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Ha Noi is the capital of Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Ha Noi lies in Red River Delta and is situated in a tropical area having a strong monsoon influence. The name of Ha Noi (Interior side of a river) has been derived from an ancient language which is literally known as a land area located in the inner side of Red River. It does not mean that the city is inside the river, but it is embraced by about 100 km of the Red River dykes. Ha Noi has seven inner precincts (Hoan Kiem, Ba Dinh, Hai Ba Trung, Dong Da, Cau Giay, Tay Ho, Thanh Xuan) and five suburban districts (Tu Liem, Thanh Tri, Gia Lam,Dong Anh and Soc Son). From the time when the first State of ancient Vietnam was established , Ha Noi (formerly Thang Long) has been considered a sacred and typical part of Vietnam. It was in the autumn of 1010 that Lý Cong Uan (also known as Lý Thai To) - the founder of Nha Hau Lý (Post-Ly Dynasty) - removed the court from Hoa Loa (present-day Ninh Binh province) to Dai La Citadel which was later renamed as Thang Long . As soon as the royal fleet with King Lý Thai To aboard cast anchors at the landing wharf in the Nhue River (present-day Red River) , there ascended a golden dragon. Thinking that it was a good omen for his trip, King Lý Thai To had Dai La Citadel renamed Thang Long (Ascending Dragon) . He also had Hoa Lu - his former capital - renamed Truong Yen. 1397 was the year marking an end to the decline of Nha Hau Le (Post-Le Dynasty). It was the time when the king indulged himself in entertainments. Ho Quý Ly, a high-ranking court official, overthrew the king and proclaimed himself the king of a new dynasty - Ho Dynasty. This dynasty removed the court to Tay Do(Western Capital) in Thanh Ho¸ province. Th¨ng Long was then renamed Dong Do(Eastern Capital). In 1407, the Ming aggressors defeated the army of Ho Dynasty. They rushed to Dong Do Citadel and renamed it Dong Quan Citadel. In 1418, a farmer whose name was Le Loi (future Le Thai To) grouped an insurrection army in Lam Son district in Thanh Hoa province. He proclaimed himself as BinhDinh Vuong (King of Pacification) and led the resistance against the aggressors for 10 years and regained national independence. He entered the then Dong Quan Citadel and the next year, he renamed the citadel as Dong Kinh (Eastern Imperial City). In 1527, when a new dynasty - Nha Mac (Mac Dynasty) - was in the control of the country, the citadel resumed its former name (Thang Long). In 1802, King Gia Long established the first court of Nha Nguyen (Nguyen Dynasty) in Phu Xuan in the central coastal city of Hue. Thang Long was then used as the regional capital exercising influence on 11 northern citadels. But the word LONG which literally meant RONG (Dragon) was changed to LONG which was understood as THINH (Prosperity). In 1831, King Minh Mang established the province of Ha Noi which includes the ancient Thang Long Citadel and the districts of Tu Liem, Ung Hoa, Thuong Tin and Lý Nhan .In 1888, after the tragic defeat of Nha Nguyen (Nguyen Dynasty), Ha Noi became a colonial city until 1954. On September 2, 1954, President HoChi Minh read the Declaration of Independence and formally established the first government of the young republic - Democratic Republic of Vietnam. Ha Noi was then formally declared the capital of Vietnam. Ha Noi capital was liberated from French colonialists on October 10, 1954. After the complete victory on April 30, 1975 and the reunification of the country the next year, Ha Noi was officially recognized as the capital of Socialist Republic of Vietnam. In the old days, each of 36 guild streets in Ha Noi had its name closely associated with the trade and occupation of the inhabitants. Now, Ha Noi has 381 streets representing a tenfold increase as compared with the ancient Ha Noi with 36 guild streets only. These are some tourist attractions of Ha Noi : One- Pillar Pagoda (Dien Huu Pagoda) Top Chua mot cot (One-pillar Pagoda) : Its original name was Dien Huu (long-lasting happiness and good luck). Legend has it that King Lý Thai Tong was very old and had no son of his own. Therefore, he often went to pagodas to pray for Buddha's blessing so that he might have a son. One night, he had a dream that he was granted a private audience with Buddha with a male baby in his hands. Buddha, sitting on a lotus flower in a square-shaped lotus pond in the western side of Thang Long Citadel, gave the king the baby. Months later, the queen got pregnant and gave birth to a male child*. To repay gift from Buddha, the king ordered the construction of a pagoda which was supported by only one pillar resembling a lotus seat on which Buddha had been seated. The pagoda was dedicated to Buddha. Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) was built in 1070 as a dedication to the founder of Confucianism. Six years later, Quoc Tu Giam - the first university of Vietnam - was built in the premises of Van Mieu. Quoc Tu Giam was the first school for princes and children of royal family members. In 1482, King Le Thanh Tong ordered the erection of steles with inscription of all the names, birth dates and birth places of doctors and other excellent graduates who took part in examinations since 1442. Each stela is placed on the back of a turtle representing the nation's longevity. During Nha Nguyen (Nguyen Dynasty), Temple of Literature was moved to Phu Xuan (Hue Royal City). Golden Lotus Pagoda (Kim Lien Pagoga). * Chua Kim Lien (Kim Lien Pagoda) : Legend has it that in the 12th century, Princess Tu Hoa, daughter of King Lý Than Ton , led her ladies-in-waiting to this area. They cultivated mulberry and silkworms to make silk. Later, a pagoda was built right on the site and by 1771, it was named Kim Lien (Golden Lotus). Quan SuPagoda *Chua Quan Su (Quan Su Pagoda) was built in the 17th century. It is located in the street of the same name. Since 1958, Vietnam Buddhism Association has used this pagoda as its head office. Quan Thanh Temple * Den Quan Thanh (Quan Thanh Temple) : The three ancient Chinese characters which are still seen today on the top of the entrance to the temple mean Tran Vu Quan. Literally, the temple is dedicated to Saint Tran Vu. Temples are places for worshipping saints while pagodas are dedicated to Buddha and faithful disciplines. Saint Tran Vu was a legendary figure which was a combination between a legendary character in Vietnam's legend and a mystic character derived from China's legend. In Vietnam's legend, he was a saint who had earned the merits of assisting Thuc Phan (future King An Duong Vuong) in getting rid of ghost spirit during the construction of CoLoa Citadel. An Duong Vuong Temple in CoLoa Citadel (Dong Anh district) is also named Thuong Temple. Inside it, there are An Duong Vuong's bronze statue (cast in 1897) and a big arbalest symbolizing the magic arbalest in the old days. In China's legend, Saint Tran Vu was a saint who had made many contributions in safeguarding the northern border. Quan Th¸nh Temple was built during the reign of King LýThai To (1010-1028). Special attention should be paid to the black bronze statue of Saint Tran Vu. Another object of no less significance is a smaller black bronze statue of Old Trong, a chief artisan of the bronze casting team who had made the giant statue of Saint Tran Vu and the great bell on top of the entrance. Ngoc Son Temple
* Den Ngoc Son (Ngoc Son Temple) : Initially, the temple was called Ngoc Son Pagoda. Later, it was renamed as Ngoc Son Temple, because it was dedicated to the saints. Saint Van Xuong was a person considered the brightest star in Vietnam's literature and intellectual circles. Tran Hung Dao was worshipped because he was the national hero who led the Vietnamese people to a resounding victory over the Mongol aggression. The temple as it is seen today was attributable to the restoration efforts of Nguyen Van Sieu, a great Hanoian writer. He had a large pen-shaped tower (Thap But) built at the entrance to the temple On the upper section of Thap But, there are three Chinese characters Ta Thanh Thien which mean literally that to write on the blue sky is to imply the height of a genuine and righteous person's determination and will. Behind Thap But is Dai Nghien (Ink Stand). The Ink Stand is carved from stone resembling a peach, which is placed on the back of three frogs on top of the gate to the temple. Passing through Dai Nghien, visitors will tread on the wooden bridge called The Huc. The Huc is literally understood as the place where beams of morning sunshine are touching. Besides, Ha Noi has such attractions as Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum, History Museum, Revolution Museum, Army Museum, Fine Arts Museum, Palace of Friendship.... Festival Hai Ba Trung Den Hai Ba Trung (Hai Ba Trung Temple) is also called Dong Nhan Temple, because it is located in Dong Nhan village, Hai Ba Trung precinct. Built in 1142 under the reign of King Lý Anh Ton, it is dedicated to the two Vietnamese heroines Trung Trac and Trung Nhi. On the 5th and 6th days of the lunar second month , there is a grand festival at this temple to commemorate the two national heroines. HoTay (West Lake) &Duong Thanh Nien (Youth Road) : Youth Road can be compared to a beautiful bridge spanning across the two large bodies of water - West Lake to the northwest and Truc Bach Lake to the southeast. Covering an area of nearly 500 hectares, Ho Tay was also called Dam Dam (Misty Pond), Lang Bac (White Waves)... .Oral tradition has it that HoTay derived from a low-lying area upturned by a golden buffalo, so the stream derived from Ho Tay was named Song Kim Nguu (Golden Buffalo River). As for Truc Bach Lake, legend has it that in the old days, Truc Bach Lake was where lived the abandoned ladies-in-waiting who were forced to weave silk. Therefore, beautiful silk was called Truc Bach (Silk of the Truc village). As the biggest lake in the city, HoTay is surrounded by many areas reputed for their traditional occupations :Yen Phu and Nghi Tam (silkworm-breeding and silk-weaving villages in the past), Quang Ba, Nhat Tan (peach-growing village), Buoi (paper-making village). In Tay Son times, Nguyen Huy Luong wrote Tông Tay Ho Phó (Eulogy for West Lake) so as to highlight the landscapes of the West Lake and Nguyen Hue (future Quang Trung)'s glorious merits. Now, Ho Tay has been earmarked for the city's major tourism development center. Hoan Kiem Lake
* Ho Hoan Kiem (Lake of Restored Sword) : The name of this lake is derived from a legend having it that a fisherman named LeThan caught a sword blade when drawing the fish-net. Than decided to offer it to his commanding general Le Loi (future Le Thai To). Afterwards, LeLoi found a hilt fitting that blade very well. This sword had always been on his side during 10 years of resistance against Ming aggressors. After winning over the foreign aggression, King Le Thai To returned to Thang Long Citadel .One day, aboard a royal boat, he took a cruise in the Luc Thuy lake. Suddenly, a giant turtle emerged and came towards him. The king withdrew his sword, and pinpointed with the sword the direction of the coming turtle for his soldiers' attention. All of a sudden, the turtle caught the sword between its teeth from the king's hand and submerged. The king thought that during the resistance against Ming aggressors, the genius had offered him this sword to help him defeat the enemy. At that time, the peace was returning, and the genius appeared to take back the sword. Consequently, King Le Thai To decided to name the Luc Thuy lake Ho Hoan Kiem (Lake of Restored Sword). In the middle of the lake is Thap Rua (Turtle Tower). The lake abounds in big turtles aged five or six hundred. When there are the changes in weather, they often emerge or expose themselves at the foot of the Turtle Temple. Are Hoan Kiem Tortoises an unknown species ? The legendary tortoises in Hoan Kiem lake have turned out to be an unknown species, following recent research. The existence of tortoises in the lake was only known after the appearance of Kim Qui (the Golden Tortoise) God in the fifteenth century, when he took back the magical sword that brought victory to Emperor Le Thai To. Kim Qui has appeared twice throughout national history, according to legend. Before the appearance in Hoan Kiem lake, the first appearance was in the 3rd century BC when a golden tortoise helped King An Duong Vuong (Thuc Phan) to construct the spiral shaped defences of the ancient capital of Co Loa. But the actual place of the appearance is still unknown. When Co Loa was attacked by Trieu Da, the king of a neighbouring country, Kim Qui gave An Duong Vuong his claw to make a magical cross-bow which created a rain of arrows upon the foreign invaders. The arrogance of victory eclipsed the King's mind, however, and he lost the next war, after losing the magical cross-bow. The remains of the city can be seen in Dong Anh district, 25 kilometres from Ha Noi . It is believed that Kim Qui is one of the tortoises currently living in the lake. However, many different species of tortoise apart from the giant tortoise (Pelochelys bibroni) have been identified in a study of the lake's habitat in 1993. This was affirmed by Dr. Peter C.H. Pritchard, Director of the US Chelonian Institute during a visit early this year. "Hoan Kiem tortoises may be a division of Chinese soft-shell tortoises (Rafetus swinhoei) or an unknown species. It is perhaps an unknown species, and if so, may be named after the lake as Hoankiemensis or Hoguomensis. To prove this conclusion, a sample of skin or bone from the Hoan Kiem tortoises will be sent to foreign genetics laboratories for DNA analysis. (VNS) Nghi Tam- a village of flowers. Top Once upon a time, the King of Nha Hau Lý decided to build a palace for Princess Tu Hoa in a village neaThang Long so that she could spend her time farming silk cocoons on the large mulberry fields. The village was Nghi Tam, a name now famous throughout the country for the flowers grown here. Nghi Tam flowers in fact add to the beauty of Ho Tay or the West Lake area in present-day Ha Noi. It is said that Nha Hau Lý in Vietnam was not only famous for its glorious victories in defence of the country against foreign invaders. It paid much attention to the development of agriculture and handicrafts. For long, the village of Tam (or the village of silk cocoons) had been known for its handlooms. The story of this village goes as follows : Initially, there were only three basic kinds of trees grown here, i.e. the peach, kumquat and chrysanthemum Peach trees and their spring blossom have brought fame to this village. Originally, the cultivation of peach started in the village of Tam, then spread to Nhat Tan. Young peach trees are carefully tended and allowed to blossom only on the Lunar New Year's Eve. Hanoians take the utmost care in the selection of their New Year branch of peach. From the size to the form of the branch and the design of the pot, every tiny detail must be in harmony with the sentiment or philosophy that one wishes to express, in addition to matching with the interior decoration of the house. Kumquat is another species that spread from Tam village to Tay Ho. During Tet, most families in Ha Noi, and now throughout the country, have their kumquat trees inside the home. Kumquat is used by Vietnamese to symbolise "talents" and "wealth" for the family. White apricot blossoms called "Bach mai" in Vietnamese are yet another scene-stealer in Nghi Tam. The villagers of Nghi Tam consider an apricot blossom as beautiful only when it has six white soft petals on a green calyx. They must resemble the swallow's wings in the spring days. There is also a kind of green apricot which is rare and valuable. Then there is "Song mai" or "Double apricot" since each flower gives two fruits. The apricot branch should be able to incorporate the spirit. After the flowering season, the branch starts to give fruit which are washed and put in a ceramic cask to prepare apricot wine for the following New Year's festival. Narcissus of various kinds are also cultivated in Nghi Tam. The people here know the secret of making these flowers bloom at the required time as on New Year's Eve or on the wedding day etc. Each narcissus pot should have about 20-30 flowers blooming to the right degree to express the virginity of the bride. Along with these species of flowers, Nghi Tam is also known for the chrysanthemum and camelia species it grows. But the concern now is that with the rapid urbanisation of the locality, will it continue to preserve this beautiful tradition? 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9623 Army Hotel 33A Pham Ngu Lao Tel : 84.4.3826 1698 Hanoi Daewoo Hotel 360 Kim Ma Tel : 84.4.3831 5000 Sofitel Metropole Hotel 15 Ngo Quyen Tel : 84.4.3826 6919 Thai Ha Swimming Pool Thai Ha, Tel : 84.4.3857 2726 Youth Swimming Pool 1 Tang Bat Ho, Tel : 84.4.3971 6544 TENNIS COURTS Khuc Hao Court 1B Le Hong Phong Tel : 84.4.3823 2287 Tien Bo Printing House 175 Nguyen Thai Hoc Tel : 84.4.3823 2581 Van Phuc Court Van Phuc Compound Tel : 84.4.3823 7530 ULTIMATE FRISBEE : Saturdays, 3pm. For directions
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Army Museum 30 Dien Bien Phu Street Tel : 84.43.823 4264 Scale model of Dien Bien Phu battle Ho Chi Minh Museum 3 Ngoc Ha Street Tel : 84.4.3823 0896 -3 845 5435 Displays explain Ho Chi Minh's life History Museum 1 Pham Ngu Lao Street Tel : 84.4.3825 2853 Artifacts from Neolithic Age up Revolutionary Museum 25 Ton Dan Street Tel : 84.4.3825 4151 Vietnam's history since 1858 Vietnam Civilization Museum Dich Vong, Cau Giay Tel : 84.4.3756 2193 Vietnam Ethnology Museum Nguyen Van Huyen, Tel : 84.4.3836 0352 Vietnam Fine Arts Museum 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street Tel : 84.4.3823 3084 Paintings, statues and handicrafts Vietnam Museum of ethnology Nguyen Van Huyen Street Tel : 84.4.3756 2193 Displays 54 ethnic groups Vietnam History Museum 1 Trang Tien, Tel : 84.4.3825 3618 PALACE OF CULTURE Cung van hoa Huu nghi Viet - Xo 91 Tran Hung Dao Tel : 84.4.3825 6467 Cung Van hoa The Thao Thanh Nien 1 Tang Bat Ho Tel : 84.4.3971
6544 PAGODAS One Pillar 1 Chua Mot Cot, Tel : 84.4.3843 6299 One of Vietnam's most famous pagodas. Perched on a stone pillar Quan Su 73 Quan Su, Tel : 84.4.3824 4633 A favourite place devout Hanoians Tran Quoc Thanh Nien, Tel : 84.4.3829 3869 The oldest Buddhist pagoda in Vietnam Ba Da The official name of Ba Da pagoda is Linh Quang (Holy
Light) but Built in the 15th century under the Le dynasty, the pagoda is dedicated toBuddha. Unlike most pagodas, which have tam quan, or wide gateswith three doors, Ba Da is fronted by a long, narrow lane. Unfortunately, the original stone statue has long since disappeared, but the pagoda houses other artifacts, including two bronze bells cast in 1823 and 1881.Ba Da pagoda is located at 3 Nha Tho Street, where the vilage ofBao Thien once stood. An old superstition states that photographs taken inside the pagoda will never turn out. PARKS
Top Thu Le Zoo Clothing-Fashion
Silk-Cloth-Lingerie in HANOI 83 Hang Gai, Tel : 84.4.3828 7190 Sposts wear and shoes Brother's Bag 26 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Tel : 84.4.3733 3991 Top quality bags Jade Lingerie 219 Hang Bong, Tel: 84.43828 8335 Lingerie, pret-a-porter and tailoring Ipa-Nima 30B Nguyen Huu Huan, Tel : 84.4.3934 0876 Funky handbags and other fashion accessories Kenly Silk 102 Hang Gai, Tel : 84.43.826 7236 Fabric, pajamas and dresses Khai Silk 121 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Tel : 84.43.823 3508 Top quality silk, clothes and linens Kid's Fashion 45 QuangTrung, Tel : 84.4.3822 9226 Baby and foddler supplies Nadzia 8 Pho Hue, Tel : 84.4.3825 2247 Women's wear and tailoring Song 7 Nha Tho, Tel : 84.4.3828 9650 Casual wear and accessories. Home linen Cosmetics
Debon 8A Chua Boc, Tel : 84.4.3852 5719 Revlon 25 Tho Nhuom, Tel : 84.4.825 0272 Rogala 80 Chua Boc, Tel : 84.43.853 4643 EMBROIDERY Duc Long 12 Hang Bong, Tel : 84.43.825 9421 Wonder shop 11 Nha Chung, Tel : 84.4.3828 8544 Hoasua Hallmark Shop 24, Hanoi Towers (entrance on Cosmetics Florists/cards Tho Nhuom) Tel : 84.4.934 2852 The Flowers World 62 Ngo Quyen, Tel : 84.4.3825 9501 The Shop 81 Hai Ba Trung, Tel : 84.4.3822 0729 10 Yen The Tel : 84.4.3843 0636 Fax : 84.4.3843 0670 O La La ! 4 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Tel : 84.4.3828 4971 Serendipity 9C Da Tuong, Tel : 84.4.3826 6500 T.C.T. Construction and Furniture 15A Hang Cot, Tel : 84.4.3927 2777 Quang's Ceramics 5 Nghi Tam, Tel : 84.4.3829 2562 LACQUERWARE HANDICRAFTS, SOUVENIRS Craft Link Top 43 Van Mieu, Tel : 84.43.843 7710 Culture of Vietnam Ethnic Groups 44 Hang Ga, Tel : 84.4.3828 0509 Hoa Sen - 1 Nha Tho, Tel : 84.4.3826 9073 - 51 Van Mieu, Tel : 84.4.3826 0121 Specialising in old and new water puppets Lan Viet Handicraft 28 Au Trieu, Tel : 84.4.3828 9278 Pan Flute 42 Hang Bac, Tel : 84.4.3826 0493 Serendipity 9C Da Tuong, Tel : 84.4.3826 500 The Museum Shop Museum of Ethnology, Dich Vong Tel : 84.4.3756 1754 Hanh Giay 123 Hang Bong, Tel : 84.4.3824 7519 Thanh Hang 7-8 Pho Hue, Tel : 84.4.3822 5055 The Leather Boutique 23 Hai Ba Trung, Tel : 84.4.3825 2141 Dong Xuan market Dong Xuan and Hang Khoai The largest
market in town- Dong Xuan is the biggest market in Hanoi and Ben Thanh
is the Hang Da market Hang Da Bat Trang potteries and second-hand items SPORTING GOODS Cong Sport Shop 157 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Tel : 84.43.823 7952 Citimart Hanoi Towers, Tel : 84.4.3934 2888 Fivimart 210 Tran Quang Khai, Tel : 84.43.934 1339 Upscale clothes and food Intimex mart 26 Le Thai To Hanoi Star Mart 36 Cat Linh, Tel : 84.4.3733 0092 Western Canned Food 66 Ba Trieu, Tel : 84.4.3822 9217 TAILORS
175 Phung Hung, Tel : 84.4.3825 8840 Ngan An 7 Tran Phu, Tel : 84.4.3843 8397 Phu Hung 14-16 Trang Tien, Tel : 84.4.3825 9644
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