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Hanoi

Hanoi

With a population of more than four million charming people, Hanoi is the heart and soul of Vietnam. Being the country’s capital, Hanoi is the perfect destination from escaping the busy Ho Chi Minh City. Hanoi was previously known as Thang Long until 1831 when it changed to its current name. Traces of the city’s French occupation are still apparent in the city, reflected in its broad boulevards and French-inspired architecture. Oozing with charm, many colonial villas now serve as home to several restaurants, upscale hotels and embassies.

Located along the banks of the Red River, human settlements date back as early as the 3rd century BC, giving the city a pleasant old world charm. The city is very compact allowing tourists to visit some of the most interesting places on foot. The best parts of the city are relatively close to each other that tourists can probably manage to explore in just a day’s time. However, the Old Quarter alone is worth a day’s aimless discovery and wandering due to its numerous mini-hotels, art galleries, restaurants and shops.

Without a doubt, the Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is the city’s most visited site and one of the country’s most revered places. Not far from the shrine is the intricate Governor’s Palace, which faces the popular Ba Dinh Square, where Ho Chi Minh delivered the Declaration of Independence of the Republic of Vietnam to the people in 1945. The Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda and Grand Opera House are other must-visit places when touring the city.

The city is divided into several districts, many of which take their name from lakes located within the district’s boundaries. Hanoians are proud people as they take much pride in their traditions, etiquettes, cuisine and love for their own city. So with a taste of Hanoi’s famous pho and a long walk along Hoan Kiem Lake, this enchanting city will surely delight every guest who visits.

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Highlighting the National Museum of Vietnamese History

January 24, 2014 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

The place that best accounts for Vietnam’s thousands of years of history is set in one of the capital city’s finest buildings. The National Museum of Vietnamese History offers a refreshing break from the war and propaganda that most Hanoi museums provide as the museum focuses of the country’s pre-20th Century era.

Museum of Vietnamese History in Hanoi
Museum of Vietnamese History in Hanoi – Vietnam

The building of the Museum of Vietnamese History is a magnificent illustration of Indochinese architecture, which was witnessed until the 1910 French consulate. The building was previously used as the residence of then Governor Generals as well. Over time, the building deteriorated through the years up until the early 1930s when it went through a seven-year long renovation. Today, the magnificently constructed building invites visitors to a striking two-storey rotunda that remains as the entrance to the spectacular exhibit and galleries of the museum. …

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Documenting History at the Museum of the Vietnamese Revolution

January 24, 2014 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Established in 1959, the Museum of the Vietnamese Revolution documents the country’s struggle for freedom and independence as well as the history of the Communist Party. The museum displays thousands of images from year 1858 to the present with 29 unique showrooms that all creatively present the history of the Vietnamese Revolution.

Museum of the Vietnamese Revolution in Hanoi
Museum of the Vietnamese Revolution in Hanoi – Vietnam

Travelers walking along the Tran Quang Khai Road or the Tong Dan Street will undoubtedly notice the unique French-style architecture of the building of the Vietnamese Revolution Museum. Its big yellow façade will surely make tourists stop out of curiosity and admiration of the structure. The building was constructed in 1917 by the French colony and now houses artifacts, documentaries and exhibitions about Vietnam’s struggle in modern history. A visit to the museum will be a great way to understand the changing periods of society that range from the streets of Vietnam to the seats of power. The objects on display also offer great insights into the culture of the country. …

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Men Behind the Ly Thai To Statue & Park

January 24, 2014 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

The Ly Thai To Statue & Park is a memorial to the founder and first king of the Ly Dynasty. The Ly Thai To Statue stands firmly on a popular spot at the popular Indira Gandhi Park. The Ly Dynasty reigned over the entire country of Vietnam for more than 200 years starting from 1009 to 1225 A.D. The dynasty was founded and initiated by Ly Cong Uan who eventually changed his name when he ascended to the throne. He then called himself King Ly Thai To instead. It was he who moved the capital of Vietnam to Dai La, which he renamed Thang Long. This initial move then resulted to the founding of Hanoi as a city until it eventually became the country’s present-day capital.

Ly Thai To Statue Park in Hanoi
Ly Thai To Statue Park in Hanoi – Vietnam

Buddhist was the Ly Dynasty’s major and state religion. The Ly monarchy established over 150 monasteries in the region of Thang Long alone. The Dynasty of Ly came to its closing stages in year 1225 with an insightful commoner, Tran Canh. He married the final queen of the Ly Dynasty and maneuvered his way up to the throne. That led to the founding of the Tran Dynasty. …

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Preserving the Lenin Statue & Park

January 24, 2014 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

Like most cities in Vietnam, Hanoi lacks in public open spaces. The closest equivalent to such green areas is the Lenin Park where a large lake lies in the middle of trees, gardens and lawns. The park also features a huge statue of Lenin, a historical Soviet leader. Today, the Lenin Statue & Park lies between the Old Quarters of Hanoi and the Ho Chi Min Mausoleum.

Lenin Statue Park in Hanoi
Lenin Statue Park in Hanoi – Vietnam

Compared to its equivalents found all over the world, the Lenin Park is tiny. While New York’s Central Park is over 341 hectares, London’s Hyde Park at 255 hectares and the Le Bois de Paris about 865 hectares, the Lenin Park, however, is a mere 50 hectares and most of it is made up of water. …

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Paying Gratitude to the Ho Chi Minh Museum

January 24, 2014 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

The Ho Chi Minh Museum found in Hanoi, Vietnam records the life of Vietnam’s father figure. The museum that features the country’s historical hero offers far more hard evidence than the dignity of telling his works by use of mere words.

Ho Chi Minh Museum in Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh Museum in Hanoi – Vietnam

The museum is a gigantic white monolith found southwest of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and just past the One Pillar Pagoda. With over 107,000 square feet, this Soviet-style building encapsulates plenty of space for the legacy of the Vietnamese national hero. Visitors are then provided the opportunity to enjoy both the exhibit and the structure of the building. Aside from display areas, the museum also has a library, a storage, movie viewing areas, a conference room and rooms for restoration work as well. …

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Visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

January 24, 2014 By //  by Sarah Cruz Leave a Comment

In the center of Hanoi, a large area is devoted to the world-renowned Vietnamese statesman, Ho Chi Minh. Modeled after the Mausoleum of Lenin in Russia, the centerpiece of the area is the huge Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where the hero’s embalmed body lies in a glass case.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi – Vietnam

Uncle Ho, as he was affectionately known as left directions for his cremation and his final will. However, during 1969 at the time of this death, the war was still raging a year after the Tet Offensive, making morale still low. The Communist Party recognized his iconic status and denied his wishes. Many claim that it was a wise decision at the time but ethically unacceptable. Instead, his body was embalmed and the mausoleum was erected in his honor despite it being against his final wishes. The embalming process is undertaken by Russian experts every year during the early autumn as his body is flown to Moscow for three months of maintenance. …

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