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Suggested Attractions and Activities in Hanoi: What to See and Do?

This temple has a landscape garden, shrines, and altars, which is crowned by a grand gate. Besides that, Kuiwen Pavilion is a symbol in the second court of Hanoi. The Temple of Literature in Hanoi is depicted on the rather backward-ridding 100,000-dong Vietnamese banknote, therefore stating its authenticity.

The Temple of Literature in Hanoi is one of the oldest Confucian temples in Vietnam, with the statue of Confucius enshrined in the Dacheng Hall. In the main worship hall, there is a red plaque with golden characters that state "Teacher of All Ages" and was written by Emperor Kangxi. There is also a library next to the Dacheng Hall, which contains the Confucian classics. The architectural style of the Hanoi Temple of Literature represents the ritual system of the Song dynasty of China, and worship activities of Confucius rituals are held at the temple each year during the Spring Festival.

Hoan Kiem Lake, also known as the first scenic spot in Hanoi, is also an important leisure place for citizens. There is still a well-known moving legend about Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi. It is said that before becoming emperor, Le Thai Tou sailed on this crystal-clear lake and accidentally fished out a sword engraved with the words "Shun Tian" from the lake. With the help of the power of this sword, Tai Tou finally conquered this land after more than ten years of fighting in the south and the north. After Le Thai Tou ascended the throne, one day he revisited the old place with the sword. When the boat stopped in the middle of the lake, there was suddenly thunder and lightning, heavy rain, and a tortoise suddenly appeared from the lake, opened its mouth and asked him to return the sword, and then the tortoise immediately disappeared. Therefore, people call this lake Hoan Kiem Lake and believe that the tortoise has returned the sword. It is said that the Turtle Tower in the south of the lake is where Le Thai Tou asked for the sword back.

After the rainy season in northern Vietnam, the lake is covered with drizzle and light smoke, and the entire lake area presents a misty and hazy scenery. There is a line of praise in ancient Vietnamese poetry: "Jian Lake, smoke and water, West Lake, moon". The lake is dotted with ancient architectural attractions such as the Turtle Tower, Yushan Temple, and Zhenbo Pavilion, which were renovated by Nguyen Dynasty writer Nguyen Van Chao. Yushan Island in the center of the lake is like a round jade scattered in the lake, so it is named Yushan Island. A red arch bridge named Qixu Bridge was built between the island and the lakeside. On the high platform at the end of the bridge, a stone pillar shaped like a pen stands, and next to it is an inkstone with three Chinese characters "Xie Qingtian" engraved on it.

Huanjian Lake is about 700 meters long from north to south, about 200 meters wide from east to west, and covers an area of ​​about 12 hectares. It is shaped like a shoe insole. The lake is surrounded by Dingxianhuang Street and Li Thaizu Street, which is about 2 kilometers long asphalt road. There are towering trees on one side of the lakeshore. The Hoan Kiem Lake is the center of Hanoi's trade market, and the ancient 36 neighborhoods of Hanoi are located in the northwest corner of the lake. During festivals, people can enjoy various cultural performances and celebrations on the lakeside.

Thang Long Imperial City is an ancient imperial city in Hanoi, Vietnam, dating back to 1010. Originally built by the Chinese Tang Dynasty during the Zhao regime in Vietnam, it was further restored by the Nguyen emperors of Vietnam. The Thang Long Imperial Citadel is one of Vietnam's most important buildings. It used to be the complex for the Vietnamese royal palace and various government offices. It is the site for several auspicious ceremonies and official events. The architectural style of the Imperial City has been a blend of East Asian palatial styles, with influences from Vietnamese, Chinese and French. Other than it, there are many large buildings and gardens, such as palaces, temples, libraries, etc., the lookouts and gates (most famously the Lookout Tower and the Green Gate). The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was designated a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2010. Today, Thang Long Imperial City is among the important tourist haunts in Vietnam as it receives thousands of domestic and foreign tourists every year. In the city, they will appreciate the beauty of ancient buildings, learn about Vietnamese history and culture, and attend various art performances and handicraft exhibitions.