Hanoi capital city and the highlights:

Old map of Hanoi old city

Picture of  Old Hanoi during 18th century

Picture of  Old Hanoi during 18th century

Picture of  Old Hanoi during 18th century

Hanoi is located in the Red River Delta, in the center of North Vietnam. It is encompassed by Thai Nguyen, Vinh Phuc provinces to the north, Hoa Binh and Ha Nam to the south, Bac Giang, Bac Ninh and Hung Yen provinces to the east, Hoa Binh and Phu Tho to the west.

Hanoi means "the hinterland between the rivers" (Ha: river, Noi: interior). Hanoi's territory is washed by the Red River (the portion of the Red River embracing Hanoi is approximately 40km long) and its tributaries, but there are some other rivers flowing through the capital, including Duong, Cau, Ca Lo, Day, Nhue, Tich, To Lich and Kim Nguu.

Hanoi is a sacred land of Vietnam. In the 3^rd century BC, Co Loa (actually belonging to Dong Anh District) was chosen as the capital of the Au Lac Nation of Thuc An Duong Vuong (the King Thuc). Hanoi later became the core of the resistance movements against the Northern invasions.

Located in the middle of the Red River Delta, the town has gradually expanded to become a very populations and rich residential center. At different periods, Hanoi had been selected as the chief city of Vietnam under the Northern domination.In the autumn of Canh Tuat lunar years (1010), Ly Thai To, the founder of the Ly Dynasty, decided to transfer the capital from Hoa Lu to Dai La, and so he rebaptized it Thang Long (Soaring Dragon). The year 1010 then became an historical date for Hanoi and for the whole country in general. For about a thousand years, the capital was called Thang Long, then changing to Dong Do, Dong Kinh, and finally to Hanoi, in 1831. This sacred piece of land thereafter continued to be the theatre of many fateful events.

Hanoi views from the sky

Rice fields just outside of Hanoi

Cycle trip of one hour to explore Hanoi old quarter is a must to see

Hanoi old quarter is a large area, was built from 11 century

The old gates of Hanoi old quarter, there is a few gate left as this, most of them was distroyed during the time the French occupied Hanoi (near 100years)

Hoan Kiem Lake and The Huc Brigde is located in city centre, this red brigde to connect to a very old temple that was built in 14century at the midle of Hoan Kiem Lake

By the lake side

Old temple of Hanoi

There is still a lot local women are selling fresh flower on their cycles, they move from this street to other, Hanoi people alway love fresh flowers, so this business still creat a lot of jobs for people from out-skirt of city (from Ha dong village or Nhat Tan flower village)

Or this lady is carried 2bakets on her bamboo stick, this "moving shop" can be a great choice for you to take pictures as local Hanoi people are really friendly to talk to

You also can find many Cathelic church in Hanoi, 100 years under the Frence occupation, there must be a lot of influence from the French culture

Hanoi capital city of Vietnam

Hanoi capital city of Vietnam

Hanoi capital city of Vietnam

Hanoi capital city of Vietnam

Hanoi capital city of Vietnam

Hanoi capital city of Vietnam

Hanoi capital city of Vietnam

Hanoi capital city of Vietnam

Hanoi capital city of Vietnam

Hanoi capital city of Vietnam

Hanoi capital city of Vietnam

Hanoi capital city of Vietnam

Hanoi capital city of Vietnam

Hanoi capital city of Vietnam

Hanoi capital city of Vietnam

Hanoi capital city of Vietnam

Hanoi capital city of Vietnam

Hanoi capital city of Vietnam

Hanoi capital city of Vietnam

Hanoi capital city of Vietnam

Hanoi capital city of Vietnam

Hanoi capital city of Vietnam

Hanoi capital city of Vietnam

Hanoi capital city of Vietnam

Vietnam fine art museum

an art work of Bui Xuan Phai (cheo)
 

an art work of Bui Xuan Phai (Hanoi Old quarter- Pho)

Pham Luc art works

Pham Luc art works

Pham Luc art works

Pham Luc artist

Vietnam art work

a most famous art work of Tran Van Can ( the painting Em Thuy)

Hanoi capital city of Vietnam

Hanoi capital city of Vietnam

Hanoi capital city of Vietnam

Like this old car and building (at front of the 5 star Metrople sofitel hotel, built in 1904)

Come to Hanoi, you better to try with a cooking class, all it takes for half day (included the time go shopping at local market and eat the stuffs after you done with the local chef)

Other that very special to take parts with Hanoi art tours or antique tours of Vietnampathfinder Travel

Hanoi arts can be considered as the best in Vietnam and also the area

le Pho Art work

Vu cao Dam art works

Meet with well-known local artist or visit some big art galleries

Hanoi art tour meet with Pham Luc artist at his studio

Hanoi art tour meet with Pham Luc artist at his home, if you luckly, he will make a portrait of you with free

Hanoi art tour meet with Pham Luc artist, there is many foreign collectors to find his art works

Hanoi art tours and meet with a friendly local arttist Pham Luc (see Roma story with art tours)

Pham Luc art works

Pham Luc art works

Hanoi antique tours to visit and meet the biggest local antique collector

Hanoi antique tours to enjoy the finest antique dates back 1000 year

Hanoi antique tours to visit and meet the biggest local antique collector, only Vietnampathfinder Travel can arrange this unique trip

Hanoi antique tours to visit and meet the biggest local antique collector, some rare antique can just see at this private collection

Hanoi antique tours, to buy antiques from local collectors ( 100% real)

Hanoi antique tours, a most unique trip in Hanoi and only us can arrange this type of special explore Hanoi

Visit one of the museum, Hanoi has some 25 museums for your choice

Tran Quoc Pagoda built in 4 century, by the west lake of Hanoi

Many pagoda and temples was built in 10 century

City bus, is also vey good choice if you like to explore other parts of Hanoi (southern parts such as My Dinh area, all new high buildings have been builts, some 15km away from city centre)

Old French area

Hanoi is the city of Motorbikes, most local people has their own motorbike to go to work

Water puppet show in Hanoi is the should not be missed too

Water puppet show in hanoi

Hanoi Hilton Prison

Hanoi Hilton Prison and John McCain on a trip back Hanoi

B52 Lake - Huu Tiep Lake -Hanoi

B52 Lake - Huu Tiep Lake -Hanoi

Hanoi, vietnam

Pavilion of the Constellation of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam

Bat Trang village, a attractive place for most tourists

duong Lam ancient village in Hanoi

duong Lam ancient village in Hanoi

Ham Long Catholic church

 Cua Bac catholic church

Thanh xuan catholic church

Red river in Hanoi

Hanoi outskirt area

Tiger at Bao Son Paradise complex

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