Hanoi :Hoan Kiem Lake– the heart of Vietnam – is well-known as a peaceful and elegant
city located on the banks of the Red River. As the capital of Vietnam
for a thousand years, Hanoi is considered as one of the cultural
centers, where most of Vietnamese dynasties had left behind their
imprint. There are many specific cultural and historic monuments. The
Red River is a spectacular site. The River is a cradle for early
civilization and its banks are crowded with lovely green rice paddies.
October 2010 was officially mark 1000 years of the establishment of the
city. On this occasion, Hanoi has been named by Frommer's travel guide
as one of the world's "Top Destinations 2010".
The name of Hanoi is a very interesting element to tourists. In fact,
Hanoi means “the hinterland between the rivers”. (“Ha” means “River” and
“Noi” means “Interior”). The new Hanoi which included Hanoi, Ha Tay
province, some parts of Hoa Binh and Vinh Phuc province is embraced by
two rivers: Red River and Day River. Therefore, Hanoi is considered as
“the city of lakes” – The most famous are Hoan Kiem Lake, West Lake and
Halais Lake. West Lake in particular is a popular tourist attraction. It
is the largest lake in Hanoi and there are many beautiful temples in
the area. All the lakes are the lungs of the city which play an
important role in making the climate equable for all parts of Hanoi.
Mentioning the name of Hanoi, not only Vietnamese people but also
Westerners are familiar with the phrase “Ha Noi 36 pho phuong” (means
Hanoi 36 districts). In the past, each street specialized in a
particular trade. That explains why Hanoi has the name of 36 districts.
Nowadays, even though many of the streets no longer have the products
for which they were named, some still keep its trade for earning
people’s livings. All streets are gathered in Hanoi Old Quarter – which
is located near by Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of Hanoi. The area is
famous for small artisans and merchants including many stunning silk
shops. Local cuisine and many pubs and bars are located here. The Dong
Xuan Market, a night market, offers souvenirs, food and clothing.
Hanoi is one of the most famous tourist attractions of Vietnam. Thanks
to the geographical location, Hanoi has favorable conditions to connect
with other parts of country, even international countries. It is proudly
recognized as “The City of Peace” by UNESCO in 1999. Hanoi is worthy a
center of politics, economy, culture and tourism of Vietnam – one of the
most interesting capitals all over the world.
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