BAC SON STREET IN HANOI

 Bac Son street stretches 288 m  from Hoang Dieu street to the front of Ba Dinh square. It is 30 m wide filled with garden of flowers. By the end connecting with Hoang Dieu street is the construction of War Memorial.

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The street of Bac Son is right inside former Thang Long citadel. In 1933 the street was named Paul Doumer - the name of a French Governor of Indochina. After 1945 the name was changed for Nhan Quyen (Human Right), then Nguyen Ham, Nguyen Lam, and then Bac Son till now.

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Bac Son is a region in Lang Son province where an an anti-French movement was broken out in 1940. The street was widened during 1973 - 1975 when Vietnam built Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum at Ba Dinh square. 

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ROMANTIC PHAN DINH PHUNG STREET IN HANOI

 Phan Dinh Phung street extends from Mai Xuan Thuong to Hang Cot street with the length of 1.5 km. It is green tree-line street doted by many old yellow French villas. 

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Historical relics on the street are Cua Bac entrance gate to former Thang Long citadel, Cua Bac church.

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Phan Dinh Phung street belong to Ba Dinh District, just few minutes walking to Ba Dinh square and the political heart of Vietnam including goverment offices and Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Presidential palace...

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Phan Dinh Phung street is nice place for a stop and taking photo 

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The street looks quite romantic in Autumn (Mid - August - Mid - November)

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VISIT HANOI CATHEDRAL

 Hanoi Cathedral is also known as St. Joseph's Cathedral situated at Nha Chung street, just few minutes walking to Hoan Kiem lake in the old center of Hanoi.

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French army conquered Hanoi in 1873. After taking full control of Hanoi French governor start to expanded and modernized this city. Hanoi Cathedral was inaugurated on Christmas Day, 1887. The Cathedral was constructed on the land of former Bao Thien tower, which was popular in Thang Long citadel (former name of Hanoi) since Ly Dynasty (early 11th - early 13 century).

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The Cathedral was built of clay-baked brick and stone slabs. The design is Gothic Revival. Two tower reach the height of 31 meters high. The twin bell towers are resembled Notre Dame de Paris. 

The stained glass windows were made in France. The ceiling is rib vaulted like those in medieval Europe. Hanoi Cathedral is opened daily for mass from 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at 40 Nha Chung street.

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It is convenient to walk there if you stay in the old quarter of Hanoi. Surrounding the Cathedral are cafes, restaurants, treet food stalls, and souvenir shops.

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HISTORICAL HOUSE OF 48 HANG NGANG STREET

The house at 48 Hang Ngang street become famous historical house in Hanoi, where president Ho Chi Minh drafted the Declaration of Independence for the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in 1945.

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By the end of August 1945, after returning from mountainous area of Tan Trao, the resistant base of Viet Minh, Ho Chi Minh chose the house as one of his meeting places. 

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The living room is the place where he received representatives of domestic and foreign visitors. Next to the living room is a small room with humble furnishing of a wardrobe, a sofa, a round table, and an armchair, where the President composed the Declaration of Independence. 

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The houe number 48 Hang Ngang street is situated right in the heart of Old Quarter Hanoi, and becomes one  of National Heritages

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HALONG BAY - TOP WOLRD PLACES FOR WATCHING SUNRISE

 Halong Bay is listed as one of 7 New Wonders of Nature in the world. Halong Bay consists of about 3000 lime stone islets. 

Halong is famous for cruise holiday in Asia. You can buy 2-3 day trip staying overnight on cruises. Sunrise is important moments starting new day, so it is quite fascinating to watch sunrise at beautiful tourist sites.

Halong bay is ranked top places for watching sunrise in the world, listed by Love Exploring. Come to Vietnam and make your meaningful holiday in Halong Bay.

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BAN GIOC WATERFALL - THE LARGEST ONE IN SOUTH EAST ASIA

 Thac Ban Gioc or Ban Gioc waterfall is situated in Cao Bang province, in the North East Vietnam.

The width of the waterfall is 208 meters. It is 70 meter high. Ban Gioc waterfall is ranked 4th largest in the world after Guazu in Brasil - Argentina, Victoria in Zambia - Zimbabwe, Niagara in Canada - USA, and is ranked number one in South East Asia.

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Ban Gioc waterfall was listed in top 10 greatest waterfalls in the world by Wonderslist website. You can take 2-3 day tour to visit the waterfall from Hanoi city. 

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VISIT NGOC SON TEMPLE IN HANOI

 Ngoc Son temple is situated on an islet, poetic Hoan Kiem lake. Ngoc Son means Jade Mountain. The temple was built in 2nd half of 19th century by the call of Hanoi scholars. Actually, the temple with an other name of Ngoc Tuong was here in 11th century, under Ly Dynasty.

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The temple is dedicated to Van Xuong saint who is considered as the brightest star in Vietnamese Literary, and General Tran Hung Dao, the hero who led Vietnamese people to defeat Mongol aggressors in 13th century.

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The temple complex includes Thap But or the pen-shaped tower by the entrance, The Huc Bridge where receiving sunbeams, Vong Nguyet Lau or watching moon platform, Tran Ba pavilion, and the main temple.

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Next to the temple there is a house where we display embalmed tortoises from Hoan Kiem lake, the tortoise is the biggest one in Vietnam.

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The temple opens daily from 7h00 AM - 5h00 PM. You buy the ticket at entrance gate. 

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CAPITALS OF VIETNAM THROUGHOUT HISTORY

Vietnam is a country in South East Asia, based on wet  rice cultivation. Vietnam has 54 ethnic minorities living from North to South. Capital of Vietnam was in different provinces by passing times.

2000 BC: Hung Vuong Dynasty, the capital at Phong Chau - Phu Tho province

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257 - 208 BC: An Duong Vuong, the capital at Co Loa - Hanoi

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40-43 AD : Trung Vuong, the capital at Me Linh - Hanoi

541 - 602 : Pre - Ly Dynasty, the capital at Long Bien - Hanoi

8th century - 937 : the capital at Dai La, today Hanoi

939 - 967 : Ngo Dynasty, the capital at Co Loa, today Hanoi

968 - 1009 : Dinh and Pre-Le Dynasties, the capital at Hoa Lu, today Ninh Binh province

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1009 - 1400 : Ly and Tran Dynasties, the capital in Thang Long or today Hanoi

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1400 - 1407 : Ho Dynasty, the capital in Thanh Hoa province

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1428 - 1788 : Le and Mac Dynasties, the capital in Hanoi

1789 - 1802: Quang Trung, the capital in Phu Xuan - central part of Vietnam

1802 - 1945: Nguyen Dynasty, the capital city in Hue, central part of Vietnam

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1945 - 1976: Democratic Republic of Vietnam, the capital in Hanoi

1976 till now: Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the capital is Hanoi city

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Nowadays, Thang Long royal city becomes the relics in Hanoi center, which was listed as the World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2010. Hue citadel is also one of World Cultural Heritages recognized in 1993. 

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THANG LONG ROYAL CITY IN HANOI

 Thang Long or "Ascending Dragon" royal city has been part of Thang Long citadel since 1010 when Ly Thai To King chose Hanoi or former Thang Long as the capital for the country.

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In December 2002, experts carried out the largest excavation in South East Asia on an area of 19,000 sq meters inside the Royal city. They discovered millions of artifacts relating to layers of culture during 13 centuries

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The relics show us the culture of Dynasties of Ly, Tran, Le, Mac, and Nguyen (1010 - 1945). At 20h30 on 31 July 2010, Thang Long Royal city was recognized as World Heritage of Culture by UNESCO. Hanoi people in particular and Vietnamese in general were very proud of that news.

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Thang Long royal city open daily for visit. You will see the remaining relics, artifacts in the museum, experience ancient water well, taste Vietnamese tea, visit the house D67 and secret bomb shelter built during war time, art show....

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The Royal city of Thang Long is located in Ba Dinh District, center Hanoi, just next to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Ba Dinh square. 

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HALONG BAY, ONE OF THE MUST-SEE PLACES IN VIETNAM AND ASIA

 Halong Bay is located in the North East Vietnam, 165 km from Hanoi capital city. Halong Bay consists of about 3,000 islets covering an area of 1,500 sq km.

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Halong Bay was recognized as one of 7 Wonders of Nature in the World in 2012. It is also always in the top list of must-see places ranked by CNN, Insider, Wanderlust, Trip Advisor, National Geographic Magazines. 

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You go to Halong Bay and spend couple of days on cruise to relax, explore wonderful bay and Halong myth, visit fishing village, caves and grottoes, kayak, climb up  mountain, use sampan service, swim, cycling on Cat Ba island...

                                                                      

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Halong Bay means "Descending Dragon" Bay where mother Dragon and her children keep peace for the region and country. It is said that you haven't visited Vietnam if you miss to visit Halong Bay.

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