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The name Chu Dau literally means "wharf". Chu Dau village in the northern...
Bat Trang, a small village in the north of Vietnam, is about 13 kilometers...
Van Phuc Silk Village is situated on the banks of Nhue Thi River, Nguyen...
Dong Ky, a traditional wood carving...
Dong Ho village, formally called Mai village,...
Located 35 km from central Hanoi, the southwest, the village of Phu Vinh...
The traditional Ha Thai lacquer village lies on the old highway 1A, it is...
Hoan Kiem Lake is one of the most exciting and interesting attractions in Hanoi. Tourists visiting Hanoi always take the chance to visit Hoan Kiem Lake as it is a really ideal place to explore and experience the daily life of Hanoi people. Making the use of time to glimpse the sun rise and sun set in Hoan Kiem Lake will give you a deep and impressive feeling about this place.
Known with the name “Lake of the Restored Sword”, Hoan Kiem Lake is one of the most attractive and impressive places in Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam. All of the tourists including those at home and in the world come to Hanoi try to visit Hoan Kiem Lake once as its popularity and spread. Next to the Lake, there is Ngoc Son Temple that you can take a visit to. Walking across the flag – lined bright red Huc Bridge, you will reach Ngoc Son Temple. Inside the pagoda, you will see a large bronze bust and other deities. There are altars to Tran Hung Dao, some ancient artifacts including ceramics and a preserved specimen of a giant turtle found in the lake weighing 250kg.
Especially, you should not miss the chance to admire the sunrise in the early morning at Hoan Kiem Lake. Getting up early and going to Hoan Kiem Lake, you absolutely will surprise at the pace of life here. There are many residents who live nearby the Lake, they come here to walk around for exercising or take some exercising with others. Also, you can enjoy the bustle atmosphere here with some kinds of music using for the exercises. Admiring the sunrise on the lake will bring you a comfortable and exciting feeling to start a new day.
Besides it, walking around Hoan Kiem Lake in the evening is a very wonderful experience. Come here and glimpse the sunset, then pay attention to the beautiful landscape around the lake – the reflections of trees on the water surface, the red light of the flag – lined bright red Huc Bridge listening to the interesting music and tasting some food vendors.
Just come and enjoy the specialties that Hoan Kiem Lake offers you, it is really a wonderful experience that you should not miss out when visiting Hanoi.
Also known as the Independence Palace, this building marks, for many, the end of the Vietnam War. Free tours with an English-speaking guide can be arranged in the lobby.
Many weekend visitors to Sapa opt to visit Bac Ha market, which is easily accessible on an organised day trip from Sapa. But if you want to avoid the tourist hordes, Muong...
I’m a big believer that one of the best souvenirs you can take home from your travels is a new skill. Being able to cook some of your favourite dishes when you get home...
These aren't town and city markets with meat and veggies for sale — these are genuine country markets, with livestock trading and myriad handcrafted homewares and...
Ninh Binh is cycling heaven. Here you will have chance to get insights into rural Vietnam on your bikes. The countryside is a living museum that gives...
If you’re itching to bring home a souvenir, you won’t be at a loss for shopping in Saigon. Ben Thanh Market is famous for its many stalls and traditional goods, or...
Coming to Halong Bay, you should never miss a unique activity, dining in a cave. There are few cruises offering this feature on their trips. The crew members will prepare a...
A top to-do item for many visitors is to have custom clothes made before they leave. Phan’s Custom Tailor is a very popular destination for suits and other items of...
I won’t lie… we were sucked in. In the Old Quarter you will see many galleries packed to the brim with stacks of paintings. For the most part, they are all...
A visit to the FITO museum is quite the experience. In this ornate house, you’ll be guided floor by floor and learn all about the traditional methods used to treat...
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