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Although not the quiet, tranquil capital of yore.
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EAT & DRINK
Bamboo Bar
Romantic, polished, poolside cabana exuding an old-world atmos with palm ceiling fans, expansive rattan chairs and flickering candles. Re-imagine the era of Chaplin or Greene… or simply settle in for G&Ts à deux well into the night. Ace small plates too.
Sofitel Legend Metropole, 15 Ngo Quyen Hoan Kiem
+84 243 8266 919
sofitel-legend-metropole-hanoi.com
EXPLORE
Hoàn Kiếm Lake
Ngoc Son Temple on Hoan Kiem Lake has nice views and is a good place to kick off your central-city wanderings. Have a peek at the stuffed turtle, but don’t dawdle in the souvenir shop, it’s mostly crud.
Hoàn Kiếm Lake
SHOPPING
Salon Art Vietnam
Owner and longtime Hanoi-ite Suzanne Lecht gathers the best, boldest and newest work in her private gallery/home. She can also arrange visits to the artists and hosts private soirées for serious collectors.
No. 2 Alley 66, Yen Lac Hoan Kiem
+84 24 3862 3184
artvietnamgallery.com