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Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam. This is a city that mixes old and new. Cultural heritage sites are scattered nearly everywhere you look. St. Joseph's Cathedral is built to look like the Notre-Dame de Paris. The whole place is completely suffused with various flavors of history. The Temple of Literature is a Confucian temple in the Chinese architectural style, and the clouds of incense in the One Pillar Pagoda indicate its importance as a popular place for locals to pray. Other than traces of antiquity, there are also many scenic spots related to Ho Chi Minh such as the Ho Chi Minh Stilt House, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Ho Chi Minh Museum. You can go to Hoan Kiem Lake, where the locals like to stroll and cool off, or you can go to the 36 streets of the Old Quarter to buy unique local souvenirs. Once night falls, go to the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre to watch Vietnam's national art form - the water puppet show - come to life.

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Hoan Kiem Lake
Hoan Kiem Lake
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Lake
Hoan Kiem Lake is located in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, surrounded by tree-lined walkways. It is a place for locals to enjoy the cool and take a walk. There are two buildings on the lake, Ngoc Son Temple on the north and Tortoise Tower on the south. In addition to the beautiful lake view, you can also see the typical local architectures around. On the northeast side of Hoan Kiem Lake, there is a red The Huc Bridge, which connects to the Yushan Temple in the center of the northern part of the lake. It is a perfect spot for taking pictures.
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hanoi
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hanoi
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St. Joseph's Cathedral is an ancient church in Hanoi. It is a representative French building in Hanoi. The Cathedral features a complex main altar inside, fitted with stained-glass windows, and consists of two square-shaped towers. The gate of the Cathedral will only open when the mass is conducted, and visitors need to use side doors when it is closed. Opposite to the Cathedral is Nha Tho Street, where Hanoi's emerging boutique shops and cafes are located.
36 Pho Phuong
36 Pho Phuong
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Featured Neighbourhood
The 36th Street is located in the old town on the north side of Hoan Kiem Lake. It is the main commercial street in Hanoi. In the past, each street basically only sold goods of the same industry variety, so it was called “walking street”. The entire neighborhood is prosperous and original, stylish and old, with many characteristic craft shops and studios by local artists. The variety of handicrafts and souvenirs sold on the 36th Street is very complete, and you can find Vietnamese silk products, national costumes, special decorations and so on.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
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Cemetery
This Mausoleum holds the remains of Ho Chi Minh, the prime minister and later president of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. The Mausoleum is open everyday except mondays and fridays and only open in the morning.
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Rachel Yu   
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The current presidential office is the seat of the president of Vietnam. The presidential building is a French-style 4-storey building. The main entrance of the building is centred on the Vietnamese national emblem. It is the place where the Vietnamese president attends meetings and receives guests. Most of Vietnam’s important foreign affairs activities are held here.  The wide square in front of the presidency has hosted leaders from many countries including China and the United States. There are precious mahogany and huanghuali around the presidium. House No. 54 is the house where President Ho Chi Minh has lived and worked since 1954.  President Ho Chi Minh felt that the presidency was too extravagant and spent most of the time in the cabin next to it. Many water pine trees grow along the shores of Hubobo fish pond. Ticket price: Free, only the main building of the Chairman House can be seen, and the former residence of Ho Chi Minh can be visited.  Opening hours: Open all day, including Ho Chi Minh's former residence in the winter 08:00-11:00, 13:30-16:00; summer 07:30-11:00, 13:30-16:00; Monday, Friday afternoon Pavilion is closed.
Posted: 25 Jan 2019
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Crazyman_Sun   
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The old town of Hanoi has basically remained the same for many years. It looks like an old city that is rundown and a little messy. But here is the purest of Hanoi, the real life of the locals. Although the old town of Hanoi lacks the heights of modern cities, there are many ancient buildings and shops, many historic temples and parks, and a lot of history. There are still many things to see.  Strolling in the old town, the one that impressed me the most is their motorcycle team. The people in Hanoi often ride motorcycles. The crossroads, the black motorcycles, the green lights and the deafening sounds of the motorcycles are all a part of the scenery. There are also tourist tricycles, where the tourist sits in the front and the rider is at the back. It is a great way to take pictures of the old town. 
Posted: 22 Jan 2019
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Flunking_Jinshi_V   
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The great leader of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh’s life has become a legend. Most of the tourists who come to Hanoi visit the former residence of Ho Chi Minh. The former residence of Ho Chi Minh is located in the presidential palace of Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi. You will see that the French-style building sits in the middle of the lawn when you look at it from afar. I had always assumed that the single-family villa was decorated with grandeur and furnished beautifully, but the reality is different from what I had imagined.  The former residence of Ho Chi Minh consists of the former French Government House and the Hanging House. A large number of expensive and beautiful mahogany and huanghuali woods are planted in front of and behind the house. The green rattan promenade has become a beautiful view in the former residence. The French-style detached villas built by the Germans seem to be out of date today. The golden walls and the green trees complement each other. Walking on the asphalt roads, you can hear the birds singing, and feel the breeze blowing. In this century the old courtyard looks quiet and serene.
Posted: 1 Jan 2019
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Hoan Kiem Lake is the most famous scenic spot in Hanoi, Vietnam. It can also be said to be the central area. It is the most famous one among many large and small lakes. The whole lake is narrow and long in the north and has an elliptical shape. In the past, there were waterways connected with the Red River not far from the east. Later, it was cut off by the river bank. The trees around the lakeshore are verdant and covered with shade. The lake is crystal clear and quiet.  The shore is accompanied by wind towers, water rafts and other ancient buildings. The water is dotted with jade mountains, Qixu Bridge, Zhenbo Pavilion and Turtle Tower. The Turtle Tower and the One Pillar Temple are the landmarks here.  The Hoan Kiem Lake area is also a famous place for backpackers in Vietnam. Visitors from all over the world come to Hanoi to choose the hotel in Hoan Kiem Lake. There are many small streets near Hoan Kiem Lake. There are many stalls and performances in the evening. There are many food choices here, and the prices are quite cheap. You can sit on a bench on the street and leisurely drink some coffee.
Posted: 21 Jan 2019
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vickyqin   
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St. Joseph's Cathedral, also known as the Hanoi Cathedral, is the oldest church in Hanoi. It is said to be built like the Notre Dame de Paris. It has medieval style and is a representative of French architecture in Hanoi. It was built in 1886, it is a Neo-Gothic style.  Although the appearance seems a bit mottled, the main interior of the church, the stained-glass window, and the square tower are worth seeing. The church door will only open when mass is held. The rest of the time, visitors need to enter from the side door which is in the alley on the left side of the church.  Nha Tho Street, opposite the Nha Tho Lon & Around, is home to Hanoi's emerging boutique shops and cafes, plus traditional French architecture and large trees, where you can enjoy a bit of leisure and romance.
Posted: 24 Dec 2018
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Flunking_Jinshi_V   
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36th Street is like the soul of Hanoi and is its most famous commercial street. The origins of 36th street is quite interesting. In ancient times, Hanoi County was an administrative area centred on 36th Street. Each street sold the same category of goods, such as meat dumplings, palace flours, and ready-made clothes. Even coffins were sold on the street. With a wide variety of products and good quality, the name of the 36th Street has been passed down to the present day.  It is easy to get lost on the streets so it is best to open the GPS positioning system when you are here, otherwise it will be easy to get lost. The first thing that catches the eye at Lin Li’s shops are the dense English letters on the door. The sense of time and fashion coexist. I can see the once prosperous style. The motorcycles parked in front of the door have become the most beautiful in Hanoi. 
Posted: 29 Dec 2018

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