Hanoi City Guide: Explore the Buzzing Capital of Vietnam, Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi, the capital of glorious聽Vietnam!聽What an exciting city to explore! It鈥檚 full of action, rooftop bars, gorgeous street food and zillions of bikes whizzing back and forth. It seems like it鈥檚 trying to catch up, and very fast, with the rest of the world after decades of setbacks such as the devastating Vietnamese (or American as the locals call it) War.

With a place as vibrant as Hanoi, you will not be short of historic sights to explore, museums to visit and cultural monuments to admire. With vast history and modern approach, the city has something for everyone.

Hoan Kiem Lake.聽The city鈥檚 jewel and one of the biggest tourist attractions is surely the scenic Hoan Kiem Lake or the聽鈥淟ake of the Returned Sword鈥� as the legend has it. To reach the聽Turtle Tower linked to the local legend, take the luminous red bridge across the green water.

The Magical Old Quarter of Hanoi.聽As stunning as the lake is, the true star of the city is the Old Quarter. Complete with its French colonial architecture, street food, temples and pagodas it is the heart and soul of Vietnam鈥檚 capital. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Hanoi City Guide: Explore the Buzzing Capital of Vietnam
Guide Location: Vietnam » Hanoi
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Kristina Valisauskaite
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