Hanoi Vietnam

Vietnam is a culturally diverse country . And Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is a city rich in various traditions. The Vietnamese love to preserve history and culture. It can be understood by seeing the traces of heritage, museums and temples throughout the city of Hanoi. A popular tourist destination with lots to see.

Hoa Lo Prison Museum (Hoa Lo Prism Museum): Around the 20th century, the Vietnamese revolutionaries who were under the French government, various aspects of suffering and suffering and their longing for liberation are displayed here through symbols. Tourists are only given a glimpse of how Vietnamese revolutionaries suffered inside prisons.

Vietnam Women's Museum (Women's Museum): This wonderful modern museum showcases the role of women in Vietnamese society and various aspects of culture. The memories of heroic glory of women during the war are specially emphasized here. Here are some particularly quirky and beautiful posters that will surely catch the eye of tourists. Also, if someone is bored to see informational exhibitions, then it will be good to see the costumes of Vietnamese minorities, tribal baskets, fabric motifs displayed here. The museum is open from 8 am to 5 pm, tickets are 30 Vietnamese dong.

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology (Vietnam Museum of Ethnology): The tribal art of various small ethnic groups in Vietnam, artworks and traditional daily necessities of their rural life are displayed here. This museum is said to preserve the cultural diversity of different nations or small ethnic groups. If one is interested in anthropology then one must visit this museum at least once. It will cost 200,000 Dong (Bangladeshi Tk 729.44) to visit this museum, which is located about 7 km from the city center. Open Tuesday to Sunday 8.30am to 5.30pm.

Temple of Literature (Temple of Literature): Built in 1070, this temple was considered to be the place of the best scholars in Vietnam. The architecture of pagodas and altars here is particularly noteworthy. Once only the members of the Royal family had the opportunity to get admission here. Currently, this university is only a sign of ancient architecture. Many foreign tourists like to visit here mainly for the beautiful environment along with the architecture of the entire building.

West Lake: The city's largest lake, also known as Ho Tay. This lake surrounds the town of Tai Ho. There are various food restaurants on the south side of here and on the east side there are restaurants, cafes, clothing shops and several luxury hotels. Everyone likes to eat in the restaurants here by the lake and the pleasant atmosphere of the lake is pleasant. Many people come here to spend time away from the noise of the city. Many people also like to ride bicycles along the lakeside road.

Hoan Kiem Lake: It is said that in the middle of the 15th century, a magical sword sent from heaven to Emperor Lee Thai snatched a giant turtle after a battle and then disappeared into the lake with the sword to be sent back to Heaven to its rightful owner. goes That is why the lake is named Ho Hwan Kim which means Lake of the Restored Sword. Myth or fact, many tourists come here to see this lake because of this phenomenon.

Lotte Observation Deck (Lotte Observation Deck): The beauty of Hanoi city can be seen in the most beautiful way from the 65 floors of this building located in the west of Hanoi city. This tower has hotels, food restaurants, rooftop bars as well as department stores in the lower floors. You can visit this tower anytime from 9 am to 10 pm.

Long Bien Bridge: An American war memorial, this bridge has been bombed numerous times but has been quickly repaired each time. Famous architect Gustave Eiffel designed this bridge. The beauty of this bridge at night is mesmerizing.

One Pillar Pagoda: This pagoda is a symbol of holiness for Buddhists. There is a folklore behind this pagoda built on a pillar. Due to the destruction of the French, a wooden pagoda has been built in the previous place. It is said that Buddha gained power by sitting under the tree behind this pagoda.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: Tomb of Vietnamese revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh. Ho Chi Minh's remains are kept here which is always guarded by the military. The tomb is surrounded by various types of trees and the exterior of the tomb is made of gray granite stones and the interior is black, gray and red smooth stones. Many people come here to pay respect to this revolutionary leader.

Fine Arts Museum (Fine Arts Museum): Various arts of local artists of Vietnam are exhibited here. Visiting here will give you an opportunity to know the culture and history of Vietnam.

You can also visit places like Ngoc Son Pagoda, Mosaic Wall, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Old Quarters, Bach Ma Temple, Heritage House, National Museum of Vietnamese History.

There is no direct flight from Dhaka to Hanoi. From Dhaka to Singapore or Bangkok in Thailand or Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and then go to Hanoi city. Thai Lion Airlines, Thai Airlines, Malindo Airlines, Chinese Southern or Malaysian Airlines to Hanoi. Different airlines take different time to go. But can go in 7 to 10 hours. Malaysian Airlines takes the longest, around 23 hours.

From Dhaka to Hanoi by Thai Lion or Malondo Air will cost Tk 22,000-30,000 per person. And you can stay for 2 nights and 3 days between Tk 70,000-80,000 including travel and accommodation. If you book the flight ticket in advance, the fare will be relatively less.

There are several good hotels to stay in the Old Quarter. For example - Green House, Da Hanoi Hotel, Somerset Grand Hanoi, Hanoi Kablis hotels will get a room for two people between 1500-2500. However, tourists prefer to stay in hostels with low cost, such as Hanoi Old Quarters Backpackers Hostel, The Fast Hostel, Miu Hostel, Hanoi Eco Green Hostel, Daisy Hostel, Hanoi Cozy Hostel, two people can stay in one room between 400-800 Tk.

There are several good restaurants in the Old Quarter. Here you will get good food between 100-150 taka. Meals include gai chuan (a type of spring roll), egg nog latte, fried banana, caramel pudding and dessert soup. And for drinks, “Biya Hai” is particularly noteworthy.

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