Hanoi
"Grand architecture, charming city"
Vietnam's capital lies on the banks of the
Red River, some 100 kilometres from its mouth. Human settlements
here date back as far as the 3rd century BC. Previously known
as Thang Long, it was renamed Hanoi in 1831 at a time when
Hue was the capital.
Large areas of present-day Hanoi were built
during the French occupation, reflected in its broad boulevards
and French-inspired architecture, which give the city a definite
charm.
The French abandoned Hanoi after their defeat
at Dien Bien Phu. Ho Chi Minh declared Hanoi the capital of
North Vietnam and concentrated on the expansion of the city's
industries. During the US bombardments from March 1965 to
October 1968, 75% of Hanoi's population was evacuated. The
population today exceeds 3 million, but with its spacious
layout, it seems less crowded than Ho Chi Minh City.
Hanoi hotels and resorts at the best rates, from Five Stars resorts such as Daewoo Hotel or Hilton Hanoi Opera, to budget accommodation like Gia Bao Hotel or Eden Hotel Hanoi, you are sure to find the accommodation you are looking for.
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Hanoi has a lot to offer: pagodas, museums, cathedrale, temples, the rich history of the capital of Vietnam will take you through time...
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