(VEN) - Some attractive tourist destinations and culinary delights in Hanoi are listed. Attractive tourist destinations Hanoi’s Old Quarter: The buzzing heart of Hanoi for more than 1,000 years, the Old Quarter is still a hub of everyday life for locals. Its 36 streets were originally named after the goods once traded there, and a few still specialize in these specific items. Temple of Literature (Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam): Khue Van Cac (the pavilion of the constellation of literature) in Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam is one of the capital’s outstanding symbols. Tourists flock to the site, which was both a temple of literature and Vietnam’s first university. Imperial Citadel of Thang Long: Closely associated with the history of Hanoi. Over a thousand years old, this site is one of the priceless historical and cultural values of Vietnam. In addition to unique architectural relics, thousands of artifacts representing cultures of different dynasties have been unearthed at the … [Read more...] about Things to do in Hanoi
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Where to go and what to do in Vietnam
1. Hanoi: The heart of Vietnam Major tourist attractions: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Temple of Literature (Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam) renowned as the first national university of Vietnam), both recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as World Documentary Heritages; Thang Long Imperial Citadel (a UNESCO-recognized World Cultural Heritage); the Old Quarters, Pen Tower (Thap But), Sword Lake (Ho Guom), One Pillar Pagoda (Chua Mot Cot), Truc Bach Lake, the Opera House, and the National Library. Special foods: Pho (noodle soup), bun cha (noodle with grilled pork), La Vong fried fish (cha ca La Vong) served with noodle, other kinds of noodle soup including bun thang and bun oc, West Lake shrimp cake, Vong Village green rice flakes, and Hang Duong Street poached spiced dried fruits, among others. Cultural activities: UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritages: The Giong Festival at the Phu Dong and Soc temples, tug-of-war … [Read more...] about Where to go and what to do in Vietnam
Hang Son 1871 evokes the past for today’s diners
VietNamNet Bridge – The name Hang Son 1871 immediately evokes a bygone era. The year takes you back two centuries in the history of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, to a time when everything but the street names was different. Local favourite: Cha ca, grilled fish, the favourite dish of Hanoians and tourists. — VNS Photo My Ha Even then, the city boasted tiny winding streets with the word “Hang”, meaning Craft, in the name. There are many of them: Hang Dao, or Silk Street; Hang Bac, or Silver Street, and even Hang Mam, or Fish Sauce Street. But Hang Son, or Lacquer Street, would become better known for a different product. The street is where the first cha ca (grilled fish), one of Hanoi’s signature dishes, was born in 1871. The name "Cha Ca" later replaced the name Hang Son and the street has carried it ever since. If you read enough about Cha Ca, the grilled fish dish that everyone talks about if they visit Hanoi, you know that Hang Son 1871 is … [Read more...] about Hang Son 1871 evokes the past for today’s diners