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Our FIRST Day in Hanoi Vietnam πŸ‡»πŸ‡³ | Private Tour, Train Street, Old Quarter, & Hanoi Hilton

Ed and Mai WanderFree Retirees
Ed and Mai WanderFree Retirees
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πŸ‘οΈ 175 viewsπŸ“… 1 months ago⏱️ 41:27
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Creator's Key Takeaways

We are Hanoi airport. Yep. We're in Hanoi, Vietnam.

It's a favorite place. Okay, sit down. You can stand up.

We treat them well because we want to have peace back to Vietnam.

If you come to visit this city, you should live around here.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Stay in the Old Quarter to be in the middle of everything.
βœ“Bargain about 30% for prices in the Old Quarter.
βœ“Visit the train street for a unique experience.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Busy roads and crowds β€” Walk anywhere, not just on sidewalks, as it's common in Hanoi.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do on the first day in Hanoi?
QWhere should you stay in Hanoi?
QWhat is the history of the Hanoi Hilton prison?

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πŸ‡»πŸ‡³ WANDERFREE VIETNAM | EPISODE 1 πŸ‡»πŸ‡³ Our Vietnam adventure officially begins in Hanoi! For our very first day in Vietnam, we booked a private tour to help us experience some of Hanoi’s most famous sights, historic landmarks, lakes, temples, and chaotic city streets. From the peaceful beauty of Tran Quoc Pagoda to the emotional history inside the Hoa Lo Prison Museum (the β€œHanoi Hilton”), this day gave us an unforgettable first impression of Vietnam. Along the way we visited: πŸ“ Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum πŸ“ West Lake & Truc Bach Lake πŸ“ Tran Quoc Pagoda πŸ“ Hanoi Train Street πŸ“ Hoa Lo Prison Museum (Hanoi Hilton) πŸ“ John McCain Monument πŸ“ Hanoi Old Quarter We also experienced the nonstop energy of Hanoi traffic, explored local streets, and got our first real taste of daily life in Vietnam. This is just the beginning of our two-week Vietnam adventure, so make sure to subscribe and follow along as we continue exploring Hanoi, local food, culture, and more throughout Vietnam! πŸ‘ If you enjoy travel videos, retirement travel, cruising, food adventures, and international exploration, we’d love to have you join us on the journey. #Vietnam #Hanoi #VietnamTravel #TrainStreet #WanderFree #HoaLoPrison #oldquarter 00:00 Arrival Hanoi Airport 01:02 Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum 04:58 Train Street 10:11 Hoan Kiem Lake (Sword Lake) 11:41 Old Quarter Hanoi 23:52 Hoa Lo Prison Museum (Hanoi Hilton) 32:18 True Bach Lake Area Hanoi 33:00 John McCain Monument 35:45 West Lake Area Hanoi 37:12 Tran Quoc Pagoda