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See. Ha Giang Loop↗ Ride this adventure route for stunning fall foliage and mountainous landscapes. Halong Bay Cruise the surreal karst islands, especially beautiful from October to November. Train Street Experience the unique thrill of locomotives passing close enough to ruffle your shirt.

Eat. Dong Xuan Alley↗ Visit early morning for local breakfast vendors and fresh ingredients. bun cha↗ Try this grilled pork with rice noodles, a local specialty. Blake's House of Jazz↗ Enjoy live jazz music in an intimate setting.

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Lonely PlanetOct 12, 2026

The Best Historic Hotels in Asia

Asia

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  • Metropole HanoiHotelFrench-built hotel opened in 1901, rooms steeped in style.
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  • Yasaka KaikanSightKyoto, JapanSet inside a former theatrical venue, built in 1936.
  • Raffles SingaporeHotelSingaporeBuilt in 1887, revamped into 115 luxury suites.
  • The Grand LobbyRestaurantSingaporeAfternoon tea offers glitz and glam of Raffles.
  • Long BarBarSingaporeStop by for a Singapore sling, invented here in 1915.
  • Gion Kōbu KaburenjōTheatreKyoto, JapanTheater where geiko and maiko practice for spring dance.
  • Miyako OdoriTheatreKyoto, JapanCity's premier spring event, held every April.
  • AmangallaHotelGalle, Sri LankaOriginally built in 1684 by the Dutch East India Company.
  • Oberoi Rajgarh PalaceHotelMadhya Pradesh, IndiaFormer fortress turned palace, built over 350 years ago.
  • Panna Tiger ReserveSightMadhya Pradesh, IndiaOne of central India's most important tiger habitats.
  • KhajurahoSightMadhya Pradesh, IndiaUNESCO-listed temples.
  • The Langham, Custom HouseHotelBangkok, ThailandConstructed in 1888, a stately neo-classical building.
  • T'ang CourtRestaurantBangkok, ThailandTriple-Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant from Hong Kong.
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Lonely PlanetSep 27

The 10 Best Places to Visit in Vietnam

With Vietnam

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National GeographicSep 26

Follow Hanoi’s Breakfast Trail for a Feast Before Sunrise

At 4am, while most of Hanoi sleeps, its breakfast trade is already in motion. Tours with a local chef reveal where Vietnam’s culinary capital eats first.

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  • Dong Xuan AlleyNeighborhoodBest for bun cha (grilled pork with rice noodles) during the day.
  • A Chef's TourPlaceOffers food experiences across Asia and Latin America.
  • Tet Han ThucFestivalCelebrated on the third day of the third lunar month.
  • Long Bien wholesale marketMarketFuture under threat due to tightening roadside trading restrictions.
  • Chi CuaRestaurantFamily has traded at Long Bien market for over 60 years.
  • banh cuonRestaurantLocal spot with lime-green tables and plastic stools.
  • bun chaRestaurantSizzling pork patties served with cold vermicelli and mint.
  • pho boRestaurantRich beef broth loaded with garlic and chilli.
  • xoi thap camRestaurantFried sticky rice.
  • bun mocRestaurantSoup with vermicelli, meatballs and bamboo shoots.
  • egg coffeeCaféCold coffee drink.
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Lonely PlanetSep 25

The Best Time to Visit Vietnam

Whether you

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Lonely PlanetSep 24

The 12 Best Places to Visit in Asia in Fall

Autumnal Asian adventures include hikes through stunning fall foliage, magical festivals, watery excursions and more.

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  • Ha Giang LoopTrailfamed motorbike route through dramatic landscapes
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  • HimalayasTrailKathmandu, Nepaltrek post-monsoon for clear skies and mild weather
  • Hungry Ghosts festivalFestivalPenang, Malaysiaappease spirits with prayer, food, and spectacle in September
  • Golden Eagle FestivalAttractionÖlgii, Mongoliaannual gathering in western Mongolia showcasing Kazakh eagle-hunting
  • DaisetsuzanSightHokkaido, Japannational park with earliest fall colors in Japan
  • Hexi CorridorTrailLanzhou, Chinatrain journey across Gansu province, part of the Silk Road
  • Malabar coastNeighborhoodKozhikode, Indiaexplore northern coast where Vasco de Gama landed
  • Edakkal CavesSightWayanad, Indiacaves with Neolithic Age petroglyphs
  • Mt ManasluViewpointGorkha, Nepalchallenging circular trek with Larkya La Pass
  • Nanga ParbatSightGilgit, Pakistan8126m-high mountain, visible from Hunza Valley
  • Khunjerab PassSightGilgit, PakistanIt is a high-altitude mountain pass lying at an elevation of 4,693 metres (15,397 ft) above sea level in the Karakoram.
  • XinjiangNeighborhoodUrumqi, Chinaprovince in China, accessible from Khunjerab Pass
  • Four Rivers TrailTrailIncheon, South Korea633km bike route from Incheon to Busan
  • Andong Mask FestivalFestivalAndong, South Koreaincredible festival held in Andong
  • Mt AsahidakeTrailHokkaido, JapanHokkaido's highest peak for earliest fall colors
  • Kurodake RopewaySightHokkaido, Japanoffers easy access to fall colors in Daisetsuzan
  • Sōunkyō OnsenSightHokkaido, Japanhot pool for soaking in fall colors
  • Everest Base CampRestaurantLukla, Nepal
  • Annapurna Base CampTrailPokhara, Nepal
  • Hunza ValleyNeighborhoodGilgit, Pakistan
  • Passu ConesViewpointPassu, Pakistan
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Lonely PlanetSep 18

The 5 Best Jazz Bars in Hanoi

Jazz has beome part of Hanoi

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Lonely PlanetSep 11

All You Need to Know About Train Travel in Vietnam

Traveling by train is the best way to experience overland travel in Vietnam. Here

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Atlas ObscuraSep 1

Must-Try Spots For Noodle Lovers

Humans have been slurping and savoring noodles for centuries, with the first recorded noodle dish recorded during China’s Eastern Han period (25–220 CE). In fact, noodles would go on to become inextricable from ancient Chinese culture, with a wheat-based version emerging as a staple of the Han dynasty. Centuries later, noodle-making would hit Europe, transforming the cuisines of Italy during th…

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  • Ms. Minh'sRestaurantHome chef serving traditional northern-style phở
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  • Hrimnir RamenRestaurantOslo, NorwayEatery with Norwegian spin on Japanese ramen
  • Inari Soba ManseiRestaurantTokyo, JapanSoba shop dating back to the early 1600s
  • Pekin Noodle ParlorRestaurantButte, United StatesOldest continuously-operating Chinese restaurant in the U.S.
  • Mie Lethek GarudaRestaurantSrandakan, IndonesiaFactory making mie lethek noodles with cow-powered mortar
  • Pure Love Diner BarRestaurantTaipei, Taiwan80s-themed diner with karaoke, homage to Taipei karaoke bars
  • Festa des VermarFestivalBinissalem, SpainAnnual festival with wine, noodles, and slow-cooked meats
  • Bamonte'sRestaurantBrooklyn, United StatesBrooklyn's oldest Italian restaurant, once a mafia meeting spot
  • Khanom Jeen Pa MaiRestaurantPhuket Town, ThailandUnassuming eatery serving customizable khanom jeen noodles
  • Hawker ChanRestaurantSingaporeMichelin-star noodle shop famous for Cantonese-style chicken
  • Lin Heung Tea HouseRestaurantHong KongHong Kong's oldest dim sum spot with trolleys
  • Matsuka Seimen Noodle FactoryRestaurantKurashiki, JapanNoodle factory serving freshly-cooked udon and curry ramen
  • Bún Riêu GánhCaféHo Chi Minh City, VietnamSidewalk vendor serving crab paste noodle soup
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Lonely PlanetAug 3

27 things to know before visiting Vietnam

Here are our top tips to prepare you for a visit to amazing Vietnam, from transport advice to local etiquette.

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  • Reunification ExpressPlaceTrain route between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
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  • XunantunichSightSan Ignacio, BelizeXunantunich is located atop a ridge above the Mopan River, well within sight of the Guatemala border – which is 0.6…
  • Belize Barrier ReefSightBelize City, BelizeThe Belize Barrier Reef is a 300-kilometre (190 mi) long section of the 900-kilometre (560 mi)…
  • Cockscomb Basin Wildlife SanctuarySightBelize City, BelizeIt was established to protect the forests, fauna and watersheds of an approximately 400 square kilometres (150 sq mi)…
  • Moho CayeSightPlacencia, BelizeTiny island for snorkeling trips
  • Garden Table RestaurantRestaurantPunta Gorda, BelizeServes ingredients from local growers
  • Cahal PechQuarterSan Ignacio, BelizeThe site was a palatial, hilltop home for an elite Maya family, and though the most major construction dates to the…
  • FansipanSightSapa, VietnamNation's highest mountain, 3143m
  • SaigonNeighborhoodHo Chi Minh City, VietnamAdmire French-era architecture
  • Community Baboon SanctuarySightSan Ignacio, BelizeSpanning over 5,000 hectares along the Belize River, CBS is managed through a voluntary…
  • Copal Tree LodgeHotelPunta Gorda, Belize
  • 1981 restaurantRestaurantPlacencia, Belize
  • Rio GrandeSightPunta Gorda, Belize
  • Table RockHotelSan Ignacio, Belize
  • Mahogany Reforestation ProjectPlaceSan Ignacio, Belize
  • Black Rock LodgeHotelSan Ignacio, Belize
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Condé Nast TravelerNov 27, 2025

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Hanoi, the Urban Gem of Northern Vietnam

Pretty French facades, scooter-filled lanes, and sizzling street food make Hanoi well worth a stop.

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