The New York Times has another article praising Hanoi, introducing a tiring itinerary for eating and playing.

The New York Times has a new article praising Hanoi with high praise when introducing a 36-hour itinerary for eating and playing here.

A corner of Hanoi from above - Photo: New York Times

Writer Chris Humphrey says Hanoi is a fascinating melting pot. Ancient pagodas stand next to cramped "tube houses", old apartment buildings and newly built high-rises. Although some locals affectionately call it "the world's largest village", Chris Humphrey says "contemporary Hanoi has endless energy". There are creative startups, new galleries and a number of Michelin-starred dining establishments. The author also wrote a rather sentimental piece in the New York Times : "In October, when the monsoon rains dissipate, the walls of the Old Quarter come alive under amber sunlight and long autumn shadows. Meanwhile, at night, the scent of milk flowers is very characteristic". Chris Humphrey tells the schedule to explore Hanoi in 36 hours, starting from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon.

Wandering around the walking street, Temple of Literature, Imperial Citadel - Photo: New York Times

Taste and Atmosphere of Wong Kar Wai's Films

The schedule starts at 7pm on the walking street to enjoy the atmosphere like a miniature festival: enjoy music, watch hip hop dancers, try your hand at Vietnamese folk games. Visitors can also paint portraits by the lake while the kids drive toy cars or chase balloons. Chris Humphrey also likes to come here at 5am to witness the peaceful atmosphere of Hanoi, when the Old Quarter people exercise or do yoga at dawn.

Lunch at Tam Vi - Photo: New York Times

Leaving Hoan Kiem Lake, you can go straight to Tam Vi - an address on the Michelin list for its authentic Northern cuisine at affordable prices. This restaurant is located in a wooden building, with classic interiors with traditional folk paintings, handwritten signs, and an old gramophone. Here you can find familiar dishes such as tomato tofu, braised fish, and grilled pork with lolot leaves. The braised pork with eggs is especially impressive. Finally, you can go to Wong Bar Wine to relax in a small alley. Wong Bar Wine was inspired by the films of director Wong Kar Wai. The restaurant only seats about ten people.

Wong Kar Wai movie atmosphere at Wong Bar Wine - Photo: New York Times

Saturday is fun all day long

After breakfast, at 9am, you can go to Thang Long Imperial Citadel - a place where many layers of history are peeled away that few people pay attention to. Next, you can go to Loading T to sell premium coffee and admire Hien Van pottery in an old French villa, or cross the street to Blackbird to enjoy cappuccino and cold beer in a more modern setting. At noon, you can start exploring the city's cuisine with Vespa Adventures. Bun cha, banh mi, bo bi... The car takes you past the Opera House, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace and even the train street, where you can sip a drink very close to a passing train.

At Loading T - Photo: New York Times

Those who like thrills can rent a motorbike from Flamingo Travel to cross Long Bien Bridge at sunset. In the evening, you can eat fish cakes at Cha Ca Thang Long on Duong Thanh Street or try Chapter on Chan Cam Street. In the evening, you can chill with jazz music at Long Waits. On weekdays, this place doubles as a cinema, showing music documentaries and jazz films. If you don't want to end the day, you can stop by Longer Than a Summer right next to the Great Church to sip candlelit cocktails next to vinyl records lining the walls. If you're not the introvert type, head to Hanoi Rock City for live music nights or Ray Quan for rice wine by the railway or Savage for late-night techno music.

Eat vermicelli with grilled pork and grilled fish, then come back to listen to jazz or enjoy cocktails at Longer Than a Summer - Photo: New York Times

Sunday Aftertaste

In the morning, you can go to the Museum of Ethnology to explore the customs of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. Then, sit and sip lemonade at Fu HooCafé near Truc Bach Lake to witness how a corner of the street has changed.

Go to Fu Hoo, the Museum of Ethnology, enjoy coffee on the train and go to Manzi to see contemporary art - Photo: New York Times

In 1967, John McCain, a future US senator, parachuted into Truc Bach Lake when his plane was shot down in Hanoi. Here, you can enjoy pho cuon or a Western-style brunch at Ma Xo or craft beer at Standing Bar. In the afternoon, you can shop at Kilomet 109, Zo Project, TiredCity... or enjoy contemporary Vietnamese art at Outpost, Manzi Art Space...

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