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Originally Posted by PartyScout
Hi, strongly considering spending 4-5 days in Hanoi from November 27th.
Few questions for locals or expats more familair:
1)Transportaion options?
2)Most purchases like grocerices or restauraunts are cash?Unlikley contactless spots right?
3)Best Poker Venues for MTTs/CGs?
4)Best area of the city to live
5) How safe is it for foreignhers?
Anyone wanna meet for some dinner/drinks?
Use Grab app for bike/car, no tuktuks.
Mini-marts and some restaurants you can pay by foreign card but not contactless. Definetely need to carry cash.
Imo first time tourist should stay around Hoan Kiem lake/district. North side of the lake is called Old Quarter, you can stroll around, bars and cafes, lively walkable area. Lake is nice for a walk too.
Tay Ho district is more popular with expats, for long term staying.
Take care crossing the road, it's basically frogger. Use a local as human shield.