Overview of Ha Noi

Ha Noi is the capital of Vietnam, covering an area of 3,359 km² with a population of around 8.4 million people. With a history spanning thousands of years, the city still preserves many unique cultural features of the Vietnamese people. Let’s explore Hanoi together with Vietnam Travel Advisor!

 

Transportation & Accommodation in Ha Noi

If you are an international traveler, you can take a flight and land at Noi Bai International Airport. From the airport, it takes about 30 minutes to reach the city center by car, where your journey begins.

If you’re already in Hanoi, there are plenty of transportation options available. You can use ride-hailing apps such as Grab, Be, or Xanh SM, or you can contact travel service providers like Vietnam Travel Advisor for consultation and arrangements.

Hanoi offers a wide range of hotels from 3-star to 5-star options, so you’ll have no trouble finding one that suits your needs. (Note: Hotels in the Old Quarter often have small room sizes, so consider this before booking.)

 

Highlights of the Ha Noi City Tour

1. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum:

– This is where the embalmed body of President Ho Chi Minh is preserved. He was a great Vietnamese leader who led the country to independence from France, Japan, China, and the United States.

(Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in morning)

 

2. Temple of Literature (Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam):

– Known as one of the first universities in Vietnam. It houses many ancient artifacts that honor scholars who achieved high ranks in royal examinations.

(Khue Van Cac in Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam – Temple of Literature)

 

3. Hoan Kiem Lake:

A freshwater lake in the heart of Hanoi, covering 12 hectares. It is associated with the legend of King Le Loi returning the magical sword. Surrounding the lake are famous landmarks like Turtle Tower, Ngoc Son Temple, and the Old Quarter.

(Turtle Tower in Hoan Kiem Lake)

 

4. St. Joseph’s Cathedral:

One of the oldest and largest churches in Hanoi, built during the French colonial period. If you visit during the green rice flake season (Autumn), you can try special local treats like Xoi Com (green rice sticky rice) and Banh Com (green rice cake) sold nearby.

(Front of the church – St. Joseph’s Cathedral)

 

5. Old Quarter of Hanoi:

From the cathedral, you can continue exploring the Old Quarter with its bustling streets. Each street is often named after the goods historically sold there.
For example:

– Hang Ma Street specializes in paper offerings used in spiritual rituals, burned as gifts for the deceased or deities (paper money, paper houses, paper cars, paper clothing).

(A shop selling goods on Hang Ma Street)

 

6. Hoa Lo Prison:

A well-known historical site in the heart of Ha Noi, where the French colonial authorities imprisoned many Vietnamese revolutionary activists. During the American war in Vietnam, it was also used to detain numerous American pilots captured during their bombing campaigns.

(Outside the Hoa Lo prison)

 

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