Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and a province in the North-Central region. It is located in the basin of the Hoa Phat and Kim Lien rivers in northwest Vietnam and is surrounded by hills and mountains. Hanoi's administrative district is in the Hoan Kiem district, often referred to as the Old Quarter or Ban Dinh district. The district is home to some well-preserved heritage buildings such as the Hanoi Opera House, the Temple of Literature, and the Nghia Thuy Square, as well as modern landmarks of the city such as the Museum of Modern Art and the National Museum of Vietnam.
In addition to being the economic center and transportation hub of the city, roads and arterial roads along Hanoi's streets connect major highlands: the Hoan Kiem-Dong An Street axis, Dien Bien Phu Road, and Xuan Van intersection. The city is well connected to the rest of Vietnam by road, rail, and air travel, making it an important center for trade, commerce, and tourism. Although a large metropolis, Hanoi does not have many historical and cultural sites due to the incredible pace of urban development in the 20th century. These include St. Joseph's Cathedral, the Old French Quarter, and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In addition to historical wonders, Hanoi also has a variety of entertainment venues, from traditional Vietnamese food and drinks to modern museums, shopping malls and nightclubs. The party life at night makes this great capital city charming, and tourists from all over the world come to taste the vibrant culture, delicious cuisine and pulsating energy of this lovely Southeast Asian capital. In short, the capital city of Hanoi presents a nourishing picture, a mixture of old-world beauty and modern atmosphere, combined with a modern lifestyle, it has a rich and colorful history, tradition and innovation. |