AIESEC HANOI VIETNAM 2013

HANDY

BOOKLET A Boon Companion

“Vietnam is the flavor of

the month these days”

– Lonely Planet

1. Pre- arrival

2. Get-in

General Information

Traffic

Telephone and communications

Money

Map

Internet

Embassies and consulates

Immigration office

Do a booklet

Get acquaint to Hanoi – Vietnam

3. Get- around

Accommodation

Hostel

Homestay

Food

Restaurants

Street food

Shopping

Shopping mall

Health care and fitness

Hospital

Pharmacy

Spa/salon

Gym/ Fitness center

Sports center

Services

Market

Laundry

Printing/ photocopy

Police

Entertainment

Theater

Cinema

Music

Games

Sightseeing

Drink

On street

Café/ Coffee shops

Bar/ Pub

4. Get-out

5. Contact us

Sceneries

Museums

Villages

Make sure your passport is valid for 3 months past the

end of your program.

Photocopy passport and visa, credit and debit cards

Do your pack light

What you should bring

Clothes:

Skirts and/or dressier pants for formal events for

women

One long sleeved shirt and tie and decent khakis for

formal events for men

Jeans or trousers

Shirts

Underwear and socks

Two pairs of everyday shoes/sandal

Sunblock and Insect repellant with Deet (30%)

A good pair of sunglasses

Sleep wear (Hanoi nights later in term may be cool)

One bath towel

Enough prescription medication

One bath towel

Enough prescription medication

Camera and film or memory card(s)

Money belt or a pouch to wear under your clothes for

valuables

Cosmetics/Toiletries/Sanitary items

Camera and film or memory card(s)

Money belt or a pouch to wear under

your clothes for valuables

Airline tickets, passport and visa,

credit and debit cards (including

photocopies of all) and this booklet

Cosmetics/Toiletries/Sanitary items

Small first aid kit

Others:

Laptop, earplugs

Hat with sun visor,

Some gifts for Vietnamese

people who are especially

helpful to you or a special

friend

NOTICE: Leave below things behind

Expensive jewelry

Expensive electronics (that you are

afraid will be stolen)

Prohibited things by the

government (weapons, chemical

VIETNAM

Vietnam, officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is the

easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia.

HANOI

Month: Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Total rainfall in MM

18.6 26.2 43.8 90.1 188.5 239.9 288.2 318 265.4 130.7 43.4 23.4

Chances of rain

27.1% 39.0% 48.4% 44.3% 45.8% 49.0% 50.6% 53.9% 45.7% 29.0% 21.7% 19.4%

Hanoi, is the capital of Vietnam and

the country's second largest city.

Hanoi ranks among the world's most

attractive and interesting cities. The

city's placid air gives it a gracious,

almost regal flavor, underscored by a

rich history that traces back more

than a thousand years -- a fascinating

heritage on display in well-preserved

centuries-old architecture. Hanoi is

Vietnam's cultural center, and

puppetry, music, and dance

performances are well worth your

time.

CLIMATE Month: Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average Temperature in °C

16.5 17.45 20.45 24.2 27.9 29.2 29.5 28.8 27.8 25.25 21.85 18.55

Max Temperature in °C

19.3 19.9 22.8 27 31.5 32.6 32.9 31.9 30.9 28.6 25.2 21.8

Min Temperature in °C

13.7 15 18.1 21.4 24.3 25.8 26.1 25.7 24.7 21.9 18.5 15.3

Vladivostok Air

Vietnam Airlines

Uni Air

TransAsia Airways

TonleSap Airlines

Tiger Airways

Thai Airways

International

Thai AirAsia

Asiana Airlines

AirAsia

Aeroflot

Air Asia

China Airlines

Cebu Pacific

Singapore Airlines

Sichuan Airlines

Qatar Airways

Mandarin Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

LOT Polish Airlines

Lao Airlines

Korean Air

Jetstar Asia Airways

Japan Airlines

Hong Kong Airlines

EVA Air

Dragonair

China Southern Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

- Exchangeable currency at the airport: EUR, USD,

SGD, AUD, Yen, CNY

- Exchange spot: branch of BIDV Vietcombank,

Agribank, Techcombank, Viettinbank...

- International ATM (1st floor): HSBC, Citibank...

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Taxis to downtown Hanoi can be hired at Noi Bai

airport terminal arrivals level.

Airport taxi costs a fixed VND 160,000 (US$10) for a

sedan,

VND 190,000 (US$12) for an SUV (toll charges are

included in the price).

Airport Minibus offers transportation directly to your

hotel or residence in Hanoi

Airport Minibus one way trip to Vietnam Airlines Office

on Quang Trung in Hanoi city center costs VND 22,000

for Vietnamese or VND 32,000 (US$2) for foreigners.

Minibuses leave the airport when full.

Minibus to the airport departs from opposite the Vietnam

Airlines Office on Quang Trung in Hanoi city center.

Number 7 and 17 connect Noi Bai Airport with Hanoi

city center. The bus stop is just on the right side of the

terminal exit.

Traveling by bus costs 5,000 VND (0.3 USD) per

person and takes about one hour.

Buses run every 15-20 minutes from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Bus number 17 connects the airport to Long Bien bus

station.

1. Make sure the money counting machine in taxi begins at 0.000VNĐ; make sure the driver knows the way

2. Be careful with petty robbery in the bus

3. Walk slowly and confidently in crowded area; wave hand when you cross the street that has no red light. 4. Bargain with drivers for the price of the ride before getting on the back of “xe om”

5. Way to the Old Quarter: Catch bus 02 from front of our hostel to Trang Tien Street (4th stop) or Hang Khay Street (5th stop) or bus 24 to Long Bien Station (3rd

stop) then walk to Hang Dau street.

TAXI

Group Taxi

Mai Linh Tax

Ba Sao Taxi

Vạn Xuân Tax

ABC Taxi

04.38.53.53.53 04.38.222.666 – 04.38.222.555

04.32.20.20.20 04.38.574.574

04.38.222.888

04.37.19.19.19

Price: often 11,000-12000VND/km for 4 seats

Bus fare for single trips costs VND5,000 for routes of less than

25km, VND 6,000 for routes from 25km to 30km an VND7,000 for

routes of over 30km.

CYCLO

BICYCLE

“XE OM”: Motorbike taxi

MOTORBIKE: the most popular vehicle in Hanoi

BUS

Available telecommunications

TIPS

1. Can buy at any sidewalk store or mobile store around Hanoi with the board written “SIM THE”, “SIM VIETTEL”, “BAN SIM THE”, “DAI LY BAN SIM”.

2. Make sure you buy the correct account credit

of Viettel or Mobifone or Vinaphone company

3. To check money in account:

Press “*101# Call” for 1st account and “*102# Call” for 2nd account.

4. To supply money into account: Press “ *100*numbers on credit#”

Viettel Vinaphone Mobiphone Beeline Vietnammobile

http://www.vietteltelecom.vn/ http://www.vinaphone.com.vn/ http://www.mobifone.com.vn/web/vn/ http://beeline.vn/vn/default.aspx http://www.vietnamobile.com.vn/

Viettel is suggested to be used for domestic texting and calling, not for roaming. Suggestion: Viettel SIM card – price: 65000 VNĐ – 100000VNĐ in 1st account

The local official currency is Vietnam Dong (dong). Small denominations include VND 200; 500; 1000; 2000; 5000 in both coins and paper notes. Bigger denominations include VND 10,000; 20,000; 50,000; 100,000; 200,000; 500,000 in both polymer and normal paper notes. It is not difficult to find an ATM in center area (Old quarter and surroundings). Other way to have cash is going to the currency exchange bureaus or banks which exist in many corners of the Old quarter, eg. Hang Bac Street, Ha Trung Street. You can check the daily exchange rate on website: www.vietcombank.com.vn. You also can find Currency Exchange Rate in this link: http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/asia/vietnam/currency-vietnam/index.htm

The book shops on Trang Tien Street have good maps in

Vietnamese, English, Japanese for tourists. It is more

convenient to bring a guidebook containing map of the

city or a mobile phone installed Map application.

Internet wifi is not widely available everywhere,

only in big buildings etc. hotels, restaurants,

coffee shops, universities. If you want to access

Internet by mobile phone, you should use the SIM

card with “3G” network.

You can find all information (address, phone included) in following link

http://embassy.goabroad.com/embassies-in/vietnam

Australia - 8 Dao Tan St, ☎ +84 4 3774-0100

China, 46 Hoang Dieu Rd, ☎ +84 4 38453736

Czech Republic, 13 Chu Van An St, ☎ +84 4 3845-4131

France, 57 Tran Hung Dao St, ☎ +84 4 3944-5700

India, 58-60, Tran Hung Dao, ☎ +84 4 253409 (+84 4 252310).

Indonesia, 50 Ngo Quyen St, ☎ +84 4 825 3353 (+84 4 8257969)

Italy, 9 Le Phung Hieu, ☎ +84 4 3825-6256

Japan, 27 Lieu Giai, Ba Dinh District, ☎ +84 4 3846 3000

Malaysia, 43-45 Dien Bien Phu, ☎ +84 4 3734 3849

Netherlands, 6F, Daeha Office Tower, 360 Kim Ma St, ☎ +84 4 3831-5650

Pakistan, Villa 44/2, Van Bao Street, Van Phuc Diplomatic Compound

Russia, 191 La Thanh St, ☎ +84 4 833 6991/2

Singapore, 41-43 Tran Phu St, ☎ +84 4 3848-9168

Switzerland, 15F Hanoi Central Office Bldg, 44B Ly Thuong Kiet St, ☎ +84 4

3934-6589

Ukraine, 6 Le Hong Phong St., Ba Dinh Dist., ☎ +84 4 3734 4484

United Kingdom, Central Bldg, 31 Hai Ba Trung, ☎ +84 4 936 0550

In Hanoi: 40A Hang Bai, Hoan Kiem. Telephone: (04) 8245055, 826092 Procedures provided for asking to issue visa, extending, supplementing, visa modifying

and asking for temporary residence certificate

Further information, clik the link below:

http://www.vietnam-visa.com/page/21.html

Hostel:

Fee: around 180$

Location: Economic and Culture of Hanoi

Furniture: the essentials ( beds, pillows,….) and wifi free

Breakfast included

You and other interns will work together and live together, do not miss any

chance to make this time meaningful and unforgettable

CUISINE

VIETNAMESE

Noodles ( Pho )

Phở Lý Quốc Sư: 2 Lý Quốc Sư Hoàn Kiếm,Hà

Nội

Phở Lý Sáng: 2 Hàng Gà Hoàn Kiếm

Phở gà: 34 Lê Văn Hưu Hai Bà trưng

Bún Chả Hàng Mành : 1 Hàng Mành

Bún Thang: 29 hàng Hành, Hoàn Kiếm

Rice

Cơm Phố: 292 Lê Văn Hưu

Cơm Tấm ; 60 Lý Thường Kiệt, Hoàn Kiếm,

Hà Nội.

Cơm 123: 123 Phố Huế

Xoi Yen : 35 Nguyen Huu Huan

Quan an ngon : 18 Phan Boi Chau

Ciao cafe : 2 Hang Bai

Specialties

Banh xeo : 22 Hang Bo, Hanoi

Oc Vi : 19 Gia Ngu, Hanoi

Nem Phung , 30 Hang Bun

Banh troi Tau , 30 Hang Giay

Banh goi, banh ran. 52 Ly Quoc Su

CHINESE

Đông Kinh, 73 Cau Go, Hoàn Kiếm

Lau Tu Xuyen , 63 Yen Phu, Hanoi

Lau Trung Hoa, 76 Nguyen Huu Huan

Ming Place Sofitel Plaza Hotel, 1 Thanh Nien

Road

Hanoi Garden, 36 Hàng Mành

THAI’S

Thai Express, 7 Dinh Tien Hoang St, Hoan

Kiem

Bangkok Hanoi, 52A Lý Thường Kiệt. Hà

Nội

Tám Tư, 84 Lý Thường Kiệt. Hà Nội

Siam Corner Oriental Park ,33 Tây Hồ. Hà

Nội.

Lotus Melia Hanoi, 44 Lý Thường Kiệt Hà

Nội

ITALIAN

A Little Italian, 78 Thợ Nhuộm. Hà

Nội 8315000, 8315558.

International. Hà Nội 8245359, 8251905.

Tandoor 24, Hàng Bè Hoàn Kiếm Hà

Nội. 8223535, 8223555.

La Brasserie Nikko, 84 Trần Nhân

Tông Hà Nội. 8238888/5311, 8293888.

La Brasserie Tatler Sofitel Plaza Hotel,

1 Thanh Niên. Hà Nội 8315000, 8315558

Old Piano Restaurant & Bar, 50 Hàng

Vải.

BUFFET

Buffet Sen Hà Thành, 177 phố Bùi Thị

Xuân, Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội

Buffef Hảo Vọng, 36 Quang Trung

Buffet Ngọc Mai, 44 Lê Ngọc Hân

Brother’s cafe – 26 Nguyễn Thái Học

Seoul Garden, 33 Trần Hưng Đạo,

Hoàn Kiếm or 5th floor, Vincom Tower

- 191 Bà Triệu

WESTERN

Fast food ( online ordering service )

Pepperonis, 29 Lý Quốc Sư. Hoàn

Kiếm- 04-928-5246

Al Fresco`s, 23L Hai Bà Trưng- 04.3826

7782

KFC , 292 Ba Trieu, Le Dai Hanh,

Hanoi – 043 8489999

KFC, 3C Ly Thai To, Hang Trong,

Hanoi- 043 8289999

RESTAURANT,

Osteria Il Grill, 116 Bà Triệu.Hai Bà

Trưng

The Restaurant Press Club, 59A Lý

Thái Tổ

Western Café, 114 Hàng Bạc

Mediterraneo, 23 Nhà Thờ

STREET DRINK

Big bottle of mineral water: Xudavi 257 Bach Dang Street

Tra chanh (lemon tea), Tra Da (ice green tea), Tra Sua Tran Chau (Bubble tea), Bia Hoi(beer) (Viet Ha Beer 104 Cau Dat Street), Ca phe da (ice coffee), Ca phe den (dark coffee) were found everywhere in the center – Old quarter and nearby our Hostel Coffee/ Tea and Cake

Yocreamie, 69 Quang Trung

Cafe Goethe,56 Nguyễn Thái Học

Yummy, 30 Đoàn Trần Nghiệp or 114 Cầu gỗ

Avalon cafe Lounge - 73 Cầu Gỗ or số 9 Đinh Tiên Hoàng

Cafe Align -1B Mã mây

La Terrasse du Metropole- 15 Ngo Quyen St

Mondo gelato- 30A Bà Triệu

Ciao café- 2 Hang Bai

Paris Gâteaux - 1A Hai Bà Trưng, Hoàn Kiếm

New Zealand Cream – 39 Ly Thuong Kiet

Yogen fruz- 23e Hai Bà Trưng

PLAY Gaming Lounge 104 Bach Dang,

Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi

Mao's Red Lounge 7 Tạ Hiên, Hoàn

Kiếm, HanoiPress Club, Hanoi 59A Ly

Thai To, Hoàn Kiếm,Hanoi

Fat Cat 25 Ta Hien, Hanoi

Dragonfly Lounge-Pub,93 Phung Hung

Half Man / Half Noodle 62 Dao Duy

Tu, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi

Long Play Bar 9A Ngo Bao Khanh ,

Hoàn Kiếm,Hanoi

The Watering Hole 16 Ly Quoc

Su, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Bar Amazon 32 Luong Ngoc

Quyen street, Hoàn Kiếm, Hano

Balcony Bar 4 Le Thai To, Hoàn

Kiếm, Hanoi

Roots 2 Luong Ngoc Quyen , Hoàn

Kiếm, Hanoi

Flow Bar 61 Luong Ngoc Quyen,

Hoàn Kiếm, Han

BAR/PUB/CLUB

SHOPPING

Hand-embroidered tablecloths and lacquer are very popular in Hanoi. The hill tribes also sell colorful woven bags and clothing in the city. Good souvenirs are ceramics from Bat Trang village, silk paintings and hand-painted greetings cards.

The Old Quarter has numerous streets crammed with shops, but those of particular interest are on Hang Gai and Hang Bong. Off-the-peg clothing is always a good buy, but even better is to have clothes made up by one of the many tailors. The area close to Hoan Kiem Lake has some excellent shops including along Hai Ba Trung Street.

Bartering Tricks

Hanoi Street Vendor Try to master key Vietnamese words such as "Bao nhiêu tian"? (How much is this? –

pronounced: bow nyu thien) and "Dat quá". (Too expensive! – daht quah).

When you are given an initial price try a few "Oi Gioi Oi’s" (Oh my God! – pronounced: oi

zoy oi) and you'll find things will go a lot better. Remember – keep things lighthearted.

Clothes

Co - 18 Nhà Thờ -

Ha Dong Silk - 102 Hàng Gai

Khai Silk - 121 Nguyễn Thái Học

Kana - 41 Hàng Trống

Kenly Silk - 108 Hàng Gai

Sông Hà Nội - 5-7 Nhà Thờ

Cửa hàng túi xách tay Ipa-Nima - 59G Hai Bà Trưng

Cat Walk - 39 Văn Miếu

Kid's Fashion - 45 Quang Trung

Tân Mỹ Silk - 66 Hàng Gai

Tuyết Lan - 10 Lý Quốc Sư

Handicraft products

Craft Link - 43 Văn Miếu - Tel: 843 7710

Craft Window - 99 Nguyễn Thái Học -

Tel: 733 5286

Hoa Sữa - 63A Tràng Thi - Tel: 934

2792

Lacasa - 12 Nhà Thờ - Tel: 828 9616

Love Planet - 25 Hàng Bạc - Tel: 828

4864

Mosaique - 22 Nhà Thờ - Tel: 928 6181

Tân Mỹ Silk - 66 Hàng Gai - Tel: 825

1579

Tuyết Lan - 10 Lý Quốc Sư - Tel: 828

9835

SUPERMARKET & SHOPPING MALL

Fivimart , 17 Tong Dan, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi Citimart, Hanoi Tower 49 Hai Ba Trung

Vincom Tower- 91 Ba Trieu Str Pico Mall 229 Tay Son Str

HEALTHCARE

Hospitals

(5km from your hostel)

Hospital of Army 108

Add: 1 Tran Hung Dao

St., Hoan Kiem Dist.,

Hanoi

Tel: (84-4) 825 4627

Viet Duc University

Hospital

Add: 40 Trang Thi St.,

Hoan Kiem

Dist., Hanoi

Tel: (84-4) 8.253.531

Vietnam - Cuba Hospital

Add: 37 Hai Ba Trung

St., Hoan

Kiem Dist., Hanoi

Tel: (84-4) 825 3718

Emergency number

(04)115

Pharmacy

(5km from your hostel)

You can freely buy medicine in

Vietnam without prescriptions.

However you should take advice

from a doctor to use medicine

effectively

Tips:

DRUGSTORE: 1; 51 Cau Dat

Street ;377; 229; 269 Bach Dang

Street

SPA/SALON

Nearest hair salon:24 Cau Dat Str

Hong Kieu Hair salon: 76

Bach Dang Street

Male hair cut 211 Bach Dang

Street

Sport centers

(5km from your hostel)

Club Olympia 4 Tran Hung

Dao, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi

Elite Fitness 51 Xuân Diệu,,

Tây Hồ, Hanoi

Hanoi Club 76 Yen Phu,

Hanoi

SPRING CLUB 69 Tran

Nhan Tong , Hoàn Kiếm,

Hanoi

NShape Fitness & Spa (Ham

Long) 14 - 16 Ham Long,

Đống Đa, Hanoi

Army Hotel 33C Pham Ngu

Lao, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi

ENTERTAINMENT

Whether you are visiting Hanoi for a business meeting or for a holiday,

entertainment will be an integral part of it and the capital city of Hanoi

provides you with ample options to get the best of entertainment while

your stay. Being the commercial center of the country, Hanoi is visited

by a lot of people all throughout the year.

The city with its music clubs, theatres, cinemas, and tourist attractions

forms a labyrinth of entertainment zones in which you will be delighted

to get lost.

Theater

Water Puppet Theater (57B Dinh Tien Hoang Street)

Hanoi Opera House (1 Trang Tien Street

Cinema

Megastar: 6th floor in Vincom Tower (191 Ba Trieu Street);

Pico Mall (229 Tay Son Street)

August Cinema ( 45 Hang Bai)

Dân Chủ (211 Kham Thien Street)

National Cinema (87 Lang Ha Street)

Game

Grass gliding (Hòa Lạc Street)

Vincom Tower ( 5th floor, Building C, no. 191 Ba Trieu,

Hoan Kiem

Star Bowl (Pham Ngoc Thach Street

West Lake Park (Lac Long Quan Street)

TRAVELLING Vietnam- Timeless

charm

TRAVELLING AROUND

HANOI Hanoi is pedestrian-friendly. Numerous parks and lakes, wide, uncluttered

sidewalks in the French Quarter, and narrow twisting alleys of the Old

Quarter beg for a stroll. We get out every chance we get!

HOAN KIEM LAKE is a lake

in the historical center of

Hanoi, the capital city of

Vietnam. The lake is one of the

major scenic spots in the city

and serves as a focal point for

its public life.

VIETNAM MUSEUM of

Ethnology Address: Nguyen Van

Huyen Road, Cau Giay District,

Hanoi

The Vietnam Museum of

Ethnology is a valuable centre for

the exhibition and the

preservation of cultural heritages

of the 54 ethnic groups in

Vietnam. It is also a centre for

ethnographic research employing

many experts on the different

ethnic groups.

VAN PHUC Ward of Hà Đông

District, Hà Nội, has been

known for many centuries with

the brand name: Hà Đông silk

and Vân Village silk.

Specialty of Vạn Phúc textile

village that is known everywhere

include “lissome bud silk” with

high durability, plain silk,

embroidered silk, satin silk, etc.

All the materials help people to

feel their clothing airy and cool.

TRAVELLING IN VIETNAM

HOT DESTINATIONS

SAPA

HA LONG BAY NHA TRANG

HO CHI MINH CITY

TRAVEL AGENT

Viet media travel

Add: 21 Văn Miếu, Phường Văn Miếu, Quận Đống Đa, Hà Nội

Tel: (+84 4) 3512 3388 Fax: (+84 4) 3512 2769

Website: http://dulichviet.com.vn/

OPENTOUR JSC

Add: 93 đường Hồng Hà, Ba Đình, Tp Hà Nội

Tel: (+844) 37171818 – 39030305

Website: http://www.tour.dulichvietnam.com.vn/

Vietnam Open Tour

Address: 49 Hàng Bè

Tel. +84.4.39262328

Website: www.vietnamopentour.com.vn

Asia-Pacific Tourism Co. Ltd.

Address: 14 Cửa Bắc, Ba Đình

Tel. +84.4.38364212/ +84.4.37568868

Website: www.pacificvietnam.com

Khoa Việt

Address: 51 Hàng Quạt

Tel. +84.4.39380968

Á Châu

Address: 56 Mã Mây Tel. +84439263858

Sinh Café

Add: 52 Luong Ngoc Quyen; 64 Tran Nhat Duat

Tel: +84439261568/+84439261621

Website: https://www.thesinhtourist.vn/OfficeIMG.aspx

CONTACT US

Trieu Duc Trong (Zach)

Email: trieutrong@gmail.com

Nguyen Thi Ha (Ashley)

Email: hanguyen@gmail.com

Vu Thi Xuan (Julie)

Email: xuancfl@gmail.com