Choose Hanoi to start your travel in Vietnam

Hanoi is the capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and was also the capital of many dynasties of Vietnam in the past. It is for this reason that the Hanoi history is closely associated with the vicissitudes of the history of Vietnam. Hanoi is the largest city of this country in the point of view of the area (3328.9 km2) after years of administrative extension and the second position in the point of view of the population (over 8 million).

As the cultural, political and economic capital of the country, Hanoi is a major destination while travel Vietnam.

Hanoi is located in the heart of the fertile Red River delta where the town quickly became a center of politics, economy and culture since the beginning of the history of Vietnam. In 1010, Ly Cong Uan, the first king of the Ly Dynasty, decided to build a new capital in this country with the name of Thang Long. During the reign of Ly, Tran, Le, Mac, Trinh…dynasties, Thang Long... was the center of culture, education and commerce of Vietnam. When the dynasties of Tay Son and Nguyen took over the kingdom, the capital was moved to Hue and Thang Long was named Hanoi in 1831 during the reign of King Minh Mang.

Under the French colonial era, in 1902, Hanoi became the capital of the Indochinese Federation. The French people planned the construction of the city following the style of Haussmann in Paris that Hanoi was considered as the Little Paris in the Orient at the time. During the wars of Vietnam in the 20th century, Hanoi was the capital of North Government, the unified Vietnam and keeps this role until today.

With its ancient history, its cultural crossroads between Europe and Asia, Hanoi represents the interests not to be missed while travel in Vietnam.

Hanoi in the French newspaper:

On the occasion of the millennium anniversary of Hanoi (2010), L'Observateur, the French weekly devoted two pages of its new emission to present the beauty of Hanoi. Entitled "Hanoi - thousand years old," the author of the article confirmed that the capital of Vietnam can be considered as the most beautiful and the most charming city in Southeast Asia.

According to the author, the beauty and charm of Hanoi follow the both Vietnamese and French style. Next to the old Vietnamese quarters, in the early 20th century, an "ideal" city was built.

Hanoi is a city of greenery which hides mysteriously ancient temples, a town with many beautiful villas having architecture style only occasionally seen in the region of Côte d'Azur of France...

The author insisted that the best way to visit Hanoi is to walk quietly through the streets to discover an obvious but also discreet beauty, a beauty created through Western and Asian crossing that is both new but very familiar.

The article also appreciated the food of Hanoi by telling that the city has many good restaurants with exquisite decor, a service with smile. The author has specifically recommended "Quan An Ngon" in Ba Dinh district where visitors can enjoy the culinary culture of three regions in a discreet luxury and a cozy atmosphere.

Hanoi awaits you during your travel in Vietnam!

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