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

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Tranquil space, charming at ancient town Hoi An

Go to Hoi An on a late May day, when the evening sunshine just faintly glimmering rays. Hoi An town then peace and strange charm.

Hoi An ancient town situated on the Thu Bon river iu Quang Nam, Far away from Da Nang city about 30km to the south.

In the 17 , 18 century Hoi An used to be busy commercial port, the meeting place of the merchant ships of Japan and  China.

Experienced many devastating wars, Hoi An retains almost intact architecture and inherent beauty.

On 04/12/1999, Hoi An is recognized cultural heritage world by UNESCO and become one of the attractive tourist destinations for domestic and foreign.

Best time to visit early morning or at night.

In the morning, Hoi an often attract more tourists to visit. It's time for system assembly halls and ancient house open to visitors.

At night ancient house, assembly halls will be closed, replaced by a ancient town is sparkling and magic under the lantern.

Upon arriving in Hoi An on a late evening, not have the chance to admire a pristine Hoi An in the early sunshine, or visit the ancient houses system. But Hoi An is more than enough to make visitors fascinated not want to move the legs

If you want to enjoy the special cuisine, Arrived to Hoi An visitors will have the chances to enjoy the delicious specialty of Hoi An city like 'CAO LAU' or 'TAO PHO'...you should go to Hoi An on daytime, by the evening small roadside stalls are not allowed to trade.

Bikes are most commonly circulating vehicles in Hoi An

Take a cyclo to see Hoi An is the choice of many travelers to Hoi An

Especially in Hoi An also has small boats to take travelers for roam and sightseeing on the river

Temple CAU aka Japanese Bridge, one of the favorite places of travelers in Hoi An

At night, CAU temple is sparkling and magical under colored lights

a romantic wedding photo of a couple at the CAU temple

A ancient wooden bridge in Hoi An

Quietly at night in Hoi An

 Hoi An at night in a different corner of the image

 The kids are selling flower lights in Hoi An

Hoi An is also one of the favorite places to take wedding photos of the couple.

Choose a particular space at a quaint restaurant, sip a cup of coffee and watch the night in Hoi An is great.

An Hoi bridge shimmering under the light of lanterns

The lights from the ancient houses reflect down Thu Bon river as a small painting

Hoi An can say is a paradise of the lanterns. Travelers can comfortably choose colorful lanterns to decorate your house or give some friend.

Come to Hoi An to experience ancient and peaceful life of native here. 

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Scenic Landscapes Trang An, Ninh Binh Vietnam

At 16th June 23,2014, population landscapes Trang An of Ninh Ninh,Vietnam was officially recognized as a World Heritage Site  by UNESCO.

Populations scenic Trang An became a World Heritage Site at the 38th session, The world Heritage Committee(meeting at Qatar).

Accordingly, populations scenic landscapes Trang An became a World Heritage 30th in the world.

Because the response highlights three criteria global including two of the world's  natural heritage and a criterion of the world's cultural heritage, Trang An (Vietnam) has become a world heritage the first mixture in Vietnam.

For a long time, Trang An cave, Ninh Binh Province is a complex scenic landscapes being such as an "outdoor geological museum" with many caves, mountains, rivers, lakes and historical sites located overlaid each other.

Trang An ancient cave is defense system south of the capital Hoa Lu. There was quite a lot of historical monuments which represented as Phu Khong(Phủ Khống) : a place of worship 7 loyal ruler of court, associated with the legend of King Dinh Tien Hoang ice. Here also the thousand year old tree that has two types of fruit: 1 round and 1 flat.

Trang An area is surrounded by limestone mountains bow between the delta wetlands have spent long periods of geology  change is formed. Archaeologists and geologists ancient Trang An is an ancient seas, through the process of geological movement that is created. The cracks of the movement that created the flow in limestone caves.

Formerly, Trang An was a protected southern citadel of the capital of Hoa Lu. Trang An caves is like a eight-sign charm. The mountains, valleys and caves  form a continuous battle-array, go inside but not out if the person is not knowledgeable about the local terrain. Blue water, dark cave with stalactites constantly changing, the cool air in the cave.

The large caves here, the long and impact of ever-changing nature very miraculous. Trang An cave located in Hoa Lu SUF with green vegetation and species of birds...

Thus, nearly 30 years after joining the United Nations, established over 20 years heritage nomination, the first VN was honored a dual world heritage.

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