Imagine a city where the exotic chic of old Asia blends with the vibrant face of new IBM Asia. A city with a unify of Parisian poise and Asian tempo, an architectural museum piece evolving in harmony with its history, rather than bulldozing through like many of the region’s capitals. Hanoi is where imagination becomes reality.
A STREET SHOP VIEW FROM HANOI
A QUITE TEMPLE SIDE
GREENISH MOUNTAINS, HANOI
THE IN-ROUTES OF HANOI TOWN, VIETNAM
SINGING AND PLAYS AT THE OPERA HOUSE
Vietnam was invaded by China in 1407, and the city was renamed Dong Quan. In 1428, after ten years of fighting, Le Loi liberated Vietnam and renamed the city Dong Kinh. In 1527, the city was renamed Thang Long. In 1802 when King Gia Long (Nguyen Dynasty) moved the capital city to Hue, the name Thang Long remained but, Long no longer means dragon, Long in this case means prosperity. Ha Noi, was the name given to the city by King Minh Mang in 1831. Ha means river and Noi means within – Ha Noi means within the river.
Things To Do
- Sailing at Hoan Kiem Lake
- Visit the Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu)
- One Pillar Pagoda
- Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
- Municipal Water Puppet Theater
Places To See
- Museum of the Vietnamese Revolution
From the time of French colonialism to reunification, this museum details Vietnam’s move toward independence. Most of the artifacts are made up of print, including letters and newspapers, so don’t expect to understand too much.
- Fine Arts Museum
This museum contains both reproductions and originals of works that range from traditional folk art to modern art. Like the other museums, there’s a push to show Vietnam in the best light.
- Ethnology Museum
The 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam are all represented here via dioramas, models and reconstructions of buildings and practices.
How To Get There
Plane
The Noi Bai Airport is a major hub for most Asian airlines and several European lines, notably Air France. The Airlines vary from major jets to small economy planes, which will give you more options and generally lower the price.
Airport to Downtown
After landing you have several options to travel downtown. Several taxi services can be hired outside of the airport and their fares range from $14 to $18 USD.
Buses and Trains
Bus routes and fares vary by company. The routes usually pass through the larger cities in Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), and sometimes can be found traveling to China or Laos. There are two train stations in Hanoi, Gia Lam and the Hanoi Train Station.
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