Hanoi Vietnam Highlight
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Hanoi
Although Ho Chi Mihn City is the largest city in the country, Hanoi on the banks of the Red River in the North, is the capital of Vietnam and is a thriving modern city with over 5,000 years of history. The city first became prominent when the ruler of what was then Vietnam moved his capital to what is modern day Hanoi because he believed he saw a dragon rising out of the Red River. Many years later, Hanoi is sti... more »
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Vietnam
Capital: Hanoi Currency: Dong (VND) Language: Vietnamese Visas: Travel Visa Information Other Concerns What to pack for your trip to Vietnam. Places Contiki Visits in Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City Nha Trang Hoi An Hue Hanoi Halong Bay Mekong Delta
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What's on the Menu? - Asia
Asia has some of the best food in the world and we promise you won’t go hungry! We include some meals (all breakfasts and some lunches and dinners) in the tour price and leave others open for you to choose, so you can follow your nose and explore on your own. There will be some tried and tested favourites such as pad thai noodles and satay sticks. And for ‘food adventurers’... more »
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