Ha Noi

Hanoi: a pulsating capital that boasts a rich and diverse heritage. It incorporates well-preserved monuments, charming quarters, and over a thousand years of history. It is ideal for foodaholics, families, or couples who are looking for a significant oriental destination in Asia.

Here are some tips to help you getting into the cultural beauty of the city even more!   

• Hanoi’s Old Quarter

  It’s the heart of Hanoi, where a maze of narrow lanes crammed with boutiques, art spaces, coffee shops. The focal point is Hoan Kiem Lake where the locals get around together mostly during the early morning and leisurely attraction by night.
  

  The iconic red bridge in Hoan Kiem. 

  

  The locals sit on the pavement on Ly Thuong Kiet Street, near Hoan Kiem Lake to enjoy refreshments.

• Hanoi’s French Quarter (Ba Dinh District)

The place comprises wide boulevards full of French architecture buildings, sidewalk cafes, and fine-dining restos. While being there, don’t forget to stop by the venerable Temple of Literature and the One Pillar Pagoda as both dates from the Ly Dynasty and are well-worthed a visit for those interested in the earlier history of the region.

Beautiful Entrance At The Temple Of Literature (Van Mieu) Hanoi.

• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Museum

Here lays tribute to the Vietnamese Communist revolutionary leader – dearly anointed the great “Uncle Ho” of the country. It is also where you will have a better grasp of Vietnam’s complex political history and the beginning of the current government mindset.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Ba Đình Square. Uncle Ho’s embalmed body is currently on display in the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum which is guarded 24 hours a day and the national flag flies in Ba Dinh Square.

• People & Lifestyle: 

Famous for the long-standing tradition of elegance and courtesy, Hanoi still keeps within the energetic poise as the capital of the country. Proven to be the living witness throughout the rough patch of history, Hanoians nowadays have undergone many influences of different social standards and values of various kinds of beliefs.

Keeping within themselves the quintessence of Vietnam, the current Northerners are still charming, sophisticated, wise, and skillful in many situations. Accustomed to the difficult life of wartime, they always maintain a spirit of solidarity and consideration for neighbors and the community. Therefore, it is not rare that you will encounter a gentle smile that evokes many emotions in your heart.

Vietnamese culture has revolved around wet rice crops since ancient times, so there is no denying that people in the capital also spend a lot of time near lakes, most typically they do everything next to those areas. Exercising in the morning, practicing tai-chi, playing sports, or simply sitting and chatting with each other is a familiar thing that makes up the people here.

An elderly couple walking together around Hoan Kiem lake.

Getting up early in the morning to feel the breezy atmosphere reeling onto your face, stopping by a local coffee shop/kiosk and relishing that “banh mi” (Vietnamese sandwich) or a bowl of steamy pho, and taking on the bustling city is definitely a terrific sight to be seen!

The famous Train Street at the Phung Hung Street, popular tourist destination in old town Hanoi, where people enjoy breakfast and morning coffee.