In local's language, Vietnamese, Hanoi Noi Bai Airport is known as San bay Quoc te Noi Bai. In the northern territory of the country, the airport is the largest in terms of size. If one wishes to land in Hanoi, their main gateway would be at Noi Bai Airport. It is also very reasonably close to the city's center, only to a 30 - 45 minutes’ drive.
The terminal holds many helpful services, from shopping, ATMs, currency exchange to even transportation options, like car hire companies. All placed on very reasonable locations for your ease and accessibility. Hanoi Noi Bai Airport operates not only from local airlines, but with international as well, including Vietnam Airlines, Honk Kong Airlines, Lao Airlines, [Pacific Airlines, AirAsia, Lao Airlines, Tiger Airways, and Nok Air.
What does traditional Hanoi offer?
Being the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi is a well-kept city. Travelling around it with a rented car will be a more liberating experience, compared to what taxis or tour buses amount to. You can search up the many rental companies over the net, and book them via the phone. Pre-booking always helps your budget, remember that!
The city's history, however, is another topic worth hearing. In 2010, the city officially celebrated its 1000th birthday! And over the years, it has been loaned to many dynasties and wars. Hence, it gives a lot to learn, explore and see.
Places you can visit
Since Hanoi is traditionally and historically so divine, it is only fair that the popular destinations include places like museums, monuments and architectural masterpieces. Listed below are the very popular, among the tourists, the destinations you are recommended to check out:
- Cha Tru Hanai Club - Established way back in the 1990's, Ca tru Hanoi club seems to have preserved and spreading one of the most indigenous art forms of CA Tru. In 1009, UNESCO had it labeled as an art form in need of urgent safeguarding.
- Vietnamese Women's Museum - Feminists would want to visit Hanoi just for this place. After all, how many museums, solely specializing in women's contribution to a country's history and culture, do you see?
- Old Quarter - It's like Hanoi trapped in one neighborhood. This area has 400 odd packed streets with markets, restaurants and more.
- Vietnam Museum of Ethnology - Calm your curious souls here, at the historic museums, that is more than just a museum. A lot of research comes in, is collected and exhibited in this museum.
- Thang Long Water Puppet Theater - Who doesn't love a puppet play? Sit wide eyed as experts perform enchanting puppet plays, telling tales of history and traditional legends.
