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Snack food in Hanoi: less is more

With the fast approach of winter in town, most Hanoi lovers are seeking new places for snack food and their most iconic wintry dishes are nem chua ran (fried fermented pork), banh mi thit xien (grilled pork with toast), or banh chuoi (fried banana cake).The best food shops in Hanoi are tucked away in very small places, or on really...

Colorful market day of Nam Dan

The northern district of Nam Dan is not only interesting for its ancient rock field but also for its colorful market day, which is a flurry of activity every Saturday morning. It is located in Xin Man commune, Ha Giang Province and visitors are recommended to visit this beautiful area at least once. They can reach the area by using...

Tay Ho Pagoda in Ha Noi

Tay Ho Pagoda in Ha Noi Tay Ho Pagoda - Ha Noi Phủ Tây Hồ (Tay Ho Pagoda) is a small pagoda located on a peninsula that just in the middle of the West Lake (Hồ Tây) shore in Hà Nội. It is said to be a popular destination among unmarried people, who come here on Sundays and on the first and 15th day of each lunar month to...

Hanoi Old Quater - 36 Old Streets

Hanoi Old Quater Hanoi Old Quater One of the reasons that Hanoi - the capital city of Vietnam, has attracted so many tourists over the years is its Old Quarter (36 old streets and guilds). It is an area well-known for the history, the architecture, the enormous amount and diversity of products and even the everyday life of its residents. History...

Dong Xuan Market in Hanoi

Dong Xuan Market in Hanoi History of Dong Xuan Market Although located in the heart of the Old Quarters, the market is fairly young compared with the surrounding streets. It used to be an empty lot in front of Huyen Thien pagoda. Old Hanoi residents gradually developed trade activities here because of its proximity to the river,...

Thu Le Park in Hanoi

Thu Le Park in Hanoi History of Thu Le Park Thu Le Park was constructed on 19 May 1975 and then opened to the public two years later. Thu Le Park has been well-known as another name Thu Le Zoo by most of the locals in Hanoi, especially children. The park is a complex of Green Park, zoo and amusement park. What to see in Thu Le...

Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi

Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi Location and History of Ba Dinh Square The square adjacent to the Ho Chi Minh complex is called Ba Dinh square, where many important national historical events in modern history took place. The square was originally developed by French colony and known as Round Point Pugininer. On September 2nd,...

Hanoi Water Puppet Theater

Hanoi Water Puppet Theater Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Location & History Located at 57B, Dinh Tien Hoang street, nearby Hoan Kiem Lake, Thang Long Water Puppet Theater is a familiar address for both domestic tourists and foreign ones, who want to enjoy water puppet shows and discovery the beauty of this unique Vietnam traditional...

Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi

Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi Long Bien Bridge “Hanoi” - the name means “surrounded by river” is the city of ponds, lakes, rivers and bridges. If Hoan Kiem Lake with special green water and the red bridge named The Huc is the symbol of an elegant and charming ancient city; Red river and Long Bien bridge may be seen as the symbol...

Hanoi Ancient House at 87 Ma May Street

Hanoi Ancient House at 87 Ma May Street Location and History Located within Hanoi Old Quarter, the ancient house at 87 Ma May street which was built at the late of the 20th century, is quite intact with typical architecture of ancient houses. The house consists of two main blocks linked together by a square yard in the middle...

Van Phuc Silk Village in Hanoi

Van Phuc Silk Village in Hanoi Van Phuc Silk Village Location and History Situated on the bank of Nhue River, about 10km southwest of Hanoi Old Quarter, Van Phuc silk village is renowned for its traditional weaving and premium quality silk products. At the age of more than 1,200 years, Van Phuc is proud to be the most ancient...

Bat Trang Pottery Village in Hanoi

Bat Trang Pottery Village in Hanoi Bat Trang, the seven-century old pottery village, is an interesting attraction in Hanoi that tourists should not ignore. History of Bat Trang Pottery Village Located in an area rich in clay, the village has advantage of ingredients to create fine ceramics. Moreover, lying besides the Red river,...

Hoa Lo Prison In Hanoi

Hoa Lo Prison In Hanoi The Hoa Lo Prison (Vietnamese: Hoa Lo, commonly translated as "fiery furnace", actually means "stove". The name originated from the street name "Pho Hoa Lo" due to the concentration of stores selling wood stoves and coal-fire stoves along the street from pre-colonial times) Hoa Lo Prison Hanoi Later known to...

One Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi

One Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi One Pillar Pagoda is on Chua Mot Cot Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi. The One Pillar Pagoda is a cultural and historic relic, unique for its architectural features. One Pillar Pagoda The pagoda was first built in 1049 under the Ly Dynasty, on the west side of the ancient Thang Long Capital. Its...

Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi

Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi Ngoc Son Temple is on Hoan Kiem Lake, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. Hoan Kiem Lake was already considered the most beautiful lake in Hanoi when Ngoc Son Temple was built on an island in the 19th century. Ngoc Son Temple Hanoi Initially, the temple was called Ngoc Son Pagoda and was later renamed Ngoc Son...

Ly Quoc Su Pagoda in Hanoi

Ly Quoc Su Pagoda in Hanoi Ly Quoc Su Pagoda is at 50 Ly Quoc Su Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. Ly Quoc Su Pagoda worships a Buddhist Monk of the Ly Dynasty (the 10th - 12th centuries). Ly Quoc Su Pagoda This Monk, whose full name was Nguyen Chi Thanh, was born on 1066 in Dien Xa Village, Gia Vien District in Ninh Binh Province...

Kim Lien Pagoda in Hanoi

Kim Lien Pagoda in Hanoi Kim Lien Pagoda is located in Quang An Village, Tay Ho District, Hanoi. Kim Lien Pagoda was originally built on Nghi Tam Peninsula, on the bank of West Lake. The pagoda was part of the former Tu Hoa Palace of the Ly Dynasty. Kim Lien Pagoda Hanoi Princess Tu Hoa is daughter of King Ly Than Tong. He ordered...

Hanoi Flag Tower

Hanoi Flag Tower Flag Tower is on Dien Bien Phu Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi; near Ba Dinh Square. Hanoi Flag Tower, also called Cot Co, is one of the rare architectural works in Hanoi that was fortunate enough to not be destroyed by the French administration between 1894 and 1897. Flag Tower in Hanoi It was used by French troops...

Hanoi Cathedral Church

Hanoi Cathedral Church Hanoi Cathedral on Nha Tho Street, Hang Trong Precinct, Hoan Kiem District was built on .the foundation of the Bao Thien, which was constructed in 1056. Cathedral Church in Hanoi In the past, this area belonged to Tu Thap Village, Tien Tuc Canton, Tho Xuong District, Thang Long. Before the Giap Tuat Peace...

Co Loa Historical Site in Hanoi

Co Loa Historical Site This relic of an ancient urban area and military citadel is located in Co Loa Village, Dong Anh District, Hanoi. Co Loa Historical Site Throughout history, Co Loa was nominated twice as the capital of Vietnam: the first time during the An Duong Vuong era in the late 3rd and early 2nd century BC, and the second...