Ba Dinh District
Ba Dinh District is a big open space that’s accessible within a 15-minute drive from Hanoi's Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake. It has been Vietnam’s political nucleus since the French occupation and was where Ho Chi Minh declared independence in 1945. There are many historic and important sights in and around the square, such as Read More...
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Hanoi Old Quarter
Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital lies in the North of the country and is one of the country’s top tourist hot spots. It offers French-colonial architecture, a rich food culture and a long history (the city celebrated its millennium in 2010.) The most well known and important districts in Hanoi are Ba Dinh District (aka the French Quarter) Read More...
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Hanoi West Lake
Hanoi’s largest freshwater lake, West Lake has a circumference of 17km and houses many of the city’s historic places of interest around its perimeter – including Vietnam’s oldest pagoda and one of Vietnam’s four sacred temples.
The lake attracts many locals and tourists seeking respite from the busy city, providing a sanctuary of great natural beauty Read More...
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The French Quarter of Hanoi
Located to the south and east of Hoan Kiem Lake, the French Quarter is where the government offices, embassies, desirable residences are located. It consists of shaded boulevards and elegantly restored homes and villas with French architectural influences.
Part of its main road – Trang Tien – is a busy shopping area, featuring up-market restaurants, Read More...
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