Why visit?
Hanoi is one of the most genuinely charming cities Asia southeastern, built on centuries of rich tradition, colonization and conflict.
He scored just the time when Emperor Ly Thai to moved the capital from Ninh Binh province in the Red River delta of 1 000 years 60 miles upstream of Thang Long, alias of Hanoi. Think conical hats, street stalls of exotic fruits and Lakes surrounded by young love, which is defined in a context of crumbling colonial façade of sale.
But Hanoi is racing towards modernity. Signs of what is to come are visible everywhere in the world. A few kilometres west of the city, a metropolis shiny is sprouting in the rice fields in my Dinh, while in the old quarter, in the heart of Hanoi, the streets and alleys are stuck with expensive cars and shops selling some brands. This city can draw on its past, but it is now shaped by the future.
Don't miss
The old quarter. You lose and end up where you started to-without even knowing - Hanoi more frenzied shopping district is also home to a growing number of bars and clubs. More street names begin with "Block", which means the goods. (In the 13th century the craftsmen occupy 36 streets each specializing in a certain product - Hang Ga sold chickens, Hang Bun sold noodles and MAM was the place to find fish sauce.) Despise aside for caf?s hidden alleyways and food vendors.
Although bridge long. The "horizontal Eiffel Tower" has come to symbolize the strength Vietnamese; Link from Hanoi to Hai Phong port was bombed during the night and by morning the Viet Nam war.
The bar on the roofs of Pacific Place (facebook.com therooftophanoi). Visit the newly opened for great panoramic view of the city bar.
An overview of Ho Chi Minh mausoleum (Ba Dinh square). The revolutionary leader revered lies embalmed with his arms crossed and long beard yet. The guards are strict, so no cameras or short films.
Strong coffee drip and next to the Cathedral of Saint-Joseph lemon ice tea. Join the inhabitants: sit on a small blue stools with a drink and let the shells of sunflower beneath your feet.
The Temple of literature (Quoc Tu Giam Street). This University inspired by Confucius is relic of Hanoi. Step in its leafy feng shui patios go back in time.
Lakes. They are all different – take romance in Hoan Kiem or join dead tourists to Huu Tiep taking snapshots of the US Air Force B52 Bombardier rust green waters.
Small-scale manufacture of yoghurt Mr. Chi pastry (Kinh Do Hang Bong 252). Follow the footsteps of Catherine Deneuve, who ate here while shooting, Indochina most days.
What's new
My Dinh
For the past six years, this city of 370 000 square metres replaced agricultural land on the outskirts of Hanoi. Lush green rice fields have been transformed into main roads bordered Palm, fenêtrés mirrors office blocks and a 40,000-seat sports stadium. Crowne Plaza Hanoi (crowneplaza.com) West will be the first five-star complex to open here and the new shopping centre, The Garden (thegarden.com.vn) is the largest in the capital. Whole area will soon be place to do business and live - new welcome for the frail Old neighbourhood.
Hang the market
Market aseptic Hanoi has been renovated in sanitation for 1000 - anniversary of the capital. Booth-style points and brilliant escalators are reminiscent of MBK centre of Bangkok, although on a smaller scale (outside is deceptively large). Here you will find all meat and memories with alcohol and clothing. Only two of the five floors are currently open.
Details: 1 is da, Hoan Kiem District
24-hour PUKU
PUKU was once a popular but easy-to-Miss returned deep in an alley in the old neighbourhood coffee lounge. Since moving to Tong Duy Tan - or "street food", the only place authorized to do business 24 hours a day - it became a favorite of Hanoi. Residents and expatriates benefit the breezy colonial villa parameter, unusual decoration bar late night - busting to curfew. Service improvement he would do better in the city.
Details: 16 18 Tong Duy Tan, Hoan Kiem District
Tours of microfinance
Take a tour of the day "microfinance". These non-profit day trips take visitors to meet people from "communities marginalized in the developing world", with a percentage of tax aid to finance small loans to entrepreneurs in the areas that you explore. Bloom Microventures (bloom - microventures .org) takes visitors to areas such as the Soc Son district agriculture 25 miles north of the centre of Hanoi, for a unique look at rural life here.
Quan An Ngon
The founders of this restaurant popular went their separate ways. One has stayed at Phan Boi Chau and the other has evolved into a large colonial structure Tran Hung Dao. The latter, which is now called Nha Hang Ngon, can only tip, but both are guaranteed hits for street cuisine in the comfort of a restaurant. Service is fast, menus are huge and the prices are good.
Details: 18 Phan Boi Chau and 26 Tran Hung Dao, Hoan Kiem District
Compact facts
Getting there
Ian Paynton went to Hanoi with Viet Nam Airlines (vietnamairlines.com), which offers ?832 Paris return flights. There is no direct flights to the city of the United Kingdom.
Additional information
Viet Nam National Administration of tourism (vietnamtourism.com). Many guides online, go to vietnam.com, wordhanoi.com newhanoian.com.
Insider secret
Joe Lane, writer, actor and TV presenter
"Manifested in University and chat with students - the University of trade and of the Institute of international relations are good Paris. Students have English and are eager to practice. Tell them that you want to go for chicken or tofu feet and shrimp paste. They you guide on what could be the best afternoon you in Hanoi. »
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