The narrator arrives at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam, and takes a taxi to their hotel in the Hoàn Kiếm area. After checking in and freshening up, they go out to explore the city, trying local food such as rice noodles and banh mi. They visit the Hoàn Kiếm lake, where they learn about the legend of the returned sword and see a temple dedicated to the turtle god. The narrator then goes to a local market, where they buy souvenirs and try Vietnamese coffee. They also visit a famous pho restaurant, where they try the local specialty. Finally, they head to a popular hangout spot for young adults, where they can eat, drink, and socialize. Throughout the day, the narrator is excited to experience the local culture and try new things.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The traveler was at Soekarno Hatta Airport at 4 in the morning.
2. They flew to Singapore, but it was only a layover.
3. From Singapore, they flew to Hanoi, Vietnam.
4. The traveler had never been to Vietnam before.
5. They arrived at Noi Bai International Airport after a 3-hour and 20-minute flight.
6. The traveler bought a SIM card in Jakarta before arriving in Hanoi.
7. They chose to stay in the Hoàn Kiếm area of Hanoi.
8. The Hoàn Kiếm area is known for its lively city atmosphere, cheap food, temples, and traditional shops.
9. The traveler's hotel was located on the 10th floor, but the elevator only went up to the 9th floor.
10. They had to take the stairs to reach their room.
11. The hotel room had a unique concept and an artsy feel.
12. The traveler went to explore the city and try some local food.
13. They visited the Hoàn Kiếm lake area and took a walk around the lake.
14. The lake is also known as the "Returned Sword Lake" due to a legend about a king who returned a sword to a turtle god.
15. The traveler visited a temple on a small island in the lake.
16. They saw locals fishing and selling handicrafts around the lake.
17. The traveler tried some local coffee and snacks, including a sweet treat called "Boba kẹo kéo".
18. They visited a store that sold traditional Vietnamese handicrafts, including lacquer paintings.
19. The traveler went to a train track area where locals live and sell souvenirs.
20. They had a shoe shiner clean their shoes while they waited.
21. The traveler tried some vegetarian food and had a coffee at a cafe.
22. They visited a famous pho restaurant in Hanoi and tried the local specialty.
23. The pho restaurant only sold one type of dish, and the broth was made with a long process.
24. The traveler walked to a bahn mi place with a romantic story behind it.
25. They tried a bahn mi sandwich with a unique filling.
26. The traveler visited a young adult hangout area in Hanoi, where people go to drink, eat, and socialize.
27. The area is known for its lively atmosphere and is popular among locals and tourists.