Vietnam medical is not perfect but the virus is more dangerous to older people. The level of people infect is not high in Vietnam. Your issue is flights and airports. As regards temperature, the virus can remain intact at 4 or 10 degrees for a longer period of time. But at 30 degrees then you get inactivation. This was from a HK expert;The virus doesn’t like high humidity either. That’s why I think Sars stopped around May and June in 2003. The environment will be unfavourable for growth around May. The evidence is to look at the common cold – it’s always during winter. So the natural environment will not be favourable in Asia in about May. Hope this helps in the end it is your decision. Simon

There is always the possibility to get in, if you go to a cafe or Restaurant located there.

It all depends on your budget. One hotel to avoid is Apricot. Service is rubbish. You can have. For a young child you probably want swimming pool so head for any 5 star except Apricot which is not great for customer service or cleanliness.

D’entrée de jeu, quels sont vos intérêts (histoire, détente, etc)? combien de temps avez-vous à consacrer? En couple ou avec des enfants? J’ai séjourné à Hanoi à 4 reprises. Mon plus grand plaisir, ce fut de me promener lentement dans les rues, autour du lac, dans les parcs afin de voir le quotidien des habitants. Au-delà de l’attraction touristique, il y a le vécu d’un peuple. Pendant mes différents séjours, j’ai agrandi mon cercle de visite, toujours à pied soit dit en passant. Quels sont vos intérêts? Un vulgaire visite d’une heure ou deux ou un PLUS. Bonne visite.

No I don't think it is possible to fish there ... You are in the center of Hanoi...

it's a lake, it's always open... there's no fence around it or anything

the locals get up pretty early to do their exercises. If you go there around 4 a.m/5am. you will already see people running and old ladies exercising

I live in Hanoi and, although of course you have to use normal common sense in protecting your valuables, this is probably one of the safest cities in Asia. And the Hoan Kiem Lake at night is beautiful. Would recommend booking a table at Cau Go restaurant on the outside terrace. Great food and an amazing view over the lake.

There is a small entrance fee for the temple on the lake, otherwise it is free