Five Questions and Answers to Hanoi Tourist

It's more scams that goes on and not violence. Using the search box you can check out the various scams that have been posted by members here and to be forwarned is to be forearmed.

Use common sense precautions and you will be fine. While you may fall victim to small scams, and pick pocketing and purse snatching are a concern, Hanoi is an extremely safe place for tourists. The night market is more than just seeing a market and you definitely shouldn't miss a quick stroll through the center at night!

The Women's Museum is one of the top rated museums of Vietnam and believe me: it won't disappoint. It teaches you all about the traditions, about marriage, children, work and historical women who made a difference in Vietnam. The Women's Museum is literally a museum about the women of Vietnam.

Learn in the Women's Museum - When everyone recommended me to go to the Women's Museum I decided that that would be the first thing on my itinerary. German on passport but home at the heart. The market starts around 7pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday and stretches 3km along Hang Dao from the lake all the way to Dong Xuan Market.

There are also some great spots to watch the glorious sunset. The bike route will take you through little parks, past sparkling temples, water parks, and various shops and restaurants you can stop in for a bite. On the weekends, the street around the lake is closed off for pedestrians and there is a lot more going on with shows, performances and music all day long.

The shows all center Vietnamese legends and the historic way of life and is definitely something not to be missed in Hanoi. You can get there by walking over a small but beautiful red bridge called the Welcoming Morning Sunlight Bridge. This is where the Temple of the Jade Mountain lies.

Visible from the edges is a small island. And Hanoi is truly a foodie's paradise especially if you enjoy street food. It's about time for lunch after so much walking around, don't you think?

If you like to sleep in, opt for the 9pm flag lowering ceremony. A day at this historical landmark starts with the raising ceremony of the Vietnamese flag at 6am by an army of soldiers. For a cup of these delicious Vietnamese delicacies, head over to The Note Coffee hanoi tourist attraction nearby the Hoan Kiem Lake, a coffee shop that is as special as the coconut coffee and egg coffee itself.

The tour ends after your transfer to Siem Reap Airport for departure. There is free time for your own exploration of the town and strolling around the shopping areas. The buildings of the Imperial Citadel and the remains in the 18 Hoang Diêu Archaeological Site reflect a unique South-East Asian culture specific to the lower Red River Valley, at the crossroads of influences coming from China in the north and the ancient Kingdom of Champa in the south.