Hanoi

Overview  The area around modern Hanoi has been inhabited since at least 3000 BC.   The city has had many names throughout history, all of them of Sino-Vietnamese origin.  During the Chinese domination of Vietnam, Hanoi was know as Tong Binh and later Long Do.  In 1866, it was turned into a citadela nd was name Dai La...read more

Best Time to Visit  Hanoi has two main seasons, a hot and rainy summer and cool and dry winter.  Although temperatures can be quite cold from December to February, this is the best time to visit as the weather is generally cool and rainfall limited.