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Hanoi
by robert 
Nearly 1000 years old, Hanoi’s capital has always been at the heart of Vietnamese culture – a place where poets and painters walked the shores of the central Hoan Kiem Lake hoping to spot a magic turtle. The 21st century is bringing changes – and honking cars! – to the one-time sleepy communist capital. Hotel rooms start at $10 in the Old Quarter, a crooked web of "36 streets and guilds" with lanes named after vocations: tin-making, herbs, chicken feet. Across the Hoan Kiem Lake are grandiose reminders of the French Quarter, most prominently the Metropole Hotel, a standout for those who can afford it. All visitors should stop by Van Mieu, the ancient "temple of literature"; Hoa Lo Prison, the famous "Hanoi Hilton" where John McCain spent several years; and Uncle Ho himself – who, against his instructions, rests in a Lenin-style mausoleum near Ba Dinh Square, where he quoted the America's Declaration of Independence while writing Vietnam’s own – way back in 1945.
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sight Văn Miếu (Temple of Literature)
For any scholar or student, this temple is visited often by tourists who wish to see the first university of Vietnam and ask for blessings in their studies and quests for knowledge.
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body of water Hoan Kiem Lake
Located at the heart of Hanoi, this is the bustling center of locals, tourist, and all people alike with cafes, shops, temples, and of course the magnificent lake.
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restaurant Brother's Cafe Hanoi
, , address: 26 Nguyen Thai Hoc, BaDinh District , Hanoi , 733 3866
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Mikehotel
I was born in Hanoi, atually not in Hanoi now because one year ago Hanoi englarge its area. In the past, my province called Ha Tay but now when everyone asked me about where am I living, I will answer that I'm Hanoian and I grow in Hanoi. If you have any difficulties in finding accomodation in Hanoi, please contact me because now I'm working in hotel in Old Quarter of Hanoi, the place that makes you easy to go everywhere, every tourist atractions in Hanoi or another destinations near by. Our hotel is Mike's hotel. Opened since July 2007, and from October 2008 has been officially operated under The name of Mike's International tourism limited company (Mike's HN. ltd Co)
2009-10-01 / / report abuse
twitter buzz - Hanoi
News about Hanoi from the twitter community...
kerstinpless
art, cool architecture, fun shopping, great outdoorsy options, cheap food and drink... hanoi wins.
2009-09-17
kerstinpless
@pixelpooch bangkok was last night, today was hanoi, tomorrow is halong bay (north vietnam coast), then back to hanoi. life is tough. :D
2009-09-17
vietnamhousing
One Bedroom apartment on Truc Bach Str hanoi Prices : $ 1000 http://bit.ly/2z6Uyt
2009-09-17
ourman
So much for being more sociable in Hanoi. Second night in a row that I'm utterly knackered.
2009-09-17
thangfish2003
Thien Son-Suoi Nga - the wild beauty of Hanoi: According to National Highway 32 or Lang - Hoa Lac Highway to Son.. http://bit.ly/4xmJAM
2009-09-17
ourman
Relearnt to ride scooter amongst Hanoi madness. Met new boss. Two apartment viewings. Visited old colleagues. Sweated a lot. Knackered.
2009-09-17
swattier
Hoa was my best student at the "Alliance Française" in Hanoi. Please support her in this difficult time : http://www.hoadefense.org/
2009-09-17
trinhchienthang
http://trinharchi.com a renowned architect, urban designer and professor at the Hanoi Architectural University
2009-09-17
TheComicalHat
Yes, Ronan "God Bless" Keating is coming to #Hanoi. Run for the hills my dears. Blame the IWC (no, not the int. whaling commission silly)
2009-09-17
tin_tuc
Centuryold shrine in Hanoi rediscovered: Read and give us your comments http://url4.eu/S6JR
2009-09-17
wsorn
quan ly chat luong: Tìm Việc Nhanh - Hanoi, Red River Delta - Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Quy Nhon, Binh Dinh Mô tả: W.. http://tinyurl.com/rcsfm7
2009-09-16
ourman
@kerstinpless Hanoi iswonderful - just arrived back myself. Lived here for two and a half years but have been away since 2007.
2009-09-16
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