Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Hanoi Grapevine
(
www.hanoigrapevine.com
)
Information about concerts, art exhibitions and
cinema.
TNH Vietnam
(
www.tnhvietnam.xemzi.com
)
The premier online resource for visitors and ex-
pats; good for up-to-date restaurant and bar reviews.
The Word
(
www.wordhanoi.com
)
Online version of the excellent, free monthly magazine
The
Word.
MEDICAL SERVICES
Hanoi Family Medical Practice
( 04-3843 0748;
www.vietnammedicalpractice.com
;
Van Phuc Diplo-
matic Compound, 298 P Kim Ma; 24hr)
This practice includes a team of well-respected in-
ternational physicians and dentists and has 24-hour emergency cover. Prices are high, so
check that your medical travel insurance is in order.
SOS International Clinic
( 04-3826 4545;
www.internationalsos.com
;
51 Xuan Dieu; 24hr)
Eng-
lish, French, German and Japanese are spoken and there is a dental clinic. It's 5km north
of central Hanoi near Tay Ho West Lake.
MONEY
Hanoi has many ATMs. On the main roads around Hoan Kiem Lake are international
banks where you can change money and get cash advances on credit cards.
POST
Domestic Post Office
(Buu Dien Trung Vong;
04-3825 7036; 75 P Dinh Tien Hoang;
7am-9pm)
7am-8pm)
The
International Postal Office
( 04-3825 2030; cnr P Dinh Tien Hoang & P Dinh Le;
entrance is to the right of the domestic office.
TELEPHONE
Guesthouses and internet cafes are convenient for local calls. For international services,
internet cafes using Skype offer the cheapest rates.
TOURIST INFORMATION
Tourist Information Center
( 04-3926 3366; P Dinh Tien Hoang; 9am-7pm)
City maps and
brochures, but privately run with an emphasis on selling tours. In the cafes and bars of the
Old Quarter, look for the excellent local magazine
The Word
.
TRAVEL AGENCIES
Hanoi has hundreds of budget travel agencies. It's not advisable to book trips or tickets
through guesthouses and hotels. Dealing directly with tour operators will give you a much
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