Hanoi, is the capital of Vietnam. From 1010 until 1802, with a few brief interruptions, it was the political centre of an independent Vietnam. It was eclipsed by Huế during the Nguyen Dynasty as the capital of Vietnam, but Hanoi served as the capital of French Indochina from 1887 to 1954. From 1954 to 1976, it was the capital of North Vietnam. The city is located on the right bank of the Red River. Hanoi is located at 212N 10551E / 21.033N 105.85E / 21.033; 105.85Coordinates: 212N 10551E / 21.033N 105.85E / 21.033; 105.85, 1760 km (1094 mi) north of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly called Saigon. On May 29 2008, it was decided that Ha Tay province, Vinh Phuc's Me Linh district and 3 communes of Luong Son district, Hoa Binh is merged into the metropolitan area of Hanoi from August 1 2008[2]. Hanoi's total area increased to 334,470 hectares divided into 29 subdivisions[3]. The new population is 6,232,940[3]. October 2010 will officially mark 1000 years of the establishment of the city.
AccommodationCentrally located in Hanoi's French Quarter, the Hilton Hanoi Opera hotel is a stone's throw from Hanoi attractions and businesses. Relax by the outdoor pool, keep fit in the gym
Description This French colonial style building has stood proudly in the heart of Hanoi since 1901. The hotel has a rich history and a century long tradition of welcoming ambassadors,
Located in the heart of Hanoi city, the Sunway Hotel, is close to all the renowned tourist attractions, a mere 10 minute walk to Hoan Kiem lake and the prime
Ho Chi Minh Quarter Halong Bay Chinatown District Cu Chi tunnels Temples of Angkor
The Phnom Penh Royal Palace Khmer National Museum Temples of Angkor Ho Chi Minh city Notre Dame Cathedral
Ho Chi Minh Quarter in Hanoi Hanoi Temple of Literature The infamous Hanoi Hilton prison Perfume River
Enjoy a morning cycle tour of Hanoi Cuc Phuong is Vietnam s oldest National Park A half day trek through lush rainforest Experience local BBQ seafood for lunch Take a full day boat cruise around the islands off the coast of Nha Trang
Hanoi Temple of Literature and the Museum of Ethnology 16th century village of Duong Lam Museum of Buddhist Statues Ho Chi Minh city
Cat Cat valley, visiting Hmong Villages Visit several Dao and Tay villages Swim in the La Vie waterfall.
Ho Chi Minh Temple of Literature Cham Museum in Danang Memorial commemorating the My Lai massacre Royal Residence at the Citadel
Hanoi Temple of Literature Ho Chi Minh Quarter in Hanoi Citadel of Emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh Danang's Cham Museum
11 century temple of Literature the Ho Chi Minh museum tomb of Mihn Mang Forbidden Purple City
Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake area in Hanoi Halong Bay Temple of Literature Museum of Ethnology
Cruise along the Red River Visit Ho Chi Minh Museum and The Temple of Literature Delicious seafood lunch aboard a private junk
The War Museum Notre Dame Cathedral Reunification Hall The elegant Sofitel Metropole The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Halong Bay's spectacular islands The Imperial City of Hue Village life on the Mekong Delta