Hanoi Where To Go
July 3, 2016
Long Bien Bridge When visiting Hanoi, every foreign visitor often goes to such very famous places as The Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Hoan Kiem lakeBut now, I will introduce you a destination that you don’t often go: Long Bien Bridge. On visiting Long Bien Bridge, you will be impressed by its antiquity and the sencenery around. Being constructed from 1898 to 1902, Long Bien Bridge is the first bridge to cross the Red river, the biggest river in the north of Vietnam. With 2290 m in length, 19 spans, it was designed by French engineers; so, it […]
October 27, 2016
THE WATER PUPPET IN VIETNAM Water puppetry is remarkable creation from rice culture by the Vietnamese. Although puppetry is formed in many countries around the world, Vietnam is the only country with water puppet. Experiencing the ups and downs of history, Vietnamese people still preserve and develop water puppetry, which becomes an innovative and special art. Vietnamese water puppet art has exxisted more than 1000 years. Water puppetry was first performed in 1121 to celebrate the King’s birth under the reign of Ly dynasty., Iit has quickly developed into a form of indispensable art in the daily life of Vietnamese […]
January 14, 2017
The old day goes “ men build the house and women make it home”. It means that men are breadwinners who take charge of earning money and shoulder financial responsibilities in the family, while women are accountable for taking care of children, preparing meals for the family. However, Vietnamese women have to take more responsibilities than those. In addition to being a wife, a mother of the children they are a insufficient millitary source in wars against invaders, especially through the two fights against the French and America colonialism. Vietnamese women’s museum is located in Ly Thuong Kiet street which […]
May 12, 2017
Located in the French Quarter, Hanoi Opera House is not only a historical, artistic building but also a home to classical art lovers. In this article, everything you need when visiting the place is provided and recommended by locals. Let us show you around! If you would like to have a local guide showing you around Hanoi for free you can see Hanoi Etrip I. Hanoi Opera House – Basic Information (TICKETS – SCHEDULE – OPENING HOURS – REGULATIONS – DRESS CODE) 1.Address: No.01 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. 2.For visiting inside: Ticket Price: VND 400.000/pax (50% discount […]
May 17, 2017
Bao Thien Tower – A historic witness: Bao Thien Tower, the tower which was considered as one of 4 greatest treasures of An Nam (the name of Vietnam under Ly dynasty) is still a popular destination for history lover. Not only is it famous for its historical meaning but it is also for its thrilling stories. Although Bao Thien Tower now only exists in the memory of Vietnamese and in history books but it stories still recall people about the old time changes and French invasion… Bao Thien was located on the land of Great Church (Nha tho Lon) […]
September 26, 2017
ALL ABOUT HO CHI MINH MAUSOLEUM COMPLEX (OPENING HOURS – INSIDE – DRESSCODE – Entrance fee, TRANSPORT) after 100 times of visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum with travelers all around the world as free tour in Hanoi, today I would like to give you some useful information about this top Visit in Hanoi. Address: Hùng Vương, Điện Bàn, Ba Đình, Hà Nội Phone: 024 3845 5128 At the end of this article is the summary of Openning hours, tickets and dresscode Free tour Guides to Ho Chi Minh Complex : Hanoi Free City Tour Ho Chi Minh (19/5/1890-2/9/1969) was the first president of […]
December 15, 2017
ALL ABOUT TEMPLE OF LITERATURE (HOURS – DRESS CODE – MAP – ENTRANCE FEE) Temple of Literature is one of Things to do in Hanoi, a must-see historical site when visiting Hanoi, the Capital City of Vietnam. Temple of Literature not only represents the enduring progress of Vietnamese culture ( sự thay đổi Văn Hóa Việt Nam theo thời kỳ) , but also contributes significantly to both Confucian civilization (Đạo Khổng Tử) in Vietnam and other cultures in the world. Temple of Literature was ranked as the cultural and historical site on 28th April, 1962. Places you can be interested in: Hanoi Opera House […]
December 22, 2017
HOA LO PRISON | HISTORICAL INFORMATION | TOURIST INFORMATION (Hours – Map – Ticket) Top.1 Things to do in House in Hanoi is Hoa Lo Prison. As a Local Tour Guide from Hanoi Free Local Tourrs, I will give you an article about Hoa Lo Prison, And give you some reasons why you should pay a visit to this tourist attraction. Address: 1 Hoả Lò, Trần Hưng Đạo, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội Openning Hours: Everyday from 8:00Am -17:00Am Phone: 024 3934 2253 Ticket: 30.000VND/Adult (Discount 50% for Student with car) Free Tour to Hoa Lo: Hanoi City Tours (including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, […]
December 25, 2017
ALL ABOUT VIETNAM MUSEUM OF ETHNOLOGY (Entrance fee – Opening hour – Map) As Vietnam is a multi-ethnics nation composed of 54 ethnic groups, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology plays an important role in preserving and presenting the cultural heritage of various ethnic groups. This place is a must-see for people who want to have more knowledge about Vietnamese histories and culture. Another place that also contributes a lot in preserving the cultural heritage of Vietnam is Temple of Literature. Please click here to read A. Introduction A.1. Cultural value: The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is a convergence of cultures and […]