Anyone who has ever visited Hanoi will probably tell you that it may be the most beautiful city in all of Asia - people have settled here along the Red River for a thousand years. Nestled along wooded boulevards among the city’s two dozen lakes you will find architectural souvenirs left by all who conquered this great valley, from the Chinese who first came in the last millennium to the French, booted out in our own century.

Ham Rong Mountain

Adjacent to the town, Ham Rong mountain is one of the musts for tourists when visiting Sapa.

Tu Duc Tomb

A glance at the tomb can create the illusion of a park, packed with frangipani trees and grove of pines.

Minh Mang Tomb

Touted as the most majestic of all royal tombs, Minh Mang Tomb is a complex of 40 sites.

Khai Dinh Tomb

Though the smallest, Khai Dinh Tomb is the most costly compared with other Nguyen Royal Tombs.

Gia Long Tomb

About 14km South of Hue, the tomb does not only host King Gia Long but also contains a large group of tombs for the King’s family and relatives.

Dong Khanh Tomb

The construction of Dong Khanh tomb met with many obstacles. It prolonged over 35 years and 4 kings, which saw a mix of influence in the tomb’s architecture.

Fansipan Mountain Sapa

At 3143 meters above sea level, Fansipan is the proclaimed the roof of the Indochina peninsula.

Hanoi Temple Of Literature

The Temple of Literature is about 10 minutes away from Hoan Kiem Lake and a must visit for first time visitors.

The One Pillar Pagoda

The One-pillar pagoda or Dien Huu pagoda, has one of the most unique architectures in Vietnam.

Hoan Kiem Lake

If you are about to visit Hanoi for a few days, it is very likely that you will reside somewhere near Hoan Kiem Lake.

Dong Xuan Market

Dong Xuan market is at the West end of Hanoi Old quarter, surrounded by Dong Xuan street Hang Khoai street and Cau Dong street.

Hanoi Old Quarter - The 36 Legendary Streets

One of the reasons that Hanoi - the capital city of Vietnam, has attracted so many tourists over the years is its Old Quarter (36 old streets and guilds). It is an area well-known for the history, the architecture, the enormous amount and diversity of products and even the everyday life of its residents.