Vietnam hanoi attractions and tours. Giant ceramic mosaic. Maison Centrale in Hanoi

The sights of Hanoi and Vietnam as a whole are not as well known as the monuments of China or Cambodia, but there is something for a tourist to see here.

In general, in the most detailed tourist guide or on the same map of Hanoi with attractions for travelers, more than 50 interesting places will be marked, and even more in local guidebooks in Russian.

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In Hanoi, the Russian language is spoken in about the same way as in Moscow - English, that is, it is taught in schools, at institutes, and, besides, many invited specialists from Russia still work in Vietnam.

Therefore, Vietnam in general and Hanoi in particular are an ideal holiday destination for Russians, and this country can offer no less than any replicated Asian resort.

What needs to be seen?

If there is a lot of time, then, of course, you need to see everything, but if the trip has a short time frame, then you have to choose.

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For 1 or 2 days in Hanoi worth a visit following places:

1. Lakes - Western and Returned sword.
2. Temple complexes - Tran Quoc Pagoda, Jade Mountain Temple and One Pillar Pagoda.
3. The Ho Chi Minh Museum, his mausoleum, the monument to Lenin and the park named after Lenin.
4. Towers - Big Turtle and Pens.
5. Old quarters of Hanoi.
6. Museums - Illusions and Observatory, Women's, Thang Long Fortress.

Excursions to these places will quite fit in a couple of days, besides, they are marked as "important" sights of Hanoi on the map for tourists available in the capital of Vietnam in almost every hotel.

lakes

Lakes in Hanoi are not sights, but landscapes. There are a lot of them, and almost every lake has something interesting, not necessarily related to history, art or religion. For example, on one of the lakes they play "water" golf, on the other - children's game attractions, there are also restaurants on the lakes, and markets on a couple of them.

West Lake is the place where the "holy" island is located - the island of the Golden Fish, a local Buddhist landmark rises above it - the Tran Quoc Pagoda, a large and functioning temple complex.

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Except the pagoda, there's enough here picturesque bridge, narrow alleys and water of an amazing shade, its color changes depending on the lighting - from yellow to green, from marsh-clay to brown. The lake itself is very clean, so the color changes are caused by the lighting and not by the algae.

The Lake of the Returned Sword is located in the very center. A legend about the Big Turtle, which took the emperor's sword underwater, is associated with its name. In fact, the lake is an analogue of the embankments in any of the Russian cities. A fairly wide alley is paved near the water, with rows of trees planted between it and the access roads.

Here you can have a good time in the evening and take a walk in the afternoon. There are many shops on the alleys, designed for two, maximum three people, there are restaurants, and in the evening there is a beautiful panorama view of the night illumination of central Hanoi, that is, you can take beautiful photos. In the mornings, there are a lot of athletes here and just going for a run or bike ride of people.

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In the center of the lake is a tiny island on which a interesting tower, which looks more like a flattened Catholic belfry than an Asian pagoda - this is the Big Turtle tower. Next to the lake is Ly Thai To Park, which bears the name of one of the most important rulers in Vietnamese history, on the central alley there is a monument to this emperor.

temples

Buddhist complexes there are quite a few in Hanoi, but with all their abundance, you first need to see the Temple of the Jade Mountain.

The complex is operational and very interesting, completely different from everything that can be seen in other places. There are many small open and semi-open pagodas, everywhere there are bridges, passages, small fences, steps, tiles, pillars, large incense vats, trees, bushes, flowers and so on. In addition to all this, on the territory there are many benches installed in the most unexpected places.

All this chaotic abundance of details fully reflects the essence of the complex, this place is not only for prayers, it is also a community center.

Here you can see pensioners playing checkers, or people figuring out any conflict with the help of the mediation of a clergyman, a group of feng shui students, doing yoga, or just a circle of people discussing something, or reading newspapers or looking through something in tablets.

Also in the temple there is a kind of “museum department”, in which only one exhibit is exhibited - a stuffed animal of the Big Turtle, which pulled the sword from one of the emperors underwater. The scarecrow is made of straw and, in fact, is an amazing specimen. folk art, because the "straw" fishing in Vietnam touched absolutely all spheres of life.

Roofing and umbrellas were made from straw - mainly with the French "presence" and for export to Paris, hats, shoes, toys and even food storage containers. They also made baskets.

A visit to the temple with the right to see the Turtle costs one dollar, although at the entrance to the pavilion no one checks for a receipt with payment, it is not accepted here not to pay. On the contrary, many locals regularly pay for admission, although they come to discuss the news and see friends, and not at all to look at the scarecrow.

The gates of the complex are open from 7:00 to 18:00. If you are going here, you need to understand that, although it is extremely democratic, it is still a temple. That means you have to dress appropriately.

Tran Quoc Pagoda on Dolphin Island in West Lake is the exact opposite. This is a functioning temple, in which monks dressed in orange robes ceremoniously walk. The ensemble of buildings itself is somewhat subtly reminiscent of the advertised complexes of Cambodia, but is made in a delicate terracotta color and covered with many interesting details and tiles, completely invisible from a distance.

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The pagoda, that is, the entire complex of its constituent buildings, is more than 1400 years old - this is the most ancient shrine of Buddhism from all that are located on the territory of Vietnam.

The gates open at 8:30 and close at 11:30, then open again at 13:30 and close until morning at 18:30. Entrance is completely free, but the rules of admission and behavior are very strict. In shorts, sleeveless T-shirts, slippers, etc., they will not let you in. On the territory, you should turn off all gadgets, at least turn off their sound. Photography is also not possible everywhere.

The One Pillar Pagoda is located in a rather unexpected place, exactly in the middle of the path from the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum to his own museum. It's in literally- a historical monument, built in the middle of the last century and which is an exact copy of the original ancient pagoda, completely destroyed by the French colonial conquerors.

In general, this is one small room under a figured roof, kept in the air on a single small support column. Outwardly, it is somewhat reminiscent of illustrations for fairy tales about a hut on chicken legs. Inside, there are fresh flowers and illustrated short stories hanging on the walls about the history of the destruction and restoration of the pagoda.

The entrance is free. If the queue is long, then you won’t be able to linger and read something or take a picture, as the crowd is constantly moving around the room.

Ho Chi Minh and Lenin in Hanoi

Everything related to these historical figures is concentrated in three places - the Ho Chi Minh Museum and Mausoleum and Lenin Park.

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The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is far from always open, for example, access to it is closed all autumn, at which time various procedures necessary to maintain safety are carried out. These days, a small area of ​​the park is also blocked, on which the building is located and which is loudly called “square” in all guidebooks. The territory is closed with barrier signs and is patrolled by military men in full dress.

All other months the mausoleum is open from 8 am to 11 am, the last "launch" of visitors is at 10:15 am. Days off - Monday and Friday, admission - free of charge, for everyone.

Leaving the mausoleum, you can walk a few meters and find yourself in the Ho Chi Minh Museum. Along the way, in addition to the "one-legged" pagoda, there will be a small house on stilts - this is the house of Ho Chi Minh, the real one. In general, because of the location of this house, a place was chosen for the mausoleum and the museum. The house itself is an excellent example of the national "village" housing construction.

The museum introduces, first of all, the life of the leader and the embodiment of the ideas of communism in the country, but not only. There is a rather interesting historical exposition here.

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Opening hours - morning from 8:00 to 11:30 and evening - from 14:00 to 16:00. Days off are Monday and Friday. The entrance fee is $1.3.

For the same money, you can visit the Presidential Palace, located opposite and working on the same schedule, with a slight difference - it opens at 7:30.

The museum and the palace on the map are located on a square called Ba Dinh, but it’s hard to guess that this is a square, rather a playground in a park. Therefore, it is not worth it to focus too much on the names of the areas on the maps.

Lenin Park, especially the site with his monument - favorite place for walks of children and teenagers. This feature is not at all connected with reverence for the leader of the proletariat, but with the ideal sidewalks in this place, the convenient layout of alleys and sites, and complete safety from traffic. That is, children here ride skateboards, skateboards, bicycles, just run and so on.

The monument itself is typical, the same ones are in many post-Soviet cities. The difference is only in the inscription, here the leader is signed "Le-Nin" and well-groomed.

Bridges

There are a lot of bridges in the city, standing on many small lakes. The most interesting is the Hook Bridge, aka the Red Bridge, aka the Sunlight Bridge.

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A wooden footbridge, on which the newlyweds and everyone else are sure to take pictures “for good luck”. The location of the bridge's piles is interesting - thin columns are located in such a way that there is a feeling that the bridge is going somewhere.

In addition to the fact that the bridge is one of the brightest and oldest in Hanoi, visiting it will significantly save the tourist’s time, because it is this bridge that leads to the temple complex of the Jade Mountain, you won’t have to look for it specifically.

The bridge is very beautiful in the lights of night illumination, if you look at it from the “embankment” of the lake.

towers

There are also many towers in Hanoi, in principle, the word "tower" here means something in between, between a chapel and a memorial building. That is, this is not a museum that you can enter, this is a small building, next to which there is an incense burner and a donation box, and not all towers have it.

True, they all differ from each other, as the Vietnamese themselves assure, there are no two similar towers in their country. In addition, each tower was not built by chance, they mark places associated with the events of folk legends and fairy tales.

The pen tower sits on a large pile of rocks next to the Jade Mountain Temple. It consists of two buildings - the tower itself and a miniature niche-pagoda for the incense burner and offerings. Nearby is a box for donations.

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People go to this tower primarily for the fulfillment of desires. It is associated with a legend that if you give something to a pile of stones, then in gratitude for the offering, it will fulfill what you want. There are always a lot of offerings here, as everything is carried - from food to money. You need to go here during the day, there are no evening lights here.

The Tower of the Big Turtle at Lake of the Returned Sword is the exact opposite. You need to look at it in the evening, the illumination lights create the illusion that the building is floating on green water, very beautiful.

old quarters

There are old districts in everyone big city and Hanoi is no exception. True, first due to French colonization, then due to a number of other, sadder events in the history of Vietnam, from old quarters only the name remains. The colorful buildings of the 18th and 19th centuries no longer exist.

Interesting area "36". During the day, these are streets with "markets", that is, with folding tables filled with all kinds of goods and tents lined up along the line of tunnel development in two or three floors with many narrow windows with shutters.

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As soon as the day ends, the tents are replaced by remote attributes of cafes and just drinking places. Until dawn, the quarter becomes one big international bar. Spending night time here is entertainment for extreme people who love to explore life in cities “from the inside” and on own experience.

Museums

Among the museums, it is worth taking time to visit the Thang Long Fortress - the most unique object, protected by UNESCO and opening up Vietnam for tourists from a completely new perspective.

Basically, it's a big local history museum, telling about the life, history and culture of Vietnam. Not only the exposition is interesting, but also the architecture itself, which is completely different from the usual idea of ​​Asian citadels.

The inspection takes far from one hour, you need to count on four hours or even more.

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The fortress is open for travelers from 8:00 to 11:30 in the morning and from 14:00 to 17:00 in the evening, weekends, like everywhere else, on Monday and Friday. The entrance fee is $ 1.5, for children - half of this amount.

The fortress is located in Hanoi itself, you won’t have to look for it. If you get from the Lake of the Returned Sword - a couple of kilometers to the west, you can walk or ride a rickshaw for a symbolic amount of 800 dong. If you go to the museum after visiting the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, you will have to walk about a kilometer to the east, you can not take a rickshaw, along the way there will be many interesting pagodas, turrets and small temples for photographing.

The rest of the museums work on the same schedule, and the average cost is the same.

Video: sights of Hanoi.

Other attractions

Hanoi is ready to offer modern "entertainment". For example, in the modern center there is a chic observation panoramic platform, with telescopes and a small restaurant. It is located on the 72nd floor of the highest skyscraper Keangnam Landmark Tower, open from 10:00 to 22:00.

The cost of a visit here is from 18 to 25 dollars, depending on the complex subscription set, that is, on whether you plan to visit the Museum of Illusions and the observatory hall - on the 71st floor of the same skyscraper, the ticket may also include the right to visit one of the cinema halls or same play area.

For those staying at the hotel in the same building, access to the site is free.

Finding what to see in Hanoi is quite easy, there is everything for every taste. Everyone speaks Russian to some extent, and getting around tourist places is very simple, you just need to tell the rickshaw where to go.

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Hanoi is the perfect holiday destination. No need to study the subway, try to navigate the addresses or figure out how to cross a busy highway. It is a quiet calm city with very friendly people, a small number of cars compared to other Asian capitals, with an abundance of rickshaws and cyclists.

All this makes staying in Hanoi easy and simple, besides, any currency is accepted everywhere - from local to dollars. The only negative is that payment by cards is possible only in the modern "business" center, in other places you need cash.

All interesting places you can explore on your own, armed with a map, which is available in all travel agencies and even in some hotels. If you do not want to deal with the "map of the area", then you can order a sightseeing tour of Hanoi at a travel agency and at hotels. In the first case, it will cost around $20, and in the second, $5-7 more.

You can see the best sights not only with a tour, but also by sitting on a special route of electric vehicles that make stops near the most interesting places in the capital. Their camp is located on the northern shore of the Lake of the Returned Sword. But it should be borne in mind that in the city center the traffic is quite dense and you can stand in traffic jams for a long time.

In our opinion, it is faster to move from place to place on a motorcycle taxi. On average, travel from the Old City to attractions costs 40,000 VND (about $ 2). If they are at a distance of 1 km, then you can negotiate for $ 1 (for example, from the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh City to the Temple of Literature).

What to see in Hanoi

It all depends on how much time you have. A week is not enough to visit everything. Most tourists stay in the city for only 2-3 days, and this is insultingly small. Nevertheless, during this time you can see quite a lot in Hanoi. We have selected the most important for you.

2. (the most important historical complex).

3. and (they are located across the road, you can skip the latter).

4. and (located within a minute of walking from each other).

In our opinion, popular places like the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh City or the One Pillar Pagoda do not deserve attention if you are limited in time. They are located nearby and are equally boring for tourists (unless you are a fan of Uncle Ho and a lover of religious buildings). They can be viewed in 10 minutes if you do not go inside the Mausoleum.

Hanoi is an amazing and pleasant city. All the main sights in it are close to each other, so one day is enough to see them. If you have more time left, we advise you to look at others. And in this article we will talk about the most important historical places capital of Vietnam.

Attractions in Hanoi on the map:

Hanoi Citadel

The time of its construction dates back to between 1009 and 1225, during the reign of the Li Dynasty. Excavations are still ongoing on the territory, they were started only in 2000, but even now you can see wells, drainage systems and fragments of ancient walls from the time of this ruling Vietnamese dynasty.

The citadel was open to tourists only in 2010, and still not all tourists visiting Hanoi are in a hurry to get acquainted with this attraction.

The territory of the complex is large. Basically, all the buildings of the Citadel that we see today are restored.

On the territory of the Citadel there is also a bunker where everyone can go down:

Entry fee: 30,000 VND for an adult and 15,000 VND for a child ticket.

Working hours: daily, except Monday, from 08:30 to 11:30 and from 14:00 to 17:00.

Lake of the Returned Sword and Turtle Temple

The lake, located in the center of Hanoi, is a favorite place for walking locals and tourists. Around the lake there are many benches where you can relax. The Vietnamese love to sit here for hours: eating, drinking, chatting, meeting friends, and even playing the guitar.

Well, the street simulators, beloved by the Vietnamese, could not do without: in the evenings, a real gym unfolds here!

In the middle of the lake there is a small island, and on it stands a small pagoda - the Temple of the Turtle. You can't get there.

It is worth mentioning the legend why the lake is called that and why a temple was built for some turtle.

One day, a Vietnamese youth, Le Loi, rebelled against the Chinese conquerors who had captured Vietnam. In order to liberate the country, he was given a magic sword by the Golden Turtle, who lives in the lake. The sword did its job, and Chinese dominion was defeated. After that, the tortoise took the sword from Le Loi with the words: “To you, Le Loi, a sword was sent to defeat the enemy. Your duty is done, you have won. This sword is terrible only to the invaders, and now return it to me. After that, the turtle with a sword in its mouth plunged to the bottom of the lake.

There is another island near the northern shore of the lake, on which there is another pagoda - Jade Mountain Temple. Entrance there is paid - 20,000 VND. To get there, you need to go through the red bridge, which is called the "Morning Sunlight Bridge". Inside this temple is a stuffed animal of one of the endangered giant tortoises, similar to the one described in the legend.

This turtle did live in the Lake of the Returned Sword, but because of Hanoi's ecology, its life was threatened. Therefore, she was caught, treated in 2011, and released into the lake. But on January 19, 2016, this turtle still died, and its stuffed animal was put behind glass in the Temple of the Jade Mountain. Currently, there are only four such turtles alive in the world: two in Vietnam (but not in this lake) and two in China.

Military Museum and Hanoi Flag Tower

This place is also called the Vietnamese Army Museum. Here are the most interesting exhibits, in one way or another connected with the development of the Vietnamese army. We were most struck by Soviet aircraft and tanks:

It's no secret that Soviet Union actively supported the Vietnamese army in the fight against the American invaders. The Soviet government supplied the Vietnamese army with its aircraft and weapons novelties, and also sent Soviet soldiers to teach Vietnamese colleagues how to use it all.

And these are Vietnamese traps: stepping into a hole with camouflaged bayonets, American soldiers could no longer move independently:

And it is from this museum that you can climb the famous Hanoi Flag Tower:

Working hours: on weekdays, except Monday and Friday, from 8 am to 11:30 and from 13:00 to 16:30.

Entry fee: 30,000 VND. If you want to take pictures, you will need to pay extra. 20,000 VND, you will not be able to carry the camera unnoticed: all things will need to be folded into the storage room.

Lenin monument

Directly opposite the Military Museum, we see a landmark native to the Russian heart - a monument to V. I. Lenin. Our leader is highly respected here, we got to the memorial service on April 22, Lenin's birthday, and saw wreaths with fresh flowers laid at the monument. So Lenin is not honored today even in our homeland! True, the Vietnamese, as usual, called it in their own way: V.I. LE-NIN written on the pedestal.

We already met the same distortion of a Russian surname at a time where there is an island named after Soviet cosmonaut German Titov. What do you think the name of the island is? Ti Top! Unusual, right?

There is a small square near the Lenin monument in Ho Chi Minh City, which was occupied by skaters. Here you can also rent a gyro scooter or an electric car.

Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum and Ba Dinh Square

In the heart of the city is the famous Ba Dinh Square. It is famous for the fact that on September 2, 1945, the first president of North Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh, proclaimed the independence of his country on it.

It is very symbolic that it is on this square that the mausoleum of the most beloved Vietnamese leader, the Soviet Lenin, Ho Chi Minh, is now located.

The most interesting thing is that grandfather Ho himself bequeathed to be cremated after his death, and to scatter the ashes on his beloved Vietnam. But his successors decided to do it their own way and immortalize the legendary leader by mummifying him. Or maybe they just saw enough of the Soviet Union with its slogan "Lenin is forever alive" and decided to make themselves the same imperishable idol.

The mausoleum is a three-tier building:

• On the first tier Solemn speeches are made by the supreme rulers of Vietnam.
• Second tier- this is, in fact, the mausoleum itself, where Ho Chi Minh lies under a glass cap. By the way, he is dressed very modestly: in a discreet khaki suit and shoes with rubber soles: exactly the same as he dressed in life. Taking pictures in the mausoleum is strictly prohibited, so you will not find a photo of the mummified Vietnamese leader anywhere.
• The third tier of the mausoleum- upper part with the inscription HO CHI MINH, framed with precious stones.

Every hour at the mausoleum there is an honorary changing of the guard of the military guarding the mausoleum in full dress snow-white uniform.

The mausoleum has been open to the public since 1975. Today, anyone can look at the mummy of Ho Chi Minh City. Entrance to the mausoleum is free for everyone. But the whole trick is that the mausoleum works on strictly defined days and hours.

Allowed time to visit the mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh City— from 8:00 to 11:00 on all days except Monday and Friday. At this time, the entire area is blocked, and in order to get into the mausoleum, you need to go around the entire area and enter through the following door:

You need to be prepared for a huge queue: many people want to get into the mausoleum: from local residents to foreign tourists.

Near the square is the Ho Chi Minh Museum. It is made in the shape of a lotus, which should remind posterity of the noble character of the beloved leader.

In the museum you can see a huge number of historical documents, newspaper articles, exhibits and photographs relating to the public and private life of the leader.

The museum is open daily from 8:00 to 11:30 and from 14:00 to 16:00. On Monday and Friday, the museum closes immediately after lunch.

Entry fee to the museum - 40,000 VND.

Presidential palace

To the left of the mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh City (if you stand with your back to the building) is another popular attraction - the Presidential Palace. It was originally built in the 1900s as a residence for the Governor General of French Indochina. But now the palace is the current residence of the Vietnamese president, and it hosts state receptions.

Tourists are not allowed to enter the palace itself, but they can stroll through the botanical gardens surrounding the palace.

Working hours: from 8:00 to 11:00 and from 14:00 to 16:00.

Entry fee: VND 25,000.

One Pillar Pagoda

On the other side of the Mausoleum (to the right, if you stand with your back to the building), right in front of the entrance to the Ho Chi Minh Museum, there is another small but famous landmark of Hanoi - a one-pillar pagoda. It is very easy to miss it, as it is located in a small courtyard.

The pagoda really stands on one pillar, in a small lake with lotuses. But the size of the pagoda is not impressive.

Temple of Literature

Entrance to the Temple of Literature

Built in 1070 in honor of Confucius and his students. 6 years after the construction on the basis of the temple, the first university in Vietnam was opened for children of mandarins, or high-ranking officials. In one of the courtyards of the temple there are steles with the names and achievements of those graduates who received the degree of doctor of science in the exams.

Turtles holding name boards

In 1802 National University was moved to the new capital, Hue, and the old university in Hanoi remained in the same form as before, and is now called the Temple of Literature.

Interesting fact. It is here that you can see the building depicted on the 100,000 dong bill:

Working hours: from April 15 to October 15 from 07:30 to 17:30; the rest of the year from 08:00 to 17:00.

Entry fee: VND 30,000 for an adult ticket, children under 15 years old - free of charge.

Hanoi Cathedral (Saint Joseph Church)

This is the oldest Catholic cathedral in the city: its construction began in 1886. Outwardly, it looks a bit like Notre Dame Cathedral. The Vietnamese love to copy everything: we saw another similar cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City.

The cathedral is active, you can go inside and listen to the service:

In addition to seeing the city's sights, people come to Hanoi to go on a tour of here, to the province of Ninh Binh, nicknamed "Halong on land" and to the mountain town of Sapa, where you can climb to the top of Indochina -.

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Soviet people are accustomed to consider it almost the 16th republic, but for a modern Russian it is mysterious and incomprehensible. But not for a traveler, for whom there is nothing better than to find yourself in an unfamiliar environment, to study it, to “try on” an unusual life.
The word "hanoi" literally translates as "city between two rivers".

About 6.5 million people live in the capital. The area of ​​the city exceeds 3 thousand km2, which is 3 times larger than Moscow. In 2010, Hanoi celebrated its millennium. The city is rich in cultural, architectural and historical monuments antiquities. The city adequately represents . There are also modern monuments and cultural sites such as the Ho Chi Minh Museum and the Lenin Monument.

There are no beaches in Hanoi at all. The Vietnamese capital is of interest to tourists primarily as a sightseeing holiday. Traveling around the city is pleasant and safe. But don't expect more from Hanoi than it can give. There is no European cleanliness and grooming here. Street sewage, sewage, dirty cats - all this is typical of the Vietnamese capital.

Walking slowly for hours, enjoying the lovely views, will not work. Hanoi is a noisy, swarming anthill in which everyone is in a hurry to go somewhere. Guests of the Vietnamese capital should carefully look under their feet and watch their pockets.

Sights of Hanoi.

The main attraction of Hanoi is its religious buildings. The Temple of Literature is considered the most rated in terms of attendance among tourists. The building is a classic example of Vietnamese architecture. The sanctuary was built by a certain emperor in honor of Confucius and his followers. IN this moment Although the temple is quiet, almost nothing remains of its former spirituality. The sanctuary is more like a museum where you can admire the grandeur and beauty of 1000-year-old architecture, buy a souvenir, drink a soft drink or just take a break from the bustling streets of Vietnam.


One Pillar Pagoda is an ancient shrine in Hanoi and the most famous pagoda in the country. The structure was built of wood and installed on stone pillar. It is worth paying tribute to the beauty, antiquity and significance of the religious building and look at it with your own eyes.

The Lake of the Returned Sword is very popular among tourists. The reservoir with the surrounding park is the tourist center of the city and the starting point of all routes. There are two islands in the center of the lake. One is the Jade Temple, the other is the Turtle Temple.



Built in the XIX century, the Cathedral of St. Joseph for local population is a reminder of French domination, and for visitors - an object of tourist interest. It is noteworthy that the architecture of the building is somewhat reminiscent of the famous Notre Dame Cathedral and the famous one.
The Hanoi citadel was opened for tourists quite recently - in 2010. The fortress is not yet very "spoiled" by the attention of the guests, but it is worth a visit. Most of elements of the building restored after the French "hostage". The Znamnaya Tower deserves special attention, perhaps the only exhibit of the cultural complex that has remained in its original integrity. The tower is the symbol of Hanoi.

If you wish, you can visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Anyone can see the great leader. It should be borne in mind that the rules of conduct in the tomb are stricter than in the temple, namely: no filming, laughter and loitering; no mini skirts, shorts, slippers and other beach paraphernalia. Entrance to Uncle Ho is paid.

The military museum is located in the center of the capital, occupying a vast territory. By visiting the museum, you can get acquainted with weapons, documents, maps, all kinds of military attribution left over from the time of military conflicts. In total, the museum has about 160,000 exhibits. Our compatriots will be especially pleased to see the MiG-23 and T-54.

A visit to Vietnamese markets is a must! In the noisy, bustling, specifically smelling (sometimes too smelling) bazaars of the Vietnamese capital, you can buy anything: from amazing insects to a lamp with a genie.


You should definitely visit the Snake Village, where residents arrange a kind of snake performance for guests.

For families, the city has a water park and a zoo.

At the service of tourists in the capital there are many restaurants offering to appreciate the piquancy and originality. vietnamese cuisine. Rice dishes with local vegetables, meat, fish and snails are served at the table.

How to get there. Transport in Hanoi.

Located 30 km from Hanoi international Airport, from where a trip to Vietnam usually begins. Direct flights from Russia are carried out from Sheremetyevo and Vladivostok. You can get to Hanoi from the airport by taxi or regular bus.

There are many regular bus routes in the capital, with clean, air-conditioned cars. Taxis and motorcycle taxis in Hanoi are relatively inexpensive, but you should be vigilant and not fall for the tricks of rogue taxi drivers. Most hotels offer scooter or bicycle rentals to explore the local attractions. You should be careful and keep in mind that the traffic in Hanoi is crazy and traffic rules are not written for local drivers.

For a moderate fee, you can feel like a little bit of an exploiter by using the services of a cycle rickshaw.