About Things to Do in Hanoi
An independent editorial collective and licensed travel operator providing field-verified intelligence on Hanoi street culture, historic quarters, and cultural geography.
Our Editorial Philosophy & Independence
Most modern travel guides have surrendered to automated summaries, paid commercial placements, and stale lists recycled from outdated guidebooks. We built Things to Do in Hanoi on an opposing premise: travelers deserve accurate, ground-level facts gathered by people who walk these streets every day.
Every recommendation across our guides adheres to four strict operational principles:
- Field-Verified Research: Every broth counter, coffee den, and temple courtyard featured in this guide has been visited, documented, and re-checked on site by our local team.
- Transparent Pricing in Vietnamese Dong (VND): We publish real-world prices in VND rather than vague currency symbols. When admission fees or transit fares change, we update our guides directly.
- Zero Sponsored Editorial: We do not accept payment, complimentary meals, or gifted hotel stays in return for editorial inclusion. Venue selections are based exclusively on culinary craft, historical significance, and reliable hospitality.
- Anti-Cliché Editorial Standard: Our editorial guidelines ban generic travel clichés. You will not find descriptions of temples as hidden treasures or street life as a colorful tapestry. We provide specific street numbers, cross streets, opening hours, transit routes, and practical safety advice.
Our Local Hanoi Team & Credentials
Our contributors include licensed Vietnamese tour leaders, cultural researchers, and neighborhood residents who live throughout Hanoi distinctive urban districts — from the historic guild streets of Hoan Kiem and Ba Dinh to the lakeside avenues of Tay Ho and the craft communities of Gia Lam.
Our guiding credentials include:
- Licensed International Tour Guides: Accredited by the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT), bringing over 15 years of combined guiding experience across the Red River Delta.
- Local Culinary Navigators: Lifelong Hanoi residents who know the family lineage behind Bat Dan beef broth, the charcoal grill technique of Hang Manh bun cha, and the 1946 origin story of whipped egg coffee at Cafe Giang.
- Tactical Logistics Specialists: Field researchers who track daily airport bus schedules, railway crossing timetables at Train Street, and neighborhood pedestrian street closures.
Operator Transparency & Parent Company Legal Disclosures
Things to Do in Hanoi is published and operated by Vietnam Green Travel Co., Ltd under the trade brand Eco Trip Asia. Unlike anonymous affiliate blogs that conceal their ownership, our operations are fully licensed and legally registered under Vietnamese commercial and tourism law.
Official Entity & Licensing Disclosures
| Enterprise Legal Name | Vietnam Green Travel Co., Ltd |
|---|---|
| Operating Brand | Eco Trip Asia |
| Enterprise Tax ID | 0111220787 |
| Tour Operator Licence | 01-3022/2025/CDLQGVN-GP LHQT (International Tour Operator Licence) |
| Licensing Authority | Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) |
| Head Office Address | No. 3, Lane 204 Hong Mai Street, Bach Mai Ward, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi, Vietnam |
| Operating Hours | 07:00–21:00 Daily (UTC+7) |
| Direct WhatsApp | +84 879 617 691 |
| Official Reviews | Eco Trip Asia on TripAdvisor |
Commercial Model & Affiliate Integrity
To sustain our independent research and keep our guides free of third-party banner advertisements, we offer direct bookings for small-group excursions operated by our parent company, Eco Trip Asia. When readers book a guided walking tour, jeep excursion, or craft village workshop through our links, the journey is run directly by our verified local team.
We do not use third-party affiliate networks or programmatic ad tracking. Commercial recommendations are clearly marked with an Eco Trip Asia badge so travelers always recognize when an experience is operated by our company.
Experience Hanoi with Eco Trip Asia
Explore Hanoi historic quarters and Red River craft villages on small-group guided tours led by certified local historians and drivers.
Direct booking with our parent company — no third-party booking fees.
Explore Our City Hubs & Contact Us
Start planning your Hanoi visit through our curated guides:
- Attractions Hub — Historic temples, French colonial architecture, and civic landmarks.
- Food & Drink Hub — Broth traditions, heirloom stalls, and street coffee culture.
- Neighborhoods Hub — Street-by-street guides to the Old Quarter, Tay Ho, and Ba Dinh.
- Practical Guide Hub — Airport transit, seasonal weather, and local transit.
- Contact Our Local Team — Direct office assistance, WhatsApp dispatch, and inquiry form.