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A scenic view of Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam, featuring the iconic Turtle Tower.

Welcome to Hanoi!

Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam. It is a place full of history, culture, and exciting sights to see. The city has many important buildings and special places that people love to visit.

Old and New Buildings

Hanoi is a busy city where old and new buildings live together. You can see beautiful French colonial architecture along tree-lined streets, modern apartments, and narrow roads filled with shops and homes. The city also has many foreign embassies and important schools.

Famous Places to Visit

There are many famous spots in Hanoi that people enjoy exploring. Some of these include the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hoàn Kiếm Lake, West Lake, and Ba Vì National Park. These places show the rich history and beauty of the city.

Four Seasons

Hanoi has four clear seasons. Summers from May to September are hot and humid with lots of rain. Fall, from October to November, brings cooler weather. Winters from December to February are cool and dry. Spring from March to April often has light rain. The city gets about 1,612 millimetres of rain each year, mostly in the summer. Temperatures usually range from around 16 °C in winter to 29 °C in summer.

Fun Fact

Hanoi is sometimes called the “Paris of the East” because of its French-style buildings and history. It is the most visited city in Vietnam, with people coming from all around the world to see its wonderful sights.

Images

The grand entrance to the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Vietnam, a historic site for learning and culture.
The Hanoi Opera House is a beautiful historic building located in Vietnam.
The grand entrance gate of the historic Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi, Vietnam.
St. Joseph's Cathedral in Hanoi, a beautiful church that serves as a peaceful gathering spot for locals, especially young people, to relax away from the city's busy streets.
A beautiful view of Hanoi's skyline showing tall buildings like Keangnam 72 and Lotte Tower during sunset.
A map showing the location and borders of Vietnam, highlighting its geography and position in Southeast Asia.
A map showing the geography and location of Asia.
An illustration representing a classic Vietnamese historical songbook, 'Đại Nam quốc sử diễn ca,' showcasing traditional East Asian cultural heritage.
An historical illustration representing one of the old names for Hanoi.
Historic map of Thăng Long, the ancient capital of Vietnam, from the year 1490.
An old illustration showing a view of the city of Đông Kinh (modern-day Hanoi) from the late 1600s.
An old map showing the layout of Hanoi's historic citadel, highlighting its defensive structures and design.

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