Although Hanoi is one of the most modern cities in Vietnam, with a history of more than 1,000 years, the city still retains its traditional beauty. Today I will introduce to you some famous places with long traditions around 36 streets.
- Shark jaw building
Address: https://goo.gl/maps/DCxtnT4hxuwx3c5P9
One of the symbols of Hanoi city. Located in the center of Hoan Kiem district and opposite Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc square, where large and small events of the city take place.
2. Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street
Right next to the shark jaw building is the Hoan Kiem Lake walking street area, which takes place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening.
3. Mao Bookstore
Address: https://goo.gl/maps/u55xz5hmzwj6FqbP8
Located in Dinh Le book street, right near Hoan Kiem lake, Mao bookstore is located in an old dormitory, an extremely old book seller in Hanoi.
Not only preserving ancient books, Mao bookstore is also famous for its signature "ladder of knowledge".
Lots of books with all genres.
In addition to selling books, the shop also serves drinks for customers who want to sit and read books in a quiet space on the 2nd floor.
4. Bread Factory Trang Tien
Address: https://goo.gl/maps/VAVCtamJygNZdHgJ8
A very delicious bakery near Mao bookstore. Even though it's not a traditional place, I still recommend everyone to come here and try it.
The restaurant is also famous for its 4-flavored Bingsu, very suitable for this hot summer.
5. New Hanoi newspaper editorial office
Address: https://goo.gl/maps/546wCQRWwgbEmWEi8
Another signature of Hanoi city, the building still retains ancient French architecture and has very high historical value.
This is also a favorite photography location for young people when coming to Hoan Kiem Lake.
6. Hanoi Cathedral
Address: https://goo.gl/maps/w697LHcwX2XjnQZj8
Another location in Hoan Kiem district, the Cathedral was built based on the model of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, and has more than 100 years of history.
7. Hanoi Book Street
Address: https://goo.gl/maps/JAD1ejqve6knVG3dA
Just over 1km from Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Book Street is a street that focuses on selling and displaying hundreds of thousands of books from dozens of different bookstores. In addition, there is also a spacious campus for people to come here to read books.
8. Café balcony
Address: https://goo.gl/maps/p7qe8DgR8a39P1ns7
Balcony Café is located in an old French villa located right at the beginning of Dinh Liet street, the center of the old town.
With ancient architecture, along with an extremely eye-catching bougainvillea trellis, it attracts all eyes when passing through this street.
9. Fish noodle soup with ginseng and sycamore tree
Address: https://goo.gl/maps/tg8y9AB1kT2csNq48
A famous long-standing fish noodle shop right near Balcony cafe, with its signature meat-wrapped fish dish.
10. Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam
Address: https://goo.gl/maps/DDRfkmPTaFSHdeM7A
Quoc Tu Giam is Vietnam's first university, nearly 1,000 years old, a place to teach children of ancient royal mandarins.
Initially, in 1070, King Ly Thanh Tong built the Temple of Literature to worship the saints and ancestors of Confucianism and let Crown Prince Ly Can Duc come here to study.
In 1076, King Ly Nhan Tong built Quoc Tu Giam next to the Temple of Literature with the purpose of teaching children of court mandarins. Over the generations of kings, Quoc Tu Giam expanded and accepted children of commoners with excellent academic abilities to study.
After nearly 1,000 years of history, this place has now become a place to store and record the names of students who passed bachelor's and doctoral degrees of Vietnamese feudal dynasties on stone steles, and is a place of worship. offerings from the kings of the Ly and Le dynasties.
In addition, this is where the 100,000 VND currency of Vietnam appears.
This is also the place where students pray for good luck before entering important exams.
The Temple of Literature has recently renovated a number of rooms displaying ancient documents of historical value.
Next is the area for worshiping kings.
And finally, the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam is also a favorite place for students to take photos as well as for yearbook photos.
Above are the top 10 famous places around Hanoi's Old Quarter that you should visit once. Hope this article is somewhat helpful to you in learning more about our beautiful capital. Thank you for reading to the end of the article!
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