Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, speaks of its war-laden past, the Chinese and French influence, and the pride and honour in the eyes of the earnest hardworking locals, who strive for a better tomorrow. There are several interesting places to visit in Hanoi such as the Hoan Kiem Lake, the Temple of Literature, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Hoa Lo Prison, St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Hanoi, One Pillar Pagoda, Tan Quoc Pagoda, Vietnam Military History Museum, Tru Bach Lake, Lenin Park, Keangnam, Imperial Citadel of Thang Log etc.
The best time to visit Hanoi is from September to April when the climate is dry and pleasant. You can enjoy local activities and festivals, try the spectacular cuisine, shop for amazing souvenirs, explore the city and its various awe-worthy sights, and learn interesting new things about the everyday life of people here.
The nonstop flight from London to Hanoi is around 11 h 30 min long and is available with Vietnam Airlines. British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Etihad, Malaysia Airlines, Air France, Turkish Airlines, and China Southern are some of the other carriers connecting London with Hanoi.