As the economic, political and cultural center of the country, Hanoi with a history of more than 1,000 years has a harmonious beauty between modernity and antiquity.
The largest cable-stayed bridge in Vietnam
From Noi Bai International Airport to the city center, visitors will cross Nhat Tan Bridge, the largest cable-stayed bridge in Vietnam.
Nhat Tan Bridge glows at night.
The oldest temple in the city
Tran Quoc Pagoda is located on a peninsula east of West Lake, in Tay Ho district.
To this day, the pagoda is still known as `The most scenic spot in the period`.
The shortest street in Hanoi
Hoan Kiem Lake Street is more than 50 meters long, connecting Cau Go Street with Dinh Tien Hoang, looking straight towards Hoan Kiem Lake.
5 best places in Hanoi
Bustling tourist snack spot before Covid-19.
The largest square in Vietnam
Ba Dinh Square is located on Hung Vuong Street, in front of President Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum.
Here, on September 2, 1945, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
The flag raising ceremony is a national ceremony, performed every morning at 6 a.m. in front of President Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum.
The only turtle tower in Vietnam
Turtle Tower is located on a natural land island of about 350 m2 in Hoan Kiem Lake.
Up to now, the turtle tower and many relics around Hoan Kiem Lake such as Ngoc Son Temple and The Huc Bridge are considered symbols of the city, which domestic and foreign tourists must definitely visit when coming here.
Sword Lake on an autumn morning.
