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Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam. This is a city that mixes old and new. Cultural heritage sites are scattered nearly everywhere you look. St. Joseph's Cathedral is built to look like the Notre-Dame de Paris. The whole place is completely suffused with various flavors of history. The Temple of Literature is a Confucian temple in the Chinese architectural style, and the clouds of incense in the One Pillar Pagoda indicate its importance as a popular place for locals to pray. Other than traces of antiquity, there are also many scenic spots related to Ho Chi Minh such as the Ho Chi Minh Stilt House, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Ho Chi Minh Museum. You can go to Hoan Kiem Lake, where the locals like to stroll and cool off, or you can go to the 36 streets of the Old Quarter to buy unique local souvenirs. Once night falls, go to the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre to watch Vietnam's national art form - the water puppet show - come to life.

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Hoan Kiem Lake

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Lake

Hoan Kiem Lake is located in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, surrounded by tree-lined walkways. It is a place for locals to enjoy the cool and take a walk. There are two buildings on the lake, Ngoc Son Temple on the north and Tortoise Tower on the south. In addition to the beautiful lake view, you can also see the typical local architectures around. On the northeast side of Hoan Kiem Lake, there is a red The Huc Bridge, which connects to the Yushan Temple in the center of the northern part of the lake. It is a perfect spot for taking pictures.

St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hanoi

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Church

St. Joseph's Cathedral is an ancient church in Hanoi. It is a representative French building in Hanoi. The Cathedral features a complex main altar inside, fitted with stained-glass windows, and consists of two square-shaped towers. The gate of the Cathedral will only open when the mass is conducted, and visitors need to use side doors when it is closed. Opposite to the Cathedral is Nha Tho Street, where Hanoi's emerging boutique shops and cafes are located.

Temple of Literature

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Temple

58 Quoc Tu Giam, Van Mieu, Dong Da, Hanoi

One Pillar Pagoda

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Temple

The official title of the One Pillar Pagoda is Yanyou Temple, also known as the Lotus Pagoda, located on the southwest side of Ba Dinh Square. The temple is small, but it is very famous across the land. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it stands on a pillar in the center of the lotus pond, meaning that a pure lotus blooms out of the bitter sea. There are a lot of local people who come here to offer incense wishes. Even the President Ho Chi Minh used to come from time to time.

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The 8 Most Beautiful French Colonial-Era Churches in Vietnam

Outdoor Recreation

Historic Landmarks

Landmark Buildings

Da Nang

Nha Trang

Hanoi

Hue

Who says that beautiful churches can only be found in Europe?Several French churches can be found in Vietnam, with each having its own characteristics. Let’s visit them one by one!

TripBlog Dec 3, 2019

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7 Best Asian Street Foods and Where to Get Them

Gourmet Food

Delicacies

Bangkok

Shanghai

Osaka

Seoul

Hanoi

Jakarta

Kolkata

In Asia, street food is a way of living and for many their breakfast, lunch and dinner is straight off the Asian street food list and is all about Asian street food and more street food from Asian street food restaurants! No matter where in Asia you travel, the food is full of flavour and reflects the culture of the country. Day in and day out the street vendors dish out the perfect dish always freshly sourced, done simply and quickly, costing less perhaps than buying groceries and cooking your own meals in your own kitchen. Why then not just eat the street food?

TripBlog Nov 12, 2019

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10 Must Do Activities in Vietnam

Outdoor Recreation

Natural Landscapes

Water Recreation

Da Nang

Nha Trang

Hoi An

Hanoi

Hue

Vietnam's long and narrow shape and lengthy coastline provide the country with a wealth of recreational resources. Eating seafood and snorkeling are a must, and going out in rowing boats, swimming in the Mekong River, taking a mud bath, and watching the water puppet shows are just some of the special experiences you can have in Vietnam.

TripBlog Nov 6, 2019

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Frequently Asked Questions

I recommended Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi West Lake, Truc Bach lake.

What's the most popular restaurants in Hanoi?

Here are the absolute best restaurants in Hanoi: Gia Ngu Restaurant, The Gourmet Corner Restaurant, Red Bean Restaurant, Home Vietnamese Restaurant, La Badiane.

What's the most popular attracitons in Hanoi？

Here are the best places to visit in Hanoi, including: Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House, Hanoi West Lake, Hoa Lo Prison, Hanoi Opera House.

How to get to Hanoi from Xiamen?

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