If you're an early riser, stop by Au Trieu beef pho, a Bib Gourmand restaurant in the 2023 Michelin Guide, for a steaming bowl of pho. This unmarked shop is famous for its rich bone broth, simmered for 10 hours, and tender beef ribs and tendons. The restaurant's owner, Ngo Phuong Nga, 65, often welcomes foreign tourists to enjoy pho. "My family cooks a variety of meats for beef pho, but customers here usually like their pho well done or rare," Nga said.

Looking for a place to have lunch? It's not hard to find a bun cha restaurant in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Bun cha is a rich blend of fish sauce, grilled pork and raw vegetables. Diners can order fried spring rolls to go with it, combined with Hanoi beer. The Michelin guide suggests that visitors can go to Huong Lien bun cha restaurant (Le Van Huu Ward, Hai Ba Trung District), which once served former US President Obama. "In Taiwan, the fried food I usually eat is easy to get tired of. This bun cha dish doesn't make me feel that way. The combination of vegetables and dipping sauce makes this dish very special," said Mr. Vuong Hoang Van (a Taiwanese tourist).

Visitors can explore the ancient French architecture on major streets such as Tran Hung Dao, Ly Thuong Kiet and Hai Ba Trung. In addition, choosing to visit the Vietnamese Women's Museum or Hoa Lo Prison to get a glimpse of the city's history is also an interesting choice.

Enjoy a memorable meal with the signature crab hotpot with wine at Restaurant 1946 (Quan Thanh Ward, Ba Dinh District) in the space of old Hanoi, which is the Michelin Guide's choice for visitors on the first evening.

Start your day with a visit to Thong Nhat Park (Hai Ba Trung District), one of the largest "green spaces" in the center of Hanoi. Here, visitors can join the locals in physical activities to feel the bustling atmosphere of Hanoi in the early morning.

Don't miss the nearby National History Museum, which houses a fascinating collection of artifacts showcasing Vietnam's rich history. "The exhibits here really exceeded my expectations. Because of my short stay, I didn't have the chance to visit some other museums. I hope that in the future I will have more opportunities to experience them," said Nguyen Thanh Tam (23 years old, Ho Chi Minh City), who witnessed the artifacts in the museum for the first time.