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 Situated in the heart of Hanoi, this delightful body of water also lies close to the hearts of the Vietnamese people. Legend has it that in the early 15th century, during the Minh Chinese occupation, General Le Loi was presented with a magical sword by a divine...
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 Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi dates back to the times of 18th c. The ancient temple is located beautifully on an idyllic island of the lovely lake Hoan Kiem. The religious site is at the north end corner of the lake which is actually the middle of the lake. Surrounded by...
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 The oldest and possibly the finest architectural complex in Hanoi, Van Mieu or Temple of Literature, was established in 1070, during the Ly Dynasty (1009 - 1225). Founded in honor of the Chinese philosopher...
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 Buzzing with noise and activity, the Old Quarter is the oldest and most lively commercial district in Hanoi. During the 13th century, several artisans settled along the Red River to cater to the needs of the palace..
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 The Perfume Pagoda (Chua Huong) is about 60km south-west of Hanoi by road. The pagoda is a highlight of the Hanoi area and should not be missed. The fun boat trip along the scenic waterways takes about three hours...
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 Situated on the dike south of the Duong River in Thuan Thanh District, Bac Ninh Province, But Thap Pagoda (Pen Stupa Pagoda), is one of the finest pagodas in the northern Vietnam and known as Vietnam's first Buddhist center.
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 Bat Trang is an old, well established village in the Gia Lâm district of Hanoi. It is about 10 km from central Hanoi. It is famous for producing a unique style of ceramics called Bat Trang Porcelain. Bát Tràng is well known throughout Vietnam for its beautiful ceramics...
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 Rivaling Cot Co as one of Hanoi’s most prominent icons, the Chua Mot Cot or the One Pillar Pagoda was constructed by Emperor Ly Thai Tong in AD 1049. Situated within the tiny Dien Huu Pagoda....
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Hanoi Sights
