Most Hanoi & Ha Long Bay itineraries online are built off the same five spots, copied from the last guide.

We laid out a full 5-day Hanoi & Ha Long Bay itinerary, spaced out enough to actually enjoy each stop, built around what the Ha Long Bay cruise dock crowd leaves out.

It's the difference between visiting Hanoi & Ha Long Bay and actually seeing it. It's completely free to download, so the only real risk is not opening it before your trip's already planned.