Stay away from the bustling atmosphere of the city, places with peaceful and romantic beauty can let your soul be relaxed and forget the worries of life in a contemporary period of time. For visitors who want to take poetic photographs and have a meaningful memory when traveling to Hanoi, the following destinations should not be missed.

1. Nhat Tan Flower Garden
Located on Au Co Street of Tay Ho District, not only in the New Year holiday when spring comes Nhat Tan flower garden attracts many visitors to take pictures and admire the immense garden of colorful flowers, but also in any day of the year, this place is also one of the most beautiful places to take photos, especially for young people. The flowers at Nhat Tan flower garden bloom all year round. Visitors can come here to capture fascinating pictures with various kinds of flowers from globe amaranth, sunflowers, pansies, and so on.

2. Falling Leaf Streets
Not all parts of the city are noisy, boisterous, there are still moments of quietness and peace to feel the unique beauty of Hanoi on the falling leaf streets including Hoang Dieu, Dien Bien Phu, and Kim Ma. The famous beautiful roads in Hanoi with long rows of trees create a calm and fresh air. In Kim Ma Street, a unique feature is that the rows of trees change their color in each season. In spring, roads are covered with red buds of the plants Lagerstroemia floribunda. In summer, cool green lawns become more brilliant in the sunshine. In autumn, red leaves fall on green grass and winter is filled with deciduous trees. Or, you can take photographs at Phan Dinh Phung street with one of the widest sidewalks in Hanoi consisting of many rows of Dracontomelon trees as well as the ranges of houses built in ancient architecture. All will be a wonderful scenery for you to feel a peaceful and close Hanoi.

3. Lotus Pond in West Lake
Located at the end of To Ngoc Van Street in Tay Ho District. Lotus pond in West Lake is an ideal place to blend with nature in every season of blooming lotuses. Here, visitors can try taking pictures in the traditional custom of Vietnam – Ao dai, save for yourself the beautiful memories when visiting the beautiful country, Vietnam.

4. On the banks of the Red River
Travel to Red River, tourists can visit the extensive beach located on the banks of the Red River. Wide sandy beaches is a suitable place to take pictures to record the most beautiful moments here with hanging chairs, swings, wooden bridge … or visiting the middle land in Red River favored by nature with sandy beaches stretching along with the white fields of reeds swaying gently in the wind, the green rows of bananas on the sidelines creating rustic, pristine but peaceful feeling.

5. Long Bien Bridge
Long Bien Bridge is a witness of history, connecting the bustle and hustle of the city with the idyllic life of the people along the Red River. For a long time, Long Bien Bridge has become a distinctive feature of Hanoi and also a favorite destination of many people who want to keep the beautiful photos on this historic bridge. Morning in Long Bien Bridge looms in the dim mist behind the middle land of Red River, the afternoon carries quiet and ancient beauty. Standing on this place and looking at another Hanoi with peace and truth will give visitors a fresh feeling and relaxation in mind.

6. Tay Tuu Flower Village
Situated on the territory of Tu Liem District, Ha Noi, Tay Tuu flower village is known to be the largest flower village in Hanoi. This place is a nice place in Hanoi famous for vast fields with various types of picturesque flowers such as roses, daisies, lilies … Visitors can delight in shooting without charge. Travel to Tay Tuu flower village, you will be immersed in a fragrant atmosphere, colorful scene of countless flowers.

7. Yen Vien Station
Just about 15km away from the center of Hanoi, Yen Vien Station is a beautiful photography shot outside Hanoi. With more than 100-year history, it offers a full classical beauty mixing with the style of the Hanoi under French colonial power. Featured here are the interconnected carriages, the long train tracks which create a pristine and rustic scenery. It will bring you great pictures with classical but also modern style as well as leave meaningful memories in your trip to Hanoi.

8. Vinh Tuy Logan Garden
Logan garden at the foot of Vinh Tuy Bridge in the past few years has become a favorite place of many young people to take pictures. Over 500 Logan trees, as well as expansive and beautiful lawns, will surely give visitors a green space to capture great images in a peaceful natural scenery.

9. Thang Long Imperial Citadel
Situated on Hoang Dieu Street, although Thang Long Imperial Citadel does not have many outstanding points, however, it is a place to get creative inspiration for art to have beautiful and ancient pictures. Surely this would be your ideal suggestion to get the most favored pictures.

10. Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter Area
If you want to retain the quiet beauty and tenderness of Hanoi, the old quarter area is the most appropriate destination. Lakeside green scenery surroundings Sword Lake, with red The Huc Bridge, Turtle Tower standing out in the lake. In addition, Hang Ma Street is always colorful with lanterns, Hang Vai with slats of bamboo creates unique shapes or old craft street will be a beautiful backdrop. When autumn comes, the Sword Lake carries a strange beauty, in the chilly autumn wind, people can feel the smell of dried fallen leaves mingling with the smell of water and earth. This time is when the mango-pine flowers bloom embellishing the lake atmosphere.
If you have an opportunity to visit Hanoi, take the time to visit these destinations, the photos of tranquil and ancient space but still carrying a modern appearance of Hanoi will become unforgettable memories for tourists.

Top 10 Photography Spots in Hanoi
Nguyen Thanh Van

Hang Khay Street used to have a rather strange name called British Street. For decades, this street has become a “photography street” of Hanoi capital.

The name of Hang Khay street is associated with a unique traditional craftsmanship, called mosaic craft. For centuries, along the street there were shops specializing in making and selling such as trays, collapses, chairs, tables, tea cabinets …There used to be a mosaic craft temple which no more vestige nowadays.

Old Hang Khay street includes the southern section of Trang Tien street today. At the beginning of the French colonial period, the French called this street and Trang Tien street was “Rue des Incrusteurs”, or Tho Kham street. In 1886, the street was renamed Paul Bert Street.

In 1945, Paul Bert street split to Trang Tien street and Hang Khay street. During the temporary occupation of 1947 – 1952, this street had a stranger named was British street . After the liberation of the capital in 1954, the name Trang Tien – Hang Khay was restored.

The route Trang Tien – Hang Khay – Trang Thi at that time was the focus of the Western Quarter in Hanoi. On Hang Khay street, French shops gradually replaced traditional mosaic shops. These include the drug store at No. 1, the silk shop at No. 25, the Ritz hotel & restaurant at No. 37 …

After 1945, Hang Khay street street gradually appeared many photo shops, the first one being the International Photo Gallery of photography artist Phan Xuan Thuy opened in 1946. This is probably due to the prime location next to Hoan Kiem Lake.

Nowadays, there are only a few photographic shops in the street.

This is a place where people and tourists can walk under the trees, see the iconic works of Hanoi such as Turtle Tower, Ngoc Son Temple, The Huc Bridge, Hanoi Post Office.

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Hang Khay Street – famous photography street in Hanoi
Nguyen Thanh Van

Spring

Traveling in Hanoi in the spring from January to March, visitors on Hanoi street food tour will enjoy both cold and warm atmosphere, very comfortable and pleasant. According to the people who have travelled Hanoi, if visiting Hanoi at this time, visitors do not need to prepare too many warm clothes, just equipped with sweaters, towels made by lightweight material to deal with cold air early in the morning and late in the night; and the weather is very cool so you can comfortably wear your favorite clothes.

Destinations tourists should visit at this time listed as Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hoang Thanh Thang Long, Big church, village Bat Trang pottery, Duong Lam ancient village, Huong pagoda, One Pillar Pagoda, etc.

Summer

Passing in April, the weather in Hanoi is no longer the cold like the spring days but instead of that, it will be the warm weather with light golden rays in the early morning, bright gold at noon and bright red at gloaming. In particular, the weather characteristics from April to June will be amazing with sudden short rains. Therefore, in this time, it is best to bring small umbrellas or lightweight raincoats.

A special highlight for the trip to Hanoi in the early days of April is the opportunity to see firsthand the images of bicycles full of lilies running along the streets. The flower with pure white, gentle and pure fragrance has attracted many tourists, leaving many deep impressions for many people. At the same time, Hanoi tourism this season helps visitors enjoy a lot of special dishes such as beef papaya salad, boiled snails, La Vong fish ball, chicken noodles, spring rolls, banh gio …

Autumn

In July, Hanoi continued the hot summer days, but not so that the Hanoi food tour becomes less interesting. It is this weather, visitors to Hanoi will have the opportunity to experience the feeling of enjoying a cool glass of lemon tea at the Cathedral or eating Trang Tien ice cream while watching the busy life of the people here.

In August, the weather began to become cool, more pleasant, so wandering around ancient streets for sightseeing, enjoying Ngu Xa noodle soup is a great choice. Particularly in September, the temperature began to fall so it was great to explore Hanoi. Visitors also should take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy the delicious autumn specialties such as Young rice in Vong village, fried round sticky rice cake (banh chung), rib porridge, vermicelli, hot sticky rice …

Winter

October is considered the best weather of the year in Hanoi. The air started to be cold and the smell of milk flowers softly absorb into every corner. Walking around Hanoi at this time, visitors will be fascinated by the natural picture filled with yellow daisies mixed with the red of fallen leaves, so romantic and poetic. In November, the temperature will decrease, so tourists traveling at this time should prepare warm clothes to avoid colds.

Places of entertainment which tourists can visit for a picnic is Ba Vi National Park to have fun together. On the campfire and enjoy the delicious and hot barbecue in the cold weather. Visitors can also visit the scenic Tien Tien Sa eco-tourism area and participate in the motor games, visiting Bat Trang pottery village Experience the feeling of riding a buffalo to travel around the village … Regarding eating and drinking, Hanoi winter has many delicious dishes that visitors on Hanoi food tours can comfortably enjoy with different flavors such as crab hotpot, chicken hotpot, and grilled food, steak, hot snail, fried spring rolls, nem nuong (grilled fermented pork meat), banh ran (fried round doughnuts), tortillas, sweet potato cakes, hot sweet soup, hot banh duc, grilled chicken legs, etc.

Source: vietnam-travelnews

Hanoi In Four Seasons
Nguyen Thanh Van

Hanoi street food has been a unique cultural feature of Hanoi for a long time. Wherever you go, it is always a hard impression in the heart of Hanoi people as well as international visitors when they visit the city.

Street food – “soul” of Hanoi

The characteristic of street food in Hanoi is that the processing of food is very fast, not decoratively and eaters can enjoy while it is still hot. Now, pavement night diner s are places to meet friends, entertaining after stressful working hours or family gatherings. Each person has a purpose so that there are always crowded in the night, everyone is shady talk. This is the reason why there are many Vietnam food tours.

Uncle Nguyen Van Mai, a native of Hanoi, said: “The pavement restaurant is always the place that I and my friends choose when meeting each other. Not only because of this delicious food, but we also can both eat and talk very comfortably without fear of influencing or scaring anyone. The price at the sidewalk diner compared to the restaurant with clean and beautiful space is not much difference. However, many people still choose street foods, because they like the feeling of eating while looking the bustle of Hanoi streets. Street food has become a part of the soul of Hanoi. And even if people leave Hanoi, they will never forget that street food.

Street food in Hanoi in the view of international tourists.

Hanoi street food is increasingly popular and affirms its attractiveness in the eyes of international visitors. Come to Hanoi, visitors can not miss the famous street specialties such as beef noodle, pancakes, rolls, bread …

Mike Tatarski, a two-year-old visitor in Vietnam, said, “I like street food in Hanoi. Because it tastes very unique, there are many green vegetables and spice combinations are very harmonious. Especially, I was impressed with the street vendors sitting on the sidewalk because they are very friendly and humorous. It helps me feel a lot better. ” Hanoi street cuisine is richer with dishes from many regions now that make the cuisine of Kinh Ky area become more and more interesting and special.

Visitors are not only attracted by the delicious food, but they also are very interested in eating while watching the local people ‘s lifestyle. Just a few plastic chairs and a folding table, even without a roof, it can become a street restaurant. Blacke Robertson, a US traveler said: “The street food of Hanoi made me very excited. It is not only very tasty, but I also found a new feeling as I sat on the small plastic chairs, sipping coffee or iced tea, watching the bustling line on the street and listening to the stories of those around me. ”

Thanks to the unique flavor and special features of street foods, many visitors also open street-style restaurants and sell Vietnamese food in their home country after they enjoyed Vietnam street food. For example, Paul Hopper, a British guy after a trip to Vietnam opened a restaurant called “Box” in London. He said: “When I came to Vietnam, I immediately” fell in love “with fresh, tasty dishes of street vendors. I am especially impressed with the popular restaurants here because of quickly and conveniently serving. Besides, it is really suitable for office staffs and worker lunches. And I decided to open chophouse in London, serving fast food but still fresh for office workers. ”

It can be said that street food has become a unique cultural feature of Hanoi, the “soul” of the land of the thousand years of civilization. Not only has a special meaning with the local people, but also has the unforgettable impression with international friends. As a result, it contributes to enriching the quintessence culinary culture of Vietnam.

Source: vietnam-travelnews

The Beauty Of Hanoi Street Food Tours
Nguyen Thanh Van

Lien Phai Pagoda is a Buddhist temple in Hanoi, Vietnam. The temple is located in Lien Phai aley, Bach Mai street, Hai Ba Trung district, promising to be an ideal destination for visitors on night food tour Hanoi who like to learn about the architecture in Vietnam.

Lien Phai Pagoda was formerly known with the name Lien Hoa Pagoda and then renamed Lien Tong. Because of the taboo of the name Nguyen Phuc Mien Tong of King Thieu Tri, the temple was renamed Lien Phai Pagoda. It is the birthplace of the Lien Tong (Lotus Meditation) – one of the Buddhist meditations of our country – appeared in Hau Le Dynasty (XVII, XVIII century). The temple also has a five-storey Cuu Sinh tower also nearly 300 years old. This is the oldest tower which has the most obvious history in the inner city of Hanoi.

The temple has been repaired many times, including major repairs in 1855 and 1869. The current scale of the temple has not changed much since this renovation.

Since 1962, Lien Phai pagoda has been recognized as a national historical-cultural monument of Vietnam.

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Lien Phai Pagoda – the beautiful lotus of Thang Long citadel
Nguyen Thanh Van

Thuoc Bac Street used to be a pharmaceutical trading center of Hanoi in the past. There are no ancient temples and pagodas, but the street has a famous place of being house no 87 …

Thuoc Bac Street is a street extending from Hang Ma Street to Hang Thiec Street in the center of Hanoi Old Quarter. Most of this street used to be Dong Thanh village, the last part (Hang Bo side) was Nhan Noi village, Tho Xuong district.

The name of Thuoc Bac Street originates from the middle of the street from centuries ago, which is famous for the traditional Chinese pharmacies, which people often call Northern medicine to distinguish it from South medicine – using the main raw material, which is a native Vietnamese medicinal plant.

During the colonial period, the government combined the streets of Thuoc Bac (old), Hang But (old), Hang Vai Tham, Hang Ao and Hang Khoa into a long straight line, named Rue des Médicaments (Hang Thuoc street). Since 1945, the street has been officially named Vietnamese as Thuoc Bac.

Nowaday, Thuoc Bac Street is still a busy business street. Street architecture is a mix of old and new styles, including some Western-style houses, built in the first half of the 20th century.

There are no ancient temples and pagodas, but Thuoc Bac Street has a famous place of the house No. 87. In the alley of this building is a small apartment, the place where the famous painter Bui Xuan Phai has been revel in drawing “Phai Street” for decades – a line of paintings associated with memories of Hanoi Old Quarter ..

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Thuoc Bac Street – the keeping colours place of old Hanoi
Nguyen Thanh Van

Hang But Pho street in Hanoi used to have a rather strange name, Hang Mun Street. The name comes from a typical career of the poor living on the street.

Hang But Street is a 68-meter-long street stretching from Thuoc Bac Street to Bat Su Street, west of Hanoi Old Quarter. This is the former part of Dong Thanh hamlet, old Tho Xuong district.

This street specializes in selling notebooks, pens, and markers for students. The French call Hang But street (Thuoc Bac) as “rue Cambanère”, Hang Mun street is “rue des Chiffons”.

Despite being a street of the poor, during the colonial period, at the four corners of Hang Mun street were four superficial palaces of the Japanese and colonial government officials..

Since 1945, Cambanère Street has changed the name of Hang But street, while Chiffons Street has been Hang But alley. From 1949, Hang But street (old) became a part of Thuoc Bac street, while Hang But alley was “upgraded” in Hang But street.

Hang But street is the second shortest street in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, just behind Hoan Kiem Street.

On this street no longer sells items made from fabric as the street also called Hang Mun anymore. Compared to neighboring streets, this is a fairly quiet street.

Nowaday, the main business on Hang But street is hotels and restaurants.

A notable historical site on this street is Dong Thanh Temple in No.4. The front gate of this temple is on Hang Vai street.

Source: kienthuc.com.vn

Hang But Street – The poor street of old Hanoi
Nguyen Thanh Van

Ha Noi Old Quarter definitely has so many interesting cultural places for you to visit, even by just spending time walking around the Quarter, you can have a grasp of the local’s life hundreds of years ago.

However, since travelling time is always never enough, here are some handy suggestions about top things to do if you decide to visit this unique quarter but don’t have a lot of time:

1. Watch water puppet show

This should absolutely go on the top of your list! The water puppet show, a tradition dated back a thousand years ago, never fails to surprise audiences by the deeply cultural content and the artistic performances by the wooden puppets that seem to have a soul inside. The fascinating combination of many different kinds of traditional arts, from the colorful puppets made of wood dancing beautifully on the water surface, to the orchestra playing traditional instruments that you cannot see anywhere else in the world, is sure to blow your mind away!

2. Walk through Dong Xuan Market

If you want to immerse yourself in the everyday life of the local people, one quick way is to walk around Dong Xuan Market, an indispensable part of their life for over a hundred of years. There are many kinds of goods on display, so you can definitely buy something as a gift for yourself as well as for your family and friends.

3. Drink Bia Hoi at Ta Hien

After a day of walking around the Ha Noi Old Quarter, it’s a good idea to spend some time sitting down enjoying Beer Hoi, a kind of homemade beer, on Ta Hien Street. Sipping beer on the sidewalk on small plastic chairs and tables full of people, you enjoy a buzzy atmosphere feeling like you are truly a part of this vibrant city.

4. Visit a temple

As a prevalently Buddhist country, there are so many temples and pagodas around the Ha Noi Old Quarter, each conceals an interesting story and has a unique architecture. Visiting a temple helps you understand not only about the religious life of the local people but also about their beliefs and values through the stories.

5. Try a food vendor

Last but not least, your trip to Ha Noi will not be complete if you don’t try some food vendors here. Modestly located on the sidewalk, food vendors offer you high quality local street food with a cheap price. However, if you a foreigner, bargain is quite a must.

Source: vietnamonline.com

5 must-dos while you are in Hanoi Old Quarter
Nguyen Thanh Van

Not only associated with the history of Hanoi’s old town, Dong Thanh communal house is also a place marking the heroic days of the Winter National Resistance War in 1946.

Located at No. 7 Hang Vai, Dong Thanh Temple also called Hang Vai Temple is one of the ancient house has ample space and the most beautiful architecture of Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

In Orential Culture, Huyen Thien Tran Vu is one of the four gods who protect the four directions (East – West – South – North). This is also one of the four gods who established a temple to guard the four gates of Thang Long city in the past (Thăng Long tứ trấn).

In December 1946, the Hanoi army used the temple as an ambulance station of Inter-Region I, contributing to the feat of 60 days and nights, starting the national resistance war in Hanoi Capital.

In the early 2000s, after more than 200 years of existence, Dong Thanh Temple was seriously degraded. Most of the communal house area is used as the headquarters of an agency and the residence of 12 households.

In October 2011, the Hanoi city government had restored and renovated the 200-year-old house.

After being restored, Dong Thanh temple became a spiritual place that attracts many people to the ceremony, and is an attraction tourism for domestic and foreign tourists.

In 2014, Dong Thanh communal house was ranked as a historical and architectural monument at Hanoi.

Source: kienthuc.com.vn

Dong Thanh Temple – the most beautiful temple in the old town of Hanoi
Nguyen Thanh Van