Hanoi

Hanoi is a historic and traditional city in Vietnam's capital, with many historical landmarks and lovely scenery. As a result of its attractive appearance, the city is one of Vietnam's most popular tourist destinations. Hanoi's iconic landscapes include: Hoan Kiem Lake, Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Water Puppet Theater, Dong Xuan Market, Hanoi Old Quarter, Temple of Literature, and the Perfume Pagoda, just to name a few of the iconic landscapes in Hanoi that travelers can visit. Come and experience the capital's hidden beauty as well as the hospitality of the Hanoians.

Hanoi serves as a vital crossroads for culture, politics, trade, and tourism throughout the country. With late–night beer spots, food booths spilling out over the street, and a tranquil lake for a morning promenade, Hanoi provides an eye–popping introduction to Vietnam. Furthermore, a discussion about the Vietnamese capital would be incomplete without emphasizing its natural beauty, educated and welcoming population, and long and proud history.

Hanoi's unique characters live in the Old Quarter's lively, narrow streets. The small walkways are lined with shops selling everything from flip-flops to locally grown coffee. In the midst of it all, you'll see workers napping on their motorbikes or locals cooking over an open fire.

Foodies will find enough to like here. Don't be scared off by the sight of a child–sized chair on a street cart in Hanoi's Old Quarter or along the shores of the tranquil Hoan Kiem Lake. Vietnamese cuisine is without a doubt among the most delectable in Asia. Try the Banh Mi (baguettes with cold cuts, chilli, and fresh greens), which combines Asian flavors with the country's French colonial past's delicious bread. The seafood in Hanoi is likewise renowned.

Despite the fact that Hanoi has undergone many changes over the course of a thousand years, including many destructions due to wars and natural disasters, many historic architectural works, including the Old Quarter and over 600 pagodas and temples, have been preserved.Among them are well-known landmarks like the One Pillar Pagoda, which was constructed in 1049; the Temple of Literature, which was constructed in 1070; the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long; the Hanoi Opera House, and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, among others.

Aside from those well-known architectural works, Hanoi is home to a large lake system, also known as the city's lungs, with over 18 lakes in the area, including Hoan Kiem Lake, West Lake, and Truc Bach Lake, as well as numerous green parks and trees. The abundance of fresh air provided by the lakes and trees contributes significantly to Hanoi's status as a green city.

Traditional handicrafts such as bronze molding, silver carving, and embroidery are also produced in Hanoi. There are many well-known villages where the entire population relies on handicrafts to make a living. Some villages are well-known throughout the country, such as Bat Trang Village for pottery, Ngu Xa village for bronze casting, and Yen Thai village for glossy silk and silk "Do" paper...