MY FIRST TIME in HANOI 🇻🇳 This Place is ONE OF A KIND | Vietnam

[@Pkt-wk9bu]

You didn’t get scammed. It’s a long ride from the airport to the city center. It cost a little more than a Grab drive on our recent visit. Taxi is always more expensive in every cities.

[@kushal809]

Yes It's a long ride from airport to Hanoi city centre

[@PeyoPavlov]

Yeah, in HCM the airport is in the city. Around 10km from district 1. In Hanoi the airport is almost 30km away from the center. So if you calculate it you paid more in HCM

[@HuyNguyen31096]

Next time, book it with grab car . It’s cheaper than taxi

[@kushal809]

@@HuyNguyen31096 grab car is better option and cheaper than taxi

[@mtp178]

@@kushal809 Rcm Xanh SM car , grab car and cheapest is Be car

[@jerryapituley]

I want to say, thank you to taking me around the world virtually. It's really fun to see the different countries you visit. Very inspiring. Good content my friend 👍

[@karelhoogendoorn]

Great vid Zane, you're growing on me. The hectic atmosphere looks great and that egg coffee looked delicious. Thnx!

[@tuanchau330]

When you come to Vietnam, don't be too surprised and enjoy the atmosphere with Vietnam tourism because normally Vietnam is too often if you come into contact with them, they are very friendly.

[@markonguyen1273]

@@nocancelcultureaccepted9316 lmao what, 90% ? yes Vietnam have scammers and tourist traps but 90% is just pure stupid. Dont talk down to your own country like that bozo

[@TomeyTran]

Probably you mostly get scam in tourism area, overall be careful in anywhere u go. Vietnamese are friendly and ugly as well, depends on which context

[@doodahgurlie]

@@markonguyen1273 He has spent over a 1 1/2 years (if not longer) making negative comments about Vietnam. He wastes a lot of time and energy to hunt down each and every video he can find just so he can say negative stuff about the country. Go look at the comments above, he made a negative comment about Vietnam comparing it to Japan...yet his obsession with Vietnam is quite evident. Dude has major issues and I make it a point to counter him every where I see him.

[@khanhmai8530]

Don’t worry! 500,000VND for a taxi from the airport to the city center is actually not a scam 😊 most price ranges for this route is around 500,000 so don’t worry. The locals might get a better price at 400,000 (because we bargain 😂) The route is long, it’s normal here.

[@ledanglove]

Definitely not a scam, I think he did some research but not right in this case lol

[@khanhmai8530]

@greatrug427 100k is because the hotel you said is near the airport. If further, the price obviously has to be higher. 300K is also a good price, and this usually is with discounts in app or something (like you can bargain).

[@VIVIDBLISS]

hi, I am from Sri Lanka Just hope to visit Vietnam In September with my Family only for 02 days. Please give some ideas to use these two days cost effectively since we are budget travelers. Thanks

[@khanhmai8530]

@@VIVIDBLISS 2 days is quite a rush. You can stay in Hanoi for a night. Also there is a national event (Independence Day) from August 28th to September 2nd, and hotel price is likely higher than normal days. A good price range for 1 night 2 people in Hanoi Old Quarter is from 600.000 VND to 1.500.000 VND. If less than 600, the room might be very basic like a small apartment with limited services. If more than 1.500, these rooms are mostly from luxurious hotels or something similar. If your family is like 3-4-5 people, the price should go up depends on the number of your family members. Like from 900.000-2.500.000

[@khanhmai8530]

@@VIVIDBLISS and for the food (good price 40.000 - 100.000) & cafe (30.000-70.000). You can go to: 1. Phở 10 Lý Quốc Sư (although popular for tourists, I still think their Pho is okay, other places are quite far from the old quarter) 2. Bún Chả Cửa Đông (you can order Nem there) 3. Bún Riêu Cô Hương Béo - 15C Hàng Cót 4. Bún Bò Nam Bộ - 75 Hàng Điếu 5. Bánh Cuốn Hoè Nhai 6. Traditional Chè Mười Sáu - Ngô Thì Nhậm 7. Cafe Giảng, Trung Nguyên, or any tiny cafes along the street. You can order Bạc Xỉu if you like sweet, or Nâu/ Đen if you like bitterness

[@anhbinbaccuc8850]

Hanoi airport to the city center is roughly 1 hour ; Saigon airport to the city center is 15-20mins ..........so Saigon should cost 100.000-150.000 per person, whereas Hanoi should be 200.000-250.000 person ........ To be correct you are lost in both cities ...if you don't have much luggage ask for buses, they have buses in both airports to the city centers for 1/10 of the taxi costs. Please do more research and pay more attention to bus services then you should be fine .

[@VIVIDBLISS]

hi, I am from Sri Lanka Just hope to visit Vietnam In September with my Family (04 People) only for 02 days. Please give some ideas to use these two days cost effectively since we are budget travelers. Thanks

[@bab1374]

Very proud of my country Việt Nam. Foods are the best on this earth! It is a combination of Asian and French cuisines! Very healthy if you choose the right dishes!

[@VIVIDBLISS]

hi, I am from Sri Lanka Just hope to visit Vietnam In September with my Family only for 02 days. Please give some ideas to use these two days cost effectively since we are budget travelers. Thanks

[@anealson1807]

1- Bun Cha " HUONG LIEN " ( Bun Cha Obama ) Address : 24 Le Van Huu , Hanoi Open: 10 AM - 7 PM 2- Pho " THIN " Address : 13 Lo Duc, Hanoi Open: 6 AM - 11 PM 3- Banh Cuon " BA HANH " Address : 26 B Tho Xuong, Hoan Kiem- Hanoi Open: 6 AM - 10 PM 4- Banh Mi 25 ( everywhere ) 5- Moon cake ( Banh Trung Thu ) - every where. It is the right season now. Ask hotel desk where to buy " Banh Trung Thu " ( moon cake ) for you to eat?

[@VIVIDBLISS]

hi, I am from Sri Lanka Just hope to visit Vietnam In September with my Family only for 02 days. Please give some ideas to use these two days cost effectively since we are budget travelers. Thanks

[@girljournaldiary]

I will have vacation to Vietnam early Sept ..so excited 😊

[@Nettydreams]

I will be in Vietnam in Sept as well. Can’t wait 😊

[@Richard-kg7rn]

Me too, it will be my first time to Hanoi 😊

[@Keean_TTRealm]

Hey !! I just arrived in Hanoi a few days ago and I get what you mean by the taxi being much more expensive than HCM but that’s also bc the airport in HCM is much more closer to the city center. My third time in Hanoi, and I just found out about the express bus, it brings you to the city center in about 45-60mins for only 45K ! I took Bus 86, and had a seat all the way so it’s pretty alright. You can always hop on a grab again after to get to where you need to

[@TruongTrann13]

The cheap beer that you were looking is "Bia Hơi" not "Ha Noi beer".

[@eduardochavacano]

Bia Hoi in Mamai street is the life.

[@rikayangu3833]

Wow, the place looks safe and everyone seems to be minding their business. Seems like everyone there uses Vespa.the marketplace seems to offer a lot of greens .thanks so much for sharing, I really appreciate your efforts and sharing not what we want to see but what is there, really impressive.

[@Kimelias]

Welcome to Vietnam 🇻🇳

[@richardnuevo]

Vietnam in general has a vibrant coffee culture

[@kushal809]

Awesome video ❤❤ love your videos ❤️❤️

[@jaecrowder7802]

Sidewalk is meant for motorcycle parking?

[@Rachel-nb2vn]

One of the only channels I can watch all the way through 😄 love your content!!

[@kimmysplatqn]

Going there this December! So excited!

[@christommo4402]

I'm going in November. Don't know what to expect :)

[@kjmanuntag]

Will go there in October, hope it’s fun!

[@douglashtang]

Welcome back to Vietnam, Zane. I have been looking forward to your revisit.

[@kushal809]

Vietnam is beautiful country 😍

[@VIVIDBLISS]

hi, I am from Sri Lanka Just hope to visit Vietnam In September with my Family only for 02 days. Please give some ideas to use these two days cost effectively since we are budget travelers. Thanks

[@AliceBritney71]

Have great time here, Bro 😃

[@richardnuevo]

25 USD for a hotel accomodation is not bad

[@kushal809]

Yeah reasonable for hotel price

[@prevademusic]

I think the 500k vnd for the taxi from the airport were pretty ok. My gf is from Hanoi and when we came to visit her family they booked a private driver to pick us up, which also cost them 500k for about the same distance. There are probably ways to do it cheaper, but you also haven't been scammed in my opinion.

[@hoanghaphan5712]

Yeah, that's 19 US dollars for 28km from the airport to the city center and he thinks he got scammed *shake my head*. He is such an entitled tourist who think they can get services for cents in Vietnam because it is such a poor country in his eyes. If it was in the UK he wouldn't cry about those taxi prices.

[@allent.g560]

@@hoanghaphan5712 I wouldn't say he is entitled but he definitely expected his dollars to go a lot further.

[@saintgeorgefloyd9488]

but he was dumped in town and not at his hotel lol. That's unfair

[@voicevosi]

Nice video, love it. Great shots, the streets bring back some Mission (and trendy Marina) District vibes in San Francisco back in 2000s.

[@TyranidFerore]

What you were actually looking for is called Bia Hoi not Beer Hanoi - its a draught beer not canned or bottled and is about 1.5-2% ABV and is delicious.

[@nugraheniaditya2075]

All the view so looks nice like pinterest and instagramable ❤

[@VizioN-Scope]

3:17 "Bánh Mì" originated in Saigon after French colonial rule ended in 1954

[@pn3940]

the dry noodle dish is probably Bun Bo Xao, stir fry beef noodles.

[@thaiducluu1751]

You can use grab or GSM ev taxi , the best taxi in Vietnam . Clean and accurate price . They are blue cyan cars

[@SigitPurnomo-e7m]

If i take grab car from airport to old quarter, do i need going out from airport or the grab availavle inside airport?

[@hoa-mpls2422]

Was Grab car service available at the airport?

[@drr229]

Enjoy Hanoi Zane, envious with me back home in England and the rain 🥴 I think I preferred it to Ho chi Minh City to be honest. More compact. Smaller streets but traffic just as mad. Try some kem xoi (sticky rice and ice cream) from 17 To Tich Street if you can find it. My street food guide took me there was very nice to finish my food tour on. Dave

[@doodahgurlie]

A lot of Western vloggers love Hanoi. I think it's the architecture, tradition, history, etc., that they enjoy. HCMC is too Western so I think many foreigners would rather see things that are different than what they can find at home.

[@ledanglove]

Absolutely win over Saigon where there is a lot of trash everywhere I walked, not to mention the street landscape was not really nice, the pavements were occupied often. Hanoi is a lot more cleaner, greener, and the most is the food and coffee shops there... omg

[@andregorgievski7035]

Hey bud, nice vids of saigon. Can you share what camera and accessories you use? Want to try vlogging too! Hard to find solid info. Cheers

[@edizuzent1]

Miss the rain here in Indonesia, Is Vietnam not affected by El Nino?

Oh u should ask about price of taxi first, just give them address. U should drink saigon beer instead. By the way 5k of beer is just on snack shop. Not in the beer street. Everything will be expensive there. It’s lucky that u try food by the accident but it taste good. Hope u had good trip in hanoi

[@mtp178]

welcome to Vietnam

[@CALI_VEGAS_PINA]

The herb is cilantro… 🥰

[@joanfelix8362]

you should call grab in vietnam, those taxis are not managed by any company, just scams 😊

[@kushal809]

Yes grab application better 💪

[@joanfelix8362]

​@@kushal809 with places where there is no price you should ask the price first, a 20k banana is too expensive. Beware of shoe polishers in Hanoi. Have a good time in Hanoi. i from vietnam. 😊

[@kushal809]

Okay thank you for advice 🙏

[@edcheong8730]

Why did you end your vlog on such a tragic note ?

[@Ria_n_Brian_93]

Th ending had me 😂 🍺

[@prudencerosaldo808]

Bia Hoi is the cheapest beer in Hanoi at 10k, some places 7k but it's draft not canned or bottled. In 2018 we frequented Bia Hoi's. Great people & conversation. It was the first time my husband visited since he left in 1971. We lived there 3 years until June 2021 when VN required all tourist to vacate country for increase C19 cases. We want to go back again so badly to live again but visa for Americans is just 30 days. Vietnam, we miss and love you very much🇻🇳💛❤!

[@doodahgurlie]

The visas are now 90 days. Not sure if you can leave the country and come right back, but you can try it and see. I think some people were able to do that to stay more than 3 months back-to-back.

[@prudencerosaldo808]

@@doodahgurlie ahhh, appreciate your reply! We did our 90 day tourist visa runs to Thailand 2x until I secured a 1 yr tourist visa which expired Mar 2020,height of C19. We did that 1 day visa run to Cambodia, supposedly taken but turned into a 20 day trip on account of Vietnam Airlines denial to board! We returned via bus to HCMC boarder where we spent 2 nights quarantined then ambulance transport for 12 more days to a quarantine facility. An unused military installation where we co-ed our squat toilets and showers. No mask there only in our bunk areas. It's good news that Vietnam is more confident in tourist stays there!

[@shailesh29068]

where should we visit for boom boom

[@prudencerosaldo808]

@@shailesh29068 you'll need to ask a guy for that info.

[@alexmelendez5404]

It feels like I am on the trip with you. Thank you!!!

[@doodahgurlie]

You should have taken the bus into the city. Way cheaper. And if you didn't want to take the bus, then use Grab to get a taxi (or is that not offered on Grab?). I think bia hoi is the cheapest beer, but the price has like doubled or tripled the past few years. That noodle bowl you had did not look anything like bun bo Hue at all. It's more like bun xao or sorts to me. Always ask the price before buying anything.

[@SigitPurnomo-e7m]

If i take grab car from airport to old quarter, do i need going out from airport or the grab availavle inside airport?

[@CultureDrift]

Buncha, moon cakes, and banh mi-sounds like you’re on a delicious mission! Any recommendations on where to get the best buncha?

[@TrongTran_1998]

❤❤❤❤❤ from 🇻🇳

[@vgshwk]

You are in Vietnam scooter bandits everywhere.

[@NeilHarding-ne1mh]

$25 for a room in the old quarter, that's about £18...Sounds like a good deal. I'll have to do my research and get there one day soon. I recently missed the chance to go with a friend, who told me too late. I'm still gutted. That's English slang for disappointed.

[@SinhthoibtMai]

As a Vietnamese, when you buy something on street, you should ask for price in advance. You can also negociate it, otherwise, you can pay very high price

[@BlakeChannel-bc1]

the beer you drink and the beer you said that you want are the same, different packaging (in bottle and in can). Bottle is cheaper because they can recycle

[@Thespicebomb]

Next time take a bus into the city!

[@mmaranta785]

How often do they run?

[@Thespicebomb]

@@mmaranta785 very actually check. I had to wait for 15 minutes at the bus stop for the city bus that took me to the old quarters. You’ll have to go your research but it’s very convenient. From The bus stop you can take a cab or walk to your hotel - turns out cheaper

[@thuongmaivan5872]

1 banana is 2,000 VND. It would be best if you asked price before deciding to buy it :D

[@ianlewis2813]

86 airport bus goes to the old town...2$ 1hour 10mins.

[@mattp.3949]

Is there any bus line service or train service from the Hanoi airport to the city itself?

[@PhanDucAnh]

3:20 Baguette first appeared in Vietnam in the north, brought by the French. But "Bánh mì" (Vietnamese sandwich) was made by Saigon (Ho Chi Minh) people. Southerners also eat more bánh mì than north and central.

[@adrianwindle4616]

Enjoy, been there once..

[@nijamase]

Airport to the old quarter. Bus 86 would have cost you 50k and it have several stops close to Hoan Kiem lake. Its a ~60 minute ride (vs 45 by car) and it have good AC.

[@SigitPurnomo-e7m]

Is the bus 86 available at night time? As flight next week to hanoi airport arrive at 9pm and i will stay in old quarter area

[@elperro3056]

No immigration needed for local fly. Wow. How was Hanoi how many day u spent there

[@JESUS512ISLORD]

Iv been told the airport is not the best place to grab a sim card. What would recommend?

[@kjmanuntag]

What month did you go there?

[@pn3940]

don't feel bad. International airport to Havoi is FAR. Can't compare to HCM city to the airport there..

[@eli.capinbxu]

Just to clarify, Zane, are you in Hanoi or HoChiMinh? You keep saying earlier in video that you are in Saigon (HCM).😊

[@bab1374]

The only thing I want Vietnamese people in the market follow the honor and honesty of the Japanese. We as foreigners will pay as the same price as their own Japanese ! As a Vietnamese American myself I hate to shop in Việt Nam , they just do not tell the actual price they want to sell but rather say double prices and shoppers have to bargain, just waist my time. I just do not want to shop in VN at free market. I always look for elderly sellers who are always honest with the price and I can pay them double to help them and I do not mind that. Go to the department store, I hope the shopping is much more pleasant! The price tags is on the merchandise, buy it or walk away. No wasting my time!

[@Crypto-helper]

what camera do you use ?

[@viet5929]

Try Huda beer. Easy to drink and doesn't flare up my gout.

[@Think-About-It]

Next time take a bus from the airport into town, cost is 50k dong($2)

[@VIVIDBLISS]

hi, I am from Sri Lanka Just hope to visit Vietnam In September with my Family only for 02 days. Please give some ideas to use these two days cost effectively since we are budget travelers. Thanks

[@Think-About-It]

@@VIVIDBLISS for 2 days you can visit Danang and Hoi An. Please search KZbin for them.

[@mmaranta785]

Here in the US I live 3 miles from SFO and it costs me $20

[@vgshwk]

You probably could’ve taken a bus real cheap. I know the bus from Saigon airport is real cheap.

[@kushal809]

Yes bus cheap option

[@richardnuevo]

The concern is if it's safe to ride buses from the airport? I think the best option is grab

[@vgshwk]

@@richardnuevo I’ve done it in and outside of USA no problems but hey things could go wrong inside of a grab also.

[@ucthonguyen685]

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[@kushal809]

Hanoi is beautiful city 😍

[@TheRebornofSocialVietSub]

90 days this time ?

[@tomnguyen2246]

It's Bun' Thit. Bo- Xao-/Stir-fried/Grilled Beef with Rice Noodles. That wasn't Bun' Bo- Hue'!

[@hungcuongnguyen293]

Why didn't you take Grab to go to your hotel ? It's much cheaper than the taxi and there is no scam with that company .

[@SigitPurnomo-e7m]

If i take grab car from airport to old quarter, do i need going out from airport or the grab availavle inside airport?

[@hungcuongnguyen293]

Only traditional taxis are allowed to pick-up customers right at the airport exit . For Grab you have to go outside. Another cheap option is the airport bus that drops you near the Old Quarter and you have walk a bit .

[@justthetruth2662]

She ripped you off on the banana...why do you let them scam you....when you tell us what you paid can you say it in USA currency...that would help.

[@MinhPhamGators]

Congrats! You're doing well in VN. Just so you know "bún" is pronounced similar to "boon" and not "buhn". Enjoy the food.

[@hawki9]

I suggest using Google. I was in Hanoi 3 weeks ago and took a bus from Noi Bai airport to Old Quarter for 45k vnd, less than $2. It took about 1.5 hrs. and was a 10 minute walk from bus drop off to my hotel. Doing a little research and using some public transportation can save you some $$.

[@synchronicity67]

Wats d name of yr hotel please?? Any suggestions if hoan keim lake area is good to stay?? Thanks

[@Wellness_Coach_Neha]

Yup hoan kiem area is great place to stay but depends on which side of lake. The red bridge side is prefer . Anywhere Old quarter is good.... Ours was the light hotel .. good walking distance to lake and beer street and train street. Remember the basic 2 level rooms are without windows or view.

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[@loonarmargo]

You should always ask for the price before buying from street vendors

[@TienLe-xt4gm]

Tuyệt vời

[@tonytech5520]

14:36 Do they put coffee in that drink? 😂

[@alvinantonio8033]

Watched until the end to see if the cheapest beer in the world is good, I guess it’s not. But Hanoi looks like a lot of fun!!!!

[@ericamary6778]

Please ask for price before buying!

[@pn3940]

Hotel cost hasn't gone up from 20 years ago, maybe a few bucks.

[@pn3940]

but better quality now compared to back then.

[@mmaranta785]

It’s called egg coffee?

[@scratchtotable]

👍👍

[@richardnuevo]

Roads are full of potholes, roads are narrow, sidewalks are full of obstruction, con artists and scammers are everywhere. Disorganization is an understatement 😂 Welcome to Hanoi. Its still an exciting place to visit though but be careful and smart at the same time

[@Pkt-wk9bu]

Sounds like New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. 😂

[@richardnuevo]

​@@Pkt-wk9buNew Orleans without a doubt is way more better like 70% way better. The french quarter is amazing, the old cemeteries and the witches tales are exciting, the food superb and the festival is really iconic.

[@nocancelcultureaccepted9316]

Potholes are tolerable but the amount of garbage is overwhelming, especially at places where they sell food and drinks. But what do you expect from a third world slum, right?

[@nocancelcultureaccepted9316]

Oh, the only reason people are visiting Vietnam is their curiosity. There’s nothing worth the money and time. I’d rather spend a little bit more in Japan and enjoying every dollar and every second in Japan than in Vietnam. In Vietnam, it’s exactly like spending your time on the edge; everything you eat or drink is at your own peril. Not in Japan.

[@doodahgurlie]

@@nocancelcultureaccepted9316 ...you say this, yet you've spent an inordinate amount of time and effort to hunt down every single Vietnamese video you can find for at least 1 1/2 years now. So why not go watch Japanese and Singapore videos and compliment them instead of hunting down every Viet video you can find to only leave negative comments, hmmm????

[@Kai-ul5vx]

It’s very good video but I feel a little bit of dizziness when you move your camera 😢

[@idanrafael5656]

NAME OF HOTEL ?

[@kayflip2233]

You definitely got ripped off for the taxi. It should be the same as you paid in Saigon, around 250-300.

[@musicizm88]

Lol she said honey bread dude

[@PhuongNguyen-xl1fe]

My hotel name is : Little Hanoi Deluxe Hotel

[@zantigar]

Hands down, THE best video of Hanoi I've seen yet - and I've seen a ton! I nearly fell out of my chair howling with laughter more times than I can count! This video REALLY captures the vibe of Hanoi streets better than anything else out there - I almost feel like I don't need to go there now - ALMOST. This is infectious. I'm gettin' my a-- out there PRONTO!

[@khanhmai8530]

But yeah, a Grab is better than traditional taxis ❤

[@hungnguyen-tr4cn]

Make friend with some forreigner live there to help you around

[@newbabies923]

2:06 Those 2 women are beautiful

[@justthetruth2662]

i just saw hookers

[@jalanjalandaisuki]

Doughnut seller always scam foreigner. recently i saw any foreigner bought it with big notes but the seller not gave him change.

[@shantanumohite8565]

Why can't he book a grab anways? always picks up a cab right outside the gate, gets scammed by a few dollars, and then says it is too expensive.

[@AM-fy2sx]

You gots scammed, says me living 15 minutes from that airport. The best way to get taxi is to go upstairs, at the departure lounger on 3rd floor, and catch taxi from there. Its 12000-15000 dong per km, check Google map to know the distance. Noibai airport arrival lounge is famous for taxi scams, local people know it well

[@TheBanker408]

I knew you messed up when you didn’t ask the price of the taxi before getting in. 😅

[@topmeoff]

You got ripped off on that taxi ride my friend😂 that taxi driver told his whole family and his friends how he scammed a dumb foreigner. When you do stuff like that it makes them think they can get away with it. Wise up my friend

[@mahtoeshurt]

Use GRAB next time. It cost us $15

[@maxdavies9327]

500,000 Dong for a cab !!!!!. Should have got the bus 50,000 Dong 😀😀😀😀

[@eddiethealien]

Zane, you should tell the asian girls that you're Christopher Nolan, would totally crush it out there.