Hanoi – Nghia Lo
Distance - 190 Kms
So far as getting out of a major city is concerned so long as you avoid peak times this is reasonably simple. I’ve mapped it from City Centre but from anywhere once on the QL32 you’re away.
The old quarter has plenty of charm and a nice walk around Hoan Kiem (Turtle) Lake or Tay Hồ at Westlake, either way they’re vibrant areas evening and morning.
As expected out of any major city plenty of traffic early but the mountains aren’t too far away and the day just keeps getting better.
(A) is a nice coffee shop break with the city left well behind.
(B) after a section following the Da River a really good lunch spot just before hitting the mountains.
(C) is in the country one of only two places I don’t have multiple recommendations for. Stayed here the first time and been ever since.
It’s not cheap so a booking.com search for an alternative but the infinity pool overlooking the farmland with nice rooms sells it for me.
