Biking Long Bien bridge, stop at the local market then bike down to Banana Island. Visit some gardens below the bridge and help the locals with farming. Banana Island was named as such thanks to the vast banana plantation that has been grown for decades in the middle of the island. However, Banana Island is now the most sought-after destination for those seeking out the secret natural beauty right in the capital city of Vietnam. This island is an alluvial ground that is easily found at the foot of the famous Long Bien Bridge Visiting the island is a chance for you to take a genuine glimpse into another life of the Hanoi locals. In contrast to the vivid and fancy lifestyle in the city center, Hanoi Banana Island reflects a lesser-known area of life. This is where a small community of the native dwellers live in neglect. Most of the residential houses on the island are frail. In fact, the residents live on boats docking by the bank as the land is flooded when the tide is high.