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Published: August 14th 2015
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Bun cha Hanoi Vietnam
Bun cha Hanoi Vietnam - Photo: Internet Located in the Red River delta with fertile and rich land, it became a center of political and religious right from the very beginning of the history of Vietnam. Hanoi- the capital of Vietnam is also the crossroads of great cultures.The culture is usually expressed through language, costumes, traditional cuisine,entertainment pleasures...If you are looking for information about things to do when visiting Hanoi Vietnam , this article is suitable for you.
1. Explore Hanoi's old quarter The old quarter Hanoi is located at the North and the West of
Hoan Kiem lake and belong to Hoan Kiem District.
The old quarter in Hanoi is often known as “36 streets and districts”. At here, it's available a number of things discounted, especially each streets and districts only sell a particular goods.
If travel to
the old quarter Hanoi, you should visit some tourist attractions such as Dong Xuan market, O Quan Chuong, Dong Xuan gate, ancient house in 87 Ma May, Bach Ma temple,...
Take a walk around
the old quarter in Hanoi to enjoy the old design of Hanoi and get gifts for people who close to you (silk, green rice of Vong village, sugared dry apricot and so on), remember enjoying
Hanoi old quarter Vietnam
Hanoi old quarter Vietnam - Photo: Internet various flavorful dishes such as noodle with snails, noodle in Crab chowder, fried Pho, Vietnamese bread, etc.
2. Explore Hoan Kiem Lake - a symbol of Hanoi When go to Hanoi, do not forget visit
Hoan Kiem Lake, one of the symbols at here. This lake located at the center district of Hanoi - Hoan Kiem District. The lake have a legend about Le Thai To,a King of Vietnam returned sword to the Spiritual Turtle story.
It is highly recommended that you should spend time sitting beside
Hoan Kiem Lake to enjoy the fresh and tranquility air, contemplate Turtle Tower in the center of the lake and view some local people entertaining near the lake in order to deeply experience the peaceful and picturesque views of Hanoi.
3. Take part in a Hanoi street food tour One of the best interesting activities when going on Hanoi tour is to experience
Hanoi street food tour . There are a lot of dishes that connect strongly with the place-names.
There are list of some best
dishes you must-try in Hanoi: Pho, Bun Cha, Cha Ca La Vong, dried beef salad, dishes made from ducks, Trang Tien ice-cream, boiled snails,
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Hanoi Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Hanoi Vietnam - Photo: Internet grilled chicken’s feet, noodle with snails, Nem Tai Ba Hong, Ho Tay Shrimp Cakes, etc.
Other dishes are also very unique for example Banh Cuon Thanh Tri, Banh Day Quan Ganh, Bun Thang, Bun Moc, Mo tofu, Uoc Le sausages, Bun Dau Mam Tom,...
4. Pay A Visit To Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Located at the center of Hanoi,
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is the place holding the embalmed body of the excellent leader of Vietnamese nation - Ho Chi Minh President.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum has an extremely unique meaning in every heart of Vietnamese people.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum ritual tours often are held in the morning on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. There are not any ritual tours on Monday and Friday.
Opening time throughout the year be changed depending on 2 periods:
* Hot season (from the 1st April to the 31st October):
Opening time: from 7:30am to 10:30am
Saturday, Sunday and holidays: from 7:30am to 11:00am
* Cold season (from the 1st November to the 31st March of the next year):
Time for visitor: from 8:00am to 11:00am
Saturday, Sunday and holidays:
Hoan Kiem Lake Hanoi Vietnam
Hoan Kiem Lake Hanoi Vietnam - Photo: Internet from 8:00am to 11:30am
5. Explore Temple Of Literature During more than 1000 years history,
Temple Of Literature - one of the symbols of Hanoi, is known as the earliest university in Vietnam.
About 1,000 years ago, this was the place that stelae were created to archive people who passed Doctor of Philosophy as well as taught capable students.
Anytime visiting
Temple Of Literature, its historical design will attracting you, experiencing and enjoying the tradition of hard-studying and teacher-respecting spirits of Vietnamese people.
Open time in
Temple Of Literature:
+ From November to March: 8:00am to 5:00pm
+ Other months: 7:30am to 6:00pm
visiting fees for foreigner: VND 30,000/adult (1.37USD), VND 15,000VND/child (0.6 USD).
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Tips when visiting Hanoi:
- About the
weather in Hanoi: rainy and hot weather starting in May and ending in September, dry in the winter last about 5 months from November to March of the next year.
- The time September - November or March - April of the next year is
the best time for you to journey to Hanoi, when the weather is warm and nice
- Transportation: Hanoi’s airport is
Temple of Literature Hanoi Vietnam
Temple of Literature Hanoi Vietnam - Photo: Internet Noi Bai International Airport. Flight time from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi spend about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Moreover, from Ho Chi Minh City it's possible to take trains ({Saigon Railways Station address:} 01 Nguyen Thong, Ward 9, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City) or cars to Hanoi (maybe depart from Eastern Bus Station: 292 Dinh Bo Linh, Ward 26, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City).
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Whereto.vn to get more information about Vietnamese tourism!
Source:
http://whereto.vn/bai-viet/5-most-wonderful-things-to-do-in-hanoi-14506
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