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Sprawling along the banks of the Red River (Song Hong), Hanoi is the capital and cultural centre of Vietnam. The city’s glorious history can be traced back for more than a millennium, although some relics have been destroyed through wars and time, the city still offers many interesting cultural and historic monuments, including over 600 pagodas and temples, as well as museums for visitors to wander around.
Hanoi is a surprisingly modest and charming place. Though the skyline is dotting with modern high-rise buildings, many ancient edifices dating from the 11th century and colonial-age residences can still be found everywhere. The best place in the city to catch the sense of the charismatic old world and check the pulse of this city is at the Old Quarter located amid the heart of the city. Apart from the dynamic local vibes, there are much more to explore. Take a visit to the highlight destinations of the city; Temple of Literature - Vietnam’s first university and a rare example of traditional Vietnamese architecture, the renowned One Pillar Pagoda (Dien Huu Pagoda), the famous Hoan Kiem Lake, That Long Water Puppet Theater, Bat Trang ancient pottery village, and the majestic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Hanoi Opera House in Ba Dinh District.
More than that, the city is also a gateway to Halong Bay, the world Heritage Site and Vietnam’s most famous natural attraction, located in the Gulf of Tonkin, 170 km east of Hanoi (2 hours drive).