Millennial dragon,
This symbolic term, well reflects the rich history and extremely interesting town of South – East Asia, the capital of the brave people of Vietnam, Hanoi. At one time Hanoi had many interesting and exotic-sounding names. Hanoi, admittedly, is not a metropolis but it is city full of charm, colors, tradition and history. Traffic, noise of fast flowing stream of passersby, vendors inviting to purchase their goods , the sounds of cars, motorcycles, scooters and all other motorized type of vehicles rushing to the sound of horns, indicates that this is a dynamic nation’s capital.
Hanoi provides a wide range of visual and emotional sensations and experiences. But not only. Street with delicious food stalls, restaurants with delicious food “bun cha” – Vietnamese noodle meat, soup or beer in a “Bia hoi” are the a common experiences for the bodily joys . These typical beer gardens of Hanoi , after a day full of colorful, exotic experiences, enables the instantaneous relaxation as well as time for reflection on the history of Vietnam, which Hanoi is a great example. Smiles of people of Hanoi , with friendly expressions and greeting “XIN CHAO” make one welcome in Hanoi .
A typical adventure in Hanoi usually starts from the old quarter in 1936-five street called “Old Quarters 36 Streets.” You can make attractive shopping here. Gifts for family, friends or for yourself. One can ,on the spot just at the curb of busy street , squatting on a chair, with lightning speed , be served with delicious hot soup “PHO”.
A visit to the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum , being homage to the father of Vietnam Ho Chi Minh , shows to Vietnamese people our respect to unbelievable “Uncle Ho” , as he often is called in Vietnam .
Walk around HOAN KIEM lake , called also lake of “restored sword” is a great opportunity for close contact with the people of Hanoi. With a discrete “watching” them in moments of relaxation and fun one can get a lot of knowledge about these great people.
Splendid example of history and architecture of Hanoi is the “Temple of Literature.” This building, which is the oldest University in Vietnam, provides visitor with inside to rich past of Vietnam .
Relatively recent, dramatic history presents to the visitor building of “Hoa Lo”, prison known as “Hilton” or “Maison Centrale”. Right here, the invaders of Vietnam incarcerated freedom fighters of Vietnam. In this prison were also detained, “POW,” American prisoners of war in Vietnam. One of them was a U.S. Senator MacCain. As the pilot he was shot down over Vietnam and then imprisoned in a prison of the “Hoa Lo.”
The Hanoi , attractive building of St Paul’s Cathedral , with its neo-Gothic structure of 1887 by Monseigneur de Behaine Pigneau is a great place to relax and reflect in mood of prayers . The Cathedral is part of a famous aspect of the city called the “French Quarter”, where the atmosphere, alleys, building villas resemble with its appearance of “little Paris”.
After the great experiences of discovery of many of Hanoi attractions it is worth to explore the HA LONG . The few days for the escapade outside the city is truly full of amazing experiences trip .Ha Long , the place with its is its natural beauty won a special position on the tourist routes of our planet. Under the auspices of UNESCO “is one of the so-called” world’s natural treasures. On the 1.553 km2, over the Gulf of Tonkin one encounters hundreds of spectacular islands. These limestone rock islands , with surprising shapes and external morphology of its structures provide amazing visual experiences .Some of the islands present fabulous grottoes decorated with amazing stalagmites opening to the viewer fantasy world of the proverbial “breathtaking .” caliber . For more information on Hanoi and tours to Ha Long can one can obtain from below sites . Hanoi is the city where LOT Polish Airlines, offering three times a week to the heart of the Poland , center of Europe, city of Warsaw, . From there further connections to many Polish cities, as well as Europe and the USA and Canada are provided.
Websites to visit:
-Http: / / www.lot.com –LOT Polish Airlines ,
-Http: / / www.vietnamtourism.com / e_pages / news / index.asp – Vietnam National Administration of Tourism
-Http: / / whc.unesco.org/en/list/672- Bay Ha LON
-Http: / / hanoi.sunwayhotels.com / – Sunway Hotel in Hanoi
Mitch Godziemba Swiat
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