7 characteristics of Hanoi in the eyes of international travelers

7 characteristics of Hanoi in the eyes of international travelers

In the eyes of foreigners , Hanoi has the distinction enough for them to not confuse the capital of Vietnam with any other urban in Asia

1.Hawker on the city

Hanoi is one of the major tourist centers in Vietnam, but the difference with the modern city, where people do not prefer  the shopping centers, large supermarkets and bustle. Instead, people preferred the street stalls.

These items are peddled very rich and diversity, all the things which you want to buy neatly displayed in the small bamboo basket weaving. It's the portable stores, can find out each prospect  in every corner, path on the streets of Hanoi.

Hawkers  - a familiar image of Hanoi

The image of the hawker are women who wear hats or the men with caps, have become extremely familiar with foreign tourists. Upon arrival in Hanoi travelers always see them in the corner at here.

Hawker is very know how to make customers to be happy!

2. Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh

This is a large building to commemorate the leader of the people of Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh. Rarely any city have a meaningful building and rich of cultural history as here.

The Mausoleum of the leader Ho Chi Minh

3. Fresh Beer

Fresh Beer is specialty of Hanoi. Many sidewalks in the  Old Quarter of Hanoi became pubs and the a major part of customers are foreigners at here. The most familiar rendezvous  of international visitors to enjoy draught beer is the junction between the street Luong Ngoc Quyen and Ta Hien.

The beer shop in the old town is always crowded.

4. Transportation is really impressive

Crossing the road in Hanoi is a completely experience new for foreigners. Once you stepped down the the road to cross the highway, to go back even more dangerous. You have only one option which is the next step and hopefully avoid all moving vehicles on the road.

5.Hanoi  "36 streets"

The old town is a feature of Hanoi. Go to Hanoi without going "36 streets"  will be considered not know about capital of Vietnam. A special feature of the streets in old town is usually named for a special area. However, the some current streets is the place to trade items not related to its own name

A headstone engraving shop located on Hang Bac sidewalk

6. The relics of the war

Hanoi  is a place to keep many war relics, in the photo below is the Long Bien Bridge - a typical  historical relic of Vietnam

7. Many French building

The French building until now, still exists and brings highly applicable in Hanoi

Hanoi Opera House - a typical building of the architecture of France