The Beauty of Hanoi is one of quiet reflection. On the onsight, it appears like its vibrant sister city HCM and yet as one dwells on the charm with the cool winter days, you can certainly see the cultured difference. While HCM is bustling all year round and the business scenes are always moving, Hanoi slows itself through different times of the day. While most visitors would agree that HCm comes with more ready smiles, Hanoi remains like a true lady uncovered only at its own pace will it reveal its true beauty. Although there are no ready smiles, once the ice is broken the people of Hanoi envevlope you with their proud history and slower pace of life. Hoan Kiem Lake is defintely the place to go and understand the importance of the green lake
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