Winter Salmon At The Press Club By: Press Club | - Are you feeling somewhat full, if not positively bloated, after a Christmas season full of parties, alcohol and food? Me too. But at least the New Year is a time of resolutions and fresh starts, especially where personal goals like exercise, food and dieting is concerned.
Recently, some friends and I were seeking out a dining venue, where we could enjoy something tasty and full of flavour, yet nutritious at the same time. After all, we wanted to feel good about ourselves in the dold ... Tags:Hanoi fine dining restaurant, fine restaurant in Vietnam,
A Breathless Week In Non-stop Vietnam By: Press Club | - Mark Stratton embarks on a turbo-charged seven days travelling from north to south all made possible by the first direct flights from the UK
'Good Morning Vietnam!" boomed the taxi driver shuttling me from the airport to breakfast in Hanoi.
His Robin Williams impersonation wasn't great. But I'd certainly arrived early enough on the first-ever non-stop flight from the UK to Vietnam to witness Hanoi waking up. The city's parks swayed to tai chi; hungry ... Tags:fine dinning in Hanoi, western food in Hanoi, Vietnam,
The Old Quarter Of Hanoi By: Huyen Tram | - Hanoi's Old Quarter came into being at the time King Ly Thai To selected Thang Long as the country's capital in 1010, that is, the streets have a 1,000-year old history and became crowded and lively in 15th century. What makes them unique is that many of them remain in their very ancient architecture of the 15th century. Up to now, it has been the oldest continuously developing area of Vietnam.
Ho Tay Water Park & Moon Park - A Fun Filled Day For The Whole Family! By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | - Hanoi is ideal for families as well as couples and independent travellers who are seeking a perfect getaway in Asia. From shopping options to walking tours to various interesting attractions it offers countless hours of sightseeing fun. Home to around six hundred temples and pagodas with lakes and parks complementing the beautiful setting, the city provides a pleasant atmosphere for exploration. And it has its own special beverage to quench the thirst of those busy tourists, the local fresh beer ... Tags:ho tay water park & moon park, hanoi attractions
Leading Ladies Welcome Grand Cru To Hanoi By: Press Club | - The wine business isnt perhaps renowned for being a bastion of female power; but, ever the pioneer, The Press Club was honoured to play host to some of the industrys leading ladies recently. On a balmy Saturday evening in late November, we welcomed four of the most illustrious female names in wine at our Grand Cru wine dinner.
Grand Cru is the highest classification given to wines from the vineyards of Burgundy, and our very special guests represented some of the region ... Tags:hanoi restaurant, fine dining, Vietnam fine dining,
New Star Hotel Hanoi - Provides A Feeling Of Great By: newstarhotelhanoi | - Vous souhaiteriez faire un voyage dans le nord du Vietnam, et vous voudriez visiter Hanoi. Vous ne savez pas encore choisir un htel utile, confortable.pour votre voyage (faire des achats, visiter en ville)
Bienvenue lhtel New Star, notre htel se trouve dans la vieille ville de Hano (au centre ville), venez ici, vous auriez une bonne service : notre quipe de lhtel est accueillant, gentil et professionnel. Nous vous donnerons une bonne ambiance comme chez vous.
Experience Adventure Train Travel From Hanoi To Sapa, Vietnam By: Johny Andrew | - To Discover Sapa Vietnam travel, you can get on a coach from Hanoi or rent a private car driving in 8 hours to reach lao Cai and go up to Sapa Town. The best way to travel to Sapa is booking a train ticket from Hanoi . Spend an overnight on adventurous train travel to Sapa in a woonden deluxe cabin with A/C and soft sleeper bed and catch a bus uphill to a 4 season-Town of Sapa Vietnam.
Hanoi Escape "€" Experience The Glory And Grandeur Of Vietnam By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | - A city where the modern and the medieval co-exist, where the dynamic face of new Asia blends with exotic old Asian charm, Hanoi in Vietnam has long been a popular tourist destination. Beyond the tranquil lakes and tree lined streets of the city are various attractions standing as testimony to its rich culture and ancient traditions. Once you scratch the surface of the citys bustling atmosphere, you are bound to discover a distinctiveness that makes it an ideal vacation getaway.
Vietnam"€™s First University At The Temple Of Literature Hanoi By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | - The city of Hanoi in Vietnam is one that is steeped in history be it either ancient or modern history. In recent times it has become popular among history buffs looking for relics of the Vietnam War and the Communist Era which followed it. But the city had been the centre of spirituality and learning in Vietnam for many years before that. Buddhism is an important part of Vietnamese life and has its influenced art and literature greatly. Many works of literature before the French arrival were bas ... Tags:temple of literature, hanoi attractions
On the northern bank of Perfume River has relics consisting of palaces, which were constructed as arc defensive ramparts with 11km length. This valuable construction includes more than 100 architectural works which were extremely reflected the life of Emperors and mandarins under reign of Nguyen.
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Experience The Adventure Of Train Travel From Hanoi To Sapa Vietnam By: Johny Andrew | - Sapa Vietnam is one of the hottest destination for international tourists to Vietnam. Sapa town located 300km from Hanoi, Lao Cai can be reached by car or train. There is National Highway No.70, 279, 4D linking Lao Cai to Yen Bai, Lai Chau and Ha Giang, China in turn. Lao Cai preserves lots of special cultural, historical sites. Typical sites are Sapa ancient rock field; Sapa, a unique natural tourist site; Bac Ha Market, the biggest fair near the mountainous highlands. Festivals here are very s ... Tags:train to sapa, train from Hanoi to Sapa
Discover The Hidden Charm Of Vietnam By Train Travel From Hcmc To Hanoi By: Johny Andrew | - Lying on the eastern part of the Indochinese peninsula, Vietnam is a strip of land shaped like the letter S. China borders it to the north, Laos and Cambodia to the west, the East Sea to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the east and south. There are many means of transportation connecting Ho Chi Minh City , which is the big tourism center in Vietnam, attracting a large of visitors to Vietnam and Hanoi Capital, the polictis, cultural and economic center of Vietnam.
Tradition Stands Firm By: lanhnguyen | - Locate just 10 kilometers from downtown Hanoi, the ancient village of Dong Ngac in Tu Liem District still maintains traces of its past that separate it from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Dong Ngoc village in Hanois outlying area has six hamlets with more than 100 ancient houses built a century ago, many of which reflect the work of skilled artisans from the past with their intricately carved patterns.
Hanoi, The Sacred Land Of Vietnam - A Land Of History And Culture By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | - The capital city of Vietnam, Hanoi is a city on the rise. This Asian city has conjured a unique blend of the old and the new. You can still see the influence the Chinese and the French conquerors had on Hanoi by its architecture, culture, food, and cuisine. Although the city has been the target of many foreign invaders the people of Hanoi have not lost their charm even today. They would greet you with the warm Vietnamese smile and friendly hospitality.
Vietnam Tour - Train From Hanoi To Sapa By: Johny Andrew | - Vietnam a colorful, historic and cultural country is one of the favorite tourist place in the world.
Each Vietnam city has its own story and a no. of tourist places. Some of the famous tourist cites of the Vietnam are...
Ho Chi Minh City
Hanoi (Capital of Vietnam)
Hoi An
Dalat
Central Highlands
Sapa
My Son and more.
Among all the cities Hanoi (Capital city of Vietnam) and Sapa are the most famous tourists places of Vie ... Tags:train from Hanoi to Sapa, train to Sapa
Hidden Silk By: lanhnguyen | - The undergarment id often the unsung of fashion but womens outfits are rarely complete without it. PF take gander at the history of the brassiere in Hanoi, by visiting an ancient site at that was once this silk garments commercial epicenter.
Renovating Hang Dao
In April 200, the communal house at 38 Hang Dao Street was renovated for 600 million VND, an amount that was sponsored donations raised in Toulouse. France. This house was brassiere market.
Savoring Hanoi By: lanhnguyen | - If you only eat one in Hanoi, make sure that it"s the city"s famed noodle soup. Yen Ba takes us on a tour of the capital"s favorite Pho stalls.
Hanoi, Vietnam"s ancient capital is known for its quiet lakes, its long-established arts scene and its beloved noodle soup, Pho. Young and old, rich and poor, artists, office workers and laborers "" everyone eats pho. This tasty soup is part of the city"s heritage.
The Magnificent Hanoi Opera House By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | - The Hanoi Opera House, located on the August Revolution Square, in the center of Hanoi, in Vietnam is a symbol of outstanding architecture, politics and culture in this historic capital city. It is also close to the Vietnam Historical Museum and the Hoan Kiem Lake as well. Since its opening, it has been the largest theatre in Vietnam.
This theatre which was constructed in the year 1911 by the French and was later renovated in the late 1900s. It reveals ancient French architecture as wel ... Tags:hanoi serviced accommodation, luxury accommodation Hanoi, somerset west lake hanoi
Hoan Kiem Lake Hanoi - The Lake Of The Returned Sword By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | - In the centre of Hanoi, Vietnams capital city, lies a lake which used to be known as Luc Thuy meaning green water. Events that transpired during the 15th Century changed the course of the lake, its surrounding inhabitants and their beliefs forever.
During this time in history, forces from the Chinese Ming dynasty occupied Vietnam. Le Loi was a resistance leader from Vietnam who legend describes in numerous ways of having received a sword from the depths of the lake. One accou ... Tags:Serviced Apartment Hanoi, Hanoi Apartments
Luxury Travel Has Launched A Half-day Hanoi City Tour By Bike By: Pham Ha | - Hanoi is an old historical city that has a rich culture with the influence of the integration of Chinese and French architects are different so that makes this city very charming and continues to draw tourists to know the culture inside. Biking tour to discover the city is a nice new travel experience said the Luxury Travel Company.
On the agenda for the afternoon city tour by bike, active travelers bike along the Red River starting from 1:30 pm and ends at 6 pm, they bike along the Red Ri ... Tags:adventure travel, biking tour, explore Hanoi
4 Attractions In Hanoi That Always Remain In Top Charts By: Pramod Negi | - Hanoi is the most important tourist destinations in Vietnam. Numerous people take cheap flights to Hanoi especially to visit its temples, museums, lakes and lush green parks. French-colonial architecture is another highlight of Hanoi.
Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam is an emerging tourist destination in Southeast Asia. Every year millions of people are taking cheap flights to Hanoi especially to experience rich culture and traditions of the city. History, arts and exuberant natur ... Tags:Flights to Hanoi, Cheap Flights to Hanoi, Hanoi Flights
See Different Colors Of Vietnam In The Museums Of Hanoi By: Pramod Negi | - Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam is known for its age old history and rich culture and traditions. The French-colonial city lures large number of tourists with its beautiful lakes and lush green parks. If you want to know more about the history, culture and arts of the enticing city, take cheap flights to Hanoi.
Following are the most important museums in Hanoi:
The Vivacious Hanoi Nightlife By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | - Hanoi, the capital and second largest city in Vietnam buzzes with entertainment such as modern and traditional theaters, cinemas and a vast variety of shopping options for locals and tourists. It has also been chosen as one of the top ten cities in Asia for its shopping by Smart Travel Asia and is considered to be a popular tourist destination. Furthermore, the attractions of Hanoi are not limited to day light, as the city comes alive even during the night, with pulsating night clubs and bars. Tags:hanoi accommodation, luxury accommodation hanoi
Exciting Day Trips In Vietnam By: Amit Kothiyal | - Enjoy a whole day exploring the culture, cuisine and surroundings of Vietnam with exclusive day trips in Vietnam. Vietnam trips provide tourists a great and convenient way to experience Vietnam like locals and explore the beauty of the place. While visiting Vietnam, you can choose to travel at various levels of comfort and enjoy the local style. Learn cooking, enjoy the life of Hanoi, opt for a boat trip, a day cruise or all of these to discover the charm of Vietnam.
Explore major highlights that Vietnam Hanoi city tour has to offer in a single day with Hanoi city day trip at Buffalotours (http://www.buffalotours.com).
Discovering Vietnam With Hanoi Kids Tours By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | - Described by many as one of the most potent ways to uncover the treasures of the Vietnamese capital, the Hanoi Kids Tours has grown in size and scope since its humble beginnings in 2007. Revolutionising the tourist landscape of the capital the free tour service run by college students is gaining ground as one of the most innovative initiatives to hit the streets of the Vietnamese capital. Established by a handful of undergrads to improve their English language skills and breach cultural gaps, th ... Tags:Hanoi Accommodation Hanoi Serviced Apartments Somerset Hanoi
Bizarre Hanoi Impressions: Vodka-embalmed Serpents, A Mythical Giant Tortoise By: Glen Allison | - And then the giant, mythical tortoise rallied himself from deep slumber at a depth far below the surface of the mysterious, murky waters of Lake Hoan Kiem positioned smack in the center of bustling Hanoi. The old turtle chuckled to himself . . . some locals didn't think he existed. But many of his adherents ascribed to him god-like powers. Truth be it, he reveled in this euphoria. A sub-surface crab had just clinched its pincers into his leg. Ouch! So this magnificent tortoise knew what was real ... Tags:vietnam, hanoi, turtle, tortoise, lake, hoan kiem, twilight, myth
Why Not Travel To Hanoi By: Corine R. Vega | - Hanoi is located in northern Vietnam and will undoubtedly supply to its visitors incredible sceneries, stunning landscapes, pointed with colours, gorgeous food, friendly people and a millenary culture.
Relating to accommodation Hanoi has nothing to envy to some traditional conventional interesting cities supplying at the exact same time very good services to the travel business. Being less developed than Ho Chi Minh City, and thanks to this, Hanoi has preserved a special vibe given ... Tags:Hanoi, Vietnamese Festival, Vietnam, travel, vacation, trave
Hoa Lo Prison "€" The Chilling Tale Of The Hanoi Hilton By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | - At first mention, you might think that Hanoi Hilton is fine place to check in during your stay in Hanoi. Ask anyone who knows their Vietnam trivia and you will change your mind; because inviting sounding as it is, the famous Hanoi Hilton happens to be the Hoa Lo Prison, which was given its rather wry title by the American Prisoners-of-Wars held within its forbidding walls during the nightmare days of Viet Nam War. In Vietnamese, the name Hoa Lo means fiery furnace or stove; an ... Tags:Hanoi accommodation, hanoi apartments in hoan kiem, somerset grand Hanoi, attractions in Hanoi, Hoa lo prison
Hanoi Women"€™s Museum, The Legacy Of The Vietnamese Woman By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | - The Hanoi Womens Museum is an establishment dedicated entirely to honour the contribution made by Vietnamese women in the defense and development of their motherland. The museum commemorates the courage and dedication of the countless millions of women who have played their part towards the overall progress of the nation.
The first section of the museum is dedicated to a statue representing the Vietnamese Mother. A pure gold 3.6 metre figure carrying a male child on her sh ... Tags:hanoi accommodation, hanoi serviced apartments
Picturesque Hanoi Botanical Gardens (vuon Bach Thao) By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | - Vietnams lively capital Hanoi is very much a busy urban centre but in recent times has attracted a steady stream of foreign visitors.
The Botanical Gardens in Hanoi (Vuon Bach Thao) do not conform to the typical perception of a scientifically-inspired botanical garden. Rather than being a carefully regulated, unappealing technical exercise, the Hanoi Botanical Gardens is a vibrant, refreshing and rejuvenating venue where the weary traveller can rest from the exertions of explor ... Tags:hanoi accommodation, hanoi serviced apartments
Full Day Hanoi Tour By: Tom Nguyen | -
Top destinations for Hanoi tours
Water puppet show
Taking cyclo through the French quarter and Old quarter
Temple of literature first university in Vietnam
Charming Old Quarter
Walking around romantic and beautiful Hoan Kiem lake
Ethnology museum of 54 ethnic groups
One pillar pagoda
Ho Chi Minh( HCM ) complex
Hanoi Tour By Night By: Tom Nguyen | - Why book Hanoi tour by night?
Those whose are on business do not have enough time for day tours can join Hanoi tour by night. Even if you have been to Hanoi many time before, Hanoi tour by night will bring more amazing experience and big surprise.
Only one day to discover the old, charming capital of Vietnam with all top destinations like old quarter, cycling tour, water puppet show, the temple of literature, unique one pillar pagoda and Ho Chi Minh complex. Join Hanoi tour fo ... Tags:hanoi tour, hanoi tours, hanoi city tours, hanoi city tour
Tet In Hanoi "€" A Colourful Explosion For The New Year By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | - Hanoi masterfully blends its medieval past with its new face for the future. The Old Quarter of Hanoi is so tragically beautiful for its age old charm, where the narrow streets twist and turn around themselves, where the vendors wear cone shaped hats and implore for your attention, and the locals sit calmly and watch the world go by over a cup of steaming coffee. Hanoi has it all, a glorious colonial past, a modern outlook and a distinct culture. There is something romantic about this city that ... Tags:hanoi accommodation, hanoi apartments, somerset hoa binh
When you are looking to travel Vietnam, you must be prepared to be amazed at the wealth of beauty and history that you will find here. There are tons of exciting destinations in Vietnam with the best Vietnam destination among others being Halong Bay. This place is thought of as an 8th wonder of the world and is known to the Vietnamese people as the bay of the descending dragon.
Travel To Beautiful Hanoi Hotels: Vietnam By: Andynguyen | - Vietnam is a peaceful country situated in South East of Asia. With a large number of highlands and mountains and an extended coastline from North to South, this marvelous country has features of both- mountain as well as sea attractions. Having the total area of about 331,688 square kilometers, Vietnam is among the thickly populated countries of the world. Traveling in Vietnam can prove to be highly exciting and interesting. Even with a small and affordable budget, tourists can relish the vacati ... Tags:Vietnam Travel, Hanoi Hotels, Hoi an Hotels
The Delicacies Of Hanoi By: Andynguyen | - Vietnamese food is very different with other food in Southeast Asia. It is a blend of French, Indian, Malay food. Vietnam food incorporates the chilies of India and the banquet of France. Just recently, food from Vietnam has been voted as the worlds healthiest food. It commonly has a mix fresh vegetable, grilled meat, cold noodles and seafood dishes that contain chili and tamarind. If you are planning to visit Hanoi, it is best to get a Vietnam travel guide to show you where to find the ... Tags:Vietnam Travel, Hanoi Hotels, Hoian Hotels
Travel To Beautiful Hanoi Hotels: Vietnam By: Andynguyen | - For a wonderful Vietnam experience you can make your way to the southwest of the country where the Mekong Delta is located, or the Nine Dragon River. Here is the region where Ho Chi Minh City is located and you will find very interesting geographical elements and natural wonders like the mangrove swamps. For a more stylish Vietnam holiday you will find that the Hanoi City is one of the best places to go. Here, some of the most affluent travelers come on vacation and there are Hanoi Hotels with ... Tags:Vietnam Travel, Hanoi Hotels, Hoian Hotels
Hotel Intercontinental Hanoi Westlake - The Pearl In Hanoi By: mumum | - Located in a beautiful capital city of Hanoi, Intercontinental hotel Hanoi Westlake is the hotel "unique". The entire room, restaurant and entertainment services are built on the West's water, has a fine style of architecture brings audio enjoyment of Vietnamese culture, combined with the modern means of west of the Intercontinental Hotels - Group the world's largest number of guest rooms and reputation for quality service management.
Intercontinental Hanoi Westlake Hotel - The Pearl Of Tay Ho By: mumum | - Hotel Intercontinental Hanoi Westlake is first base in Vietnam by corporations Intercontinental - the ownership, management, leasing and franchise brand with more than 4,000 hotels and 590,000 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries and regions of rule.
Opening from 12/2007, to early 2008 Hotel Intercontinental Hanoi Westlake has Magazine reputation Conde Nast Traveler voted one of the hotels attractions new world. In this 10 months, the hotel continues receipt "Hotel in the best cit ... Tags:Intercontinental hotel Hanoi; Vietnam Vacation
Hotel Hilton Hanoi Opera By: sumariana | - You can choose to dinner at a restaurant, caf restaurants of the hotel with many dishes on the world and the main items of Vietnam, or relax in the Sports bar, outdoor swimming pool or the center physical. Hilton also has a sales center is fully equipped to meet the needs of business travelers is nhan.Ngoai the hotel has fully equipped service conference, meeting and organizing events.
Hanoi: Chu Dong Tu Festival: From 7 To 9 March 2009 By: Michele de Capitani | - The Chu Dong Tu Festival, which attracts every years many pilgrims, as well as tourists coming from all over the world, in meant to remind us of Chu Dong Tu, a very important figure of Vietnamese culture, as he is believed to be the first who introduced agriculture in the Vietnamese society. According to the legend, the third King of the Hung dynasty had a daughter, princess Tien Dung, who, instead of getting married, decided to travel to admire the countrys beautiful sights. During one ... Tags:hanoi, event, celebration, festival, culture, tradition, dance, music
Hanoi - A Pride Of Vietnam Tourism By: Jim Olivero | - Once stepping at Hanoi, visitors shall be attracted by the harmonious, romantic, old and profound beauty of Hanoi. With a unique beauty created for nearly thousand years of history, Hanoi is impressive for every visitor. In Hanoi, visitors can find a sacred temple, a pagoda with hundred of years in many places for incense burning and praying, temporarily forgetting daily tired feeling of earning. The typical ones can be named with Tran Quoc pagoda built up under Ly Nam De rule (6th century), One ... Tags:Vietnam, Travel, Vacation, Tour, HaNoi
Peter Steinhauer Photography In Hanoi Vietnam By: Michele de Capitani | - Steinhauer, who was born in 1966 in Colorado, gave an evidence of his own artistic skills early, when in 1991 he got a degree at the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in Denver and then in 1993, when he got the Associate Degree of Photography at the Colorado Institute of Art in Denver. The Institute of Art, furthermore, awarded him the Alumni of Eloquence prize in 1994, and this was only the first of many prizes. For his works Steinhauer has already received the Award of Excellence in Pho ... Tags:Hanoi
Vietnamese New Year In Hanoi By: Michele de Capitani | - This is what happens in China (the Chinese new year is now well-known also in many west cities), but also in Vietnam, where every year in all the cities, and in particular in Hanoi, the new year is celebrated in a very enthusiastic way.
The Vietnamese new year is very similar to the Chinese one, and the first day of the year is usually the same in both countries, with few exceptions: the 2009 new year will begin, both in China and in Vietnam, on the 26th January (the lunar year al ... Tags:hanoi
Vietnam Tour Package - Tourist Places In Vietnam - Hanoi,thai Binh,cuc Phuong, Mai Chau,hoa Binhanoi By: mansikimi | - Vietnam is a country filled with captivating natural beauty and tranquil village life. Its highlands and rainforest regions, continue to yield new species and team with exotic wildlife. Its islands and beaches are among the finest in all of Southeast Asia, and its cuisine is very possibly the most delicious you will ever find. Over two decades have passed since Vietnam was officially united, and in that time it has done a remarkable job of healing its wounds. Today, this gracious and graceful co ... Tags:vietnam tour, vietnam tour package, hanoi tours, vietnam travel
Hanoi And Vietnamese Festivals Best Time To Go By: Michele de Capitani | - Hanoi is located in northern Vietnam and will certainly offer to its visitors incredible sceneries, beautiful landscapes, pointed with colours, gorgeous food, friendly people and a millenary culture.
In terms of accommodation Hanoi has nothing to envy to some traditional fascinating cities providing at the same time good services to the travel industry. Being less developed than Ho Chi Minh City, and thanks to this, Hanoi has preserved a special vibe given by old colonial and trad ... Tags:hotel, hanoi, vietnam
Fascinating Old Style Hanoi Vietnam By: Michele de Capitani | - Early morning mist rises from the Hoan Kiem Lake while elders perform the slow movements of tai chi in green parks, streets become filled with mopeds and cyclo drivers (three-wheeled bicycle taxis) clamour for people attention.
Although a city of historical importance considered to be the social and cultural centre of Vietnam, Hanoi is a far slower and less developed than Ho Chi Minh City. Luckily, this slow pace development has preserved the special vibe you will live in Hanoi, w ... Tags:hotel, hanoi, vietnam
Sustainable Tourism In Hanoi, Vietnam By: Michele de Capitani | - Founded in 1010, in 1954 it became the official capital of independent Vietnam. A peaceful city of lakes with leafy boulevards, Hanoi lies at the heart of the northern Red River Delta and somehow reflects an European feel. Especially the streets of the Old Quarter preserve age-old customs, where trade takes one back half a century, and temples, pagodas and monuments reflect the historic character of Vietnam. In this area there are many hotels which have been recently refurbished with a special c ... Tags:hotel, hanoi, vietnam
The Ancient Quarter Of Hanoi, Vietnam By: Le Anh Tuan | - Hanoi and Hoi An are perhaps the only two urban centers of Vietnam where an ancient quarter is still preserved. Due to the impact of climatic conditions, the construction materials and wars, the present physiognomy of the ancient quarter only dated back to the end of the 19th century. But according to various historical sources, this area was the core of Thang Long, the capital, since its establishment in the 11th century. This means that this area has existed for nearly one thousand years.
