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 Hanoi |
| Hanoi, Vietnam's small, elegant capital lying in the heart of the northern delta. Given the political and historical importance of Hanoi and its burgeoning population of three million, it's still a surprisingly low-key city, with the character of a provincial town ¨C though with a dramatic rise in motorbike ownership, increased traffic and Western-style retail outlets, it's catching up fast with the brash, young Ho Chi Minh City. For the time being, however, it remains relatively laid-back. It still retains buildings from the eleventh-century court of its founding father King Ly Thai To, most notably the Temple of Literature, and some of the streets in the Old Quarter still trade in the same speciality goods they dealt in 500 years ago. |
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84-04 |
Time Zone: |
GMT + 07:00 |
Electricity: |
220V, 50HZ |
| Airport: |
Noi Bai International Airport |
Distance: |
45 km from the city center |
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| Other Attraction |
| Shopping: |
Old Quarters |
Thaloga |
Silk Alley |
Dong Xuan Market |
| Night Life: |
Water Puppet Theater |
Press Club |
Hanoi Opera |
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| Hoan Kiem Lake |
The spiritual, legendary, and social heart of Hanoi, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Lake of the Restored Sword, is one of the most enchanting spots in the city.
The lake serves as a gathering point and performance venue during major festivals such as Tet and for holidays like National Day, but it's also a relaxing lunchtime escape or evening rendezvous for friends and lovers |
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Recommended Time for a Visit: |
2 - 3 Hours |
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| the Temple of Literature |
The Temple of Literature was built in 1070 in honour of Confucius, his followers, and Chu Van An, a moral figure in Vietnamese education.
This site preserves historical vestiges of a 1,000-year-old civilization such as statues of Confucius and his disciples (Yan Hui, Zengshen, Zisi, Mencius), and ancient constructions such as Khue Van Pavilion and the Worshipping Hall. |
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8:00am-17:00pm Monday to Saturday |
Recommended Time for a Visit: |
2 - 3 Hours |
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| Pillar Pagoda |
Located in Ngoc Ha, Ba Dinh precinct, Hanoi, the One Pillar Pagoda is a cultural and historic relic, unique for its architectural features.
The pagoda was first built in 1049 under the Ly dynasty, on the west side of the ancient Thang Long capital. Its original name was Dien Huu, expressing the wish for longevity for the second Ly King. The pagoda is built in the shape of a lotus blooming on its stem.
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The pagoda was built after the description of a dream of King Ly Thai Tong , who reigned between 1028 and 1054, in which Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, the Goddess of Mercy, led him to a lotus flower.
The actual One-Pillar Pagoda is the miniature reconstruction of a large, ancient, royal Buddhist building. |
| Opening Hours: |
6:00am-18:00pm |
Recommended Time for a Visit: |
2 Hours |
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