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Capital of Vietnam - Hanoi, its history can trace back to about 11th century, when it was get to know by people of the legend of THANG LONG, hence Vietnam has the other name as THANG LONG City. With up to date, Hanoi has a population of 3 millions, land area of 900 km squares, the main economy in Hanoi is tourism, however with recent government push on industrialization, you can see a lot of factories are building up at the outskirt of Hanoi city which is very near to Airport. With its special uniqueness and long cultures background, Vietnam Hanoi travel is a must to go place. Beauty of Hanoi It has its quiet side of very greenery paths and streets, a big Ho Hoan Lake in the middle of Old Quarter, like a maze streets in Old Quarter with very unique local residence houses and shops which is very short and 3-4 storey height, just like couple of stack up match box size buildings. Its action and vibrant part of it, a never rest and busy traffics full of motorcycles, bicycles, cars, trishaws and people walking around, never sleep hang out places like bars, cafes and restaurants seems like operating 24 hours. Also it has the arts and culture side of many famous museums, art galleries, opera house, churches, temples which form its uniqueness. Must Visit Places
1. Museum of Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi
Minh's Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Stilt House The father of Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh, spend 60 years nonstop fighting for the independence for Vietnam people, it is known to be the greatest leader and proud of the Vietnamese people. Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum is the place where Ho Chi Minh buried here, and also it is right in the middle of Ba Ting Square where Vietnam declared independence at here. Nice to take some pictures here as the Mausoleum is made of fine granites and limestone, the architecture design is very elegantly design. At the west part of Ba Ting square, there is Ho Chi Minh Stilt House where display all the things that Ho Chi Minh used before and the way of his living to public. If you want to know more about Ho Chi Minh, will advice you to visit Chi Minh Museum, there are more things about this great Vietnam leader. Tickets: Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum VND$10,000; Ho Chi Minh Stilt House VND$10,000; Ho Chi Minh Museum VND10,000. Operation Hours: Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum - 0800-1100, 1400-1600, close on Monday and Friday. Ho Chi Minh Stilt House - 0800-1100, 1400-1600, close on Monday and Friday. Ho Chi Minh Museum - 0800-1130, 1400-1600, close on Monday and Friday. 2. Hoan Kiem Lake (Sword Return Lake)
To many people Hanoi is also named as
Water City or Lake City, as according to
3. Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre This the only one puppet show on water in the world, the history can trace back to 800-1000 years ago, which it is only perform to emperors only, the normal civilians has no chance to enjoy this show, then slowly the shows lead out to normal citizens and it gets popular, reaches its peak proliferation in 18th century. The shows uses traditional Hanoi local dialects to narrate 17 ancient legendary myths and local people activities in ancient times. The Fairy Dance is the most eye catching one. Buy your ticket is advance as there is only limited seats and it is always full. Show Times: Everyday 1445, 1600, 1715, 1830, 2000, 2115, Sunday extra show on 0930. Ticket: First Class VND$40,000; Second Class VND$20,000.
Extra charges: Photograph taking inside
the theatre: US$1, Video: US$4. 4. One Pillar Pagoda It was erected back in 1049 by Li Tai Chong emperor. The uniqueness of this pagoda as it the pagoda is supported by a pillar with diameter of 1.25 meter out above the middle of a lily pond. This One Pillar Pagoda is the present to Guan Yin Buddha as he presented a son to Li emperor as his successor. Every Aprith 8th in lunar calendar, many monks will come over to pray. 5. Van Mieu It was build in 1070, main purpose of this temple to serve Confucious, also it is the first Emperor College in Vietnam. It is a very big temple with 5 gardens and everyday there are performance of traditional Vietnamese opera shows and water paper shows to tourists at free of charge. Operation hours: 0730-1730 (Summer), 0730-1700 (Winter) Ticket: VND3,000. 6. Thien Nien Pagoda, Chua Tran Pagoda, Den Quan Thanh Thien Nien Pagoda architecture design looks like a lotus, very unique design. Chua Tran Pagoda is the most beautiful ancient building in west lake, it was developed in 6th century by Li Chao dynasty. Inside it display a lot of Buddhism gods for people to pray.
Den Quan Thanh is the biggest Taoist
temple developed in Li Dynasty. A very authentic Chinese Taoist temple
with the building design, decors, artifacts, and Taoist gods.
7. St Joseph Cathedral The most famous church in Hanoi, it is build in 1886, 5 storey height, inside decorated with a lot of colorful glasses on the walls, many Cathedral stories and a long and wide hall. Sunday here will be the most crowded place. Operation hours: 0500-0700, 1700-1900. 8. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology It is the most complete museum with 15000 artifacts from all around Vietnam. It is also a research center of Vietnamese cultures. You can see a lot of ancient buildings and cities model here, traditional ancient costumes, praying festival and practice, seeing the daily lifestyles back in 1000 years ago, travel back in time in the audio visual theatre. Operation hours: 0830-1730, close on Monday. Ticket: VND20,000. 9. History & Military Museum of Vietnam If you are war and military equipment fans, you should not miss this place as it has many real stuff display here from very small real bullets to a real jet fighter or tanker. Operation hours: 0800-1130, 1300-1630, close on Monday and Friday. Ticket: VND20,000. 10. Women's Museum Here attracted millions of visitors because of its so unique theme - Museum about Vietnamese Women. You can have a throughout understanding of Vietnamese women lifestyle here, more over you can understand how women soldiers scarifies for Vietnam wars, and many more. Here it has 4 main exhibition theme, Vietnamese Mother, Women in History, Vietnam Women Association, The Minority of Vietnam. The best part is showing the 54 different cultural costume in Vietnam. Operation hours: 0800-1130, 1330-1600, Close on Sunday. Ticket: VND10,000.
11. Old Quarter A must visit places for truly understand the actual lifestyle of Hanoi people, enjoy the complicated streets that just like a maze, shopping for local handicrafts, authentic foods, seeing the specialty of these streets that has fixed selling products in each of the streets, every Friday night market happen here and many more. If possible hire a trishaw for 2-4 hours Old Quarter tour to cover it all at a glance, else you will need at least 2 days with your feet to cover each unique streets, landscapes, buildings, etc. Accommodation: No worries on places to stay, there are many hostels inside Old Quarter, you can either drop in to ask for the rates or booked in online prior your trip to Hanoi. If you like some upscale hotels there are many too, like the Sheraton Hanoi Hotel but a bit far from Old Quarter and places of interest, Melia Hanoi Hotel which is in financial district, kind of near to all the tourist spots and Old Quarter. If you really need some superb good quality with best location, services and experience you either can find it in Sofitel Metropole Hanoi, the hotel building itself is already a true value of its heritage, it was build in 1901 and the first 5 star hotel in Hanoi. Many foreign VIPs like Presidents from America, Sweden, King of Malaysia, Price of Denmark, and other VIPs from Japan, Korea, France and all around the world stay here before.
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government statistic there are about 70 plus different size lake in
Hanoi. The most famous one is Hoan Kiem Lake, it is surrounded with a
lot of trees and plants, in the middle of the lake there is an island
and it is link by a red bridge. On the island there is a Chinese temple
and exhibiting a giant turtle sample. Hoan Kiem Lake its name is from a
legendary myth, which dated back in 15th century, where Le Qui Ly the
first king of Vietnam found a precious sword with crafted 2 words "Shun
Tian" (follow the sky will), and with this sword he able to fight and
won the battle from Ming Dynasty colonial and establish its own
country. After the success he brought this sword back to the lake, and
suddenly there was a giant turtle came by and get the sword away, hence
it is where the name of Hoan Kiem Lake came from.
