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Xa Huong Lake
Nestled in the middle of Con Trau mountain valley, in Minh Quang commune, Tam Dao district, Vinh Phuc, Xa Huong lake is only about 60km from the center of Hanoi, so it is very easy for you to take a motorbike trip here. The lake is more than 83 hectares wide and is an artificial freshwater lake that has been dredged since 1984. Surrounding the lake are rolling mountains in accordance with the original design idea of a lake on the back of a mountain. Xa Huong Lake has two water seasons a year: flooded season and low water season. However, in any season, the lake is beautiful and clean. After more than 30 years, the lake has always maintained its breathtaking beauty, the surrounding natural scenery is still like charming water paintings that fascinate many tourists who come here. Every time the seasons change, Xa Huong Lake takes on a different, enchanting beauty. In the spring, young buds begin to bloom, and Xa Huong Lake blends with the mountains, forests, and trees growing after the cold winter days. The dreamy natural scenery of the myrtle flower petals radiating on both banks, of the calm water of the trees overflowing with life, makes the muse of Tam Dao land so beautiful! The arrival of summer also brings with it the appearance of bright golden sunlight, making the surface of Xa Huong water glow to greet summer. The harsh summer sun may also have to succumb to the cool air, the cool breezes flowing through the forest and water surface. An extremely suitable time for Tam Dao backpackers to camp. Fall is the time when the scenery of Xa Huong Lake is displayed at its most beautiful and charming. A clear blue sky with white clouds floating nonchalantly, silhouetted against the clear water surface. Tam Dao's muse is adorned with majestic mountains and forests highlighted in yellow and red. The whole dreamy, peaceful sky makes any traveler feel like he or she is lost in some European place. When winter comes, the coldness of Xa Huong Lake creates a magical and seductive beauty. Blended with the cold white mist, the mountains and forests also become more quiet. Winter days evoke an indescribable feeling in someone's soul.
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Huong Canh Pottery Village
Talking about ancient craft villages in the North in general and famous craft villages in particular, it is impossible not to mention Huong Canh pottery village in Vinh Phuc province. With an age of more than 300 years, the pottery village has had a period of decline, but thanks to the love of the profession and the desire to preserve the beauty of the traditional village of many genuine artisans. Now, although the pottery village has been renovated, it still retains its simple beauty and has become an attractive tourist destination for domestic and foreign tourists. Located in Lo Cang village, Huong Canh town, Xuyen Binh district, Vinh Phuc province, Huong Canh pottery village is about 12km from Vinh Yen city, 42km from Hanoi, extremely suitable for short trips, combining with other famous tourist destinations in Vinh Phuc such as Dai Lai lake, Tam Dao, Tay Thien bamboo forest meditation, etc. Although not as famous as Bat Trang pottery, Hanoi, Huong Canh pottery village, Vinh Phuc has its own unique features. beauty and unique charm. Pottery here has been present for more than 300 years, but it was not until the 1950s - 1970s, when ceramic cooperatives appeared, that the craft village really grew, creating many ceramic products to supply to other areas. near far. This can also be said to be the most prosperous time of Huong Canh pottery village at that time. Now, the craft village has gone through many ups and downs but is still determined to survive, becoming one of the unique craft villages of the North in general and Vinh Phuc province in particular. During a trip to Tam Dao, visitors can stop by to admire ceramic products with high aesthetics as well as better understand the history of one of these ancient craft villages. The road to Huong Canh pottery village is not too difficult compared to some other tourist destinations in Vinh Phuc. Tourists who travel to Tam Dao on their own can rent a motorbike or take a bus from Hanoi's bus stations to save costs, and for those who need to travel by car or take a tour, it will be suitable. most reasonable. From Vinh Yen and Vinh Phuc cities, visitors can follow National Highway 2, ask for directions to Binh Xuyen Commune People's Committee, go a little further and you will reach Huong Canh pottery village. If traveling from Hanoi, visitors just need to ride a motorbike along Highway 23, go to Lo Cang bridge and ask for directions to the pottery village. This is truly a destination for those who love the art of ceramic making as well as have a passion for traditional ceramic products. Coming to the pottery village, visitors will have the opportunity to see and touch traditional ceramic products such as pots, bottles, vases, jars, jars, etc. In addition, to create rich diversity to meet the needs aesthetically, the pottery village not only produces ceramics but also extremely unique and valuable fine arts and ceramic reliefs. Another interesting thing is that the type of clay used to make pottery here is green clay, rich in flesh, so when the product is formed, it has a thick, beautiful color and, above all, has many more uses than just a product. for display. Ceramic pots used to make tea will help retain the heat and flavor of the tea for a long time. It is even better when storing wine because the wine will not lose its alcohol content and will also taste better if kept for a long time. In particular, due to the characteristics of the materials, when tapped by hand, ceramic products make a very interesting jingling sound just like metal products. Today, to meet the needs and aesthetic tastes of consumers, the artisans here have innovated and created, but at the same time have retained traditional products that are not only beautiful but also diverse. brings a stable source of income for local people. Coming to the pottery village here, visitors should not miss the opportunity to listen to artisans talk about the history of creating pottery, understand more about the pottery making process, and the most interesting thing is still "playing the role" of a real ceramic artist. to create handmade ceramic products. These are also wonderful experiences that promise to bring you the most memorable and meaningful moments when coming to Huong Canh pottery village, Vinh Phuc.
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Binh Son Tower
Vinh Phuc is fortunate to be blessed by Mother Nature with charming and captivating natural landscapes, so when people mention Vinh Phuc, they will mention a potential tourist area with many famous tourist attractions. famous landscapes reaching the world level. These are the majestic mountain scenery of Tam Dao tourist area, Tay Thien pagoda where spiritual peace helps you nourish your soul, or Dai Lai lake with a poetic clear blue lake,... and especially cannot help but including Binh Son tower. Binh Son Tower is one of the tallest towers in Vinh Phuc province. Along with Tay Thien relic, Binh Son tower was received a special national monument on March 14, 2016. Due to a long history, Binh Son Tower currently only has 11 floors and 1 pedestal floor left. The top of the tower has been destroyed so the tower has a square plan and gradually gets smaller towards the top with the edge of the last floor being 4.45 meters, the edge of the 11th floor being 1.55 meters. Overlooking Binh Son Tower is a majestic, ancient masterpiece. The tower was built with 13,200 fired bricks, of two types: square bricks and rectangular bricks. These bricks do not need lime or mortar to assemble together, but are built using a very special method of firing at high temperatures. Because of this method, the tower is built quite solidly. The inside of the tower is not closed but has a hollow section running from the base of the tower to the top of the tower. The outside of the tower is covered with a layer of square tiles decorated with patterns such as lemon flowers, leaves, lions playing on bridges, meandering dragons, etc. The pattern lines are carved very meticulously and delicately. Economical, liberal, strong and bold with the artistic culture of the Ly and Tran dynasties. The unique feature of Binh Son tower is at the base of the tower. The base of the tower has many lotus belts overlapping each other, so when you look at it, you will feel like the tower is growing from a lotus flower, carrying a typical image of Vietnamese cultural beauty. The dragon image carved here is also very special, it has horns and is curled up, its head is tucked in the middle, its legs are kicked out, its spine has a serrated fin, and one front leg is raised. Binh Son Tower with many unique features in architecture, art as well as construction techniques, Binh Son Tower is considered one of the most beautiful towers in Tonkin. If visitors choose to visit on January 15, they can not only visit and admire the artistic beauty of Binh Son Tower but can also participate in the "Pagoda and Tower Festival" with rituals. Traditions include palanquin processions, prayers for favorable weather, peace and prosperity, cultural and artistic programs, sports and folk games.
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Tay Thien
Located on the slopes of Thach Ban mountain in the Tam Dao range, about an hour's drive from Hanoi, Tay Thien is a charming mountainous area with rich flora and fauna and a cool year-round climate. That's why you can travel to Tay Thien Tam Dao at any time of the year, each season is a different experience. If you go in the spring, you will have a chance to pray for wealth and fortune for the whole year and participate in many unique cultural activities. Traveling to Tay Thien Tam Dao in the summer, you will enjoy a peaceful, calm atmosphere and attend a repentance ceremony at the monastery. Go in the fall or winter to breathe the fresh air of the mountains. Each season has its own unique characteristics, so you can come here at any time of the year. With an area of about 148 hectares, the Tay Thien relic complex is located in a biodiversity area with nearly 500 species of plants and 300 species of animals, including many rare species. In Tay Thien, there are pine trees that have lived to be thousands of years old, proudly stretching out and shining down on the winding paths in the forest. One day here, people can enjoy the aftertaste of the four seasons in a year: the caressing spring breeze at dawn, the warm summer sun at noon, the gentle autumn weather in the afternoon, and the chill of summer. winter when darkness falls. Tay Thien Tam Dao is not only attractive because of its lyrical natural landscape and romantic mountains, but is also a sacred spiritual spot in the North. If you are planning to visit the most beautiful scenic area of Vinh Phuc province, you cannot miss this place. The natural scenery is majestic, majestic, peaceful and breathtakingly beautiful in every second, every moment. It is the pristine mountain and forest scene, the ancient temples, the pure hermitage huts climbing on the towering heights or the murmuring source of Prajnaparamita, singing the music of returning the fragrance from time immemorial. In the distance, the Silver Waterfall stream is as white as the Milky Way, falling from the deep blue sky, creating a peaceful atmosphere. Not only does Tay Thien bring the beauty of majestic mountain and forest nature, but it also gives visitors very interesting and new experiences with ancient temple and pagoda architecture. In the endless silence is the sound of a bell ringing from afar, evoking peace and serenity to the soul of any visitor who has ever set foot here. Tay Thien Truc Lam Zen Monastery (or many people also call it Tay Thien Pagoda) is located about 65 km northwest of Hanoi, in Dai Dinh commune, Tam Dao district, Vinh Phuc province, and is a comprehensive cultural and tourist complex. fit. Along with Truc Lam Zen Monastery in Yen Tu Pagoda and Da Lat, Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery is one of the largest Zen monasteries in Vietnam. If you are interested in the Buddhist religion, perhaps no one knows about Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery, belonging to the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen lineage, which is one of the largest Zen monasteries in Vietnam. Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery was built right next to the ancient Tay Thien scenic spot. This is a place for systematic training in Buddhism, creating conditions for Vietnamese Buddhism to develop in both breadth and depth and promoting exchanges with Buddhist sects of other countries. If you visit Tay Thien, you should also experience Buddhism here. In Le Quy Don's Kien Van Tan Luc, there is also a description of Tay Thien: "Underneath the water is like indigo, so deep that the bottom cannot be seen; The mountainside has Tay Thien ancient pagoda, elegant scenery. On the top of the mountain there is Dong Co Pagoda; From the left side of Giai Oan ravine, climb up the mountain to reach the lotus lake, the water is blue, in the lake there are strange rocks and red lotus, flowers blooming in four seasons. On both sides of the lake, streams flow from the mountainside, on the left is Silver stream, on the right is Vang stream...". The Truc Lam Zen monastery system in Tay Thien area includes monk pagodas and nun pagodas. Truc Lam An Tam Zen Monastery was built in 2009 by nun Thuan Giac and was basically completed in 2012. An Tam has a main hall worshiping Shakyamuni Buddha, an ancestral house worshiping the ancestors. Zen Buddhism, a guest house, and a restaurant that can serve 200 people at a time. There are also nunneries and meditation halls for meditators to practice; Many meditation rooms for nuns to practice. In addition, visitors coming here can visit the great Mandala stupa, the first Vajrayana stupa in Vietnam. At the end of the journey is the National Mother Tay Thien Temple, a place to worship the National Mother Lang Thi Tieu, the concubine of the 7th Hung King, who contributed to helping the king expand the country and teach people to grow rice in the early days of building the country.
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Tam Dao Mountain
As a medium mountain range located in three provinces of Vinh Phuc, Thai Nguyen and Tuyen Quang, the name Tam Dao mountain originates from the three highest peaks of Rung Rinh, Thach Ban and Thien Thi. The closed terrain along with the typical forest system evokes to travelers a mysterious mountainous area that needs to be explored. Most climbing trips start from Tam Dao National Park and go deep inside with many different routes such as Thai Nguyen Pass route, Thach Ban peak route or route to the southern peak.... The route is still very popular. Climbers' best choice is the route that passes through three peaks in order: Thien Thi, Thach Ban and Rung Rinh. Before starting the challenge, you must notify the ranger station at the foot of the mountain to receive a climbing permit. If this is your first time challenging yourself with mountain terrain in Tam Dao, you should hire a guide in Tam Dao town center to prevent getting lost and deal with bad situations. The Tam Dao mountain climbing route will include many types of sloping, slippery terrain, mysterious green bamboo forests but no less interesting and dramatic. The peaks of Thach Ban and Thien Thi, although the path is not too dangerous and dark, requires you to have endurance and judgment to be able to conquer the cliffs distributed along the climbing path. Standing from the first and second peaks, you will bring yourself surreal experiences when immersing yourself in nature, watching the mist and clouds drifting below. An overwhelming scene that perhaps one has to come here to easily feel. Conquering Rung Rinh peak (also known as Phu Nghia) is probably the real challenge for young people who decide to travel to Tam Dao. After getting tired of the obstacles at the previous two peaks, Rung Rinh peak requires you to have patience and determination to conquer as a climber. Normally such a climb takes about 4 to 6 hours. You should pay attention to the time and decide wisely if you do not want to stay in the forest. Safety is always a top priority for every trip, especially experiential journeys like climbing Tam Dao mountain. Clean water, snacks like chocolate, snacks, and instant noodles are the fastest, most compact, and lightest foods you should prepare, in case you have to stay in the forest at night. At night, the temperature at the mountain tops will drop. You should bring warm clothes or rent tents and thick sleeping bags to avoid heat stroke. In addition, a flashlight is a mandatory item if you need to move at night. Don't forget to bring nasal sprays, pain relievers, daggers and plastic bags to cover electronic items, in case of unexpected rain, insect bites or unnecessary accidents.
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Ham Long Church
Ham Long Church is one of the largest churches in Hanoi, located at 21 Ham Long Street, Hoan Kiem District, whose patron is Saint Anthony of Pavoda. This architectural building was designed by architect Doctor Than, who studied abroad in France before returning to Vietnam. The church was completed in December 1934, is 17m high and has extremely unique architecture. The most special feature of Ham Long church lies in the choice of materials. Thanks to the use of folk materials such as cork, paper combined with lime straw and a few other special materials to create dome details without the help of equipment. Modern sounds, the sounds of ceremonies are still echoed very loudly. Not only that, the uniqueness of Ham Long church also comes from the motifs, the most famous of which is the rope motif, like the straps of the Franciscan order, carved on the church pillars as well as the on altar pedestals. The land of Hanoi has many architectural works with high historical value, but Ham Long church is always an attractive destination not only for parishioners but also for those who love to learn about public culture. teacher. Known as one of the most beautiful churches in Hanoi, don't miss the opportunity to visit Ham Long church if you have the opportunity.
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Me Linh Flower Village
In Hanoi, perhaps everyone is too familiar with names like Nhat Tan flower village, Ngoc Ha flower village or Nghi Tam, Quang Ba. These are not only flower villages with famous beautiful scenery over time, but also carry deep historical and cultural meanings, contributing to the poetic and famous beauty of this ancient land. Not as old as Nhat Tan flower village, Me Linh flower village is known to many people because it is the main flower supplier for Hanoi and some northern provinces on holidays. Flower growing has been established on this land for more than 20 years. The soil here is most suitable for growing roses. On frosty nights, Me Linh flower garden is beautiful under the light of hundreds of lights running across the field, creating a special scene. With fresh, vibrant scenery and fresh, natural atmosphere, Me Linh flower village is becoming one of the interesting tourist destinations in Hanoi. Not only is it popular with young people, it has become the number one choice for many families' weekend picnics. The flower village is located 30 km from the city center, near Noi Bai airport. Visitors can ride a motorbike or take bus number 7. From the center of the capital, tourists follow Thang Long bridge to the overpass into Thang Long industrial park, turn onto the road to the industrial park but do not go inside. If you continue about 5km, you will reach Me Linh flower village. Visitors will also immediately see vast flower fields on both sides of the road. People in Me Linh grow many types of flowers such as roses, chrysanthemums, peonies... But the most popular are still roses including velvet roses and red roses. The flowers here have bright, diverse and eye-catching colors. Just standing from afar can feel the smell of flowers blowing in the wind, giving visitors a very enjoyable feeling. Visitors will be even more interested in the rustic, rustic simplicity of the scenery here. Fresh air and a feeling of relaxation are also factors that make visitors reluctant to leave. That is the advantage that makes Me Linh flower village a priority choice when compared to other flower villages such as Nhat Tan or Quang Ba. Because while other flower villages, because they emphasize commercialism too much, have replaced the natural beauty of the landscape with the gaudy, gaudy appearance of artificial decorations, the naturalness and rusticity of flower villages Me Linh has become an impressive attraction for tourists. If in 1995, Me Linh commune (Me Linh district) only had 2 hectares of flower growing, then now the whole commune has 236 hectares. In Me Linh, most households grow and trade flowers. Flowers in the fields and gardens are all covered, making the village here always colorful and bringing a prosperous life to the people. Of the 236 hectares planted with flowers, roses and chrysanthemums play the leading role. In addition, Me Linh farmers also grow a number of other flowers such as lilies, calla lilies, peonies, gladiolus...
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Quan Thanh Temple
Quan Thanh Temple is located at the intersection of Thanh Nien Street and Quan Thanh Street, opposite West Lake, which is always cool all year round. Built in the Ly Dynasty, Quan Thanh Temple is also called Tran Vu Quan because it is a place to worship Huyen Thien Tran Vu - a deity guarding the north of the ancient capital Thang Long. Right from the entrance gate, you will be impressed by four pillars decorated with back-to-back phoenix images and flanked by ancient screens. Around the pillars are a pair of striking red parallel sentences. Stepping inside, you will be amazed by the ancient space of the three-entrance gate, the courtyard, and the three layers of the front house - the middle house - the harem in Chinese architectural style. With extremely unique wood carvings in a harmonious space, the temple's architecture has extremely high artistic and aesthetic value. The most prominent highlight in Quan Thanh Temple is the statue of Huyen Thien Tran Vu cast in black bronze with a height of nearly 4 meters and weighing about 4 tons on a marble block more than 1 meter high. In ancient legends, Huyen Thien Tran Vu is the god who fought off many foreign invaders, helped the people of Thang Long exorcise evil spirits and monsters, and govern the North. The statue has a square face that is majestic but gentle and calm with straight looking eyes. This is a unique work of art and partly affirms the ingenuity and talent in sculpting and bronze casting techniques of Vietnamese artisans three centuries ago. The statue is placed in the Harem area. Every month or Tet holiday, people flock to Quan Thanh Temple to pray for health, peace and fortune. Legend has it that if you use your right hand to rub the left leg of Huyen Thien Tran Vu statue, the person rubbing will receive good luck and prosperity. In addition, the Quan Thanh Temple festival also takes place every year on the 3rd day of the third lunar month, attracting a large number of people to offer incense, sacrifice and pray for peace.
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Long Bien Bridge
Long Bien Bridge connects Long Bien, Hoan Kiem and Ba Dinh districts. The bridge is the symbol of Hanoi. This is the first steel bridge across the Red River. The bridge was once in the top 2 longest bridges in the world, just behind the Brooklyn Bridge across the East-River of the US. After many years of formation and development, Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi has accompanied our people through two resistance wars against the French and American colonialists. The bridge has witnessed many heroic and memorable historical events and milestones. Long Bien Bridge has become a beautiful and meaningful symbol of Hanoi Capital. The bridge is always imprinted in memories and has become a source of national pride. Long Bien Bridge has an extremely unique architecture with a length of 2,290m across the river, 896m of bridge with 19 steel beam spans and 20 sturdy high pillars. When inaugurated, the bridge was compared to the "horizontal Eiffel Tower" with its harmonious and meticulous design. The bridge is 4.75m wide with 3 lanes. The two lanes on both sides for cars, motorbikes, and bicycles are 2.6m wide, the outermost lane for pedestrians is 0.4m wide. The middle lane is the railway lane, for trains, 1.75m wide. The bridge was built according to famous French architecture, designed and constructed by Daydé & Pillé company (Paris, France). Modern bridge construction techniques ensure safety and high aesthetics. The entire bridge is made from high quality steel, stacked tightly together to create a harmonious and impressive whole. From afar, the bridge looks like a giant, soft, winding dragon, lying across the fast-flowing river. Time passed, the devastation left behind by the war was extremely heavy, but the bridge was still there, still standing tall. Long Bien Bridge is a historical witness of the Vietnamese people, with the nation experiencing many important historical events and milestones. The bridge marked each step forward in the two resistance wars against the French colonialists and the American imperialists. The bridge has always accompanied our people during the arduous and difficult days of fighting against invasion. And until witnessing the moments of joy and excitement when the South was liberated and the country was unified. Let's look back at the historical events of Long Bien Bridge: September 2, 1945: At historic Ba Dinh Square, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, the bridge became a bridge leading thousands of suburban people to Uncle Ho in joy and jubilation. October 1954: On the day of liberation of the Capital, the bridge still stood tall, witnessing the joy and pride of the nation. 1965-1968: During the Rolling Thunder campaign, the bridge was bombed 10 times by American aircraft, losing 7 spans and 4 pillars. September 10, 1972: During Operation LineBacker II, the bridge was bombed 4 times, damaging 1500m of the bridge and 2 large pillars were cut off, causing heavy damage. December 30, 1972: When the US was forced to stop bombing Hanoi, workers repaired the railway on the bridge. 1975: On the day of liberation of the South and unification of the country, Long Bien Bridge once again witnessed this joy and pride with our people. Long Bien Bridge has witnessed and accompanied the Vietnamese people for a long time. Having gone through many ups and downs and events, now the bridge is not only a historical witness but also an extremely close companion to every Vietnamese person.
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Hanoi flagpole
The Hanoi flagpole is also known as the Hanoi Flag Tower, built in the early 19th century and now located on the campus of the Vietnam Military History Museum. After many years, this work is still intact and the most valuable in the Thang Long Imperial Citadel complex after the French and American resistance wars. Built from 1805 to 1812 under King Gia Long of the Nguyen Dynasty as an observatory. Hanoi flagpole is a place visited by many people of the capital as well as international tourists when traveling to Hanoi and taking souvenir photos. The first interesting thing that makes most tourists visiting Hanoi want to set foot here is the unique and ancient architecture. Visitors to Hanoi do not have to go too far, the flagpole is located right in the center of Hanoi capital. To get here, just ask for directions to Cua Nam and Uncle Ho's Mausoleum and you will find it. From the shore of Hoan Kiem Lake to the Flagpole is only less than 1km. Visitors can take a taxi or bus or rent a bicycle and stroll to admire the streets. The entire Hanoi flagpole is over 33m high, including the flagpole, it is 44m. Here you can visit both outdoor and indoor areas. Inside is very spacious and airy, displaying guns and statues of heroes. The base floors of the flagpole are square, gradually getting smaller, overlapping each other, and surrounded by tiles. That balanced layout has created straight, steady lines for the Hanoi Flagpole. What's special is that on Hanoi's hottest days, the inside temperature of the Flagpole is always cool. On the top of the Flagpole is the national flag, an important symbol of national unity, and is replaced every 2 to 3 weeks. Following the steps leading to the top of the flagpole, visitors can see the tanks and helicopters of the Lenin Park and Military Museum. Designed with a stone spiral staircase inside the flagpole, visitors can stop and look out at the hia-shaped windows dotted along the curved walls. There are 3 separate observation floors and a column. If you want to see the scenery, it is best to go to the top observation deck. From the top of the monument, one can observe a large area inside and outside the ancient citadel. Except for the North door, the remaining three doors of the Flag Tower are all engraved with their own names. The door facing East is "Nganh Huc" (receiving the morning sunlight), the door facing West is "Hoang Khuc" (reflecting light), and the door facing South is "Huong Minh" (facing the light).
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Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
Thang Long Imperial Citadel is a complex of relics associated with the history of Thang Long - Dong Kinh capital city and Hanoi province. This archaeological site is a living testament to the Red River Delta civilization throughout 13 centuries: starting from the pre-Thang Long period around the 7th century, going through the Dinh and pre-Le dynasties, developing strongly under the Ly, Tran, post-Le dynasties, until the Nguyen dynasty and persisting until today. The highlight of Thang Long Imperial Citadel was formed in 1010, when King Ly Thai To issued a decree to move the capital from Hoa Lu to Dai La and built the Imperial Citadel as well as a series of palaces and palaces, including the Thang Long Imperial Citadel. According to history books and archaeological documents, Thang Long Citadel was built according to the model of three overlapping citadels, including: the outermost circle is La Thanh or Imperial Citadel - where the residents live, the middle circle is the Imperial Citadel - the main court area, the residence and working place of court officials, and the innermost circle is the Forbidden Citadel or Long Phuong Citadel - a place for the king, queen, and other royal family members. What we still see today in the capital Hanoi is the Thang Long Imperial Citadel Central Relic Area with an area of about 20 hectares (out of the total area of 140 hectares of the Imperial Citadel), including two areas: 18 Hoang Dieu Archaeological Area and Hanoi Ancient Citadel Relic Area. Except for Bac Mon and Ky Dai, the remaining buildings are only reconstructions and archaeological relics found over the years. The central relic site of Thang Long Imperial Citadel is located at 19C Hoang Dieu, Dien Bien ward, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi city. In fact, the entire relic cluster is surrounded by four roads: the North is Phan Dinh Phung Street, the South is Dien Bien Phu Street, the East is Nguyen Tri Phuong Street and the West is Hoang Dieu Street, located in Dien Bien and Quan Thanh wards, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi city. The first stop in the Imperial Citadel relic complex is Ky Dai, commonly known as the Hanoi Flagpole. This is a monument with a tower-like structure, built under the Nguyen Dynasty from 1805 to 1812, at the same time as Thang Long Imperial Citadel. The flagpole architecture includes three levels of base, body, and watchtower, with a total height of about 33.4m. Inside the building, there is a spiral staircase design leading to the top - where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Thang Long Imperial Citadel. The Hanoi Flagpole project still stands firmly and solidly today, and has become one of the symbols of the capital Hanoi. Leaving Hanoi Flagpole, you go a little further and you will reach Doan Mon, the main gate leading to the Imperial Citadel. Doan Mon has appeared since the Ly dynasty, but the architecture we see today was built by the Le dynasty in the 15th century and renovated by the Nguyen dynasty in the 19th century. Doan Mon is the southern city wall, built in an arched architectural style that is almost perfectly symmetrical through the "spiritual axis", with 5 city gates: the largest middle gate is for the king, the remaining 4 gates are for mandarins, princes, and nationals. This is the most checked-in location because of the grandeur and majesty of the building. Starting from Doan Mon, you cross a large courtyard called Long Tri, then reach Kinh Thien Palace - the main nucleus in the overall Imperial Citadel relics. Kinh Thien Palace was built in 1428, where King Le Thai To was crowned, and later became the place to celebrate solemn royal ceremonies, hold court meetings and welcome foreign envoys. Currently, this project only retains the foundation and two stone dragon steps. However, the vestiges found here and the pair of flanking dragons partly recall the magnificence and splendor of Kinh Thien Palace in the past. Hau Lau, also known as Tinh Bac Lau, is a building built behind Kinh Thien Palace, in the past it was a harem - a living place for queens, princesses, concubines, and beautiful women. Hau Lau appeared after the late Le dynasty, built in a box-shaped architecture with three floors, combining traditional Vietnamese and French architecture. The most characteristic feature of Hau Lau is the thickness of the walls, making the rooms always cool in the summer and warm in the winter. At the end of the 19th century, Hau Lau was seriously damaged, and was renovated and rebuilt by the French as it is today. Bac Mon, or Cua Bac, is one of the five gates of the ancient citadel of Hanoi under the Nguyen Dynasty, and is also the only remaining gate. North Gate was completed in 1805, following the gazebo style: above is the floor, below is the citadel. Upstairs is currently the place to worship two Governors Nguyen Tri Phuong and Hoang Dieu - who together with the people of Hanoi fought to protect the citadel to the death. The palace gate is a guard place for soldiers, to keep the king and royal family safe. Each palace gate is a structure with sophisticated and sturdy design, enhancing the magnificence of the palace. In the Hanoi Ancient Citadel Relic Area, eight such palace gates still exist. Thanks to these palace gates, the work of determining the coordinates of the palaces and walls is more accurate. In addition to archaeological works, in the Hanoi Citadel Relics Area, there is also a system of French architectural works built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, now requisitioned as headquarters and agencies of the Vietnamese State.
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Hoa Lo Prison
Hoa Lo Prison is located at 1 Hoa Lo Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. The relic still stands the test of time until today, a clear testament to a period of hardship and hardship, symbolizing the indomitable and resilient spirit of patriotic Vietnamese people. Hoa Lo Prison, also known as Hoa Lo Prison, formerly known in French as Maison Centrale, meaning central prison, and in Vietnamese as Hanoi Prison, is an old prison located on Hoa Lo Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. This prison was built by the French in 1896 in an area that was still on the outskirts of the city at that time, with the purpose of serving as a central prison for both Central and Northern regions, detaining mainly political prisoners and patriots who opposed the colonial government. During the French colonial period, Hoa Lo prison was designed and built with a structure consisting of 4m high, 0.5m thick stone walls reinforced with electric steel wires. The entire prison area is divided into 4 zones: A, B, C, D, of which: Areas A and B: for prisoners under investigation, unimportant prisoners or prisoners who violate prison discipline. Area C: for French or foreign prisoners. Area D: for prisoners awaiting death penalty. The total area of the entire former prison area was more than 12,000 square meters. However, today only 2,434 square meters are retained and preserved to become a relic site, serving the purpose of sightseeing and tourism for those who want to come and see with their own eyes what the colonial prison scene looked like. Dubbed the "hell on earth" and the scariest prison in Southeast Asia, during its time of operation, Hoa Lo prison has become a detention place for many generations of Vietnamese revolutionary soldiers and activists with a prison architecture designed with extremely barbaric and cruel forms of torture and forced confessions, most notably the guillotine machine, which has put the prison in the top 10 most notorious prisons in the world. After liberating the capital in 1954, Hoa Lo prison was used to detain American pilot prisoners of war until 1973. With its historical role, Hoa Lo prison has now become an interesting tourist destination in Hanoi, attracting many domestic and foreign tourists. This place is open to everyone who needs and wishes to visit with an extremely affordable ticket price of 30,000 VND/person, with a 50% discount for pupils, students, people with disabilities, the elderly or those who are subject to social policies. In addition, subjects such as children under 15 years old, people with severe disabilities or people with meritorious services to the Revolution will be completely exempted from ticket prices.
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Hanoi Opera House
Located at the center of No. 1 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi Opera House is a place that many tourists love to visit every time they have the opportunity to come to the capital. This is an architectural work built by the French in the years 1901 - 1911 (during the period of Vietnamese domination), at that time the theater was a place specializing in performing luxurious classical art performances such as Opera, chamber music, drama... for the mandarin class, the French elite and some Vietnamese bourgeoisie. Inspired by famous European architectural works such as the Paris Opera House, Tuylory Castle... so the "soul" of Europe permeates this place. A century has passed with many ups and downs, the Hanoi Opera House has deteriorated a lot and has recently been renovated, giving it a new look and vitality. Saying goodbye to the original pale yellow color, the theater now wears a coat of dark yellow mixed with white to create a majestic and beautiful look. Right from outside the theater, we can feel the "breath" of Europe with delicate lines and classic carved patterns. Entering the main lobby, visitors cannot help but feel overwhelmed by the splendor of this place. The entire room is paved with white stone imported from Italy and red carpet in the middle aisle, creating a luxurious and noble feeling like the British royal palace. The ceiling and surrounding walls are decorated with a system of small copper or gold-plated chandeliers in a vintage style that looks very noble. Next is the audience room where artistic performance activities take place for audiences today. The space here is delicately designed with a stage in the middle and the stands are designed in an arc inspired by the Roman arena, embracing the stage, helping to keep the audience's view unobstructed. the best possible sound quality. With 598 seats reasonably distributed across 3 floors, creating the most comfortable enjoyment space. Finally, there is the mirror room, where important ceremonies are held or high-ranking figures are welcomed... The space here is filled with classic looks from the design that combines many large windows combined with Mozaic technology, to the Hanging lamps and chandeliers are plated with gold or copper... all exude luxury and splendor. In addition, inside the Hanoi Opera House, there are also a few other auxiliary works such as: administration room, 18 makeup rooms, 2 vocal rehearsal rooms, library and meeting room. When coming to the theater, visitors can stop by and buy some small souvenirs at the showroom and souvenir sale room. Recently, Hanoi Opera House officially announced its opening for tourists with a fee of 400,000 VND/person, with students receiving a half discount. In addition, you can buy show tickets at the theater with prices ranging from 300,000 VND - 1,000,00 VND/person and take the opportunity to visit some beautiful architectural works here.
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Tran Quoc Pagoda
Tran Quoc Pagoda was originally called Khai Quoc Pagoda, built in 541 during the Early Ly Dynasty. At that time, the pagoda was located near the banks of the Red River, so when the dyke collapsed in 1615 (during the reign of King Le Trung Hung), the pagoda was moved inside the Yen Phu dyke to the Kim Nguu mound area. Then, around the 17th century, Lord Trinh built Co Ngu dike (now Thanh Nien road) to connect with Kim Nguu island. The pagoda changed its name to Tran Quoc Pagoda during the reign of King Le Hy Tong (1681 - 1705) with the hope that this would be a place to help people ward off natural disasters and bring a peaceful life to all people. And that name is used to this day. In the past, Tran Quoc Pagoda was the Buddhist center of Thang Long capital. Kings Ly and Tran often visited sights and worshiped on holidays and Tet at the pagoda, so many palaces were built to serve the king's rest: Thuy Hoa palace, Ham Nguyen palace. The pagoda is located on an island east of West Lake, nestled quietly on busy Thanh Nien street. As an ancient pagoda built a long time ago, Tran Quoc Pagoda has undergone many restorations, its appearance has changed somewhat, the current scale and architecture of the pagoda is the result of a major restoration in 1815. The total area of the pagoda is about more than 3000m2, including the tower garden, ancestral house and upper palace. The pagoda belongs to the Northern sect with structure and architecture according to strict principles of Buddhism including 3 main temples: Front hall, incense burning house and Upper hall connected together to form the letter Cong (工). The Tien Duong house is facing west, behind is the Tam Bao house. Two corridors are located on both sides of the incense burning house and the Upper Palace. Behind the Upper Palace is the bell tower located on the main hall axis with a three-compartment architecture with a match roof. The ancestral house is located on the left of the Upper Palace and on the left is the stele house which still preserves 14 steles with many historical and cultural values. In 1998, the six-level lotus stupa was built, and in 2003, it was completed to form the pagoda's tower garden. The Stupa is 15m high and has 11 floors. On each floor of the tower, there is a white gemstone statue of Amitabha Buddha in each arched doorway. In particular, at the top there is a 9-storey lotus tower (Nine Lotus Flower) carved from precious stones, creating a majestic, sacred yet very soft beauty. The Stupa was built symmetrically with the Bodhi tree given by the President of India in 1959 during his visit to the capital Hanoi. This Bodhi tree is extracted from the Maha Bodhi tree in Dao Trang - where Buddha Shakyamuni sat and practiced more than 25 centuries ago. Currently, the pagoda still preserves many valuable Buddha and Bodhisattva statues located mainly in the Upper Palace. The most prominent among them is the statue of Shakyamuni Buddha entering Nirvana made from wood, lacquered with gold, and is a beautiful Nirvana statue in Vietnam. Through many ups and downs of time, Tran Quoc Pagoda still stands there majestically, bringing a peaceful yet ancient look in the heart of bustling Hanoi. Every year, the pagoda attracts many Buddhists from all over, domestic and foreign tourists to offer incense, worship Buddha as well as visit the pagoda.
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Hanoi Cathedral
As one of the earliest Christian architectural works built in Hanoi, the Cathedral has experienced many ups and downs in the country's history, imbued with the lives and souls of many Hanoi people. The land on which the church was built was originally where Bao Thien Pagoda was located, existing since the Ly Dynasty. By the end of the 18th century, Bao Thien Pagoda was destroyed and became a small market before the first church was built. From 1884 - 1888, the Catholic Church built a brick church on the original wooden temporary church foundation. This is the largest church built in Hanoi, honored as the "Cathedral of Saint Joseph". The church was inaugurated at Christmas 1887. In 1890, Nha Chung Street was expanded and the Cathedral became a central place bustling with passersby. From Hoan Kiem Lake, following Nha Chung Street, visitors can easily find their way to the church. Standing out in the neighborhood with a large square with a statue of the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus. Visitors will have to enter the church through the side gate. Known as the oldest church and with the most beautiful architecture in Hanoi, the Cathedral has been meticulously designed by the hands of talented artisans. With European and Gothic design style, the Cathedral was built according to the motif of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The church has a length of about 65m, a width of 21m and two bell towers of nearly 32m high, fixed by large stone pillars. The exquisitely designed stone cross attracts everyone's eyes from the moment they enter. The entire floor is made from terracotta tiles, and the four sides of the wall are plastered with sandpaper, creating an ancient and extremely beautiful space. Because it is hundreds of years old, the church wall is covered with moss, creating a wild and mysterious scene. The main doorways and doors all have pointed arches, typical of the Gothic style. The large dome curves upward, creating a lofty space. The highlight in the middle is the sophisticated, round flower-shaped window. With deep colors, mainly European style, mixed with many motifs bearing Vietnamese images, making the two sides of the church's walkway attractive, attracting tourists to look and admire the unique beauty. The church is divided into 3 spaces: the reception hall - a place for the choir and musicians, the ceremony area and the sanctuary for ceremonies. Right in the cathedral are hidden three tombs of Cardinal Trinh Nhu Khue, Cardinal Pham Dinh Tung and Cardinal Trinh Van Can. In the middle is a statue of the Virgin Mary, covering the entire church scene, creating an unusually warm feeling, like a mother is opening her arms to embrace her young children. The church usually has 2 masses on weekdays and 7 masses on Sunday. On March 19 every year, the procession of the Patron Saint of the Archdiocese of Hanoi will be held here. During ceremonies, people often hear music playing along with prayers in the Cathedral. This is also where absolution sessions for the congregation take place. Like other churches, Christmas and Easter are the two biggest ceremonies at the church, often holding lavish ceremonies, crowded with Catholics to celebrate the ceremony. Not only is it a famous religious site of the capital, Hanoi Cathedral is also a destination that attracts many young people and tourists to visit and take photos. Especially at Christmas time, the Cathedral is most splendidly decorated with elaborately decorated pine trees and colorful sparkling lights. However, you will need to come early because at dusk this place is already crowded with people. When talking about the Cathedral, of course we can't help but mention the "specialty" "smooth lemon tea" here. Cups of tea scented with jasmine flowers, sprinkled with a few slices of fresh lemon with a sour, sweet, and astringent taste have become a familiar drink to many Hanoians. Just a plastic chair on the sidewalk, sipping tea, chatting with friends or watching the traffic go by. Perhaps from such simple things, Church lemon tea always retains its unique charm for Hanoi people. In addition, it would be a mistake to come to Hanoi Cathedral and not enjoy all the dishes here. From Asian and European dishes to Hanoi snacks such as grilled spring rolls, pillow cakes, fried porridge... all will be found within just a few steps around the Cathedral.
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Temple of Literature Quoc Tu Giam
Temple of Literature is located in Dong Da district, Hanoi, right in the middle of 4 main streets including Nguyen Thai Hoc, Ton Duc Thang, Temple of Literature and Quoc Tu Giam. Traveling to Hanoi with thousands of years of culture, this is definitely a place you should visit. If starting from Hoan Kiem Lake, you follow Le Thai To street, turn right onto Trang Thi street, go towards Cua Nam street, Nguyen Khuyen street and then turn left onto Van Mieu street to arrive. Because Hanoi has many one-way streets, especially around the Temple of Literature area, remember to pay attention to avoid breaking traffic laws. The Temple of Literature was built in 1070 under the reign of King Ly Thanh Tong, as a place to worship Confucius, Cong Chu and Tu Phoi. In 1076, King Ly Nhan Tong established Quoc Tu Giam next to it, a university exclusively for the king's children and noble families. During the reign of King Tran Thai Tong, Quoc Tu Giam was renamed Quoc Tu Giam and accepted children of commoners with excellent academic ability. In the post-Le period, King Le Thanh Tong began to erect steles of those who passed the doctoral exam. During the Nguyen dynasty, Quoc Tu Giam established Hue. The Thang Long Temple of Literature was renovated and became only the Temple of Literature of Bac Thanh town, later changed to the Temple of Literature of Hanoi. The current Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam relic complex is located on an area of 54,331 m2, including many different small architectural works. Surrounding the campus are brick walls. Having undergone many renovations, this relic complex includes Ho Van, Temple of Literature, Dai Trung Mon, Khue Van Cac, Thien Quang well, doctoral stele, Dai Thanh Mon, and Thai Hoc house. The teaching house on the east and west sides has 14 rooms. The students' classrooms in the three halls have three rows, each row has 25 rooms, and each room has 2 people. The entire current architecture of the Temple of Literature is from the early Nguyen Dynasty. The architectural complex of the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam is arranged symmetrically in each area, each layer along the North-South axis, simulating the overall planning of the Temple of Literature dedicated to Confucius in China. However, the scale here is simpler and follows the traditional method of national art. In front of the Temple of Literature there is a large lake called Van Chuong lake, its old name was Thai Ho. In the middle of the lake there is Kim Chau mound, which used to have a pavilion for sightseeing. Outside the main gate there are four pillars, on both left and right sides there is a stele "Ha Ma", around the area is built a high wall. The gate of the Temple of Literature was built in the style of Tam Quan, with three words "Temple of Literature" on it in ancient Chinese characters. The Temple of Literature is divided into 5 distinct areas, each area has a separating wall and a gate connecting with each other. The main gate of the Temple of Literature is built in the style of Tam Quan, with three words "Temple of Literature" on it in ancient Chinese characters. The Temple of Literature has a surrounding wall built of bricks. Inside there are also walls divided into 5 areas, each area has a dividing wall and a gate to each other. First area. Starting with the main gate of Van Mieu Mon, go to Dai Trung Mon gate, on both sides there are small gates, Thanh Duc Mon and Dat Tai Mon. Second area. From Dai Trung Mon to Khue Van Cac. Khue Van Cac is an architectural work that, although not massive, has harmonious and beautiful proportions. The architecture consists of 4 square brick pillars (85cm x 85cm) below supporting the upper floor, with very beautiful wooden structures. The upper floor has 4 circular doors, a convenient railing and a simple, rustic wooden roof support. The two-layer overlapping tile roof creates a structure with 8 roofs, ridges and a flat roof surface. The attic is a square floor with eight roofs, on all four sides of the attic are round windows shaped like the sun radiating rays of light. On the right and left sides of Khue Van Cac are Bi Van Mon and Suc Van Mon, leading to the two Doctor's stele houses. Khue Van Cac at the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam has been recognized as a symbol of Hanoi city. Third zone. Consists of Thien Quang Tinh lake (meaning well of sunlight), square in shape. On both sides of the lake are the doctor's stele houses. Each stele is made of stone, engraved with the names of those who passed the Poinsettia, Longan, Tham Hoa, Hoang Giap, and Doctoral exams. The stele is placed on the back of a stone turtle. There are still 82 steles of examinations from 1442 to 1779. These are the most precious relics of the relic. Fourth zone. Is the central area and main architecture of the Temple of Literature, consisting of two large works arranged parallel and consecutive to each other. The outer building is the Bai Duong, the inner building is the Upper Palace. This is the area worshiping Confucius and Tu Phoi (Nhan Tu, Tang Tu, Tu Tu, Mencius). Fifth zone. This is Thai Hoc's house. During the Nguyen Dynasty, the Quoc Tu Giam school in Hanoi was abolished, the Thai school was changed to the Khai Thanh house, worshiping Confucius's father and mother. However, this house was destroyed during the resistance war against the French. The new Thai Hoc building was rebuilt by Hanoi city in 1999. In this fifth area, there is also the Tien Duong - Hau Duong house, which is the place to worship kings Ly Thanh Tong, Ly Nhan Tong, Le Thanh Tong and Quoc Tu Giam Chu Van An. Things to note when visiting the Temple of Literature. First, respect the monument and comply with the regulations of the monument management unit. Do not harm artifacts or relics. Do not pat the turtle's head, write, draw, stand, or sit on the Doctor's stele... Second, clothes when going to the Temple of Literature should be clean and neat. Do not wear skirts or pants that are too short, revealing clothing, or indoor clothing. Do not smoke, wear hats or hats in the Temple area, exhibition hall... Finally, Implement a civilized lifestyle in places of worship: Do not have uncultured behavior, profanity, or cause disorder and security; Have the right attitude when performing the ceremony, each person only lights one incense stick; Offer offerings and burn incense in the right place.
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Hanoi Old Quarter
Referring to the history of Hanoi's 36 streets or Hanoi's Old Quarter, we probably have to go back to the period from the Ly - Tran dynasties, when this residential and commercial area began to form, residents from all the villages around the Northern Delta gathered and became the busiest area in the capital at that time. Not only that, this urban area also focuses on many handicraft and trade activities, from which the name "Hang" is formed, a call that refers to typical craft streets, imbued with tradition. Experiencing many ups and downs of the capital, that neighborhood still goes through the years, lasting until now, preserved and preserved to become Hanoi's old town in the hearts of many Vietnamese people. In terms of area, according to regulations of the Ministry of Construction, the official scope of Hanoi's Old Quarter is determined as follows: to the north is Hang Dau street; To the west is Phung Hung street; In the south are Hang Bong, Hang Gai, Cau Go and Hang Thung streets; and on the east side Tran Quang Khai street and Tran Nhat Duat street. Hanoi has 36 streets, the name has entered the subconscious of many people with the most simple and rustic features from names such as Hang Mam, Hang Non, Hang Duong, Hang Muoi... representing the main goods traded by small traders here. The old town has a very unique urban character, a prosperous and crowded place, always crowded with people but still retains the traditional cultural values from thousands of years ago of the capital. Each street gathers workers from famous craft villages around the ancient capital of Thang Long, turning each street here into a miniature craft village in the heart of Hanoi. Architecture is another unique feature that makes up the unique character of the old town, with the structure of tube houses, tilted tile roofs and storefronts specializing in business, built mainly in the 18th and 19th centuries. At first glance, the houses look small and shabby, but they are arranged very skillfully and reasonably by people, still fully serving the life needs of the people here. Hanoi's Old Quarter is beautiful with small roadside shops. Even though they are not luxury restaurants, the rich flavor attracts travelers, once they go they will never forget them. A session sitting by Hoan Kiem Lake, enjoying the wind, eating Thuy Ta ice cream, watching the flow of people passing by, or going to the street without enjoying Trang Tien ice cream is truly a mistake. Old Hanoi with its bustling street vendors weaving through each street with simple yet rustic dishes such as donuts, balut, or simply green rice, a heartwarming hometown gift for Trang An people can captivate any picky diner. Old town cuisine is associated with traditional dishes such as bun cha, pho, fish vermicelli, tofu vermicelli with shrimp paste, snail vermicelli, vermicelli thang,... from small roadside shops, or in ancient houses that are decades old. "Hanoi's 36 streets" is not only famous as the most entertaining place in Hanoi, but also preserves many historical and cultural values of more than a thousand years of civilization. You definitely should not miss this destination when visiting Hanoi.
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Sword Lake
Hoan Kiem Lake is located in the center of the capital, surrounded by 3 streets: Hang Khay - Le Thai To - Dinh Tien Hoang. Previously, the lake also had a number of other names such as Luc Thuy Lake (green lake) or Thuy Quan Lake (because the lake used to be a place to train naval soldiers to fight). In the 15th century, the lake was renamed Hoan Kiem Lake (returning the sword), associated with the story of returning the precious sword to the golden turtle of King Le Thai To. Hoan Kiem Lake is a gathering place, an ideal meeting point for four seasons: Brilliant in peach colors and traditional festivals in spring; The wind blows away the sultry heat of summer; Fall in love with the weeping willow branches in the magical mist of autumn; Gorgeous in the rain of yellow leaves and drizzling raindrops of winter. Not only is it a beautiful landscape that tourists cannot miss in the list of Hanoi tourist destinations, but it is also a place associated with the capital's historical and spiritual traditions. Hoan Kiem Lake has two floating islands: Ngoc Island is located in the north of the lake, with a curved The Huc bridge connecting to the island. In the middle of the lake is a smaller Turtle Island, above which is a hundred-year-old ancient Turtle tower, sitting quietly amid sparkling water waves. On 3 weekends, the streets around Hoan Kiem Lake will become walking streets with many attractive activities such as street music, folk games... attracts a lot of tourists. Located on Ngoc Island, Ngoc Son Temple is not only a historical relic and famous scenic spot of Hanoi but also a place to worship the god Van Xuong, the leading star of literature and examinations, and Saint Tran Hung Dao. Around the temple is a complex of architectural relics with many historical values and humane significance, including The Huc bridge, But tower, Nghien tower, Tran Ba communal house. The combination of the Ngoc Son temple complex and Hoan Kiem Lake has created an ancient architectural ensemble of harmony and balance between humans and nature. Next to Hoan Kiem Lake are old streets such as Hang Ngang, Hang Dao, Hang Duong,... where visitors can visit and explore the life, culture and people as well as the unique cuisine of Hanoi. Ly Thai To monument is located at Chi Linh flower garden on Dinh Tien Hoang street. This is a typical cultural architectural work at Hoan Kiem Lake to honor the king who publicly founded the capital city of Thang Long. Located on the shore of the lake, Hoa Phong tower is an ancient relic left over from Bao An pagoda after it was destroyed by the French to make way for a post office. Around the lake, there are countless items that you can buy as gifts for friends and relatives such as handicrafts, cute small gifts, clothes, shoes, Hanoi specialties such as green rice cake, apricot fruit... Hang Ngang, Hang Dao, Hang Bac, Hang Duong, Dong Xuan market... are some reputable and quality addresses for you to enjoy shopping. According to many people's experience, you should go shopping in the afternoon because the stores here are very strict about customers coming in the morning to ask for things but not buy anything.
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