Hanoi is considered the capital of Vietnam, a place that possesses a rich history of more than 2,000 years. It hosts numerous historical sites, museums, and cultural attractions such as Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem lake, and the Temple of Literature. Interesting street life, delicious local cuisine, and amazing nightlife give visitors a unique taste of life for locals and visitors alike. While Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam boasting more than 13 million citizens.
Hanoi was capital during French colonialism, filled with active merchants, wonderful beaches, and attractions like the Post and Telegraph Office, the Saigon River, and Notre Dame Cathedral. A transport hub that is connected to every major city of Vietnam with rail, road, or air. If you're after ancient history and culture, you'll find Hanoi much more welcoming, filled with numerous historical sites, museums, and cultural activities; Ho Chi Minh City is for shopping, dining, and entertainment in the hustle and bustle of modern life. In the end, both inculcated each other with an old and new sense of being, Hanoi with tradition and timeless architecture, while Ho Chi Minh City with the lifestyle of modern integration and cultural activity. What's good for you will really just depend on your tastes.
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