---
name: hanoi-planner
title: Hanoi Trip Planner
description: AI guide for Hanoi, Vietnam — weather, SIM cards, top places, day trips, food, and digital-nomad logistics.
model: meta-llama/llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct
group: travel
tags: [travel, vietnam, demo, journey]
starters:
  - What's the weather like in May?
  - Best SIM card to buy at the airport?
  - Top things to do in Hanoi?
  - Best day trips from Hanoi?
tools: []

# ── Chat UI customization (all optional) ──────────────────────────────────────
ui:
  hero:
    image: https://loremflickr.com/900/270/hanoi,vietnam,old+quarter,sunrise
    eyebrow: "Hanoi, Vietnam · May 2026"
    typewriter:
      - Your Hanoi Trip Planner
      - I know every street, SIM card, and sunrise spot. Where do you want to start?
  covers:
    - url: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/79/Thap_Rua.jpg/800px-Thap_Rua.jpg
      label: Hoan Kiem
    - url: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Old_Quarter_Street_Scene_-_Hanoi_-_Vietnam_%2848256301206%29.jpg/800px-Old_Quarter_Street_Scene_-_Hanoi_-_Vietnam_%2848256301206%29.jpg
      label: Old Quarter
    - url: https://loremflickr.com/176/132/ninh+binh,tam+coc?random=70
      label: Ninh Binh
    - url: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8b/Tran_Quoc_Pagoda%2C_Hanoi%2C_Vietnam.jpg/800px-Tran_Quoc_Pagoda%2C_Hanoi%2C_Vietnam.jpg
      label: West Lake
  starters:
    - id: plan
      icon: map
      tone: primary
      title: Plan Your Trip
      subtitle: Itinerary + budget
      seed: Plan my Hanoi trip for May. Show daily budget tiers, compare best areas to stay, and end with a 4-day skeleton plan.
    - id: book
      icon: calendar
      tone: secondary
      title: Book Essentials
      subtitle: Lock in what sells out
      seed: Hanoi booking priority — markdown table (item · lead time · why), compare card for tour vs private driver for Ninh Binh.
    - id: prep
      icon: backpack
      tone: tertiary
      title: Pre-Flight
      subtitle: Pack right, arrive ready
      seed: Pre-flight checklist for Hanoi — packing for 28°C with afternoon rain, apps to install, eSIM vs airport SIM.
    - id: arrive
      icon: plane-landing
      tone: primary
      title: Airport Day
      subtitle: First 3 hours in Hanoi
      seed: Landed at Noi Bai — walk me through the first 3 hours as a minute-by-minute timeline.
    - id: explore
      icon: camera
      tone: secondary
      title: Days in Hanoi
      subtitle: Day-by-day discovery
      seed: Build a 4-day Hanoi plan — one ## section per day with hero image and a time/activity/cost table.
    - id: nomad
      icon: laptop
      tone: tertiary
      title: Nomad Mode
      subtitle: Remote work from Hanoi
      seed: Hanoi nomad setup for 2 weeks. CET-overlap daily routine, Toong vs Dreamplex compare, split weeks 1 vs 2.
  footer: "Or just ask about anything in Vietnam."

  quickReplies:
    - label: Weather May
      prompt: What's the weather like in Hanoi in May? Pack for what?
    - label: Best SIM
      prompt: Best SIM card for Vietnam — Viettel airport vs Airalo eSIM. Compare card with one pick.
    - label: Ninh Binh day
      prompt: Plan a perfect Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi — hero image, timeline, $45 driver price card.
    - label: Egg coffee
      prompt: Where to drink egg coffee in Hanoi — Cafe Giang vs Cafe Dinh vs Loading T. Compare three and pick one.

  messages:
    placeholder: "Ask about Hanoi — places, food, SIM, day trips…"
    streaming: "Looking it up…"
    empty: "Pick a stage above or ask anything about Vietnam."

  voice:
    default: fable

  layout:
    chat: wide
    sidebar: mini

journey:
  intro: vietnam
  stages:
    - id: plan
      num: 1
      phase: Plan
      title: Plan Your Trip
      subtitle: Build your perfect Hanoi itinerary
      tone: primary
      time: Start here · 5 min
      bullets:
        - Ideal trip duration + day trip route
        - Daily budget — budget to comfortable
        - Best area to stay (Old Quarter vs West Lake)
        - What must be decided before you book
      longPrompt: >-
        Plan my Hanoi trip for May 2026. Show me: (1) ideal duration for Hanoi
        itself vs day trips to Ninh Binh / Ha Long, (2) realistic daily budget
        in USD across backpacker / mid-range / comfortable tiers as a table,
        (3) best area to stay (Old Quarter vs Hoan Kiem vs Ba Dinh vs West
        Lake) with a compare card, (4) what to book in advance vs sort on
        arrival, (5) the one thing I shouldn't miss. End with a skeleton 4-day
        plan.
      seed: >-
        Plan my Hanoi trip for May. Show daily budget tiers as a table,
        compare best areas to stay, and end with a 4-day skeleton plan.
      sections: ['#stats', '#places', '#daytrips', '#food']
      continuations:
        - id: budget-breakdown
          label: Daily cost breakdown
          prompt: 'Hanoi daily budget as a 3-column table: line item · backpacker $25 · mid $60 · comfortable $130. Cover bed, food, transport, sights, coffee. End with the one budget hack.'
        - id: month-outline
          label: Month-long outline
          prompt: 'Month in Hanoi — markdown table by week (week · base · excursion · learn). End with the one weekend nobody plans for.'
        - id: where-stay
          label: Where to base myself
          prompt: Emit a compare card for Old Quarter vs Tay Ho for a full month. Then one paragraph each on monthly flat price and the right neighbourhood for nomads.
        - id: book-first
          label: What to book first
          prompt: 'Locking the month in Vietnam — table of item · lead time · book where. Rank: Ha Long cruise, Sapa train, e-visa, monthly flat. Bold the urgent ones.'

    - id: book
      num: 2
      phase: Book
      title: Book the Essentials
      subtitle: Lock in what sells out
      tone: secondary
      time: Do 2 weeks out
      bullets:
        - Airport transfer — hotel pickup vs Grab
        - Ha Long Bay cruise (if going)
        - Ninh Binh — private driver or tour?
        - Restaurants that need a reservation
      longPrompt: >-
        Booking checklist for Hanoi in May. Give me a priority table: column 1
        what to book, column 2 lead time, column 3 why. Cover Ha Long Bay
        cruises, Sapa overnight train, Ninh Binh driver, Cha Ca La Vong,
        airport pickup, e-visa. Mid-response, emit a compare card for "Tour vs
        private driver" for Ninh Binh ($40–50). End with the three things to
        book today.
      seed: >-
        Hanoi booking priority — markdown table (item · lead time · why),
        compare card for tour vs private driver for Ninh Binh, three things
        to book today.
      sections: ['#daytrips']
      continuations:
        - id: halong-options
          label: Ha Long operator guide
          prompt: Ha Long Bay operators for May — emit a compare card for two named operators (one mid-range, one premium). Then a paragraph on Lan Ha Bay vs Ha Long Bay and which I should pick.
        - id: sapa-train
          label: Sapa overnight train
          prompt: Hanoi → Lao Cai overnight train — emit a compare card for Livitrans vs Victoria Express. Then a 5-step booking flow with lead time and where to book.
        - id: ninh-binh-book
          label: Arrange Ninh Binh driver
          prompt: Hiring a private driver for Ninh Binh — emit a price card for $45 baseline, then 4 things to agree upfront and 3 things to request on the day.
        - id: hagiang-plan
          label: Plan Hà Giang loop
          prompt: 'Hà Giang loop planning — table of lead time per item (motorbike, guide, permits, gear). Then can I book on arrival or pre-arrange from Hanoi — pick one with a one-paragraph why.'

    - id: prep
      num: 3
      phase: Prep
      title: Pre-Flight Checklist
      subtitle: Pack right, arrive ready
      tone: tertiary
      time: Do 1 week before flying
      bullets:
        - Clothing for 28°C heat + afternoon rain
        - eSIM now vs Viettel SIM at the airport?
        - Apps to install before landing
        - Documents, health, and travel insurance
      longPrompt: >-
        Pre-flight checklist for Hanoi (flying next week). Cover (1) packing
        for 28°C + rain + Sapa cool nights as a bulleted list, (2) apps to
        install with one-line setup notes (Grab, offline maps, Translate, XE),
        (3) **Airalo eSIM vs Viettel airport SIM** — emit a compare card with
        price/data/setup-time, then tell me which to pick, (4) vaccinations
        and insurance must-covers. End with the one thing most travellers
        forget.
      seed: >-
        Pre-flight checklist for Hanoi: packing for 28°C with afternoon rain,
        apps to install with setup notes, and emit a compare card for Airalo
        eSIM vs Viettel airport SIM with a clear pick.
      sections: ['#stats']
      continuations:
        - id: vaccine-timeline
          label: Vaccination timeline
          prompt: 'Vaccination plan for 6 weeks out — table of week · jab · note. Bold the multi-dose ones. End with what travel clinics cover vs charge extra.'
        - id: insurance-cover
          label: Insurance must-covers
          prompt: 'Insurance for a month in Vietnam including Hà Giang motorbike loop — table of cover · essential? · why. End with two named providers.'
        - id: packing-may
          label: Pack for May heat
          prompt: 'Packing for a month in North Vietnam in May (28–30°C, rain, Sapa cool nights) — two bulleted lists side by side: pack · leave home. Bold the three items most travellers forget.'
        - id: apps-setup
          label: Set up Grab + offline maps
          prompt: 'Pre-flight app setup as a numbered timeline: Grab account, Maps offline Vietnam region, Translate language download, XE rate. One line each, then the one app for nomads.'

    - id: arrive
      num: 4
      phase: Arrive
      title: Airport Day
      subtitle: Your first 3 hours in Hanoi
      tone: primary
      time: Day 0 — arrival
      bullets:
        - Immigration — what to expect
        - 'Viettel SIM counter: where + what to say'
        - Getting to your hotel safely
        - First evening food and acclimatisation
      longPrompt: >-
        Just landed at Noi Bai (HAN). Walk me through the first 3 hours as a
        numbered timeline: minute 0 (immigration), minute 20 (Viettel SIM
        counter — exact location + script), minute 35 (Grab vs taxi — emit a
        compare card with prices), minute 60 (hotel check-in), minute 120
        (first street-food meal in the Old Quarter, name the dish + address).
        End with the one mistake to avoid in the arrivals hall.
      seed: >-
        Landed at Noi Bai — walk me through the first 3 hours as a
        minute-by-minute timeline. Compare card for Grab vs taxi to the Old
        Quarter and name the first street-food stop.
      sections: ['#stats']
      continuations:
        - id: first-morning
          label: First morning plan
          prompt: 'First Hanoi morning — hero image of Hoan Kiem, then a timeline table (05:30–10:00) from sunrise walk → pho breakfast → first egg coffee. Name every stop with address.'
        - id: sim-setup
          label: Activate Viettel SIM
          prompt: 'Activating a Viettel SIM after the counter — 4-step numbered list (APN, data top-up, English support, the trick if data is not working). End with the one fallback.'
        - id: old-quarter-orient
          label: Orient in Old Quarter
          prompt: '30-minute Old Quarter orientation walk after check-in — 5 stops in a table (time · place · why). End with where to eat tonight.'
        - id: money-day1
          label: Sort cash on day one
          prompt: 'First-night Old Quarter ATMs — emit a compare card for Agribank vs Vietcombank (fee · limit · location). Then bold the withdrawal amount and one card-fee tip.'

    - id: explore
      num: 5
      phase: Explore
      title: Days in Hanoi
      subtitle: Day-by-day guided discovery
      tone: secondary
      time: Days 1–4
      bullets:
        - 'Day 1: Old Quarter + Hoan Kiem sunrise'
        - 'Day 2: Mausoleum, Temple, West Lake'
        - 'Day 3: Full-day Ninh Binh trip'
        - 'Day 4: Market, last pho, airport timing'
      longPrompt: >-
        Build a 4-day Hanoi plan as four `##` day sections. For each day: hero
        image at the top, then a markdown table with three columns (time ·
        activity · cost). Day 1 Old Quarter + Hoan Kiem sunrise. Day 2
        Mausoleum + Temple of Literature + West Lake sunset. Day 3 full-day
        Ninh Binh (Tam Coc + Mua Cave). Day 4 last pho + market + airport.
        Name the bun cha and pho stops with addresses. Emit a price card for
        the Ninh Binh private driver ($45).
      seed: >-
        Build a 4-day Hanoi plan — one ## section per day with hero image and
        a time/activity/cost table. Day 3 is Ninh Binh — emit a price card
        for the private driver. Name the food stops.
      sections: ['#places', '#food', '#daytrips']
      continuations:
        - id: day1-detail
          label: Day 1 in full detail
          prompt: 'Day 1 Hanoi — hero image of Hoan Kiem, then a minute-by-minute timeline table (07:00 pho → 21:30 Ta Hien beer). Every stop named with address and cost.'
        - id: ninh-binh-full
          label: Full Ninh Binh plan
          prompt: 'Ninh Binh full-day plan — hero image, timeline table (06:30 leave → 19:00 return), Tam Coc vs Trang An compare card, Mua Cave timing, lunch stop. End with a $45 driver price card.'
        - id: food-circuit
          label: Street food circuit
          prompt: '3-day Hanoi street food circuit as a table: day · meal · dish · spot · address · cost. Five spots: Pho Thin, Bun Cha Huong Lien, Cha Ca La Vong, Cafe Giang, Banh Mi 25.'
        - id: week2-options
          label: Week 2 excursion options
          prompt: Week 2 excursion picks — emit a compare card for Ha Long Bay vs Sapa, then rank the top 3 overnight options for May with one-line takeaways.

    - id: nomad
      num: 6
      phase: Work
      title: Nomad Mode
      subtitle: Remote work from Hanoi
      tone: tertiary
      time: Ongoing · 2-week plan
      bullets:
        - Daily routine + European time zones
        - Toong vs Dreamplex co-working ranked
        - Best café-working spots with fast WiFi
        - 2-week sustainable work-travel rhythm
      longPrompt: >-
        Set me up as a digital nomad in Hanoi for 2 weeks. Cover: (1) **Daily
        CET-overlap routine** as a table (06:00–22:00 in 2-hour slots),
        accounting for 28°C afternoon heat. (2) **Toong vs Dreamplex** — emit
        a compare card with day pass, internet speed, vibe. (3) Top 3
        café-work spots with addresses. (4) Week 1 acclimatise vs Week 2
        explore — how to split. (5) Weekend day trips that fit work — name
        two. End with the one nomad mistake travellers make in Hanoi.
      seed: >-
        Hanoi nomad setup for 2 weeks. CET-overlap daily routine table,
        compare card for Toong vs Dreamplex, and split weeks 1 vs 2.
      sections: ['#places']
      continuations:
        - id: coworking-compare
          label: Compare co-working spaces
          prompt: 'Hanoi co-working — emit a compare card for Toong vs Dreamplex (price · speed · vibe). Then a paragraph on whether cafés actually win.'
        - id: cet-routine
          label: CET daily routine
          prompt: 'CET (UTC+1) routine from Hanoi (UTC+7) — daily table (06:00–22:00 in 2-hour slots) marking work / explore / sleep. End with the one habit that makes the overlap sustainable.'
        - id: monthly-flat
          label: Find a monthly flat
          prompt: 'Furnished flat in Hanoi under $600/month — table of source · neighbourhood · price range. Bold the channel most people miss. End with the 3 things to check on viewing.'
        - id: nomad-community
          label: Nomad community
          prompt: 'Connecting with Hanoi nomads — table of venue · day · who shows up. Three picks, then the one Facebook group worth joining.'

  pills:
    - id: vaccinations
      label: Check vaccinations
      prompt: 'Vaccinations for a month in North Vietnam in May — table of vaccine · lead time · cost. Bold the one most travellers skip.'
    - id: evisa
      label: Get Vietnam e-visa
      prompt: Vietnam e-visa in 5 steps with cost, processing time, photo specs, and the three rejection mistakes. Format as a numbered list.
    - id: travel-insurance
      label: Travel insurance
      prompt: 'Travel insurance for a month in Vietnam including motorbike riding. Table of cover · essential? · why. End with two providers.'
    - id: buy-esim
      label: Buy eSIM
      prompt: Airalo eSIM vs Viettel airport SIM — emit a compare card with cost, data, setup time. Then pick one for a month-long nomad and explain why in one paragraph.
    - id: download-apps
      label: Download apps
      prompt: 'Apps to install before landing in Vietnam: Grab, Maps offline, Translate Vietnamese, XE. Each with one-line setup notes. Add the one app nobody mentions.'
    - id: airport-transfer
      label: Airport → Old Quarter
      prompt: Noi Bai → Old Quarter — emit a compare card for Grab ($12) vs metered taxi ($15). Then list two scams to avoid in the arrivals hall.
    - id: vnd-cash
      label: Get VND cash
      prompt: VND cash on day one — how much, which ATM (Agribank or Vietcombank), fees, and what to pay cash vs card. Bold the figure.
    - id: first-night
      label: First night plan
      prompt: 'First 3 hours in the Old Quarter as a numbered timeline (check-in → orientation walk → first meal → first coffee). Name the spots with addresses.'
    - id: area-to-stay
      label: Best area to stay
      prompt: Where to stay in Hanoi for a month — emit a compare card for Old Quarter vs West Lake, then a paragraph each on Hoan Kiem and Ba Dinh as alternatives.
    - id: street-food-walk
      label: Street food walk
      prompt: 'Design a 2-hour Old Quarter street food walk as a table: time · dish · stop · address. Five stops, end at egg coffee.'
    - id: egg-coffee
      label: Egg coffee route
      prompt: 'Egg coffee in Hanoi — is Cafe Giang still the best? Compare three spots in a table (location · vibe · price) and pick one.'
    - id: ninh-binh
      label: Ninh Binh day trip
      prompt: 'Ninh Binh day trip plan — hero image at top, timeline table (06:30–19:00), Tam Coc vs Trang An pick with compare card, and emit a price card for the $45 private driver.'
    - id: halong-cruise
      label: Ha Long Bay cruise
      prompt: Ha Long Bay cruise in May — emit a compare card for 2D/1N vs 3D/2N, then a second compare for Ha Long Bay vs Lan Ha Bay. End with one operator pick.
    - id: sapa-trek
      label: Sapa trek
      prompt: Sapa 3-day trip — hero image, timeline for the overnight train, two trekking routes for May, and a $90 homestay price card.
    - id: hagiang
      label: Hà Giang loop
      prompt: Hà Giang motorbike loop — emit a compare card for Easy Rider ($150/day) vs self-drive ($15/day). Then the 4-day route with overnight stops.
    - id: ba-be-lake
      label: Bà Bể Lake
      prompt: Bà Bể Lake vs Ha Long Bay — compare card with one-line takeaway, then a paragraph on how to get there and what to do.

sections:
  - kind: stat
    id: stats
    title: Quick stats — Hanoi May 2026
    items:
      - label: Weather
        value: 28 °C
        sub: Warm & humid · afternoon rain
      - label: Best SIM
        value: Viettel
        sub: $8 · 15 GB · 30 days
      - label: Airport
        value: HAN
        sub: 40 min · Grab $12
      - label: Currency
        value: VND
        sub: $1 ≈ 25,000 ₫

  - kind: grid
    id: places
    title: Top Places in Hanoi
    subtitle: Click any to get the full local view
    ask: Give me a 3-day Hanoi itinerary covering the main highlights.
    items:
      - name: Hoan Kiem Lake
        tag: Iconic
        img: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/79/Thap_Rua.jpg/800px-Thap_Rua.jpg
        description: The beating heart of Hanoi. Walk the perimeter at sunrise when locals do tai chi. Cross the red Huc Bridge to Ngoc Son Temple.
        ask: What is the best time to visit Hoan Kiem Lake and what should I see there?
      - name: Old Quarter
        tag: Street Food
        img: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Old_Quarter_Street_Scene_-_Hanoi_-_Vietnam_%2848256301206%29.jpg/800px-Old_Quarter_Street_Scene_-_Hanoi_-_Vietnam_%2848256301206%29.jpg
        description: 36 ancient trading streets, each originally selling one trade. Best on foot. Go one block off Ta Hien Beer Street to escape the crowds.
        ask: What are the best streets and things to do in the Hanoi Old Quarter?
      - name: Temple of Literature
        tag: History
        img: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/39/Hanoi_Temple_of_Literature_%28cropped%29.jpg/800px-Hanoi_Temple_of_Literature_%28cropped%29.jpg
        description: "Vietnam's first university, founded 1070. Five tranquil courtyards. Uncrowded on weekday mornings. Allow 90 minutes."
        ask: Tell me about the Temple of Literature — opening hours, tips, and what to see.
      - name: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
        tag: Must-see
        img: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fd/L%C4%83ng_B%C3%A1c_-_NKS.jpg/800px-L%C4%83ng_B%C3%A1c_-_NKS.jpg
        description: Solemn and powerful. Dress conservatively (covered knees and shoulders). Closed Mon/Fri mornings and around Sep–Oct annually for maintenance.
        ask: What do I need to know before visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum?
      - name: West Lake & Tran Quoc Pagoda
        tag: Sunset
        img: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8b/Tran_Quoc_Pagoda%2C_Hanoi%2C_Vietnam.jpg/800px-Tran_Quoc_Pagoda%2C_Hanoi%2C_Vietnam.jpg
        description: "Hanoi's oldest pagoda (6th century) on a tiny island in West Lake. Spectacular at golden hour. The café strip around the lake is perfect for an evening."
        ask: What is West Lake like and when should I visit Tran Quoc Pagoda?
      - name: Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
        tag: Hidden gem
        img: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f3/Dan_toc_hoc_1.jpg/800px-Dan_toc_hoc_1.jpg
        description: "54 ethnic minorities, outdoor traditional structures, excellent English signage. One of Southeast Asia's finest museums. Budget 2–3 hours."
        ask: Is the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology worth visiting and how long does it take?

  - kind: grid
    id: daytrips
    title: Day Trips from Hanoi
    subtitle: Ranked by impact · easiest first
    ask: Which day trip from Hanoi gives the best value for a 5-day stay?
    items:
      - name: Ninh Binh
        tag: Top pick
        meta: 2h drive
        img: https://loremflickr.com/800/500/ninh+binh,tam+coc,vietnam?random=7
        description: Ha Long Bay on dry land — limestone karsts, Tam Coc boat ride through rice paddies, cliff pagoda. Book a private driver for the day (~$40–50).
        ask: Plan a day trip to Ninh Binh from Hanoi for me.
      - name: Ha Long Bay
        tag: Classic
        meta: 4h · stay 1–2 nights
        img: https://loremflickr.com/800/500/ha+long+bay,vietnam?random=8
        description: The iconic seascape. Book a 2D/1N cruise — day trips are too rushed. Consider Lan Ha Bay for fewer tourist boats.
        ask: How do I choose the right Ha Long Bay cruise and how do I get there from Hanoi?
      - name: Sapa
        tag: Trekking
        meta: Overnight train · 5h drive
        img: https://loremflickr.com/800/500/sapa,vietnam,rice+terraces?random=9
        description: Cool mountain air, Hmong and Dao hill tribes, terraced rice paddies. Total contrast to Hanoi heat. Overnight train is an experience itself.
        ask: How do I get to Sapa from Hanoi and what should I do there?
      - name: Hue
        tag: Imperial
        meta: 1h flight from HAN
        img: https://loremflickr.com/800/500/hue,imperial,vietnam?random=10
        description: "Vietnam's former imperial capital. Imperial Citadel, royal tombs, Thien Mu Pagoda. Combine with Da Nang / Hoi An for a central Vietnam loop."
        ask: Is Hue worth a day trip from Hanoi and what is the best way to get there?

  - kind: grid
    id: food
    title: Where to Eat
    subtitle: Essential Hanoi dishes — all under $5
    ask: Give me a Hanoi street food tour plan for one full day, breakfast through dinner.
    items:
      - name: Bun Cha
        tag: Bun Cha Huong Lien
        meta: 24 Le Van Huu
        img: https://loremflickr.com/600/400/bun+cha,vietnam,food?random=11
        description: Where Obama ate with Anthony Bourdain in 2016. Grilled pork patties + rice noodles.
        ask: Best time of day for Bun Cha Huong Lien — what to order, what to skip, and a quieter alternative if it is too crowded.
      - name: Pho Bo
        tag: Pho Thin
        meta: 13 Lo Duc
        img: https://loremflickr.com/600/400/pho,beef,vietnam,noodle?random=12
        description: Legendary bowl. Stir-fried beef, different from southern pho. Queue before 8am.
        ask: Pho Thin vs Pho Gia Truyen vs Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su — emit a compare card, then pick one for my first morning.
      - name: Egg Coffee
        tag: Cafe Giang
        meta: 39 Nguyen Huu Huan
        img: https://loremflickr.com/600/400/egg+coffee,vietnam?random=13
        description: "Hanoi's own invention. Rich, sweet, unlike anything else. Try it hot first."
        ask: Egg coffee in Hanoi — Cafe Giang vs Cafe Dinh vs Loading T. Compare three spots and pick one.
      - name: Banh Mi
        tag: Banh Mi 25
        meta: 25 Hang Ca
        img: https://loremflickr.com/600/400/banh+mi,sandwich,vietnam?random=14
        description: Proper fillings, not a tourist-trap version. Near the Old Quarter.
        ask: Best banh mi in the Old Quarter — what to order at Banh Mi 25 and the local-favourite alternative.
      - name: Cha Ca
        tag: Cha Ca La Vong
        meta: 14 Cha Ca St
        img: https://loremflickr.com/600/400/grilled+fish,vietnam?random=15
        description: 150-year-old institution. Turmeric-marinated fish grilled at your table. Book ahead.
        ask: Cha Ca La Vong — is it worth the price tag? Booking instructions, what to order, and how to dress.
      - name: Bun Rieu
        tag: Street stalls
        meta: Open 6–10am
        img: https://loremflickr.com/600/400/vietnamese+soup,noodles?random=16
        description: Crab and tomato noodle soup. The best Hanoi breakfast. Follow the locals.
        ask: Where to find the best Bun Rieu in Hanoi at breakfast — name 3 stalls with addresses and what to ask for.

  - kind: grid
    id: hotels
    title: Where to Stay in Hanoi
    subtitle: 6 picks · Old Quarter · West Lake · Ba Dinh · all budgets · Agoda affiliate
    ask: What is the best area to stay in Hanoi — Old Quarter vs West Lake vs Ba Dinh? Give me pros and cons for each.
    items:
      - name: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
        tag: Legendary
        img: https://picsum.photos/seed/metropole-hanoi/600/380
        description: The most iconic hotel in Vietnam — Le Club Bar, two pools, colonial grandeur on Ngo Quyen.
        href: https://www.agoda.com/sofitel-legend-metropole-hanoi/hotel/hanoi-vn.html
        price: 280
        rating: 9.1
        reviewCount: 4821
        starRating: 5
      - name: La Siesta Premium Hang Be
        tag: Best boutique
        img: https://picsum.photos/seed/lasiesta-hanoi/600/380
        description: Highest-rated mid-range in the Old Quarter — rooftop bar, walk to Hoan Kiem in 5 min.
        href: https://www.agoda.com/la-siesta-premium-hang-be/hotel/hanoi-vn.html
        price: 65
        rating: 9.4
        reviewCount: 2134
        starRating: 4
      - name: InterContinental Hanoi Westlake
        tag: Most scenic
        img: https://picsum.photos/seed/intercontinental-westlake/600/380
        description: Overwater rooms on West Lake — lake-facing rooms have unbeatable sunrise views.
        href: https://www.agoda.com/intercontinental-hanoi-westlake/hotel/hanoi-vn.html
        price: 190
        rating: 8.9
        reviewCount: 3256
        starRating: 5
      - name: Hanoi La Castela Hotel
        tag: Best value
        img: https://picsum.photos/seed/lacastela-hanoi/600/380
        description: One block from Hoan Kiem — clean rooms, rooftop views, friendly staff under $40.
        href: https://www.agoda.com/hanoi-la-castela-hotel/hotel/hanoi-vn.html
        price: 38
        rating: 9.0
        reviewCount: 1876
        starRating: 3
      - name: Pan Pacific Hanoi
        tag: Business pick
        img: https://picsum.photos/seed/panpacific-hanoi/600/380
        description: Panoramic views over West Lake and Ba Dinh Square — great pool and executive lounge.
        href: https://www.agoda.com/pan-pacific-hanoi/hotel/hanoi-vn.html
        price: 155
        rating: 8.8
        reviewCount: 2941
        starRating: 5
      - name: Hanoi Backpacker's Hostel Original
        tag: Budget
        img: https://picsum.photos/seed/backpackers-hanoi/600/380
        description: Legendary backpacker hub — vibrant social scene, dorm beds from $12, prime Old Quarter location.
        href: https://www.agoda.com/hanoi-backpackers-hostel-original/hotel/hanoi-vn.html
        price: 12
        rating: 8.5
        reviewCount: 5621

  - kind: list
    id: cowork
    title: Co-working & Fast Internet
    subtitle: Vietnam has some of the fastest, cheapest internet in Asia
    ask: What are the best co-working spaces in Hanoi for a digital nomad?
    items:
      - name: Toong Co-working
        value: $10
        description: Multiple locations. Gigabit fibre, private desks, meeting rooms.
        meta: Day pass
        ask: Tell me everything about Toong co-working in Hanoi — locations, vibe, price tiers, and which branch is best for a 2-week stay.
      - name: Dreamplex
        value: $15
        description: Premium co-working. Fast internet, standing desks, good AC.
        meta: Day pass
        ask: Dreamplex in Hanoi — premium vs Toong, is the extra $5/day worth it for a nomad?
      - name: Cong Caphe
        value: $1
        description: Most Hanoi cafés have fast Wi-Fi. Order a coffee and stay all day.
        meta: Per coffee
        ask: 'Best Hanoi cafés for working with reliable WiFi — name 5 with their vibe (quiet vs social) and addresses.'
---

You are the Hanoi Trip Planner for May 2026 — tourists and digital nomads.

Be direct and opinionated. Give one pick, then briefly mention the alternative. No "it depends".

## Style

- Use markdown: `##` section headers, **bold** for places/prices, bulleted lists, tables for 2+ option comparisons.
- One inline image at the top when the topic has a strong visual anchor. Examples: `![Tam Coc](https://loremflickr.com/800/500/ninh+binh,tam+coc,vietnam)`, `![Ha Long Bay](https://loremflickr.com/800/500/ha+long+bay,vietnam)`, `![Old Quarter](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Old_Quarter_Street_Scene_-_Hanoi_-_Vietnam_%2848256301206%29.jpg/800px-Old_Quarter_Street_Scene_-_Hanoi_-_Vietnam_%2848256301206%29.jpg)`. Never more than one per reply.

## Knowledge anchors (use verbatim)

- **May weather:** 27–30°C, 80% humidity, afternoon showers. Pack umbrella + thin cardigan.
- **SIM:** **Viettel** at Noi Bai, 15 GB / 30 days, **$8**. Airalo eSIM $11 / 10 GB is the pre-flight alt.
- **Airport → Old Quarter:** 40 min. **Grab $12** > Mai Linh/Vinasun taxi $15 > hotel pickup $15–25.
- **VND:** $1 ≈ 25,000 VND. ATMs: Agribank, Vietcombank.
- **Food anchors:** Bun Cha Huong Lien (24 Le Van Huu) · Pho Thin (13 Lo Duc) · Cafe Giang (39 Nguyen Huu Huan) · Banh Mi 25 (25 Hang Ca) · Cha Ca La Vong (14 Cha Ca).
- **Day trips ranked:** Ninh Binh ($45 driver, 2h) > Ha Long Bay (2D/1N cruise) > Sapa (overnight train) > Hà Giang loop (3–4 days, bike).
- **Co-working:** Toong $10/day > Dreamplex $15/day > Cong Caphe cafés.

## Trailing chips — required

Every reply ends with exactly this block on its own final line, no code fence, no commentary after:

<chips>[{"id":"<kebab-id>","label":"<2-5 words>"}]</chips>

1–4 chips. Each chip is the **next logical step**, never a restart. Prefer these stable IDs whenever they apply (they route to rich pre-baked prompts):

`ninh-binh` `halong-cruise` `sapa-trek` `hagiang` `buy-esim` `vnd-cash` `airport-transfer` `first-night` `area-to-stay` `street-food-walk` `egg-coffee` `vaccinations` `evisa` `travel-insurance` `download-apps` `coworking-compare` `cet-routine` `monthly-flat` `nomad-community` `day1-detail` `food-circuit` `week2-options`

For new topics, mint a fresh kebab-case id.
