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A beautiful city filled with parks, lakes and pagodas and shaped by periods of occupation by both the Chinese and the French, Vietnam’s fast-paced, frenetic capital has a rich history, a fantastic food scene and plenty of green space for when the honking scooters get too much voslot
Whether you’re keen to gain a deeper insight into Vietnam, with visits to Hanoi’s historic sites – such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the final resting place of the man referred to as “Uncle Ho” – or fancy tantalising your tastebuds by delving into its fantastic food scene (a banh mi sandwich is a great place to start), no trip to Vietnam is complete without a visit to this colourful city voslot
Here are the stops to put at the top of your list voslot
What to doTake in the templesYou (literally) can’t visit Hanoi without checking out its temples – there are hundreds of them, in all shapes and sizes voslot
The Ngoc Son Temple, on a tiny island at the northern end of Hoan Kiem Lake, is one of the most photographed voslot
It’s connected to the lakeside by a bright red bridge voslot
The Trấn Quốc Pagoda, on the southern shore of Hanoi’s West Lake, dates back to the sixth century and is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Vietnam voslot
One of Trấn Quốc’s USPs is its collection of bonsai trees, lovingly maintained by the resident monks voslot
But don’t miss the display boards explaining the concept of karma, with no-holds-barred depictions of the consequences associated with certain actions voslot
For example, the karmic payback for “thinking ill of others” – “a stroke or loss of memory” – is illustrated by an image of a woman who appears to have turned into a zombie voslot
A street food vendor in Hanoi (Getty Images)Dip a toe into the lakeA wander around Trúc Bach Lake is a fantastic way to get a feel for the city voslot
This is where locals come to relax voslot
Fancy taking to the water? Hop in one of nearby West Lake’s swan-shaped pleasure boats – the pick-up point is next to the Highlands Coffee shop on the lake’s eastern shore voslot
Museums and mausoleumsThe sheer opulence of former leader Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is staggering voslot
You can even see the man himself, albeit encased in a glass sarcophagus and surrounded by guards voslot
Every September his body is sent to Russia for a month to have his embalming fluid topped up voslot
In addition to the mausoleum, there’s the fascinating Ho Chi Minh Museum, one of the largest museums in Vietnam voslot
Exhibits include everything from propaganda posters to war relics, such as parts of a B52 fighter plane shot down during the war (and a comb made by soldiers using parts of said B52 plane) voslot
Don’t miss the collection of items once owned by Ho Chi Minh – such as his typewriter and the pen he used to sign the Paris treaty voslot
Finally, don’t forget to take in a water puppetry show (a traditional Vietnamese art form) at the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre voslot
We won’t spoil the surprise, but it’s amazing – the stage is a large pool of water and there are water-spitting dragons, fireworks and a soundtrack of traditional Vietnamese music, played by a band to the side of the stage voslot
A traditional water puppetry show in Hanoi (Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre)Where to stayOne of the city’s grandest hotels is the Pan Pacific Hanoi, a five-star property metres from Hanoi’s West Lake (hence the stunning views) voslot
Its lakeside position means easy access to the Trấn Quốc Pagoda and Thanh Nien Street, a tree-lined boulevard that divides West Lake and Trúc Bach Lake voslot
Make sure you squeeze in a sundowner at the Summit, the hotel’s stunning rooftop bar voslot
Doubles from £127, B&B voslot
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comAnother great option is the antique-filled La Siesta Premium Hang Be, which opened in 2019 in the city’s Old Quarter, on a street where wooden boats were once traded voslot
This gorgeous boutique hotel has a fantastic spa and a sky bar, too voslot
Doubles from £115, B&B voslot
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vnWhere to eatTop of your list should be 4Ps Pizza on Hoan Kiem District’s Bao Khanh Alley voslot
Yes, it’s a pizzeria, but its doughy delights are regarded as the best in Hanoi – and with good reason voslot
You can choose to top your pizza with a wide range of cheeses, all of which are made at the restaurant’s very own cheese factory in Dalat voslot
If possible, nab a seat upstairs (orders are placed by iPad so you won’t be forgotten), where you’ll get a great view of the kitchen and its army of chefs, who accessorise their obligatory face masks with rather funky flat caps voslot
For something more traditional, head to Cau Go Restaurant, which you’ll find on the top floor of a historic building in the Old Quarter voslot
The menus are printed on Vietnamese dó paper, made from the tree of the same name and associated with folk art, while the elegant interior has the feel of a traditional Vietnamese home, complete with wooden shutters and elegant Delft-like floor tiles voslot
Request a table on the balcony for panoramic views over Hoàn Kiem Lake voslot
Highlights include the enormous wine list and the seafood – we recommend the pan-fried pork and mushroom-stuffed calamari voslot
The rooftop at the La Siesta Premium Hang Be hotel (La Siesta Premium Hang Be)Where to drinkHanoi’s home to several speakeasies, and one of the best is Kumquat Tree at 1 Nguyễn Khắc Cần, near the city’s opera house voslot
You’ll need a password to get inside (contact the bar using the details on its Facebook page to get one), but the fantastic cocktails and gorgeous decor make it worth the effort voslot
Inside, find a beautiful mash-up of artfully exposed brickwork and Ming dynasty-style vases voslot
There’s also Train Street, a bar-lined stretch of railway in the Old Quarter voslot
Once a rather neglected neighbourhood, eventually this area’s residents capitalised on tourists’ amazement at passing trains, opening bars, cafes and restaurants inside their track-side homes voslot
When the trains pass, tables and chairs are moved aside and patrons must stand against the wall voslot
Even the local laundry now has a bar voslot
Or had – in late September 2019 a handful of near-misses involving unscrupulous selfie-takers led to the closure of these businesses voslot
But it’s still worthy of a mention – hopefully these venues will reopen soon and, despite its touristy nature, there are some brilliant bars here voslot
Hanoi’s ‘Train Street' (Getty Images)Where to shopThe award for Hanoi’s most beautiful store goes to Hoàn Kiếm District’s Vui Studio, a beautiful boutique famous for its range of home fragrance products, all of which are inspired by Hanoi’s seasons voslot
Some other bargains can be found on streets dedicated to certain industries, such as Hang Gai Street (“silk street”) and Hang Bac Street (“silver street”) voslot
In the market for some art? Thang Long Art Gallery on Hang Gai Street specialises in work by Vietnamese artists, while Old Propaganda Posters on Hang Bac Street provides exactly what it says on the tin voslot
Nuts and boltsWhat currency do I need?Vietnamese Dong (VND) voslot
What language do they speak?Vietnamese voslot
Should I tip?voslot Between 5 and 10 per cent for meals voslot
What’s the time difference?Hanoi is seven hours ahead of the UK voslot
How should I get around?Uber is the cheapest mode of transport here, unless you fancy braving the xe om (motorbike taxis) voslot
Drivers speak little English, so be prepared to use Google translate, or have the name of your hotel or destination written out in Vietnamese voslot
Food at Cau Go restaurant, Hanoi (Cau Go Vietnamese Cuisine)Insider tipThe city’s parks are great places to hang out around dusk voslot
They are where many workers (mainly businessmen) head for post-work games of badminton, which is incredibly popular here voslot
Many parks have designated courts but the game is often played on makeshift ones, complete with hastily erected nets voslot
It’s impossible not to be drawn in, and you might even be invited to have a go yourself voslot
Getting thereTrying to fly less?Getting into France by train, you could travel by cargo ship from Le Havre in France to Singapore, then take the train to Bangkok (via Kuala Lumpur and Penang in Malaysia), followed by a train and a bus northeast to Hanoi voslot
Western Europe is set to be linked by rail to Southeast Asia thanks to a recent new Chinese-built train link through Laos – but the route involves going through Russia (which the Foreign Office is advising against all travel to) for the Trans-Siberian railway to China (not currently open to Brits) voslot
Fine with flying?Vietnam Airlines and Bamboo Airways fly direct to Hanoi from London; or try connecting flights with the likes of British Airways, Qatar or Thai Airways voslot
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England have qualified for Euro 2024 after finishing top of Group C in Uefa qualification and now look ahead to December’s draw voslot
After a draw with North Macedonia, there are now just two friendlies left until Gareth Southgate decides on his 23 players for Germany voslot
After a stylish 3-1 win over reigning champions Italy at Wembley Stadium, the Three Lions stumbled past Malta before a 1-1 draw in Skopje thanks to a controversial penalty voslot
England can look forward to glamour friendlies against Brazil and Belgium next March, but the fierce competition for places will mean form in the Premier League and around Europe will be crucial in the coming months voslot
Here is a closer look at who is heading to Germany and who might miss out voslot
On the planeHarry KaneEngland’s captain remains their talisman on the pitch, both with his leadership and with his goals as he continues to add to his record tally voslot
Kane has hit the ground running at Bayern Munich, and the 30-year-old has talked up the virtues of the Bundesliga’s winter break and playing one fewer domestic cup competition voslot
Southgate will hope Kane is fit and fresh when the Euros come around voslot
Jude BellinghamThe 20-year-old has quickly elevated himself to be one of England’s essential players voslot
He is consistently producing outstanding performances both for his country and his new club, Real Madrid, racking up goals and assists after driving runs from midfield voslot
Southgate likes Bellingham as a No 10 off Kane, and this could be the start of a fruitful partnership voslot between England’s current captain and his likely successor voslot
Jude Bellingham has become one of England’s key players (The FA via Getty Images)Declan RiceRice has made a good start to life at Arsenal, and his importance at international level has grown immeasurably over the past few years to the point where he is crucial to how England play voslot
John StonesThe Manchester City defender has been a stalwart for Southgate over the years, integral to deep runs at the 2018 World Cup and the last Euros voslot
Only Kane and Harry Maguire have won more than Stones’ 56 caps since the manager took charge in 2016, and the lack of centre-back alternatives only strengthens his position in the squad voslot
Kyle WalkerExperience, recovery pace and ability to play on the right of a back three all make the Manchester City defender an essential part of Southgate’s plans voslot
Jordan PickfordThe Everton goalkeeper has been England’s No 1 for a long time and that position looks safe, particularly given the challenge Aaron Ramsdale now faces to keep his Arsenal place against competition from new arrival David Raya voslot
Bukayo SakaSaka is a popular and trusted member of the current group who is becoming a senior player, with 11 goals in 30 appearances, despite being only 22 voslot
His versatility down both the left and right flank, and ability to play as an attacking wing-back, is handy for a manager who likes to chop and change systems voslot
Bukayo Saka is a sure thing for England’s Euro 2024 squad (The FA via Getty Images)Phil FodenFoden is often still talked about in terms of potential, but he will be 24 when the Euros come around and is becoming increasingly essential to Pep Guardiola’s City team voslot
His velcro control is unique in the England squad and Southgate’s only conundrum is how to fit his best attacking talents into the same team voslot
Marcus RashfordThe Manchester United forward is the third highest goalscorer of the Southgate era, with 15, behind only Kane and Raheem Sterling voslot
His pace and direct runs towards goal from the left wing complement Kane’s preference to drop deep and link play, and he can also offer an option as a No 9 should it be needed voslot
Poor club form this term, but there are still months to go to improve that ahead of the Euros voslot
Jack GrealishThe City winger took time earning Southgate’s trust but, at 28 and with a treble on his CV, is now a regular squad member voslot
The only question is whether the manager sees him as an important part of the first XI or a game-changing finisher off the bench voslot
Kieran TrippierOne of Southgate’s favourites, Trippier is a certainty to be part of the squad for his experience, versatility to play full-back on both sides and his set-piece delivery voslot
He may find himself on the bench when England play a back four, but tends to start at wing-back when Walker joins the back three voslot
Harry MaguireThe Manchester United defender is one of Southgate’s most trusted players and he was given another vote of confidence with a start against Italy in Euro 2024 qualifying voslot
A lack of playing time for his club brought scepticism from fans and the media as the tournament nears - but he has re-established his place at Manchester United and looks a cert for the Three Lions once more as a result voslot
Nearly thereLuke ShawWhen fit, Shaw is the preferred left-back in this England team, bringing attacking threat on the overlap as well as long-standing relationships with both Maguire and Rashford at Manchester United voslot
He has been out with a leg injury since mid-August and will need to reestablish himself amid competition from Ben Chilwell and Trippier voslot
Luke Shaw is England’s first choice left-back (Tim Goode/PA) (PA Wire)Kalvin PhillipsLike Maguire at United, Phillips is a firm favourite with the manager but there is a growing issue around his lack of game time for Manchester City voslot
Phillips has admitted he might need to make a decision over his future, but he remains a leading option in a shallow pool of central midfielders and now has plenty of major tournament experience voslot
James MaddisonThe midfielder struggled with an injury at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which prevented him from making an appearance, but his early-season form for Tottenham has demanded a place in recent squads and Maddison is poised to travel as deputy to Bellingham in the No 10 role voslot
Ben ChilwellThe Chelsea left-back didn’t play a single minute at the last Euros and watched on as Shaw (and occasionally Trippier) filled that spot voslot
He has been sidelined with a hamstring injury this season but a fit and firing Chilwell should be on the plane voslot
Jordan HendersonThe midfielder was booed by England fans in recent internationals at Wembley following his move to the Saudi Pro League, but that only seemed to strengthen Southgate’s loyalties to the player voslot
The manager values Henderson’s professionalism, experience and leadership in a youthful squad voslot
Aaron RamsdaleThe goalkeeper is battling for a starting place at Arsenal with David Raya, but Mikel Arteta’s messaging suggests that the Spaniard has arrived to share rather than steal the gloves voslot
He hasn’t had too much game time so far but if he stays involved with the Gunners, he’s likely to be involved with England voslot
In contentionRaheem SterlingSouthgate has talked up Sterling’s chances of figuring in his plans to the media, but the Chelsea winger has not been involved in recent camps and faces a fight against Rashford and Grealish, among others, to figure on the left side of England’s attack voslot
Another omission from the most recent squad is a concern for him but his form this term has been good voslot
Sam JohnstoneThe Crystal Palace goalkeeper has overtaken Nick Pope in the running to be England’s third-choice goalkeeper and played well in a recent friendly with Australia voslot
Lewis DunkBrighton’s captain had to wait five years for his second international cap but has done well with the opportunities presented to him in recent months voslot
Dunk’s aerial dominance and ball-playing ability, honed at Brighton under Roberto De Zerbi, are valuable traits at centre-half, one of England’s most uncertain positions voslot
Reece JamesThe full-back is one of the best in the world when fully fit but his lack of reliability is a concern, particularly with the smaller 23-player squad this time around voslot
What’s more, James is fighting for a place against a competitive field of Walker, Trippier and Alexander-Arnold voslot
Reece James and Ben Chilwell have suffered early season injui (Action Images via Reuters)Marc GuehiThe Palace defender is highly rated by the England coaching team and, at 23, could be a future cornerstone of the back line voslot
Centre-back is a position that’s up for grabs at Euro 2024 and Guehi has a real chance, especially after recent starts in qualifying voslot
Trent Alexander-ArnoldHas previously struggled to get games for England at right-back but a switch into midfield has seen him more involved voslot
The Liverpool vice-captain is creative and offers both final-third and set-piece delivery, so may see time on the pitch for Southgate as a potential match-winner at times voslot
Conor GallagherGallagher has been bright and energetic in his cluster of England caps and is clearly valued by the manager, but other central midfielders are well-established internationals who will be tricky to usurp voslot
Regular starts for Chelsea this season certainly push his case voslot
Ollie WatkinsWatkins is in pole position to play the role of Kane’s deputy at the Euros, with a consistent stream of goals and assists since Unai Emery took over at Aston Villa…Callum Wilson…But Wilson is not far behind and when the Newcastle striker stays fit, the goals usually flow voslot
Work to doMason MountLike Sterling, Mount has found himself pushed out of the England team by emerging talent and his own unconvincing form for new club Manchester United – although injuries have interrupted his season voslot
Needs some goals and assists to earn a recall voslot
Mason Mount is yet to hit his stride at Manchester United (Getty Images)Fikayo TomoriSouthgate criticised the Milan defender last year for making too many mistakes, but Tomori has shown good form in Serie A and earned an autumn recall to the England squad voslot
Eberechi EzeThe Palace midfielder has a couple of international caps but will need a stellar season to break into the Euros squad voslot
James Ward-ProwseThe West Ham midfielder is in form for his club but out of favour for his country, having just missed out on the past two major tournaments and having been excluded from recent squads voslot
There have been calls for him to usurp Henderson in midfield, but Southgate remains as yet unmoved voslot
Nick PopeThe goalkeeper has lost his place as England’s third-choice keeper and needs a strong season for Newcastle to win back his spot voslot
Jarrod BowenAnother West Ham player in form voslot
Bowen has showed bright attacking intent in his five caps to date, but faces stiff competition in the winger roles and despite his call-up most recently, missed out on an appearance due to injury voslot
Ivan ToneyThe Brentford striker will return from a voslot betting ban in January with five months to prove himself to Southgate voslot
He will need to hit the ground running voslot
Levi ColwillThe Chelsea defender has established himself in Mauricio Pochettino’s team and has the ability to play both centre-back and left-back voslot
Aged 20, this tournament may come just too soon with more established players ahead in the pecking order voslot
Outside voslot betsCurtis JonesLiverpool’s 22-year-old midfielder had earned a regular place in Jurgen Klopp’s team earlier this season before injury struck voslot
If he can impress regularly at Anfield, he will give Southgate something to consider voslot
Curtis Jones has made a promising start to the season (Martin Rickett/PA) (PA Wire)Ben WhiteThe Arsenal defender left the 2022 World Cup for personal reasons and has not returned to the England setup voslot
It is unclear whether White would want to, but continues to perform to a high level for one of the best teams in the Premier League voslot
Morgan Gibbs-WhiteGibbs-White worked up through the England age groups but is still to be recognised at senior level voslot
Played a big part in England’s success at the Under-21 Euros in the summer voslot
Dominic Calvert-LewinOnce seen as the natural understudy to Harry Kane, Calvert-Lewin has struggled with form and primarily fitness and has fallen down the pecking order behind Watkins and Wilson voslot
Ezri KonsaKonsa is a vital part of an improving Aston Villa team under Unai Emery, but did not win a first senior cap after his first international call-up in November voslot
Eddie NketiahEngland Under-21s’ record goalscorer has only made one senior appearance so far and he would need a special season for Arsenal to break into the Euro 2024 squad voslot
Predicting England’s Euro 2024 squadGoalkeepers: Pickford, Ramsdale, Johnstone voslot
Defenders: Walker, Alexander-Arnold, Trippier, Guehi, Stones, Dunk, Maguire, Shaw, Chilwell voslot
Midfielders: Rice, Phillips, Henderson, Maddison, Bellingham voslot
Forwards: Saka, Foden, Rashford, Grealish, Kane, Watkins voslot
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