Guidebook for Cửa Đông
Food Scene
ke pho, banh mi is ubiquitous in Vietnam. It’s one of Vietnamese cuisine’s most iconic dishes so everyone has their personal favorite. It’s the one dish we had everywhere we went in Vietnam, from Hanoi to Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City. We tried to look for the best in every city and our research in Hanoi took us to this place – Bánh Mì Lãn Ông.Strictly speaking, banh mi is the Vietnamese word for bread, or more specifically the personal-sized French baguette. But when most tourists say “banh mi”, they’re referring to this sandwich made with different types of meat, vegetables, and condiments.
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Banh Mi Lan Ong
ke pho, banh mi is ubiquitous in Vietnam. It’s one of Vietnamese cuisine’s most iconic dishes so everyone has their personal favorite. It’s the one dish we had everywhere we went in Vietnam, from Hanoi to Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City. We tried to look for the best in every city and our research in Hanoi took us to this place – Bánh Mì Lãn Ông.Strictly speaking, banh mi is the Vietnamese word for bread, or more specifically the personal-sized French baguette. But when most tourists say “banh mi”, they’re referring to this sandwich made with different types of meat, vegetables, and condiments.
Most foreign tourists are familiar with bánh mì sandwiches made with pate, cold cuts, and vegetables. But this place specializes in bánh mì thịt xiên nướng, which is a type of banh mi made with grilled pork skewers. They don’t put as much in the sandwich, just two sticks of skewered pork (we got double), cucumber slices, chili sauce, and some Vietnamese coriander if I remember correctly. Based on my research, thịt xiên nướng refers to grilled pork, but the meat in this one looked more like nem nướng which are grilled pork meatballs or sausages. In any case, it was good – savory, spicy, and a little sweet. From what I understand, the pork is marinated in a mixture with sugar, fish sauce, and
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Quán Bà Ngà
31 Phố Quang TrungMost foreign tourists are familiar with bánh mì sandwiches made with pate, cold cuts, and vegetables. But this place specializes in bánh mì thịt xiên nướng, which is a type of banh mi made with grilled pork skewers. They don’t put as much in the sandwich, just two sticks of skewered pork (we got double), cucumber slices, chili sauce, and some Vietnamese coriander if I remember correctly. Based on my research, thịt xiên nướng refers to grilled pork, but the meat in this one looked more like nem nướng which are grilled pork meatballs or sausages. In any case, it was good – savory, spicy, and a little sweet. From what I understand, the pork is marinated in a mixture with sugar, fish sauce, and
Nothing beats the experience of eating authentic street food while watching traffic whizz by. At Phở Xào, they offer pho bo (beef), pho ga (chicken), or a combination of both. We went with the chicken and beef combo.
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Phở Xào Phú Mỹ
45 Bát ĐànNothing beats the experience of eating authentic street food while watching traffic whizz by. At Phở Xào, they offer pho bo (beef), pho ga (chicken), or a combination of both. We went with the chicken and beef combo.
Pho is arguably Vietnam’s most iconic dish. It’s a Vietnamese noodle soup made with four ingredients – clear stock, rice noodles (called bánh phở), meat (beef or chicken), and a few herbs. From humble sidewalk stalls to upscale restaurants, you can find it everywhere in Hanoi, though many people believe that the city’s best pho is served here at Pho Thin. Opened in 1979, the restaurant’s owner Nguyen Trong Thin found a novel way to add flavor to classic pho bo (beef pho). Instead of simply boiling the beef, he decided to stir-fry it with garlic before adding it to the soup. This minute innovation added new flavor components to the dish, turning a traditionally gentle stock into a more richly
62 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Phở Thìn Bờ Hồ
Pho is arguably Vietnam’s most iconic dish. It’s a Vietnamese noodle soup made with four ingredients – clear stock, rice noodles (called bánh phở), meat (beef or chicken), and a few herbs. From humble sidewalk stalls to upscale restaurants, you can find it everywhere in Hanoi, though many people believe that the city’s best pho is served here at Pho Thin. Opened in 1979, the restaurant’s owner Nguyen Trong Thin found a novel way to add flavor to classic pho bo (beef pho). Instead of simply boiling the beef, he decided to stir-fry it with garlic before adding it to the soup. This minute innovation added new flavor components to the dish, turning a traditionally gentle stock into a more richly
Quán Gốc Đa is known for many varieties of deep-fried street food like nem cua be, bánh gối, and bánh tôm. Bánh gối is like a Vietnamese empanada filled with minced pork, mushrooms, glass noodles, and a quail egg. The filling is placed in the center of the pastry skin which is then folded and pinched closed in a half circle before being deep fried to a golden crisp. Bánh gối means “pillow cake” and it gets its name from its shape, which is said to resemble a pillow. Next to the bánh gối is another Hanoi specialty called bánh tôm, which is a sweet potato shrimp fritter.
15 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Quán Gốc Đa
52 Lý Quốc SưQuán Gốc Đa is known for many varieties of deep-fried street food like nem cua be, bánh gối, and bánh tôm. Bánh gối is like a Vietnamese empanada filled with minced pork, mushrooms, glass noodles, and a quail egg. The filling is placed in the center of the pastry skin which is then folded and pinched closed in a half circle before being deep fried to a golden crisp. Bánh gối means “pillow cake” and it gets its name from its shape, which is said to resemble a pillow. Next to the bánh gối is another Hanoi specialty called bánh tôm, which is a sweet potato shrimp fritter.
n front of the shop you can watch them make the bánh cuốn. Bánh cuốn is made from a thin sheet of steamed fermented rice batter filled with seasoned ground pork and wood ear mushrooms. Based on my research, bánh cuốn rice sheets are traditionally made by steaming rice batter on a cloth stretched over a pot of boiling water, but that didn’t seem to be the case here. One woman would ladle a scoop of the batter onto this convex metal surface. It would quickly solidify into a thin delicate sheet that the other woman would then fill with ingredients and roll up before cutting with scissors into bite-sized pieces. You can tell they’ve been doing this for a long time by how quickly they were workin
48 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bánh Cuốn Gia Truyền Thanh Vân
n front of the shop you can watch them make the bánh cuốn. Bánh cuốn is made from a thin sheet of steamed fermented rice batter filled with seasoned ground pork and wood ear mushrooms. Based on my research, bánh cuốn rice sheets are traditionally made by steaming rice batter on a cloth stretched over a pot of boiling water, but that didn’t seem to be the case here. One woman would ladle a scoop of the batter onto this convex metal surface. It would quickly solidify into a thin delicate sheet that the other woman would then fill with ingredients and roll up before cutting with scissors into bite-sized pieces. You can tell they’ve been doing this for a long time by how quickly they were workin
Bún Riêu is a traditional Vietnamese rice vermicelli soup. There are different types of bún riêu, but what we had here today was bún riêu cua, a popular version made with crab, tomatoes, pork, and tofu. Bún riêu cua is served with tomato broth and topped with freshwater crab, specifically rice paddy crabs, which are pounded with the shell into a fine paste before being strained. The crab liquid is then used as a base for the soup along with tomatoes, giving it a wonderful tangy flavor. I love crab and tomato-based dishes so this was one of my favorite noodle soups in Vietnam.
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bún riêu cua Hàng Bạc
11 Hàng BạcBún Riêu is a traditional Vietnamese rice vermicelli soup. There are different types of bún riêu, but what we had here today was bún riêu cua, a popular version made with crab, tomatoes, pork, and tofu. Bún riêu cua is served with tomato broth and topped with freshwater crab, specifically rice paddy crabs, which are pounded with the shell into a fine paste before being strained. The crab liquid is then used as a base for the soup along with tomatoes, giving it a wonderful tangy flavor. I love crab and tomato-based dishes so this was one of my favorite noodle soups in Vietnam.
Xoi Yen serves xoi xeo, which is a sweet or savoury sticky rice that’s topped with a variety of different meats, shallots, and shaved bean curd. Located in Old Quarter, the restaurant occupies a three-storey corner lot along Nguyen Huu Huan Street with very low stools and tables (which may be uncomfortable at times, but that’s when you know it’s a local establishment). Xoi Yen gets very packed at night, but service is quick as most locals usually opt for takeaways instead. A basic bowl of xoi xeo is priced at VND 15,000, with additional ingredients between VND 15,000 and VND 30,000.
57 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Xôi Yến
35b Nguyễn Hữu HuânXoi Yen serves xoi xeo, which is a sweet or savoury sticky rice that’s topped with a variety of different meats, shallots, and shaved bean curd. Located in Old Quarter, the restaurant occupies a three-storey corner lot along Nguyen Huu Huan Street with very low stools and tables (which may be uncomfortable at times, but that’s when you know it’s a local establishment). Xoi Yen gets very packed at night, but service is quick as most locals usually opt for takeaways instead. A basic bowl of xoi xeo is priced at VND 15,000, with additional ingredients between VND 15,000 and VND 30,000.
Cha Ca Thang Long in the Old Quarter is one of the best places to enjoy cha ca, which is a distinctive Hanoi delicacy. Priced at VND 120,000, the dish comprises a white fish fillet seasoned with garlic, ginger, turmeric, and dill. After placing your order, the staff will help assemble and cook the ingredients using a sizzling pan at the table. You also get a bowl of rice noodles, peanuts, chopped spring onions, parsley, nuoc cham sauce, and red chili slices, all of which are meant to be mixed together with the bold, turmeric-tasting fish
61 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Chả Cá Thăng Long
6B Đường ThànhCha Ca Thang Long in the Old Quarter is one of the best places to enjoy cha ca, which is a distinctive Hanoi delicacy. Priced at VND 120,000, the dish comprises a white fish fillet seasoned with garlic, ginger, turmeric, and dill. After placing your order, the staff will help assemble and cook the ingredients using a sizzling pan at the table. You also get a bowl of rice noodles, peanuts, chopped spring onions, parsley, nuoc cham sauce, and red chili slices, all of which are meant to be mixed together with the bold, turmeric-tasting fish
Set within Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem District, don’t be fooled by Bun Thang Ba Duc’s roadside location and dilapidated condition. It’s well-regarded amongst locals as the best place in the city for bun thang. Another traditional dish in Hanoi, a bowl of bun thang at Bun Thang Ba Duc costs VND 30,000, where you’ll get generous amounts of noodles, chicken, eggs, pork slices, and a dollop of shrimp paste that are carefully arranged to resemble a flower. As with most local restaurants in Hanoi, Bun Thang Ba Duc is furnished with low stools and tables that spill out onto the roadside
10 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bún Thang Bà Đức
48 Phố Cầu GỗSet within Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem District, don’t be fooled by Bun Thang Ba Duc’s roadside location and dilapidated condition. It’s well-regarded amongst locals as the best place in the city for bun thang. Another traditional dish in Hanoi, a bowl of bun thang at Bun Thang Ba Duc costs VND 30,000, where you’ll get generous amounts of noodles, chicken, eggs, pork slices, and a dollop of shrimp paste that are carefully arranged to resemble a flower. As with most local restaurants in Hanoi, Bun Thang Ba Duc is furnished with low stools and tables that spill out onto the roadside
Located along Hang Dieu Street, Thinh Nha Hang Mien Luon specializes in eel-based dishes, particularly mien xao luon. Despite its simple setting of barely-decorated walls, fans, and plastic stools, Thinh Nha Hang Mien Luon attracts plenty of locals and expats looking to enjoy an affordable yet filling dinner. Dishes are priced between VND 35,000 and VND 50,000, with fresh herbs, shaved banana blossoms, and bean sprouts served on the side. Its signature dish comprises stir-fried glass noodles in an eel-based broth with generous toppings of crunchy eels, bean sprouts, egg, cucumber slices, fried shallots, and purple perilla.
21 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Nhà Hàng Miến Lươn ĐÔNG THỊNH
87 Hàng ĐiếuLocated along Hang Dieu Street, Thinh Nha Hang Mien Luon specializes in eel-based dishes, particularly mien xao luon. Despite its simple setting of barely-decorated walls, fans, and plastic stools, Thinh Nha Hang Mien Luon attracts plenty of locals and expats looking to enjoy an affordable yet filling dinner. Dishes are priced between VND 35,000 and VND 50,000, with fresh herbs, shaved banana blossoms, and bean sprouts served on the side. Its signature dish comprises stir-fried glass noodles in an eel-based broth with generous toppings of crunchy eels, bean sprouts, egg, cucumber slices, fried shallots, and purple perilla.
Bun Cha Nem Cua Be Dac Kim serves arguably the best nem chua be (crabmeat rolls) and bun cha (grilled pork with noodles) in the city. For VND 90,000, you get two pieces of its signature crabmeat rolls and a bowl of bun cha that’s big enough to share between two people. Eat like the locals do by pairing it with fresh herbs and lettuce, before dipping it in nuoc cham sauce. Do note that there are two restaurants with the same name set next to each other –the correct Bun Cha Nem Cua Be Dac Kim is the one with the yellow signage.
63 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bun Cha Dac Kim
1 Hàng MànhBun Cha Nem Cua Be Dac Kim serves arguably the best nem chua be (crabmeat rolls) and bun cha (grilled pork with noodles) in the city. For VND 90,000, you get two pieces of its signature crabmeat rolls and a bowl of bun cha that’s big enough to share between two people. Eat like the locals do by pairing it with fresh herbs and lettuce, before dipping it in nuoc cham sauce. Do note that there are two restaurants with the same name set next to each other –the correct Bun Cha Nem Cua Be Dac Kim is the one with the yellow signage.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hanoi’s Old Quarter nightlife shuts down at midnight so if you want to continue the party without travelling too far, Hero is a good option. It’s a less up-tight party scene, than some of the city’s more serious clubs. The crowd seems more focused on enjoying themselves than cellphone shenanigans, metre high vodka bottles, or being looked at. There’s an industrial feel to the interior which is reminiscent of Hanoi’s quickly shutdown, but fondly remembered, Zone 9 arts and nightlife precinct. Music varies with the DJ. DJ booth is embedded in an old Soviet truck cabin.
51 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
HERO Bar
42M Yên PhụHanoi’s Old Quarter nightlife shuts down at midnight so if you want to continue the party without travelling too far, Hero is a good option. It’s a less up-tight party scene, than some of the city’s more serious clubs. The crowd seems more focused on enjoying themselves than cellphone shenanigans, metre high vodka bottles, or being looked at. There’s an industrial feel to the interior which is reminiscent of Hanoi’s quickly shutdown, but fondly remembered, Zone 9 arts and nightlife precinct. Music varies with the DJ. DJ booth is embedded in an old Soviet truck cabin.
From the same people that own Rockstore at the other side of Hanoi’s old quarter tourist area, Factory 47 is an industrial style pub. It attracts a friendly young crowd of locals, tourists and expats. Factory 47 is open from the afternoon and serves pizzas, burgers and sandwiches. Proximity to the Beer Corner and Ta Hien St means it’s busy most nights.
18 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bar Factory
47 Hàng BuồmFrom the same people that own Rockstore at the other side of Hanoi’s old quarter tourist area, Factory 47 is an industrial style pub. It attracts a friendly young crowd of locals, tourists and expats. Factory 47 is open from the afternoon and serves pizzas, burgers and sandwiches. Proximity to the Beer Corner and Ta Hien St means it’s busy most nights.
Classic Hanoi club. Lots of young locals. Lots of balloons. Huge space, big lighting and sound rig. An interesting spot for a look at the city’s young professionals letting their hair down.
7 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
F Club Hà Nội
67 Phó Đức ChínhClassic Hanoi club. Lots of young locals. Lots of balloons. Huge space, big lighting and sound rig. An interesting spot for a look at the city’s young professionals letting their hair down.
Dragonfly Bar is a buzzing space over two floors that's especially busy on weekends. Once a late night venue, these days it seems to get its wings clipped soon after midnight. A favourite with a mix of young locals and foreigners, there's a small dance floor.
24 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Dragonfly Bar-Club
15 Hàng BuồmDragonfly Bar is a buzzing space over two floors that's especially busy on weekends. Once a late night venue, these days it seems to get its wings clipped soon after midnight. A favourite with a mix of young locals and foreigners, there's a small dance floor.
Mad Botanist has the best vista of any cocktail bar we know in Hanoi - looking across St Joseph's Cathedral. It has a pretty good name too. These guys are gin specialists - there are over one hundred options and some interesting mixer ideas too. Afficionados might uncover a lack of consistency between pours of the same drop as we did. But we’re easily pleased and enjoyed a couple of nights of gin-fuelled conversation here. The name "Mad Botanist” sets a high bar for speakeasy cool that these guys are hopefully headed to. The large TV is an odd inclusion. To find Mad Botanist, head through the cafe entrance and up the stairs. It's in the heart of the Old Quarter.
22 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mad Botanist - The Gin Specialist
45 Lý Quốc SưMad Botanist has the best vista of any cocktail bar we know in Hanoi - looking across St Joseph's Cathedral. It has a pretty good name too. These guys are gin specialists - there are over one hundred options and some interesting mixer ideas too. Afficionados might uncover a lack of consistency between pours of the same drop as we did. But we’re easily pleased and enjoyed a couple of nights of gin-fuelled conversation here. The name "Mad Botanist” sets a high bar for speakeasy cool that these guys are hopefully headed to. The large TV is an odd inclusion. To find Mad Botanist, head through the cafe entrance and up the stairs. It's in the heart of the Old Quarter.
The guys from Pasteur St Brewing Company were the first to make a serious mark on Vietnam’s craft beer scene back in 2015. Introducing American-style craft beer, brewed in Vietnam, with Vietnamese influences, their tiny tap room became the talk of the town. Pasteur St's come a long way and in 2017, opened in impressive digs in Vietnam's capital, right by St Joseph's Cathedral in the heart of the city. Apart from a vast range of craft beers, from IPAs to exotic locally inspired flavours, Pasteur also serves American-style food.
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Pasteur Street Brewing Co. Hanoi
1 Ấu TriệuThe guys from Pasteur St Brewing Company were the first to make a serious mark on Vietnam’s craft beer scene back in 2015. Introducing American-style craft beer, brewed in Vietnam, with Vietnamese influences, their tiny tap room became the talk of the town. Pasteur St's come a long way and in 2017, opened in impressive digs in Vietnam's capital, right by St Joseph's Cathedral in the heart of the city. Apart from a vast range of craft beers, from IPAs to exotic locally inspired flavours, Pasteur also serves American-style food.
Hanoi is surprisingly short on nice places to enjoy a glass of wine. 88 Lounge fills the gap nicely with an extensive wine list from old and new worlds (Australia has been conspicuously overlooked), cool design and a friendly casual feel. It’s usually mellow too. Prices are reasonable for the style.
19 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
88 Lounge - Restaurant & Wine Lounge
88 Xuân DiệuHanoi is surprisingly short on nice places to enjoy a glass of wine. 88 Lounge fills the gap nicely with an extensive wine list from old and new worlds (Australia has been conspicuously overlooked), cool design and a friendly casual feel. It’s usually mellow too. Prices are reasonable for the style.
1900 Le Theatre opened in 2016 and has brought the feel of a large international club - with Hanoian characteristics - to an area of mostly small drinkeries and plastic stools. It’s off to a flying start and comes with a friendly vibe and DJs serving up contemporary pop dance tunes. During our most recent visit, it was open till 1AM - later than other bars in the area. The old theatre was a venue for traditional Vietnamese performance in the early twentieth century, at the height of French colonialism.
126 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
1900 Club Hanoi
8B Tạ Hiện1900 Le Theatre opened in 2016 and has brought the feel of a large international club - with Hanoian characteristics - to an area of mostly small drinkeries and plastic stools. It’s off to a flying start and comes with a friendly vibe and DJs serving up contemporary pop dance tunes. During our most recent visit, it was open till 1AM - later than other bars in the area. The old theatre was a venue for traditional Vietnamese performance in the early twentieth century, at the height of French colonialism.
Opera opened in 2017 - it’s the latest arrival on Hanoi’s nightclub circuit and the most flamboyant and risqué we’ve spotted for a long time. Scantily clad European dancers, perched on platforms either side of the DJ, keep the mainly local crowd entertained. The DJ belts out a playlist of solid EDM. Pricing is higher than local bars but reasonable for a proper club. Opera’s located right by Hanoi’s famous beer corner and Ta Hien St so you’ll have plenty of other drinking and partying options nearby if it doesn’t take your fancy.
25 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Opera Club
Opera opened in 2017 - it’s the latest arrival on Hanoi’s nightclub circuit and the most flamboyant and risqué we’ve spotted for a long time. Scantily clad European dancers, perched on platforms either side of the DJ, keep the mainly local crowd entertained. The DJ belts out a playlist of solid EDM. Pricing is higher than local bars but reasonable for a proper club. Opera’s located right by Hanoi’s famous beer corner and Ta Hien St so you’ll have plenty of other drinking and partying options nearby if it doesn’t take your fancy.
A cosy little cocktail bar on Tong Duy Tan St - Hanoi’s local food street. Ne is one of only a small number of places in the capital that's taking cocktails seriously. Owner Tiep has created has a cool small bar feel with a friendly team. Tiep is one of Hanoi's best known concoctionists (still can't bring myself to write mixologist). He's credited with creating Hanoi's pho cocktail - a concoction inspired by the city’s famous noodle soup. Good for a drink but the cigarette smoke can be bad when there's a crowd.
52 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
CLU Cocktail Bar
A cosy little cocktail bar on Tong Duy Tan St - Hanoi’s local food street. Ne is one of only a small number of places in the capital that's taking cocktails seriously. Owner Tiep has created has a cool small bar feel with a friendly team. Tiep is one of Hanoi's best known concoctionists (still can't bring myself to write mixologist). He's credited with creating Hanoi's pho cocktail - a concoction inspired by the city’s famous noodle soup. Good for a drink but the cigarette smoke can be bad when there's a crowd.
Sightseeing
Hoa Lo Prison is a Vietnamese museum that serves as a sobering reminder of the horrors of war, as well as a memorial to those who lost their lives during some of the most tragic periods in Vietnamese history. Infamously known as the "Hanoi Hilton", the prison was originally built to contain political prisoners during the French occupation of Vietnam, and was later used by the North Vietnamese during the Vietnam War.
212 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Piitanang Hoa Lo
1 Hoả LòHoa Lo Prison is a Vietnamese museum that serves as a sobering reminder of the horrors of war, as well as a memorial to those who lost their lives during some of the most tragic periods in Vietnamese history. Infamously known as the "Hanoi Hilton", the prison was originally built to contain political prisoners during the French occupation of Vietnam, and was later used by the North Vietnamese during the Vietnam War.
The Military History Museum of Hanoi is a vast repository of various items related to the military history of Vietnam. The building has several rooms all filled with a bewildering array of photographs, documents, war propaganda, and other memorabilia collected from the country’s wars with China, France, and the United States. A sobering reminder of the horrors of war, the museum’s exhibits are nevertheless an impressive collection that history buffs will definitely want to see up close.
66 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Vietnam Military History Museum
28A Điện Biên PhủThe Military History Museum of Hanoi is a vast repository of various items related to the military history of Vietnam. The building has several rooms all filled with a bewildering array of photographs, documents, war propaganda, and other memorabilia collected from the country’s wars with China, France, and the United States. A sobering reminder of the horrors of war, the museum’s exhibits are nevertheless an impressive collection that history buffs will definitely want to see up close.
A three-story colonial building covering the various periods of fine art in Vietnam. Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts is a three-story structure located just across the Temple of Literature. The building was constructed in the 1930s as a girl’s school for high-ranking officers of the Indochinese military, and was converted into a museum in 1966. It was then that some of the most notable pieces of Vietnamese art were housed in the building.
109 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Pambansang Museo ng mga Sining ng Vietnam
66 P. Nguyễn Thái HọcA three-story colonial building covering the various periods of fine art in Vietnam. Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts is a three-story structure located just across the Temple of Literature. The building was constructed in the 1930s as a girl’s school for high-ranking officers of the Indochinese military, and was converted into a museum in 1966. It was then that some of the most notable pieces of Vietnamese art were housed in the building.
An 11th century temple dedicated to the life and works of Confucius. A remarkably well-preserved example of Vietnamese architecture. The Temple of Literature is an 11th century structure originally built in honor of Confucius. Constructed in 1070 during the Ly Thanh Tong dynasty, the complex now pays honor to Vietnam's most revered academicians and scholars. Vietnam's first university, Quoc Tu Giam, was constructed on the temple grounds in 1076. The Temple of Literature is located only a few minutes away from Hoan Kiem Lake. The grounds are divided into five courtyards, each of which has its own rich history.
246 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Temple Of Literature
Temple of LiteratureAn 11th century temple dedicated to the life and works of Confucius. A remarkably well-preserved example of Vietnamese architecture. The Temple of Literature is an 11th century structure originally built in honor of Confucius. Constructed in 1070 during the Ly Thanh Tong dynasty, the complex now pays honor to Vietnam's most revered academicians and scholars. Vietnam's first university, Quoc Tu Giam, was constructed on the temple grounds in 1076. The Temple of Literature is located only a few minutes away from Hoan Kiem Lake. The grounds are divided into five courtyards, each of which has its own rich history.
St. Joseph's Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral built in 1882 and completed in 1886 in the Neo-Gothic style. Now more than 120 years old, the cathedral remains one of the most impressive remnants of French occupation in the country. The cathedral was constructed after the French Army defeated the Vietnamese forces at Hanoi. The cathedral itself and much of the surrounding Nha Chung area were constructed on the grounds of what was formerly the Bao Thien pagoda, which had been built during the Ly dynasty.
209 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Katedral ng St. Joseph
40 Nhà ChungSt. Joseph's Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral built in 1882 and completed in 1886 in the Neo-Gothic style. Now more than 120 years old, the cathedral remains one of the most impressive remnants of French occupation in the country. The cathedral was constructed after the French Army defeated the Vietnamese forces at Hanoi. The cathedral itself and much of the surrounding Nha Chung area were constructed on the grounds of what was formerly the Bao Thien pagoda, which had been built during the Ly dynasty.
Hoan Kiem Lake is a natural body of water located in the Old Quarter, close to Hanoi's city center. One of the city’s most notable landmarks, the lake is a great place to get a glimpse of the city’s rich and diverse culture. From early in the morning, when joggers crisscross the shores to the afternoon when seniors settle down on the park benches to play chess, the area is a hive of activity. Amidst it all, the lake’s tranquil waters serve as a charming backdrop to the quaint and serene character of Hanoi culture.
513 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Dagat-dagatan ng Hoàn Kiếm
Hoan Kiem Lake is a natural body of water located in the Old Quarter, close to Hanoi's city center. One of the city’s most notable landmarks, the lake is a great place to get a glimpse of the city’s rich and diverse culture. From early in the morning, when joggers crisscross the shores to the afternoon when seniors settle down on the park benches to play chess, the area is a hive of activity. Amidst it all, the lake’s tranquil waters serve as a charming backdrop to the quaint and serene character of Hanoi culture.
The One Pillar Pagoda is a Buddhist temple built during Emperor Ly Thai Tong’s dynasty from 1028 to 1054. Legend has it that the temple was built after the emperor–who had up until then been unsuccessful in producing an heir–dreamed of meeting Quan The Am Bo Tat, the Vietnamese Goddess of Mercy. In the dream, the goddess handed Ly Thai Tong a male child. The emperor subsequently met and married a girl from the countryside, and an heir to the throne was soon born. In gratitude to the goddess, the emperor had the One-Pillar Pagoda built in 1049. The name of the pagoda comes from the fact that it is built on a single stone pillar, with the structure meant to represent a lotus blossom rising up
88 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
One Pillar Pagoda
phố Chùa Một CộtThe One Pillar Pagoda is a Buddhist temple built during Emperor Ly Thai Tong’s dynasty from 1028 to 1054. Legend has it that the temple was built after the emperor–who had up until then been unsuccessful in producing an heir–dreamed of meeting Quan The Am Bo Tat, the Vietnamese Goddess of Mercy. In the dream, the goddess handed Ly Thai Tong a male child. The emperor subsequently met and married a girl from the countryside, and an heir to the throne was soon born. In gratitude to the goddess, the emperor had the One-Pillar Pagoda built in 1049. The name of the pagoda comes from the fact that it is built on a single stone pillar, with the structure meant to represent a lotus blossom rising up