Ha Noi

Ha Noi means "the hinterland between the rivers". The portion of the Red river embracing Ha Noi is approximately 30km long. Ha Noi also characteristically contains many beautiful lakes, which are the lungs of the city, with their surrounding gardens and tress providing a vital source of energy.

Hanoi Old Quater 

The Old quarter is located north of Hoan Kiem lake. In the past each street used to be dedicate to one commercial activity. That is why a lot streets name begin with the word Hang, meaning merchandise, follower by a word indicating a product or profession.

 Dong Xuan market

Among tens of markets in the capital such as Mo, Hom, Dong Xuan is the biggest. It was founded in 1889 in the Dong Xuan Quarter. At first, it was an open - air market, but is was later rebuilt with five iron arches and a roof made of zinc-coated iron sheets. Located near the railway station at the beginning of Long Bien Bridge by the Red river, Dong Xuab market is a convenient place for goods from everywhere to converge. At this market you can find almost any everyday goods. Dong Xuan market is also the biggest wholesale market in the North.

Ha Noi Cathedral

Ha Noi Cathedral solo known as Saint Joseph's Cathedral, was inaugurated on Christmas Day 1887, after two years of construction. It was built on the site of the former Bao Thien Towner, which was famos in the ancient capital of Thang Long under the Ly Dynasty.

Ha Noi opera house

The construction of the Ha Noi Opera house was started in 1901 and completed in 1911. It was modeled on the style of Paris Opera. It is the first opera house in Ha Noi that was built on a large scale and bears the architectural styles of modern European opera house.

Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam 

Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam is a famous historical and cultural relic consisting of the Temple of Literature and Viet Nam's first university. The Temple of Literature was built in 1070 in honor of Confucius, his followers and Chu Van An, a moral figure in Vietnamese education. Quoc Tu giam was built in 1076. It was the first educational school for royal family members and it was later opened to talented students. Throughout its more than 700 years of activity, thousands of Vietnamese scholars graduated from this university. In 1482 Emperor Le Thanh Tong ordered the erection of steal with inscriptions of the names, places of birth and achievements of the graduates who had taken examinations since 1442 to 1779.

One Pillar Pagoda

The original name of the One Pillar Pagoda was Dien Huu Pagoda, which literally means "long lasting happiness and good luck". The pagoda is located in the western part of the city on Ong Ich Khiem Str, near Ha Chi Minh's Mausoleum. It was first built in 1049 during the reign of Emperor Ly Thai Tong. According to legend, ageing Emperor Ly Thai Tong, who had no children offend went to pagoda to pray to Buddha of a son. One night he dreamed that he was granted a private audience with Buddha. Buddha who was seated on a lotus flower in a spare-shaped lotus pond on the western side of Thang Long Citadel, gave the king baby boy. Months later, when the queen gave birth to a male child the Emperor ordered the construction of a pagoda supported by only one pillar to honor of Buddha.

Ngoc Son Temple

Hoan Kiem lake was already considered the most beautiful lake in the city when Ngoc Son Temple was built on Ngoc island in the northern part of the lake during the 19th century. It was dedicated to Van Xuong, once considered as the brightest star in Vietnamese literary and intellectual circles and Tran Hung Dao, the national hero who led the Vietnamese people to victory over Mongol aggressors in the 13th century.

Ho Chi Minh Museum

This museum is located near Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum. It was completed on 19 May 1990 for the anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday

Viet Nam History Museum

The Viet Nam history Museum was founded in September 1985. Located behind the Ha Noi Opera house at No1 Trang Tien Str, the museum contains a great deal of valuable objects, which reflect all the  periods of  Vietnamese history.

 Viet Nam Museum of Ethnology

Located on Nguyen Van Huyen road in Cau Giay district, west of Ha Noi, the Viet Nam Museum of Ethanol opened at the end of 1997. Since then it has attracted the  attention of visitor as well as ethnographers and researchers from all over the world.

Hoa Lo Prison 

Hoa Lo Prison is located on the street of the same name. The French colonialists used Hoa Lo to imprison many patriots and communist prisoners. After peace was established this site was used by the Vietnamese government as a jail for criminal prisoner.

Bat Trang Pottery village

Bat Trang village in Gia Lam district on the outskirts of Ha Noi by the banks of the Red river is a well-known traditional professional handicraft village, specializing in making all kinds of pottery and porcelain.