Tourist destination in Hanoi
Hoankiem
lake, Temple of Literature
According
to the legend, emperor Lê Lợi handed
a magic sword called Heaven's Will which brought him victory in
his revolt against the Chinese Ming Dynasty back
to the Golden Turtle God (Kim Qui) in the lake and hence gave it its present name (the
lake was formerly known as Luc Thuy meaning "Green Water").
The Turtle Tower
Turtle Towe
The
tower was erected on the Turtle islet, the former fishing site under king Le
Thanh Tong.Under the Restored Le Dynasty (17th and 18th centuries),
the Trinh Lords had Ta Vong Temple built on the islet, which disappeared during
the Nguyen Dynasty.
Turtle Towe
The Huc Bridge
Large
soft-shell turtles, either of the species Rafetus
swinhoeior a separate species named Rafetus leloii in
honor of the emperor, have been sighted in the lake. The species is critically
endangered and the number of individuals in the lake is unclear. Near the
northern shore of the lake lies.
The Huc Bridge
The One Pillar Pagoda
The One Pillar Pagoda
(Vietnamese: Chùa Một Cột) is a historic Buddhist temple in Hanoi ,
the capital of Vietnam Vietnam
The temple built by Emperor Ly
Thai Tong, who ruled from 1028 to 1054. According to the court records, Ly Thai
Tong was childless and dreamt that he met the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, who
handed him a baby son while seated on a lotus flower. Ly Thai Tong then married
a peasant girl that he had met and she bore him a son. The emperor constructed the
temple in gratiture for this in 1049, having been told by a monk named Thien
Tue to build the temple, by erecting a pillar in the middle of a lotus pond,
similar to the one he saw in the dream
The temple was located in what was then the Tay Cam Garden in Thach Bao, Vinh Thuan district in the
capital Than Long now known as Hanoi
One Pillar Pagoda
Ho
Chi Minh mausoleum
Ho Chi
Minh Mausoleum (Vietnamese: Lăng Chủ tịch Hồ Chí Minh)
is a large memorial inHanoi, Vietnam Ba Dinh Square , which is the
place where Vietminh leader Ho
Chi Minh read the Declaration
of Independence on September 2, 1945, establishing the Democratic
Republic of Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Construction work began on September 2,
1973, and the structure was formally inaugurated on August 29, 1975. The
mausoleum was inspired by Lenin's
Mausoleum in Moscow
The structure is 21.6 metres high and 41.2
metres wide. Flanking the mausoleum are two platforms with seven steps for
parade viewing. The plaza in front of the mausoleum is divided into 240 green
squares separated by pathways. The gardens surrounding the mausoleum have
nearly 250 different species of plants and flowers, all from different regions
of Vietnam
The
embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh is preserved in the cooled, central hall of the
mausoleum, which is protected by a military honour guard. The body lies in a
glass case with dim lights. The mausoleum is closed occasionally while work is
done to restore and preserve the body but is normally open daily from 9:00 am
to noon to the public. Lines of visitors, including visiting foreign
dignitaries, pay their respects at the mausoleum.
Rules
regarding dress and behavior are strictly enforced by staff and guards. Legs
must be covered (no shorts or miniskirts). Visitors must be silent, and walk in
two lines. Hands must not be in pockets, nor arms crossed. Smoking,
photography, and video taping are also not permitted anywhere inside the
mausoleum.
Ha
Noi Opera House
The Hanoi Opera House is situated on Le Thanh Tong St. , Hanoi Hoan
Kiem Lake
Characteristics: It is an old theatre with French architecture and typical Gothic and Mosaic characters reflected on the door domes and the glassed room respectively.
Characteristics: It is an old theatre with French architecture and typical Gothic and Mosaic characters reflected on the door domes and the glassed room respectively.
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Hanoi Opera House
For a long time, the Hanoi Opera House has been a
rendezvous for those who love theatrical performance and traditional songs and
music, symphonies, opera and classical opera. It is also a tourist attraction
for local and foreign visitors.
The
Hanoi Opera House is renowned for its unique architecture and good composition.
It is furnished rationally and harmoniously. Since its establishment, the Hanoi
Opera House is the largest theatre in Vietnam
The Hanoi Opera House is of the same
architectural style as the Opera House in France
After nearly 100 years of
operation, the theatre’s equipment and adornments became old and run down. In
1997, the theatre was repaired and modernized under the management of two
Vietnamese French architects, Ho Thieu Tri and Hoang Phuc Sinh. The original
architecture of the 3-storey theatre has remained. The decorative designs on
the ceiling, arches, walls, and doors were renewed. The 3-metre-high stage and
the audience’s hall, with 600 seats, were also modernized in conformity with
international standards
The theatre has been
equipped with state-of-art facilities and appliances, compatible for all types
of artistic performances, from folk music and songs, ballets and piano to
classical opera, reformed opera, Vietnamese operetta and drama, all made great
impressions on the audience. The Hanoi Opera House has also successfully
organised many large-scale international concerts.
Hanoi
Hanoi Cathedral
Location: Hanoi Cathedral is at 40 Nha Chung Street Hanoi
Characteristic:Hanoi Cathedral was built on the site of the former Bao Thien
Tower
Characteristic:
Hanoi Cathedral, also known as Saint
Joseph Paris
Temple of Literature
Location: Temple of Literature is located on Van
Mieu Street , 2km west of Hoan Kiem Lake
Characteristic: Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam is a famous historical and cultural relic consisting of theTemple of Literature
and Vietnam Temple
of Literature
Characteristic: Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam is a famous historical and cultural relic consisting of the
Tempel of Literature
Quoc Tu Giam, or Vietnam
In 1483 Quoc
Tu Giam was changed into Thai Hoc Vien (Higher Educational Institute). After
decades of war and natural disasters, the former construction was completely
destroyed. In preparation for the celebration of the 1000th anniversary of
Thang Long (present day Hanoi
Hanoi Flag Tower
Location: Flag Tower is on Dien
Bien Phu Street Hanoi Ba Dinh Square
Characteristic:Hanoi
Flag Tower ,
also called Cot Co, is one of the rare architectural works in Hanoi
Characteristic:
Hanoi Flag Tower
It was used by French troops as an
observation tower and communication station between command headquarters and
adjacent military posts. It was built in 1812 and is composed of three
platforms and a tower. The words Nghenh Huc, meaning “to welcome dawn’s
sunlight,” are inscribed on the eastern door. The western door bears the two
words Hoi Quang, meaning “to reflect light,” and the southern door, Huong Minh,
meaning “directed to the sunlight.”
West Lake
Location: Thanh Nien
Road Hanoi
Characteristic:West Lake ,
also called Ho Tay, is the biggest lake in central Hanoi
Characteristic:
West Lake
Scientists proved that West Lake
was once a part of the Red River . This part
turned into a lake when the river changed its course.
The lake itself and its name are originated from many legends. According
to the Ho Tinh (Succubus) story, the lake was called Xac Cao (Fox Carcass)
because there was a nine-tail fox which often harmed people died here. The lake
was the vestige of the cave after it was
destroyed by Dragon King when he raised the water level to kill the fox.
Whereas, according to the “Khong Lo casts a bell” story, the lake was called
Kim Nguu (Gold Buffalo). The story tells that monk Khong Lo had the power to
collect all the black bronze of the North and cast a bell. The echo of the bell
attracted a Gold Buffalo to follow the sound to look for its mother. When
arriving at this area, the sound of the bell ended, the buffalo didn’t know
where to go. It trampled upon the ground and the sunken area became the lake.
According to ancient books, the lake was named Dam Dam (Fog Lake West
Lake ) to avoid coinciding with King Le The Tong�s real name of
Duy Dam.
Described as the most romantic part in the colourful Hanoi
panorama, West Lake
With the vast blue water,
the violet and red flowers in summer, the soft sunshine and cool climate in
autumn, the near-freezing winds in winter and the pure air as dawn breaks in
spring, West Lake is known as a friend with whom people can share their
feelings. In early morning, hundreds of people, old and young, flock to the
lake to enjoy the fresh air as they do morning exercises. From the Thanh Nien
(Youth) slope near the lake, flower-loaded bikes and vendors balancing baskets
of traditional snacks hung on the ends of bamboo sticks on their shoulders are
seen fanning into Hanoi’s busy streets.
The lake has become a habitual rendez-vous for many people. The
beautiful Thanh Nien Road , previously called
Co Ngu, that separates West Lake and Truc
Bach Lake
Not only an ideal tourist attraction, West Lake
Most frequently visited
ones include Quan
Thanh Temple Nghi
Tam Village
boasts the unique architecture of Kim Lien Pagoda while Xuan
Tao Village
takes pride as home to Soc
Temple Trich Sai
Village houses Thien Nien Pagoda, Ke
Buoi Village houses Dong Co Temple while Thuy Khue Village