Friday, 27 November 2015

2015 Vietnam Ride: 01 KL - Hanoi

“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta

(Our Nolans, ready to fly)

Day 01: KL - Hanoi
Date: Friday, 20 Nov 2015


It was drizzling when we drove from our Bidara House to Nilai where we left our 4x4 at Zali's house for a week. At the KLIA2 we group checked in and boarded the 06:00hrs flight to Hanoi.

(Hanoi International Airport)
(Welcome to Hanoi)
(A group photo at the Arrival Hall)

The Air Asia 3-hour flight journey was spent napping after we had the in-flight breakfast. We reached Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi around 10:00hrs local time, we were greeted by our tour guide, Mr. Dennis. It was a 30-minute drive from the airport to Parkson Hotel in Hanoi.

(Our lodging in Hanoi Old Quarter)
(Final checks on our rented bikes)
(A session with the local children)
(The railway bridge crossing the Red River)

As it was still early to check in, we went to have a look at our rented motorbikes at the warehouse and rode the bikes back to town. We had lunch at Little India, an Indian Halal restaurant, a short walking distance from our hotel.

(Using Vietnamese Dong at Little India)
(The Pedestrian Streets all lighted up)

The afternoon was spent napping in the hotel room. At night we walked along the pedestrian streets of Hanoi Old Quarter and visited Hanoi weekend Night Marķet.

(Street foods of local delicacies)
(Tasting the varieties of good Vietnamese Coffee)
(Buying souvenirs at the Night Market)


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