Ha Noi: The vibrant, cultural capital of Vietnam

At more than a millennium old, Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is among the oldest cities in the region. Hanoi is the ideal destination for those with a strong interest in culture and history, offering an abundance of temples and pagodas, treasures, museums, and cultural events.

Hanoi Old Quarter: With several hundred accomodation ranging from as least as $8 to several hudred $. Whatever your expectation is, Ha Noi has its all, from sharing dorm to internation luxury brand.

Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple: Hoan Kiem Lake is very marvelous and a popular attraction that is to head across the bridge to the Ngoc Son Temple which is on a small island accessible by the famous red bridge.

Hanoi Hilton: was renowned by United States POWs during the Vietnam war. The prison is described as a relatively comfortable environment, which contradicts other oral histories and memoirs.

Van Mieu: are comprised of traditional buildings, courtyards, and gardens first founded in 1070 AD.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: you can see embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh and grey grounds here. This is the only place in Hanoi where you can take pictures of soldiers and not worry about losing your camera.

Nha Tho Cathedral: is Vietnam’s reaction to Paris’ Notre Dame, with its twin towers and Gothic arches.

Moreover, in the afternoon, you can visit some traditional villages such as Bat Trang ceramic village and Van Phuc silk village. Surely, you will find it best to fill your time frame and may buy some ceramic and silk goods for your trip to Vietnam.

Bat Trang ceramic village: is a place where you can explore the historical and traditional values in each handicraft product with high quality. Products of Bat Trang such as vases, dishes, bowls and some other kinds of ceramic products have been exported worldwide.

Van Phuc silk village: is located in near Ha Dong district, Hanoi city. The village has been much well known for its weaving, silk products and traditional sericulture. Here, visitors are lured by some charming crafts, shirts, ties, dresses and many other things made of silk available in the village

Ha Noi street food:

The street food is renowned as the best in Vietnam, and even in Asia. There are street food vendors around the city, with a large concentration in the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake. There exists not only some familiar street food such as bun cha, pho, banh mi but also others such as chao quay, trung vit lon, banh cuon, hotdog, roasted chicken leg, etc. To enjoy the street food, visitors only spend under $2 on buying them

Local Vietnamese coffee:

You especially should try the local coffee because it is very popular and passion for Vietnamese and there is no lack of coffee shops offering up many java varieties. You can try the coffee with different kinds of iced and hot blends.

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