Dien Bien to Hanoi

By bus the journey from Dien Bien to Hanoi is scheduled to take from 9 to 10 hours depending upon which service you take.

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Dien Bien Bus Stop

HT Travel services from Dien Bien to Hanoi depart from Dien Phu Bus Station.

Hanoi Bus Stop

HT Travel services from Dien Bien to Hanoi terminate at My Dinh Bus Station.

About Travel to Hanoi

Hanoi is Vietnam’s second largest city, and the cultural capital of Northern Vietnam. It’s also Vietnam’s top tourist destination, and the major transport hub for overland and air travel within Vietnam and across South East Asia. The recent and dramatic increase in the number of leisure visitors coming to Hanoi has changed the character of the city and pushed up prices, nonetheless, Hanoi has a lot to offer to visitors and we recommend spending at least few days exploring the city before continuing your travels.

Staying Overnight in Hanoi

Hanoi, like many Vietnamese cities, has a well-defined ‘tourist zone’ where the vast majority of leisure visitors choose to base themselves. In Hanoi the tourist zone is located in the Hoan Kiem District of the city, also popularly known as the ‘Old Quarter’. Around 750 of Hanoi’s approximately 3,500 hotels are located in Hoan Kiem District, despite this part of the city being relatively small of only 1 of 29 urban and suburban districts in the city. Hoan Kiem District also has the city’s highest concentration of bars and restaurants, particularly those with English language menus.

Hotels, hostels, and guesthouses in Hoan Kiem District tend to be more expensive than you typically find in other cities in Vietnam. Expect to pay roughly the equivalent of:

• $60 USD a night for a room in a three star hotel with a balcony.
• $25 USD a night for a room with windows and a private bathroom.
• $10 USD a night for a small private room with access to a shared bathroom.

There are other parts of the city where visitors can stay. A popular alternative is the Tay Ho District (Westlake District) which is also the location of the city’s most expensive hotels, the Sheraton Hanoi Hotel and the InterContinental Hanoi Westlake. Tay Ho District has a more relaxed atmosphere than Hoan Kiem District, and this is where many of the city’s long term foreign residents have chosen to base themselves.

Exploring Hanoi

Hanoi is one of South East Asia’s oldest capital cities, with a settlement having been in existence for several thousands years before the formal founding of the city in the 11th Century. Hanoi’s long history is evident from the many old buildings, and culturally significant sites, which for the greater part have been remarkably well preserved.

Most of Hanoi’s top tourist attractions are located within 4 districts, which are grouped together, in the centre of the city. Some of these attractions are located in, or within easy walking distance. of Hoan Kiem District. Others are located in clusters which visitors may need to take a taxi to reach because it’s too far to comfortably walk.

Hoan Kiem District

Many leisure travellers begin by exploring Hoan Kiem District as that’s where their hotel is located. Beside long narrow streets with European style buildings dating back to the French colonial area, this part of the city has several specific points of interest:

• Hoan Kiem Lake
• Bach Ma Temple
• St Joseph’s Cathedral
• Hanoi Opera House

Ba Dinh District

Located around 2.5 km walking distance to the west of Hoan Kiem District, Ba Dinh is the city’s governmental district and the location of several of Vietnam’s most significant buildings, particularly on Ba Dinh Square:

• Presidential Palace
• One Pillar Pagoda
• Vietnam Parliament
• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
• Ho Chi Minh Museum
• Imperial Citadel of Thang Long

Tay Ho District

Tay Ho District is located approximately 2 km walking distance to the north of Hoan Kiem District. West Lake itself, after which the area is named, is one of the city’s most scenic spots, and there are two major temples located on or near the southern edge of the lake:

• Tran Quoc Pagoda
• Quan Thanh Temple

Dong Da District

The fourth district of the city which attracts lots of leisure visitors is Dong Da District, which is located slightly over 2 km walking distance to the south west of Hoan Kiem District, and slightly over 1 km walking distance to the south of Ba Dinh Square. Dong Da District has only one major tourist attraction, but it’s one of the best in Hanoi, the Temple of Literature.

The Temple of Literature was Vietnam’s top educational institution from 1076 to 1779. The temple’s graduates include the country’s top government officials and members of the Imperial Family. There’s a lot to see at this temple.