Hanoi, Vietnam

For those whose soul during the holiday yearns to taste exotics, there is no place for rest in the whole world better than Hanoi, a city where the eastern traditions and European architecture have merged in a bizarre way. For more than a thousand years of history, Hanoi has repeatedly changed names, but has always remained one of the most important cities in Vietnam . Currently, "the city between the rivers," which is how the name of the city is translated, is the capital of Vietnam.

How to get to Hanoi, Vietnam?

At a distance of about 35 km north of Hanoi, Noi Bai Airport is located, which connects Vietnam with virtually all major cities on the planet. To get to Hanoi from the airport, you can either use the services of municipal transport, or take a taxi. In any case, the road to Hanoi will take approximately 50 minutes and will cost between two and twenty cu. You can move on the most Hanoi, both by bus and scooter, to hire that you will be offered in any hotel or hotel.

Hanoi, Vietnam - weather

Of course, anyone who has gathered in the Vietnamese capital to rest, is interested in what the weather is like in Hanoi? The climate in this part of Vietnam is subequatorial monsoon, characterized by hot, humid weather from April to November and dry cool between December and March. That's why to go to Hanoi in the summer - the idea is not the best, because the impressions of the trip will be hopelessly spoiled by heat and a huge number of mosquitoes. In winter it is noticeably cold here, which also will not contribute to comfortable rest. Therefore, it's better to go to Hanoi either in spring or in autumn, when the air is filled with the fragrance of flowering trees, and the weather pleases with stability.

Hanoi, Vietnam - attractions

Despite the fact that during his long life Hanoi has repeatedly passed through destructive wars and natural collapses, many ancient buildings and monuments have survived to this day.

1. One of the most ancient monuments of Hanoi is the Temple of Literature, dating from 1070. It is a complex of two buildings: the Temple of Literature and the first University of Vietnam.
2. In the center of the Vietnamese capital is the Lake of the Returned Sword (Ho Hoan Kiem), home to the legendary turtle, whose age is about 700 years. According to legend, this turtle has a significant role in the history of the city, because it was she who gave and then took away the sword from the national hero Le Loi, who participated in the liberation war with the Chinese conquerors.
3. On the island, which is located in Ho Hoang Kiem Lake, there is a unique puppet theater on the water, presenting bright and unusual performances to the attention of visitors.
4. Fans of cognitive recreation should visit the museums of Hanoi, and they are not so few here. For example, the history museum will acquaint visitors with the history of Vietnam's development, from the Paleolithic times to the present day. The exposition of the Museum of the Revolution is fully devoted to the national liberation movement of this country, and in the Museum of Fine Arts you can see the rarest examples of crafts and works of art.
5. In addition to museums, in Hanoi you can visit the official residence of the ruler of Vietnam - the Presidential Palace, see a unique architectural monument - the Hanoi Citadel, and visit the tomb of the first President of Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
6. In addition to cultural attractions do not forget about the magnificent markets of Hanoi, of which there are a great many. It is here that you can find everything you can imagine: plants, animals, things, household appliances and exotic drugs. Markets in Hanoi are daytime and evening, night, wholesale and retail. The main condition for a successful purchase - do not be shy about bargaining, because the initial prices for all goods are greatly inflated.