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HANOI CAPITAL
Area: 921.8 sq. km Population: 3.5 million habitants Administrative divisions: Districts: Hoan Kiem, Ba Dinh, Dong Da, Hai Ba Trung, Tay Ho, Thanh Xuan,Cau Giay, Long Bien, Hoang Mai. Rural districts: Dong Anh, Soc Son, Thanh Tri, Tu Liem, Gia Lam.
Ethnic groups:
Viet (Kinh), Hoa...
Hanoi is the capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the center of culture, politics, economy and trade of the whole country
Hanoi is the capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the center of culture, politics, economy and trade of the whole country
Location: Hanoi means "the hinterland between the rivers". Hanoi is located in the Red River Delta, in the center of North Vietnam. The portion of the Red River embracing Hanoi is approximately 40km long, and there are some other rivers flowing through the capital, including Duong, Cau, Ca Lo, Day, Nhue, Tich, To Lich and Kim Nguu.
Climate: The average annual temperature is 23.2ºC (73.7ºF) and the average annual rainfall is 1,800mm. Hanoi is situated in a tropical monsoon zone with two main seasons. The wet season, from May to September, is hot with heavy rains and storms; average temperature is 29.2ºC (84.6ºF, but can reach up to 39ºC (102.2ºF). the dry season, which lasts from October to April, it is cold and there is very little rainfall; average temperature in winter is 17.2ºC (62.9ºF), but can go down to 8ºC (46.4ºF).
Climate: The average annual temperature is 23.2ºC (73.7ºF) and the average annual rainfall is 1,800mm. Hanoi is situated in a tropical monsoon zone with two main seasons. The wet season, from May to September, is hot with heavy rains and storms; average temperature is 29.2ºC (84.6ºF, but can reach up to 39ºC (102.2ºF). the dry season, which lasts from October to April, it is cold and there is very little rainfall; average temperature in winter is 17.2ºC (62.9ºF), but can go down to 8ºC (46.4ºF).
HANOI ATTRACTIONS
Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple
Hoan Kiem Lake is really an emerald jewel of Hanoi, it is also called Lake of the Restored Sword. Lake of the Restored Sword is derived from a legend: Golden Tortoise Genie asked King Le Thai To return the sacred sword to the King of the Sea after he won Ming invaders and became King of country.
Ngoc Son Temple is located on an island in Hoan Kiem Lake in the 19th century. Initially, the temple was called Ngoc Son Pagoda and was later renamed Ngoc Son Temple, since temples are dedicated to saints: Saint Van Xuong, considered to be one of the brightest stars in Vietnam's literary and intellectual circles; National hero Tran Hung Dao who led the Vietnamese people to victory over the Yuan aggressors. From entrance, the temple is very attractive with: But Thap (Pen tower); Dai Nghien (Ink Stand); Cau The Huc (rays of morning sunshine touch Bridge).
President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum & Residence
Hochiminh’s Mausoleum is where Uncle Ho's dead body dressed in faded khaki clothes and plain rubber shoes was put in a glass coffin. The construction of the Mausoleum started in September 1973, on the foundations of the old rostrum in Ba Dinh Square where president Ho Chi Minh used to chair national meetings. Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum was completed nearly two years later on August 29, 1975. Hochiminh's Residence is located in a large garden at the back of the Presidential palace is a winding road covered with pebbles and bordered with house: Uncle Ho's Residence and office from may 1958 until his death.
One Pillar Pagoda
The One Pillar Pagoda is architecturally-unique example of Vietnam's pagodas. It was first built in 1049 during the Ly Dynasty, on the west side of the ancient capital of Thang Long. Its original name was Dien Huu, expressing a wish for longevity of the second Ly emperor. The pagoda has the shape of a lotus blooming on its stem. Legends said that King Ly Thai To was old but had no son. One night, in a dream the king saw the goddess of Mercy sitting on a lotus flower offering him a male child. Shortly after that the queen got pregnant and she gave birth to a son. The king thanked the goddess by ordering the construction of this pagoda in the form of a lotus and named it Dien Huu, meaning long lasting happiness and good luck.
The temple of literature (Van mieu - Quoc tu giam)
The temple of Literature (Van Mieu) is a famous ancient monument consisting of the Temple of Literature and Vietnam's first university. The Temple of Literature was built in 1070 in honor of Confucius. Six years later, Quoc Tu Giam , the first university of Vietnam, was on the premises of Van Mieu. It was the first educational school for royal family members, and it was later opened to talented students. In 1482 Emperor Le Thanh Tong ordered the erection of Stele with inscriptions of the names, places of birth, and achievements of graduates who had taken examinations since 1442. Presently 82 Stelae stand at Van Mieu.
Tran Quoc Pagoda
located on an islet of West Lake in Hanoi. Tran Quoc Pagoda is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi and a cultural symbol of Vietnamese Buddhism
Quan Thanh Temple
Quan Thanh Temple is an important historical and cultural relic, on a large and beautiful area by West Lake near the northern gate of old Thang Long Capital. It was built during the reign of King Ly Thai To (1010-1028). The temple was dedicated to Huyen Thien Tran Vo or the God who guarded and administered the north of the country. That is why it is also known as the Tran Vo Temple or the Temple of Quan Thanh Tran Vo
Vietnam History Museum
Vietnam History Museum is located at No. 1 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi; behind the Hanoi Opera House. Vietnam History Museum was founded in September 1958 and it contains a great deal of valuable objects, which reflect all the periods of Vietnamese history. The museum is a beautiful architectural work. It provides an area of 2,000m² for exhibition.
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is located on Nguyen Van Huyen Street, Cau Giay District, Hanoi. It contains more than 10,000 objects, 15,000 black and white photos and hundreds of video tapes and cassettes which depict all aspects of life, activities, customs, and habits of the 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam.
Hanoi Old Quarter
Hanoi old quarter is often called quarter of 36 guilds and streets locating in the centre of Hanoi, in Hoan Kiem district, with area of 100 hectares. In the past, there were handicraft guilds. Each street bears an evocative name such- as silk street, sugar street, rice street, vermicelli street... In the old quarter, among traditional styled house, there are cultural, historical, religious constructions and restaurants...
Architecture of vietnamese people and Asia is maintained here- an original architectural ensemble- with crowded houses, dense street. Domestic activities of urban residents are simultaneously carried out here such as, trade, production, entertainment, recreation, festival... creating a strong dynamics for eternal existence and continuous development.
Hanoi Old quarter is facing complex and great changes of adaptability with social development making some houses, street to be replaced by new and modern architectures. However, old streets with small, beautiful and mossy tube houses covered by the fragrance of green- trees will never have its elegant and pure beauty faded that only Hanoi has.
Water Puppet Performance
Việt Nam has a long and active tradition of puppetry or múa rối, which is believed to have originated in ancient times as an integral component of religious ceremonies and festivals. However, Việt Nam is best known for its water puppetry or múa rối nước, a unique northern Việt variation on the ancient Asian puppet tradition which some say originated during the 11th century when determined puppeteers in the Red River Delta found an alternative way to perform their art during times of severe flooding.
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