Hana is a real Asian metropolis, in the appearance of which the modern architectural hi-tech, the socialist heritage of the 20th century, the flavor of the former French colony and ancient national traditions are combined. In a few days in the capital of Vietnam, you can have time to visit different eras, for example, to see a city from the 65th floor, have a bite in a bar on railway tracks, take a picture of a military aircraft that has fallen into the lake and spend an evening in a unique water theater of dolls. The sights in the city are collected in several areas, so you can see a lot for one walk.
How to get
On the airplane by a direct flight from Moscow to the Noybai International Airport, which is located 30 km from Hanoi. Travel time will be about 9 hours. You can also fly with transfers in Dubai, Shanghai, Beijing and other international hubs. The cost of tickets back and forth starts from 60,000 rubles*.
Different modes of transport go from the airport to the city. Right to the hotel you can get by an official taxi (about $ 20-30 per person). Experienced travelers recommend fixing the cost of a trip on paper and present it at the finish line so that it does not suddenly grow.
Vietnam Airlines and other companies that go as they fill out seats go to some hotels and work not around the clock. The price for the ticket is about $ 2, and it is better to specify the travel conditions and routes with drivers.
The cheapest transfer option is the regular city buses that go around different areas of Hanoy with all the stops. The ticket will cost about $ 0.40.
Where to stop
- The four -star hotel Urban Alley Hotel (rating 9.6) – from 2,500 rubles per night.*
- The four -star hotel Bespoke Trendy Hotel Hanoi – Formerly Hanoi La Siesta Trendy (Estimation 9.3) – from 9,000 rubles per day.*
- Five -star hotel Lotte Hotel Hanoi (Assessment 9.0) – from 15,200 rubles per room per guest.*
What to see
Locations next to the lake of a returned sword
As a rule, tourists who plan to spend only one day in the capital of Vietnam, begin to inspect Hanoi in this area. Here, in walking distance from each other, there are popular museums, theaters and the old quarter with a weave of colorful streets. Today Hoangkiy, Lake Returned Sword, (Hồ Hoàn Kiếm) is organically inscribed in the city landscape, and the territory around it is a popular place to relax. The legend says that once in the mysterious green waters a sacred golden turtle lived in mysterious green waters. In the 15th century, she granted the warrior a sword that helped to free Vietnam from the power of China. After the victory, the man returned the sword to the turtle.
It is necessary to steam the lake surface on stilts characteristic humpbacked red Hook bridge (u thê húc), which creates one of the most popular open -minded species of Hanoi. He leads to the island where he sets Church of the Jade Mountain XVIII century. The mummy of a 400-year-old turtle is stored in its walls.
Around the lake, the cultural life of the metropolis is concentrated: there are several large museums and theaters here. For example, you can spend the evening in the famous Hanoi operabuilt during the French colonization of the city. The building has the architectural features of the Paris Grand Opera. In the 19th century, European stars performed here, and from the middle of the 20th century, the Vietnamese troupe is already being created on the stage, in the repertoire of which there are performances of Vietnamese and Russian playwrights. But plunge into a national flavor and see a really unique show in Puppet Theater on the water. The traditional art of such productions dates back to the XI century. In this theater, the scene was turned into a small pool over which puppets soar. They are fixed on the rods that are under water, therefore are invisible to the audience. The performance is accompanied by folk musical motives.
A few quarters east of the puppet theater by almost 4 kilometers along Duong Hong Ha Street stretch Hanoi mosaic (Hanoi Ceramic Mosaic Mural). For several years, Vietnamese and foreign artists created a colored mural on a concrete wall for several years. His plot tells about the history of the development of the country from ancient times to the present. The work fell into the Guinness Book of Records.
One and the most visited by tourists of the Hanoi areas is Old quarterwhich is sometimes called “thirty -six streets of Hanoy”, although there are already much more of them. Curved narrow alleys are intertwined in a colorful ball of colonial houses, Asian pagodas, transport, retail outlets, catering, hotels and workshops. After sunset, here you can enjoy a kaleidoscope of flickering signs, garlands and lanterns. Among the most visited streets are Ta Hien Street and Hang Gai. And connoisseurs of the non -tourist atmosphere may like the street market Dong Xuân and fish rows in the Hang DA market.
One of the most unusual streets of the city is located on the western outskirts of the old quarter. Width Khana Train Street (Train Street) barely exceeds the rails laid here. It seems that the walls of the houses are about to click a passing train in a vice. The first floors of the buildings are occupied by bars and cafes, on the verandas of which tourists are short of time in anticipation of an exciting spectacle.
In the southern part of the old quarter rises Cathedral of St. Joseph In a neo -Gothic style – a stronghold of the Catholic faith and another reminder of French culture.
There are unusual quarters to a couple of quarters Hoalo Museum (other names-Maison Centrale and Hano-Hilton). In the era of French domination, opponents of colonization were contained here, and during the years of the Vietnamese war – captured American pilots. Their memories of torture and terrible conditions of existence in the walls of Kazemat were widely known. In the 1990s, part of the complex was demolished. And in surviving buildings today you can find out the history of the prison and see scenes from the life of prisoners.
Details about the wounds received by Vietnam during the armed actions of the mid -20th century, says part of the exposition Vietnamese Museum of Military History. Here are samples of local and foreign military equipment, documents, photographs, uniforms and other exhibits. A monument from units of shot down American aircraft has been erected on the territory. In total, the museum has more than forty halls dedicated to the development of weapons and the army of the country for centuries. The museum occupies part Hanoi citadel (Hoàng Thành Thăng Long). This is a UNESCO architecture. A noticeable object of the complex and the symbol of the city – Banned (flag) tower (Cột cờ hà nội) is one of the few buildings of the beginning of the 19th century, which has stood during colonial wars.
Locations near the Hanoi Botanical Garden
Old Badin district – The political center of the city, where the embassies of different states of the world concentrated. A considerable part of the territory is occupied by a beautiful Hanoi Botanical Garden. One of the architectural dominant of the district – Mausoleum Ho Shi Mina. Today, the ideology of the First President Vietnam, which is largely similar to the Soviet one, has a significant impact on the development of the state. In the form of the tomb of the Vietnamese political leader, the features of the Mausoleum V.I. Lenin in Moscow. And not surprisingly: the same architect worked on both projects.
Also, the architectural ensemble of the President Ho Shi Mina is included in the architectural ensemble Presidential Palace – An elegant structure with elements characteristic of the Italian architectural school. The building was built at the beginning of the 20th century as the residence of the governor of Indochina. The first president refused to live in him and settled nearby in a modest wooden house on pilesWhere today is a memorial museum with personal things of Ho Shi Mina.
Once in this area, it is worth admiring a copy of the ancient Pagodes on one pillar, or Tua Mot Cat (Chùa một cột). The building, like a lotus flower opening on the water.
In the lake Hyutyp (Huu Tiep Lake) several quarters west of this temple can be seen by the remains of the American B-52 fighter that fell into the water.
To the north of the Botanical Garden is one of the largest reservoirs of Hanoi – the Western Lake. On its shores, a relaxation area spread. And on one of the islands the oldest in Hanoi Red rises Pagoda Sankuok (Chùa trấn quốc). It was laid in the VI century, and then several times rebuilt and restored. On each of the eleven floors of the temple there is a golden Buddha.
Distant locations in the city
Several curious attractions of the city are at some distance, so it is more convenient to get to them by taxi.
On the territory Vietnamese Museum of Ethnology (Bảo t ng dân tộc học việt nam) Makers of national dwellings and public buildings of the past were collected. You can go inside some huts to get acquainted with folk culture and life.
Exciting views on the haana open with observation decklocated on the 67th floor skyscraper Lotte, and also from the observation deck Landmark 72 (Sky 72) on the 72th floor of a skyscraper Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower.
The first University of Vietnam was founded in the XI century. The complex of pagodes and pavilions dedicated to Confucius was called Temple of literature (Văn miếu). The buildings were seriously injured during destructive wars and were completely restored in the 2000s. However, several genuine columns with the names of students who received doctoral degrees in the XV-XVIII centuries have been preserved.
Railway Bridge Long Biang (Long Biên Bridge) across the Hongha River – a large -scale sight for lovers of non -traditional attractions that go beyond the binding of a visit. The openwork gigan designed by French engineer Eiffel, although covered with rust, is still impressed.
Locations outside the city
If the visit to Hanoi takes more than a couple of days, then you can include popular places outside the city in the tourist program. Their visit will take all day.
Halong Bay (Vịnh Hạ Long) – the famous world’s natural attraction of Vietnam with beautiful landscapes and landscape views. The cliffs covered with greens surround the blue surface of the sea bay, from where the islands and cliffs rise. According to legend, the dragon descending from the mountains began to beat his tail on the ground, and the resulting cavities flooded the water. They say that the snake lives in the bay so far. One of the most sought -after entertainment of Halong is a walk on modern boats and sailing boats stylized under the old days. Around the bay are equipped with recreation and bathing areas, where local residents come. From Hanoi to the bay is about 170 km, part of the road passes along the mountainous terrain. The best seasons for a visit to Halong – from April to May and from September to October. But in the summer there may be rains and fogs. The bay is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
About 60 km from Hanoy is the temple complex Fragrant pagoda (Chùa Hương), called the river of the same name. This is one of the most popular pilgrimage centers of the country. You can get to the entrance by water on narrow boats. On the territory of the complex, cult structures with colorful interiors and tombs in the rocks are interconnected by many stairs. To the cave itself, where the Buddha and the White Tiger lived, you can get on a funicular. The festive pagoda festival – the longest in Vietnam – is held from January to March. In addition to pilgrims, he may interest lovers of exotic cuisine. At this time, restaurants with an unusual menu work here, which includes dishes from local flora and fauna.
*Prices are relevant at the time of publication.
