Have an empty weekend planned in Hanoi? Ramp up the adventure with a visit to one of these places that seem a world away from the concrete jungle of Hanoi.
Vietnam is a long, S-shaped country, allowing easy travel from the capital of Hanoi to the economic hub in the south, Ho Chi Minh City.
A peaceful, sublime World Heritage Site 3 hours from Hanoi, Halong Bay is the picture of serenity, making it even more enticing to escape busy city life.