The flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi takes about 2 hours, covering the length of the country north to south. Hanoi and Saigon are rivals in the way that New York and Los Angeles are — each city has strong opinions about the other. Hanoi is older, quieter, and more overtly Vietnamese in its character: the French colonial imprint is heavier here, the lakes are central to daily life, and the Old Quarter has a medieval street plan that dates back to the 13th century. Transfer to the Hanoi Royal Premium Hotel in Lo Su Street, right in the heart of the Old Quarter. Tonight, walk around Hoan Kiem Lake as the sun goes down — locals do this every evening.
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