{"id":75483,"date":"2020-09-15T10:36:47","date_gmt":"2020-09-15T10:36:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.expatinfodesk.com\/?page_id=75483"},"modified":"2022-12-16T08:21:26","modified_gmt":"2022-12-16T08:21:26","slug":"hanoi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/destinations\/hanoi\/","title":{"rendered":"Hanoi"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;three-top-tips&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599875304748{margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"page-header\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;\">\n<h2 class=\"lead\"><strong>The Thriving City of the Soaring Dragon<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Living in Hanoi<strong>, <\/strong>Vietnam provides you with the chance to experience the unique character of a 2500-year-old city as Vietnam struggles to become a modern nation. The sights, sounds, and colors are myriad, exotic and exhilarating \u2014 to have a bowl of pho on the street of the city where it was invented, to visit the 1000-year-old Temple of Literature, or to stroll through the cramped and crooked streets of the Old Quarter are experiences that can\u2019t be duplicated.<\/p>\n<p>Hanoi is a city where you will duck and dive to avoid the swarms of motorbikes that race through the broad boulevards and narrow back streets, enjoy haute cuisine delivered by Michelin-stared chefs, spend hours browsing ancient structures and monuments that mark the city\u2019s tremulous past, find peace and serenity in incense-filled temples, shop the most glamorous brands in the world in the glitzy malls and explore amazing art galleries that have emerged as the result of Hanoi\u2019s buzzing art scene all within a single day.<\/p>\n<p>Life in Hanoi can be a double-edged sword. While the city has indeed evolved from a bleak and foreboding war-torn place into a sophisticated metropolis that offers swanky living, high-end restaurants and exciting nightlife venues, the other side of Vietnam\u2019s cultural and political capital is chaos, noise, air pollution, crowds and traffic jams and unfortunately, all this comes with the territory of living in Hanoi. However, expatriates who are prepared to forgo some of their western comforts and embrace the small-town ambiance and time-honored beauty that this amazing city has to offer will find that life in Hanoi will be extremely rewarding.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>What\u2019s the draw?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A city whose greatest charms lie in its everyday, unexpected curiosities just as much as in the more renowned tourist attractions.<\/li>\n<li>Mild seasons that offer great weather without the stifling heat experienced elsewhere in Asia.<\/li>\n<li>Ease of access to visas and a low cost of living.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Live there:<\/h3>\n<p>Our expatriate guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/destinations\/hanoi\/\">living in Hanoi<\/a> presents the practical information you need to settle comfortably in Hanoi, to enjoy the cultural, artistic, and culinary richness the city offers without being dismayed by the terms of day-to-day life. Within our comprehensive ex-pat guide, you will find information on housing, supermarkets, restaurants, and the different neighborhoods you can call home, from the teeming Old Quarter to the calmer streets of West Lake.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re an executive, a diplomat, or an entrepreneur moving to Hanoi; whether you&#8217;re alone or with a family, you\u2019ll find all the information you need to arrange <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/destinations\/hanoi\/visas\/type-of-visa\/\">visas<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/destinations\/hanoi\/accommodation\/\">accommodation<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/destinations\/hanoi\/transport\/\">transportation<\/a>, phone and Internet service, and bank accounts. Most of all, you will be armed with all the knowledge you need to enjoy the richness and beauty that lives in this city can offer.<\/p>\n<p>Flourish in the City of the Soaring Dragon with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/\">Expat Info Desk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;city-side-bar&#8221;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-one&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Top Tips&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-condensed sidebar-section-one-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">01<\/td>\n<td>Though there are many shopping options in Hanoi, you may find that the style or size you need is unavailable. Large western sizes can be very elusive!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">02<\/td>\n<td>Learning Vietnamese offers an important window onto Hanoi society and culture &amp; helps at all levels of social interaction and day-to-day convenien<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">03<\/td>\n<td>GET OUT OF TOWN! just a weekend away can work restorative miracles. Don\u2019t wait till you feel run down\u2014plan excursions in advance and keep<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">04<\/td>\n<td>Mail delivery from overseas is not always reliable, so try to think in advance of any books, CDs, or software you may need in Vietnam.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">05<\/td>\n<td>Set up online banking before you leave, and be sure to notify your bank you\u2019ll be using your ATM card in Vietnam\u2014otherwise they may think<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-two&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Useful links&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; el_class=&#8221;useful-links&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;useful-links&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/www.vietlonghousing.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.vietlonghousing.com\/\">http:\/\/www.vietlonghousing.com<\/a><br \/>\nHanoi Real Estate Rentals for foreign community includes: Villas, Houses, Apartments and Offices.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/hanoigrapevine.com\" href=\"http:\/\/hanoigrapevine.com\/\">http:\/\/hanoigrapevine.com<\/a><br \/>\nHanoi&#8217;s arts and culture website, with reviews and previews of concerts, galleries, films and openings.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn\" href=\"http:\/\/vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn\/\">http:\/\/vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn<\/a><br \/>\nOnline version of Vietnam&#8217;s English-language daily newspaper.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/stickyrice.typepad.com\" href=\"http:\/\/stickyrice.typepad.com\/\">http:\/\/stickyrice.typepad.com<\/a><br \/>\nBlog about food, restaurants and bars in Hanoi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-three&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Interesting fact&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23333333&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#eeeeee&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-condensed sidebar-section-three-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"fa fa-snowflake-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and has remained so since the 7th century though French and Japanese occupations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;three-top-tips&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599875304748{margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text] The Thriving City of the Soaring Dragon Living in Hanoi, Vietnam provides you with the chance to experience the unique character of a 2500-year-old city as Vietnam struggles to become a modern nation. 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