Formula 1 Hanoi Vietnam Grand Prix 2020: Schedules, Ticket and Travel Destinations in Vietnam before / after the race

Vietnam Grand Prix 2020 is getting closer, so this is definitely the greatest exhilarate for sports enthusiasts and adventure lovers. This is the first time a Formula 1 race is held in Vietnam. That would be a chance for the word to acknowledge about Hanoi, not only a new host of F1 Grand Prix – but also a gorgeous & attractive tourism destination with breathtaking sceneries and scrumptious cuisine. Just arrange things carefully to immerse in the chockablock street circuit at the heart of our bustle-hustle capital!

Let's get started with Vietnam Grand Prix 2020

But, what to envisage in such an iconic event? If you’ve booked, or at least planning to book tickets to Vietnam Grand Prix 2020. Congratulations. You’re one step closer to Grand Prix and Vietnam. Notwithstanding, as thrilled about the trip, you cannot miss out on the itinerary going around charming Vietnam with significant cultural and amazing activities to do. Due to that reason, we have encapsulated a red-letter guide for your Grand Prix Trip, we hope you will enjoy it.

1.    VIETNAM GRAND PRIX 2020

Fundamental information

-    Date: Fri 3rd, Sat 4th and Sun 5th April 2020

-    Address: My Dinh Sport Complex Station, Hanoi (30 Km from Noi Bai International Airport, 12 Km from Hanoi downtown)

-    Teams: Mercedes, Ferrari, Red Bull, Renault, Haas, McLaren, Racing Point, Alfa Romeo, Toro Rosso, Williams

-    Vietnam Grand Prix tickets on the official website: f1vietnamgp.com

-    Four countries co-host The Grand Prix 2020: Singapore, Monaco, Azerbajian and Vietnam.

2.    F1 2020 CALENDAR

F1 Race Track in Hanoi – Tickets and Tour Packages 

The race track will take place at My Dinh Sport Stadium which is a multi-use and the second-largest stadium in Vietnam. Having a total 800,000 meters square and a length of 5,565 meters long, Vietnam's National Sports Complex will promise an exhilarating chase in which racer can speed up to 355km per hour.

F1’s track map for Hanoi street race

Formula 1 Racing is reckoned as the world’s third-largest sporting event after the World Cup and Olympic. It’s being under the well-thought-of high-priced amusing events in the world when each team’s cost up to hundreds of millions of dollars every year as well as the augmentation of expense. 

The ticket for F1 racing in Hanoi includes 3 race days: Trial (Free Practice), Qualifying and Official Race (Race). You have to pay around 75USD (1,75million VND) for Walkaround Ticket, and 390 USD (9 million VND) for Grandstand Ticket. I think it’s worthy of the cherish emotion and exhilarating things you will receive from The Grand Prix 2020 in Hanoi.

The price ticket for F1 racing

Before heading to F1 Race Track, why don’t you plan a trip to Vietnam and make it more momentous by attending the most intoxicating event of the year?

Vietnam Itinerary for Grand Prix Trip

Let us give you some Vietnam Grand Prix tours 2020 which may fit your plan to F1 Race Track. All of these are astounding destinations and we are sure you will addict to it. 

•   VIETNAM: AUTHENTIC JOURNEY WITH PU LUONG
•   VIETNAM HIGHLIGHTS 7 DAYS
•   PRIVATE TOUR - HIGHLIGHTS IN VIETNAM 
•   VIETNAM CAMBODIA EXPLORATION
•   HANOI FREE & EASY

These are only suggested tours. If you want an exotic experience with other destinations, Threeland Travel will customize your private tour according to your needs. 

3.    WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE ABOUT VIETNAM BEFORE GRAND PRIX 2020?

Most of the ex-pats, visitors always wondering how Vietnam really is. Here is some information for you to get more knowledge about Vietnam.

SAFETY IN VIETNAM

Vietnam is a safe country in terms of politics. Guns are not allowed for many reasons. However, it does not mean robbery and crazy traffic exist. You’d better cautious cause there’re some pick-pocketers on the street in Saigon and the traffic may make you insane in Hanoi.

Be aware of crossing the road because of the crazy traffic in Vietnam

WEATHER IN VIETNAM

According to the weather forecast, at the end of April, Vietnam is getting hot and damped as usual. Bear in mind to bring your own bottle of water and an umbrella beside in case of losing hydrated. You can easily buy it in every convenience store with a cost of 0,3 USD.

Laid-back weather during Grand Prix 2020

Don’t be frustrated cause there are still some dry days for you to rejoice. Along with the low season tourism, you can entirely witness the beauty of bustle-hustle capital city….

EXCHANGE MONEY IN VIETNAM

You can easily exchange to Vietnam currency at the airports, gold shops, banks,..

Don't be frustrated when exchange money in Vietnam

Many tourists have been struggling with Vietnamese currency at first due to its numerous “0”. You know what, in Vietnam everyone is a millionaire. However, 1000VND is considered being the smallest value of Vietnamese currency which you can only buy a chewing gum with 1000VND. So don’t be fooled by so many zero numbers in VND.

TRANSPORTATION AROUND HANOI

Our recommended means of transportation for Vietnam’s first-time visitors depending on your budget are to rent a private car or taxi or take a grab car/bike through the app. You can easily “recharge your batteries” from the noise and crowd inside a car.

Good idea to rent a car

The taxi prices in Vietnam are considerably lower than in many other countries makes it even more ideal. You may pay only 0,5-0,6 USD for the first km. Be aware that at the time hosting F1 Racing, it’s not easy to book a taxi or Grab car to My Dinh Stadium. Instead, private cars are much more flexible and saving-time. They are often included in tour packages of a travel agency. All cars are well-maintained and equipped as well as well-trained drivers, they will take you anywhere at your will.

ACCOMMODATION IN HANOI

We highly recommended you stay near the My Dinh Stadium area due to its convenience.

Contact us now, and we can arrange a hotel room with all essential amenities, well-trained staff, and the highest level of cleanliness and professionalism. The sooner you book, the more available room you may secure, the cheaper price you might get. 

3-Star Hotels near My Dinh Area:

-     Marina Hotel
Address: 22 Mieu Dam Street, Me Tri, Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

Room of Marina Hotel

-    Suji Hotel My Dinh
Address: No.40, Lane 02, Tran Van Lai Street, My Dinh Ward, Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

4-star and 5-star Hotels near My Dinh Area

-    Crowne Plaza West Hanoi
Address: 36 Le Duc Tho Street, Hanoi, Vietnam

-    Grand Plaza Hanoi
Address: 117 Tran Duy Hung, Hanoi, Vietnam

The luxurious JW Marriott

-    JW Marriott Hotel
Address: No.8, Do Duc Duc Road, Me Tri Ward, Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi, Vietnam

-    Intercontinental Keangnam
Address: Keangnam Landmark Tower 72 – E6 Quarters, New Urban Areas Cau Giay, Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi, Vietnam.

LOCAL CUISINE IN VIETNAM

It’s safe to say that Hanoi is a culinary paradise with countless dishes from traditional to novelties, from food stalls to luxurious restaurants. Along with the influence, intercourse cuisine of different regions, there are many delicious dishes for guests to choose when visiting Hanoi. However, in order to remember about Hanoi with attractive and delicate gifts, it is not difficult to name those folk dishes below:

- Pho

- Bun cha ( Barbecued Pork with rice vermicelli)

Barbecued Pork with rice vermicelli - Bun Cha

- Banh cuon ( Steamed Rice Cake)

- Nem ran ( Fried Spring Rolls)

- Banh mi ( Vietnamese Sandwich)

- Xoi (Sticky Rice Cake)

- Banh xeo (Vietnamese Pancake)

4.    WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE ABOUT VIETNAM BEFORE / AFTER GRAND PRIX 2020?

It must be your big missing if you’re not prolonging your stay in Vietnam and visit other regions besides Hanoi. For someone who plans to combine their Grand Prix Trip with a Vietnam Tour, here are our suggested destinations:

1.    Ninh Binh

Known as “Halong Bay on land”, Ninh Binh is famous for its magnificent scenery and historic sites, such as Phat Diem Stone Church, Hoa Lu ancient capital, and Bai Dinh Pagoda. The whole city is scattered by rivers caves formed in them. One of the must-do activities is to explore those rivers in a small rowing boat. Local oarsmen who can row with their feet will take travelers to stunning caves and sites of Ninh Binh.

Crowded Ninh Binh in holiday

You can easily enjoy a day trip to Ninh Binh from Hanoi. As it is only about a 2-hour drive from the capital.

2.    Halong Bay

Ha Long Bay has been renowned as “The Bay wherever the dragon descends” and located on the Western side of the Gulf of Tonkin in Northern Vietnam. This bay is one of Vietnam’s most prized treasures is featured more than one thousand magnificent limestone karsts and islands of various sizes and shapes along the coastline of Halong Beach. For many tourists, Halong is just like a brilliant “movie”. Not only possess a copious amount of biodiversity but also publicize the surrealistic scenery in the endless movies. 

Gorgeous Ha Long at dawn

A trip to Halong is often a cruise tour. You will relish yourself on a luxury cruise while visiting interesting caves, islands, and beaches of Halong Bay for 2 days 1 night or 3 days 2 nights. It’s also the time for a little adventure like kayaking, rock climbing, swimming is some famous sports games you can play there.

3.    Pu Luong instead of touristic Sapa

No one can explain why a place like Pu Luong has not been explored earlier. Located along 2 parallel mountain ranges running from north-west to south-east, the reserve is divided by a central valley where there are some settlements of inhabitants and not much influence of the tourism industry could be seen. There are no better places to discover Vietnam rural lives: adults would farm on huge terraced fields and children would happily play in the courtyards.

Contemplate the tranquil of Pu Luong Retreat

4.    Hoi An

Ancient, peaceful and also colorful, Hoi An is one of the most popular attractions in Vietnam that intriguing with its narrow cobblestone streets, bright lanterns, abundance and warm-hearted locals. The little town is just the perfect candidate of what Vietnam tourism ministry is aiming to show to the world. 

Hoi An Ancient Town

5.    Danang

For many beach lovers, Danang is really a perfect destination to travel or lives. With broad beaches, fantastic street food, the fabled Hai Van Pass, and a growing collection of cafes, restaurants, and bars, it’s no wonder the residents of Da Nang sport some of the broadest smiles in the country.

Sunworld Ba Na Hills

If you have 1 day in Da nang, you should go to Ba Na Hills on the first day. At the top of Ba Na Hills is a park featuring a replica European castle, and a spectacular underground amusement park carved into the mountain, featuring many types of rides. After visiting Ba Na hills, let’s spend a night walking on the bridges, dancing or entertaining in some bars or club near the Han river and think about taking a boat trip cruising along the Han River to enjoy the fresh air and see the magic light of the city. Or you can sit on the solar cycle of “Sun wheel” to have a panoramic view of Danang City at night.

Now, I hope all the information above can help you with a memorable Grand Prix trip with your family. Do not hesitate to contact local Threeland and tailor-made your Vietnam tour via email [email protected] or What’s App: +84342620068 or call +842439262056.