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Located in the northern part of Vietnam, Hanoi boasts of a population of 3,058,000
people. Hanoi was the center of politics of Vietnam from 1010 to 1802. It was
the capital of French Indo-China from 1887 to 1945. It was the capital of North
Vietnam from 1945 to 1976. Located on the banks of the Red River, Hanoi boasts
of a rich culture and history. History shows that Hanoi was known by different
names. After its emancipation from the Japanese clutches in 1945, it became a
major seat of governance of the country. The city became the capital of North
Vietnam amidst a longstanding tussle between the French and the Vietminh forces.
Its communication was severely disrupted during the Vietnam War. Hanoi became
the capital of united Vietnam on 2 July, 1976. Hanoi has been on the road to development
in recent times. Hanoi is regarded as the cultural capital of Vietnam, absorbing
traits of the various dynasties that ruled this land. The cultural and historic
remains are huge attractions for tourists and locales alike. Sightseeing in Hanoi
is a major attraction for tourists thronging the city in droves.
You can catch amazing sights of the ancient buildings rich in history and culture
on sightseeing tours in Hanoi. The serene Hoan Kiem Lake is a major attraction
of Hanoi. Ngoc Son on the banks of the lake is another major attraction of Hanoi.
The Old Quarter with its 36 winding streets is a lively center located at the
north of the lake. The remains of Hanoi Hilton’ or Hoa Lo Prison is a must
see on sightseeing tours in Hanoi. Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s
House and Museum and the tiny One Pillar Pagoda are huge draws for tourists.
Several museums are found scattered across the city. Vietnamese National History
Museum, the National Museum of Ethnology, the National Museum of Fine Arts and
the Revolution Museum are the most notable museums of Hanoi. All museums remain
closed on Mondays and some remain closed also on Fridays. You should also visit
the major attractions of Hanoi like he Temple of literature, Bach Ma Pagoda,
Dong Xuan Market, Lang Pagoda, Lien Phai Pagoda, President Palace Memorial Site,
Quan Thanh Pagoda, St. Joseph's Cathedral and Tran Quoc Pagoda, on sightseeing
tours of the city.
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