Hanoi Hotels
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and is situated on the banks of the Red River. Every year Hanoi draws a lot of tourists from all over the world who come here to enjoy their holidays among the many treasures of nature like the Ban Gioc Waterfall. The Ban Gioc Waterfall is situated 272 km from Hanoi. Some of the other places of interest in Hanoi include monasteries, historical buildings and temples.
Hanoi is not just the political or economic capital of Vietnam, it is also considered as the cultural and historical capital of Vietnam. Most of the kingdoms and dynasties have left their historical footprints in Hanoi. Hanoi offers both natural attractions in the form of forests, and waterfalls and traditional attractions like the 600 odd temples and pagodas. One of the most attractive parts of Hanoi is not the high rise buildings but the green paddy fields close to the Red River. Another popular attraction is the West Lake. The West Lake is the largest in Hanoi and has a floating restaurant.
Hanoi was under the French rule in the 17th century and hence you will find some of the French architecture in the city especially in the boulevards like the Phan Dinh Phung street, or the Grand Opera House. French architecture is also a dominant feature in The Presidential Palace, The cathédrale St-Joseph, and even the Hanoi University.
You will find the view of old Hanoi near the Old Quarter close to the Hoan Kiem Lake enchanting. It used to be a shoppers paradise in the early 17th century especially with the jewelry shops on either side of the streets.