Hanoi Old Quarter

After Sapa Trip, we were back to Hanoi for a day where we comb the places of interest.

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Let me start off by raving about the hotel we stayed in. Gecko Hotel Hanoi ~ http://hanoigeckohotel.com/ Warm and friendly experience compared to the 1st hotel we stayed in. I'll definately recommend any tourist to stay with them. US$50 per nite (Triple Room)

Located at Trung Yen Lane, a quiet street in the midst of the busy city and spared my 2 lightsleeper travel mates from waking up at 4.30am when the vehicles start their insane horning. English breakfast and warm coffee served was great!

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After breakfast, we headed out ...

1st Stop - Temple of Literature

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Spotted some self taught caligraphers by the street who are good enough to "smoke" the caucasians.

2nd Stop: Military Museum

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Afterwhich, we stopped for lunch break as most museums are closed from 11-1pm.

That's when we started scouting around for Pho24 - Pho Chain Restaurant in Vietnam

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Chicken Pho - Seriously, i will not recommend Pho24 for their Pho. I think those roadside eatries taste so much better.

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Spring Rolls
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Iced vietnamese coffee was damn shiok!

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I shall blog about Vietnam Military History Museum in a seperate post.

Till then.

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