Where to go in Hanoi
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 […]
December 13, 2017
After surveying over 10,000 foreign tourists visiting Hanoi, as a local tour guide, I will now give you a list of the 19 best things to do in Hanoi. Besdies Top 21 things to do in Hanoi, you can find these articles below useful I. Things to do & see IN Hanoi (Both Attractions & activities) ** Free Tour Guides Free Local Guides are local university students taking travelers around Hanoi for free way to improve their English skills, travelers have chances of talking to locals and discovering Hanoi Capital to Many famouse site (Temple of literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, […]
December 26, 2017
Saint Joseph Cathedral Hanoi | Historical Information | Tourist Information An Neo-Gothic Cathedral located in the heart of Hanoi Capital, Saint Joseph Cathedral is the representative evidence of the French colonial architecture. Familiarly called by the local as “The Big Church”, Saint Joseph Cathedral is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hanoi for more than 4 million Catholics in the country. Places that also represents French Quarter Hanoi Hỏa Lò Prison (also known as Maison Centrale) Long Bien Bridge (Historical Bridge built by French) A. History of St. Joseph Cathedral Hanoi A.1. The Construction: The construction of Hanoi […]
January 4, 2018
In the past, under the domination of the French colonialist, Hanoi was separated into three regions which are French area, Vietnamese area and concession area. Up till now, the French area has been known as the French Quarter. Compared to Hanoi Old Quarter, French Quarter might be not as bustling as its neighbor but it would take you to another part of Hanoi soul – the charming and elegant one. Let us help you to grasp some must-know things about the area. Free French Quarter Walking Tour with Local University Students I. Attractions in French Quarter Through the ups and […]
January 24, 2018
A view outside Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum at nightHanoi is an active city. There are countless places to see, from the classics to the new sites. But here Hanoi Local Experience would like to recommend some places for some quality quiet time, with 13 must-visit museums in Hanoi. If you are wondering what to see in Hanoi‘s museums, we have some suggestions for you down here. All the museums are well sellected by many Travel Agency in Hanoi and HFLT’s travelers. 1. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology As known the city’s best informative and resourceful museum, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology offers visitors […]