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Sunday, July 1 NBC p. Monday, July 2 NBC p. Take a heritage walk. The Hanoi Opera House, erected by the French colonial administration between and Even the city's most historic places feel as though they're pulsing with new life come sundown. Every evening, the storied Hoan Kiem Lake -- the spiritual and geographic centerpiece of Hanoi -- attracts people of all ages who come in search of a breath of fresh air and an endless range of activities -- from walking to jogging, aerobics, tai chi and daydreaming.
It's especially pleasant on weekend evenings, when the otherwise ungovernable traffic is banned from the area, creating a wonderful, laid-back festival vibe all around the ever-enchanting lake. After a short lakeside stroll, you can head east from the south end of Hoan Kiem to the Hanoi Opera House, which hosts regular performances by Vietnam's National Symphony Orchestra, as well as a twice-weekly modern dance show called Lang Toi My Village.
This visually stunning production blends contemporary cirque -- think acrobats, contortionists and jugglers -- with traditional Vietnamese music and themes. Get cultured. Early evening is also the best time to dive into Hanoi's vibrant contemporary arts scene.
The website aims to list every exhibition opening, art installation and cultural performance in Hanoi, making it a valuable resource for curious travelers. Situated in a beautiful old villa on one of Hanoi's most tranquil streets, Manzi also happens to be a great spot to enjoy a glass of wine.
Binge on street food. Sit down for papaya salad with beef in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Even Barack Obama couldn't resist the appeal of Hanoi's street food. Last year, while US president, Obama joined Anthony Bourdain for a dinner of bun cha barbecued pork served with airy rice noodles. But, whisper it. Bun cha is really a lunchtime dish. For dinner, Tracey Lister, the Australian author of "Vietnamese Street Food," advises travelers to wander the frenetic but fascinating Old Quarter -- a centuries-old district dedicated to craft, trade and, nowadays, tourism -- to seek out the most popular vendors and dive in:.
It's a good time to eat on the street too, as the city slows down a notch -- not too much, just enough to enjoy a breeze blowing through the laneways. Tap into local beer. Conveniently enough, the Old Quarter is also the perfect place to drink a glass or two of bia hoi. Often consumed streetside from tiny plastic stools, the Hanoi proletariat's beer of choice will set you back as little as 25 cents a draft.
In the evening, young travelers gravitate to what's known as Bia Hoi Corner, to trade travel stories over cheap eats and beer. But for a more local read: less touristy experience, and far superior grub, head for 1A Duong Thanh Street on the western side of the Old Quarter -- about a minute walk from Bia Hoi Corner.
Bia hoi is an easy, and ubiquitous, option if you're simply looking to cool off with a light lager. And for those seeking high-quality, craft beers? We'd recommend making a beeline for the Standing Bar.
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