Hanoi travel: guidebook from A to Z (part 2): Places to visit in Hanoi

Hanoi travel: guidebook from A to Z (part 2): Places to visit in Hanoi

1. IN HANOI CENTER

Hoan Kiem Lake: A special feature of Hanoi is that in the city there are many lakes and the city is surrounded by big rivers. Hoan Kiem Lake is located in the heart of the city with an ancient turtle turtle lying on a small peninsula in the middle of the lake. Next to Hoan Kiem Lake are impressive architectural works and valuable treasures of the city: Pen Tower, Radio Tower, The Huc Bridge leading to Dac Nguyet or Tran Ba ​​Temple ... on the way to Ngoc Son Temple.

One Pillar Pagoda

Hanoi is the religious center and Buddhist temple of Vietnam so there are many temples in the inner city with hundreds of years old. The most famous is the One Pillar Pagoda, which is said to be one of the most unique in Vietnam. It is also a must visit place when traveling to Hanoi. There is also Tran Quoc Pagoda, a long ancient pagoda built from the reign of King Ly Nam De (6th century).

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Temple of Literature

Temple of Confucius, the first doctoral institution in Vietnam. Today, Van Mieu - Quoc Tu has become a popular tourist destination of Ha Noi, which is the place of awarding certificates of merit to students with outstanding achievements. The students before the exam often come here to pray.

Hanoi Cathedral

It is typical architecture of Hanoi. The scene is airy and pleasant, making it an attractive destination for the young people of Hanoi as well as those who travel to Hanoi. Sitting on the sidewalk pavement features a taste of the cold weather of Hanoi sky. In the evening gather together friends chat on the glass of lemon tea.

Old Quarter

It is Highlights of Hanoi. Hanoi 36 streets with old houses and streets still retain their appearance from the 19th century. You can wander all day on the old streets, explore the peaceful and casual place. inherent in Hanoi. Go to this place you can feel the beauty of Hanoi people, close and familiar.

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Hanoi Opera House

It is a smaller version of Opéra Garnier in Paris, No. 1 Trang Tien, the central street of the city. The Grand Theater is also home to many of the great events of the country.Ba Dinh Square - President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: Hanoi tourism can not ignore the political center of Vietnam with the National Assembly, the Presidential Palace, the historic Ba Dinh Square where Uncle Ho has read the manifesto was born in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum or Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is the place where his body is located and kept. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is open five days a week, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Visitors are bound to comply with requirements such as dress code, do not bring self-recording devices and keep order in the mausoleum.

Presidential vestiges

Behind the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is a modest house on stilts, where President Ho Chi Minh lived in the 1960s. The stilted house resembles a traditional country house, lush gardens as well as carp ponds. This monumental complex also includes the Presidential Palace, which was built for the French Governor during the colonial period in the early 1900s. This building is now used to host important international delegations and not open. door to the public on sightseeing.

Tran Quoc Pagoda

Architecture is like a lotus flowers are hatched. The pagoda is located on the western peninsula of West Lake, Hanoi, built from the reign of King Ly Nam De. In the pagoda, there are many historical and cultural relics, such as the statue of Buddha worshiping in the upper court, especially the statue of Shakyamuni. The temple is an attractive destination, attracting many Buddhists and visitors to visit.

West Lake

Located not far from the city center, West Lake is the largest lake in Hanoi. You can rent a water bike or take a boat trip around the West Lake. The best time to get to this place is at sunset watching the sunset. Next to the West Lake is the ancient village of Nghi Tam, where it still retains the elegant entertainment of the old Hanoi people that is the game of the wrong, wrong. Nghi Tam is also known as flower village, every spring to come back to this village will be filled with fresh flowers. Near West Lake area also Ngu Xa village with traditional bronze casting, Yen Phu village with incense making, are all places to visit when traveling to Hanoi.

Thang Long Puppet Theater

Traveling to Hanoi, one of the destinations not to be missed by many domestic and international tourists is Thang Long Puppet Theater, right near Hoan Kiem Lake. Puppies play on the water and are controlled by artisans behind the curtain. The stories in the water puppet show clearly the life and culture of the Vietnamese people, especially foreign tourists love.

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

Here visitors are welcome to visit, study ethnology from religious events to the symbolic ceremonies of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. The museum has three main areas: an exhibition area, an office and research facility, a library ... The second area is the outdoor exhibition area and the third is to introduce the culture of ethnic groups. Foreigners, mostly ethnic groups in Southeast Asia.

2. HANOI CONDOMINIUM AREA

Bat Trang Pottery Village: 

20km far away from the center of Hanoi, on the left bank of the Red River, you can go by motorbike or bus to get there. Bat Trang is the place where ceramics production is famous and famous throughout the country. You can walk around the village, there are many pottery workshops, roads around the village are the walls exposed or unique rustic houses. If you come here, you can walk out near the riverside, there is a unique means to help you discover Bat Trang is the "buffalo car". In small pottery workshops, you can create your own pottery products or draw mugs, ceramic souvenirs for your friends and relatives. The price of a ceramic product is about 10,000 VND to 30,000 VND.

Lang Lam Ancient Village: 

The ancient Vietnamese village still retains the material and non-material value of the ancient way of living. Visitors can also enjoy a traditional lunch in the courtyard of an ancient house, or hear stories, visit the wall covered with moss. The most interesting is renting a bike and riding around the village. This is also the place where many beautiful photos.

Viet Phu Thanh Chuong

Located at the foot of Soc Son Mountain in Hien Ninh Commune, Viet Thanh Chuong is the destination you can go in one day. This is an ancient house complex, reflecting the ancient space of the Vietnamese. The world of Thanh Chuong is the opposite of noisy streets. Come here, you can mix in the fresh nature, sit on the couch or bamboo stand on the porch of three houses. This place is not the shadow of modern things but rather a journey to find the memory of the ancient traveler. Some of the most attractive stops here are Son Statue, Thien Huong Pagoda ...

Ba Vi National Park

The first plus for this place is the fresh, fresh nature with shady trees. You can walk around the cactus park, small sanctuary or visit the ancient buildings built by the French. There is also the temple of President Ho Chi Minh, the Temple of St. Vien. You can also climb to the peak of Vong Canh to see the panorama of the surrounding mountains.

Nui Tram

It is located in Phung Chau commune, Chuong My district, less than 30km from Hanoi center. It takes about 45 minutes - 1 hour if you ride a motorbike. The mountain is not too high, but has extremely beautiful terrain, with many caves, and winding trails in flat valleys, where you can camp, BBQ party. Nearby there are several temples that you can visit such as Tram Pagoda, Vo Vi Pagoda, Long Tien Pagoda.

The cultural villages of Vietnam

If you want to experience many cultures without going far, no where by the village - Culture and Tourism of the Vietnamese ethnic groups in Dong Mo. Covering an area of ​​198.61 ha, the ethnic minority villages are characterized by hills, mountains, valleys and intertwined lakes, and the traditional village model of ethnic minority people in order to reproduce the natural and cultural landscape. Four village clusters across the country. Here, you will be the "guide" ethnic people are the main subjects of culture directly introduce the traditional beauty and guidance to experience their cultural life.

Quan Son Lake

It is located about 50 km from Hanoi, Quan Son Lake is a popular destination. With an area of ​​850 hectares and more than 100 small mountains leaning against the lake, this place is also known as Ha Long on land. You should start the morning tour to enjoy the fresh and airy atmosphere. The boat people will take you to the mountains of Hon Me, Moi Nghe, Da Bac, Gua Son or Thung Voi Water ... In some mountains, you can also climb to view the vast Quan Son lake. .