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Located on the northern part of Vietnam, Hanoi is the capital of the country. Home to several government buildings, historic museums and memorials, Hanoi exemplifies the intricate patterns of French architecture. Hanoi tourist information center acts as a travel guide for visitors thronging the city in droves. Located on Dinh Tien Hoang, north of the Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi tourist information center provides useful guidelines for travelers. You can contact Hanoi tourist information center at (84-4) 926 3366. The tourist information center provides a useful map, English language advice and limited internet access. The information center runs certain companies like An Phu Tour (Bus Company). Most of the tourist agencies in Hanoi offer trips to Perfume Pagoda. Hanoi Tourism offices: 18 Ly Thuong Kiet St., Hoan Kiem District,
PHONE: 04/826-1627,
FAX: 04/824-1101
Marketing office 1 Ba Trieu St., Hoan Kiem District,
PHONE: 04/824-2330 or 04/826-5244,
FAX: 04/825-6418
Hanoi Tourism Companies: Exotissimo Travel,
26 Tran Nhat Duat
Telephone Number: (04) 828 2150,
Website: www.exotissimo.com.
Vidotour,
308 Ba Trieu, Hai Ba Trung District
Telephone Number: (04) 821 5682
Website: www.vidotourtravel.com Buffalo Tours,
9-13 Hang Muoi,
Telephone Number: (04) 828 0702
Website: www.buffalotours.com
Travel Tips for tourists in Hanoi:
- Tourists must go through the Customs office on arrival and declare the contents of their luggage
- Visitors are allowed to carry restricted amounts of cigarettes, cigars, tobacco, alcohol and perfume. Foreign currency, jewelry and precious metals are allowed to carry in unlimited amounts.
- Tourists need to carry visas to enter Hanoi.
- Most of the foreign currencies can be exchanged into Vietnam Dong. The most widely accepted currency is U.S. dollar.
- Credit cards such as Visa, Master card, JCB and American Express Cards are accepted in hotels, restaurants, tourist centers, shops, supermarkets and booking offices.
- Small gifts such as cigarette lighters, pens, foreign cigarettes, liquor, perfume and even shampoo can be offered as a friendly gesture to the people of Hanoi and Vietnam.
- Handshake is the most common form of greeting somebody.
- Photocopies of your ID cards and passports should be carried and the original documents should be kept in a secure place.
- Always ask for permission before taking photographs of people and sacred places.
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