Explore Vietnam With Locals

Explore Vietnam With Locals Local guides to help you discover Hanoi - the capital of Vietnam - from hidden corners to everyday life, from local food to cultural stories.

A great way to get to know Hanoi, through people who call it home.

✨ Hanoi Desserts You Might Not Know (But Definitely Should Try!) 🍧Think Hanoi is only about pho and banh mi? Think again...
05/04/2026

✨ Hanoi Desserts You Might Not Know (But Definitely Should Try!) 🍧

Think Hanoi is only about pho and banh mi? Think again 😉
Let me take you on a sweet journey through some hidden (and underrated) local desserts you may have never heard of:

🍚 Xôi chè (sticky rice & sweet soup)
A comforting combo of soft sticky rice and creamy sweet soup – simple, filling, and deeply traditional.

🍮 Tào phớ (Vietnamese tofu pudding)
Silky smooth tofu in light sugar syrup. Perfect for a refreshing, not-too-sweet treat on a hot Hanoi day.

🍶 Sữa chua nếp cẩm (yogurt with fermented sticky rice)
A unique mix of creamy yogurt and slightly chewy, fermented purple rice – sweet, tangy, and surprisingly addictive!

🥥 Kem dừa (coconut ice cream)
Served in a coconut shell with toppings like peanuts and coconut flakes.

🍍 Hoa quả dầm (mixed fruit with condensed milk)
Fresh tropical fruits mixed with crushed ice, yogurt, and condensed milk – colorful, juicy, and super refreshing.

🥤 Nước mía (sugarcane juice)
Freshly pressed sugarcane juice with a hint of kumquat – naturally sweet, hydrating, and a true local favorite.

💡 These are the little things that make Hanoi special – not just food, but experiences, memories, and flavors you won’t forget.

📩 Want to discover more hidden gems in Hanoi? Send me a message – I’d love to show you around!
- Hanoi Culture and Cuisine Walking tour! 👌

What’s more fun than a trip with your girls group to Hanoi? Honestly… nothing 💅✨Getting lost in the Old Quarter, laughin...
18/03/2026

What’s more fun than a trip with your girls group to Hanoi? Honestly… nothing 💅✨

Getting lost in the Old Quarter, laughing over street food, taking a hundred photos, and turning every little moment into beautiful memories.

Hanoi + your best friends = the kind of happiness you wish you could pause forever 💛🇻🇳

👉🏻 Book your Hanoi Culture and Cuisine Walking tour now!
📲 WhatsApp: +84 972923235

A street corner in Hanoi that I love 💕👉🏻 Follow me to get more updates about Hanoi and Vietnam 🇻🇳
03/03/2026

A street corner in Hanoi that I love 💕
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25/02/2026

If you think you’ve “seen” Hanoi… think again. This city always has another story waiting for you to discover. Where is our tour guide Emma taking these lovely foreign friends to?!
👉🏻Join our Hanoi Culture and Cuisine walking tour to find out! 👌with Explore Vietnam With Locals

Come explore the real Hanoi — not just the highlights, but the heart. ❤️

Lunar New Year in Vietnam is a time of reunion, gratitude, and celebration - and nothing reflects this spirit better tha...
20/02/2026

Lunar New Year in Vietnam is a time of reunion, gratitude, and celebration - and nothing reflects this spirit better than the traditional holiday feast prepared for family gatherings and ancestor worship.

A typical Northern Vietnamese New Year meal often includes:

🌿 Square sticky rice cake – a traditional rice cake made of glutinous rice, mung beans, and pork, symbolizing the Earth and gratitude to ancestors.

🍗 Whole boiled chicken - representing prosperity, respect, and a fresh start.

❤️ Red sticky rice – glutinous rice naturally colored with gac fruit, symbolizing luck, happiness, and good fortune.

🍲 Bamboo shoot soup – a rich and comforting soup often cooked with pork or chicken, adding warmth to the festive meal.

🍜 Glass noodle soup – a light yet flavorful dish that balances the richness of meat-based foods.

🥗 Vietnamese mixed salad – a refreshing combination of vegetables and herbs that brings crunch and harmony to the feast.

🥢 Crispy fried spring rolls – golden rolls filled with minced pork, vegetables, and glass noodles, symbolizing abundance and celebration.

🧅 Pickled onions – small but essential, helping to cut through the richness of the meal and representing balance.

Together, these dishes create more than just a meal, but they tell a story of family connection, cultural pride, and hopes for a prosperous new beginning.

📩 Join me to explore Hanoi - I would love to show you the heart and soul of this incredible city.
👉🏻Key tours:
1) Hanoi Culture and Cuisine Walking tour (Half day)
2) Traditional Craft Village tour (Full day)
📲 WhatsApp: +84 972923235

Welcoming our very first guests of this Lunar New Year – Nikos and Sakis from Greece!Together, we shared beautiful cultu...
19/02/2026

Welcoming our very first guests of this Lunar New Year – Nikos and Sakis from Greece!

Together, we shared beautiful cultural stories between Vietnam and Greece - discovering how surprisingly connected our two countries are.

From the traditional Vietnamese custom of chewing betel leaves and blackening teeth, to washing hair with dried pomelo peels… and even a special song about Ho Chi Minh composed by a Greek musician.
It’s truly amazing to see how two distant lands can share so many meaningful similarities. 🌏

New year, new journeys, new friendships and many more cultural bridges to build.
Let’s explore Hanoi together!

👉🏻Key tours:
1) Hanoi Culture and Cuisine Walking tour (Half day)
2) Traditional Craft Village tour (Full day)
📲 WhatsApp: +84 972923235

🎉✨ Happy Lunar New Year! ✨🎉As the Lunar New Year begins, I wish you and your loved ones a year filled with happiness, pr...
17/02/2026

🎉✨ Happy Lunar New Year! ✨🎉

As the Lunar New Year begins, I wish you and your loved ones a year filled with happiness, prosperity, good health, and exciting new adventures. May this year bring you closer to your dreams and take you to beautiful places around the world.

And speaking of beautiful places… 🌏

If you’re planning your travels this year, there is one destination you simply cannot miss: Hanoi.

Hanoi is more than just a city — it’s a story waiting to be explored. From the charming Old Quarter streets and centuries-old temples to vibrant local markets and unforgettable street food, every corner offers a unique cultural experience.

This new year, why not start your journey with something meaningful?
✨ Walk through history.
✨ Taste authentic Vietnamese flavors.
✨ Discover traditional crafts villages and hidden gems.
✨ Experience the real local life beyond the guidebooks.

Let’s make this year a year of travel, connection, and unforgettable memories.

📩 Join me to explore Hanoi - I would love to show you the heart and soul of this incredible city.
👉🏻Key tours:
1) Hanoi Culture and Cuisine Walking tour (Half day)
2) Traditional Craft Village tour (Full day)
📲 WhatsApp: +84 972923235

Happy New Year, and see you in Hanoi! 🧧🌸

They cried - quietly, unexpectedly - as they watched the silkworms begin to spin their silk. For Evelyn and her daughter...
10/02/2026

They cried - quietly, unexpectedly - as they watched the silkworms begin to spin their silk. For Evelyn and her daughter, it wasn’t just a visit. It was a moment. And they left the most heartfelt note to the silk artisan 💕

Who would have thought that behind this old, humble-looking silk workshop lies the birthplace of so many smooth, high-quality silk scarves? Scarves that travel far beyond this village - across Vietnam, and even overseas. Every thread carries patience, tradition, and generations of silent craftsmanship.

Would you like to visit the silk village with me one day?
👉🏻 Send me a message and let’s book your tour ✨
👉🏻 Visit three handicraft villages in a day with so many hands on experience and beautiful photo spots that suits all ages!
📲 Whatsapp: +84 972923235

Hi my name is May - a local guide from Hanoi and here is 𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝟓 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐈 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐘 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐍’𝐓 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐔𝐓 𝐀𝐁𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐘 𝐒𝐇...
07/02/2026

Hi my name is May - a local guide from Hanoi and here is 𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝟓 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐈 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐘 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐍’𝐓 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐔𝐓 𝐀𝐁𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐘 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 🇻🇳🔥

1️⃣ Snails (Ốc) – Hanoi style
Hanoi snails are boiled, stir-fried, or cooked with banana stem and tofu, eaten slowly with sour-spicy dipping sauce.
Messy hands, loud slurping, zero tourists - that’s the point.
📍 Where to eat: 1A Đinh Liệt Street (evening)

2️⃣ Crispy Eel Glass Noodles (Miến Lươn)
Deep-fried eel on top of chewy glass noodles, aromatic broth, crispy shallots.
Sounds weird? Locals are obsessed with it.
📍 Where to eat:
Miến Lươn Chân Cầm – 1 Chân Cầm Street

3️⃣ Pork Offal Porridge (Cháo Lòng)
Rice porridge with pork intestines, liver, heart — rich, comforting, very Hanoi.
Not for the faint-hearted, but this is real local breakfast culture.
📍 Where to eat:
Cháo Lòng Bà Tý – 1 Lò Sũ street

4️⃣ Duck with Crispy Garlic (Ngan Cháy Tỏi)
Juicy duck pan-fried with loads of garlic, eaten with herbs and dipping sauce.
Most foreigners don’t even know Hanoi loves duck this much.
📍 Where to eat:
Ngan Cháy Tỏi - 65 Lý Nam Đế Street

5️⃣ Beef Grilled in Foil (Bò Nướng Giấy Bạc)
Tender beef marinated with garlic, butter, and spices, grilled in foil until insanely fragrant.
📍 Where to eat:
Bò Nướng Xuân Xuân – 47 Mã Mây

👉🏻 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐢 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐬!
Key tours:
1) Hanoi Culture and Cuisine Walking tour: Best for first time visitors - Walk, See and Taste along the way.
2) Traditional Craft village tour: Best for people interested in amazing handicraft, hands - on experience with beautiful photo spots.
👉🏻 Message my page or 📲WhatsApp +84 972923235 for fastest response!

When visiting a temple in Vietnam, you may ask a calligraphy master for a special character — a word you hope will come ...
06/02/2026

When visiting a temple in Vietnam, you may ask a calligraphy master for a special character — a word you hope will come true in your life ✨

During our Hanoi Culture and Cuisine Walking tour experience, Olivia and her husband chose the character 平安, which means Peace and Happiness.

It was a gentle afternoon - joyful, thoughtful, and yes… even with a few tears. Strange, isn’t it?
This lovely couple was deeply moved while listening to Will - our tour guide, share historical stories along the way. Because joy and sorrow always walk side by side in life - that’s natural. What truly matters is finding inner peace, just like the meaning behind Olivia’s calligraphy.

✨ Cultural note: In Vietnam, people often visit temples at the beginning of the year to ask for a calligraphy character and hang it at home, hoping for luck, health, and prosperity.

So… have you thought about which word you would ask for during your trip to Hanoi? 😁

Recently, I had the chance to visit Ben Thanh Market again - A Must-Visit in Ho Chi Minh City 🇻🇳No matter how many times...
04/02/2026

Recently, I had the chance to visit Ben Thanh Market again - A Must-Visit in Ho Chi Minh City 🇻🇳
No matter how many times I come back, the energy here always feels the same-busy, colorful, and full of life. From the smell of street food to the friendly chatter of vendors, Ben Thanh isn’t just a market, it’s a living snapshot of Saigon.
Don’t forget to practice a little bargaining; it’s part of the fun and local culture 😉

👉🏻 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐢 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐬!
Key tours:
1) Hanoi Culture and Cuisine Walking tour
2) Traditional Craft village tour
👉🏻 Message my page or 📲WhatsApp +84 972923235 for fastest response!

🧧 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲, 𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬!During Vietnamese New Year (Tết), one of the most beautiful traditions is lì xì — giving...
31/01/2026

🧧 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲, 𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬!

During Vietnamese New Year (Tết), one of the most beautiful traditions is lì xì — giving red envelopes with lucky money to wish good health, happiness, and prosperity for the year ahead. It’s not about the amount, but the blessings and positive energy shared at the start of a new year ✨

🌸 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐢 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞̂́𝐭? 𝐍𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬!
Tết officially begins on February 17, and while some shops may close briefly, you only need to avoid February 16–18. Before and after these dates, restaurants, cafés, and tourist attractions are open and operating as usual.

So come, experience the festive atmosphere, and welcome the New Year the Vietnamese way 🇻🇳💛

👉🏻 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐢 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐬!
Key tours:
1) Hanoi Culture and Cuisine Walking tour
2) Traditional Craft village tour
👉🏻 Message my page or 📲WhatsApp +84 972923235 for fastest response!

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