Witness a golden sunrise casting its magical spell over Hoan Kiem Lake. As colours burst through the mist, Hanoi comes to life with early morning activities. Join in and experience Hanoi through the local’s eye, from tai chi exercises by the lake to slurping a blowl of Pho noodles from a street-side stall.

Better yet, visit Hang Be market and shop for locally sourced ingredients, then later in a kitchen learn how to whip them up into a mouthwatering Vietnamese dish.