders of the world. Visiting Halong, you will have the best experience with this spectacular landscape. Cruise in Halong Bay and admire the beauty of almost 2000 islands around the bay will make you relax. You can try kayak, swimming and bamboo boat in the tranquil water areas. September is the best time to do outdoors activities in the bay. If you have a plan to visit Sapa during September, we have the best itinerary for your reference: Halong Bay Day Trip: Click here  Tips for visiting Hanoi in September + Bring a good camera to capture charming streets of milk flower trees or fallen yellow leaves + The 2nd September is Vietnam’s Independence Day with many events held in Hanoi Capital. Also, shopping centres may have great deals so you can have a chance to get something with the best price. + September is also the time of Mid-Autumn Festival. The streets in Hanoi are decorated with colourful lanterns and children toys. Let try mooncakes if you travel to Hanoi in this time. + Although September is the last month of the wet season in Hanoi, it may have many rainy days. So prepare an umbrella or a raincoat if you are in outdoor activities.

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