Hanoi Guide

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

President Ho Chi Minh is a Vietnamese leader who made sacrifices for the country's freedom.In fact, he desired that his body be cremated and his ashes be scattered throughout three regions of Vietnam: the North, the South, and the Central. However, the government decided to embalm President Ho's...

The Temple Of Literature

1. History

The Temple of Literature, located to the south of Thang Long's Imperial Citadel, was founded in 1070, nearly 1000 years ago, by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong as a temple to worship the Chinese philosopher Confucius.

The Temple of Literature is one of Hanoi's most important...

DUONG LAM ANCIENT VILLAGE

Just 50km from the west of Hanoi, Duong Lam Ancient Village is an ideal place for people who are looking for the nostalgic feeling of Hanoi. This tour is perfect for a historical-oriented person since it will give you an unforgettable glimpse of unique architectural features of the...

BAT TRANG CERAMIC VILLAGE

Coming to Bat Trang - a famous ceramic producing villages formed in the 14th century, you will have a chance to get learn about the traditional technique of making ceramics in Vietnam, have hands-on experience there and pass through the special charcoal wall of the local which definitely...

Thang Long Citadel

Thang Long Citadel

Thang Long citadel is built by the Ly King at the beginning of 10 Century. 

The researchers dig under ground and find out many artifacts and now showing inside the Citadel. And you could visit the museum to understand more about the culture of the...

Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam

Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (or well-known as Literature Temple)

The temple is built in from 10 century after our Ly King move from Ninh Binh to Thang Long. The temple worship for Confucious. 

After few years, another King built Quoc Tu Giam, as the first univerisity of Vietnam to...

Floating coffee on Westlake

Ngoc Son Temple (Temple of the Jade Mountain)

Ngoc Son Temple (Temple of the Jade Mountain) is located on Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, and it stands on Ngoc (Jade) islet. The temple is dedicated to Confucian, and Taoist philosophers, and to the hero Tran Hung Dao who defeated the Nguyen. The Welcoming Sunlight Brigde (Câu Thê H...

HO CHI MINH MAUSOLEUM

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is located in Ba Dinh Square, which is one of the most visited attractions in Hanoi and the final resting places of the greatest president. Ho Chi Minh led Vietnam to Independence. The construction of the mausoleum was started in 1973 and modelled on Lenin's...

TEMPLE OF LITERATURE

The Temple of Literature is often considerred as one of Hanoi’s most picturesque tourist attractions. The temple was built in 1070 as the first university of Vietnam which was dedicated to Confucius, scholars and sages. Successful graduates had their names engraved on a stone stele which was...