I have been to Ho Chi Minh Vietnam twice but have never been to Hanoi. When my hubby told me that he is going there for a meeting, i immediately said i want to "tumpang " ^_^.
We were staying around the Old Quarter area, Hoan Kiem Lake is a great landmark in this Old Quarter area. I had a leisurely stroll around this area by my own..
It is so easy to notice the french influence in the architecture here
this is a school
I guess these two buildings are government departments.
I saw few couples taking wedding photo here.
Another couple
Now i reached the Hoan Kiem Lake..
Nothing much to see actually..
Vietnamese children with their teacher
There is this little pagoda type structure that stands in the centre of the Lake but I wasn't sure what its significance was.
across the road from this lake, saw this huge statue..
This is the night view of this lake..
Hi Sonia,
ReplyDeletetentu menarik di sana...
I was anticipating to see some Vietnamese yummy food as I love them so much....haha!
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Hanoi but looks interesting.
ReplyDeleteWe were at central Vietnam specifically Danang and Hue in June this year and I like it. Check out my travel posts. :)
Sonia...
ReplyDelete先进的商店环境~~ 却有个挑着担子的婆婆经过。。。还蛮有趣哦！！特色极了~~
那儿的建筑物有点澳门风呢~~
hi sonia ..
ReplyDeletebest place..nice capture also.:)
This is very lovely - you are making me excited about my Hanoi holiday next month! I wanted to give the French Qtr a miss but your photos show lots of architectural attractions. Looks like I am back to the drawing board to fit in this place. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos taken. Hopefully I have a chance to go for a holiday there.
ReplyDelete2 yrs ago my husband asked me whether I wanted to go with him, I suggested to him that his father might want to go with him. So I stay home instead.hehe.... Next time ...next time I might want to follow. Thanks for sharing the photos and awaiting more to come.
ReplyDeleteI been to Vietnam once
ReplyDeleteI noticed that their buildings look very new!
ReplyDeleteAww if only I knew you were visiting my hometown (: I'm a frequent reader of nasilemaklover, and I'd love to show you the hidden culinary treasures around HK lake!
ReplyDeleteOh about the pagoda-like structure in the middle of the lake~~ we call it "Thap Rua", which translates literally as "Turtle tower". There's a humongous (i.e. >1m long) species of turtle that dwells in the lake. The occasions that they surface usually coincide with big events of the nation as well, so we consider them holy and it's extreme good luck if you spot them!! http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2063308,00.html.
ReplyDelete(Actually centuries ago the islet was for kings' fishing pleasure (!). Then some aristocrat built the mini tower there in remembrance of his deceased father. Then somehow the tower has become associated with turtles xD).
are the roses real?? I heard things a cheap in vietnam, is it true?
ReplyDeleteare the roses real?? I heard things a cheap in vietnam, is it true?
ReplyDeleteI forgot whether south or north Vietnam's people can speak French very fluently! How did you find the food there?
ReplyDeleteMe have not go Hanoi yet...
ReplyDeleteAnother interesting place to visit!
ReplyDeleteYa, there's nothing much to see in Hanoi. Did you watch the water puppet show? That was an eye opener!
ReplyDeleteWah...saja saja go holiday eh. Must be a nice trip.
ReplyDeleteLook at those lake view and flowers...very nice.
ReplyDelete越南也是一个不错的旅游点，有机会也想去开开眼界。
ReplyDeleteLovely photos, looking forward to your photos on the food!
ReplyDeleteLook at those innocent curious face of the kids, so cute~
ReplyDeleteNice pics about Hanoi. :) truly reflect the life styles and culture there. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteso much changes on Hanoi, I shd pay a visit again since my last visit was more than 10 yrs ago lol.
ReplyDeleteThe architecture looks great ! Wish I can make tumpang as well ! lol
ReplyDeleteSonia,
ReplyDeleteInteresting place. Nice pictures!!
Looking forward for your next batch of pictures:D
mui..^^
KimlienHg, Thank you so much for your explanation..
ReplyDeleteAgnes, yes, is fresh rose..
Very nice photo.. just came back from my Hoi An trip yesterday. Hoi An is a very nice place, can consider for your next trip. Really enjoy the food, shopping and sightseeing in Hoi An & Hue...thanks for sharing your Hanoi trip. Angeline Woon
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteI'm going to Hanoi next Friday. Have not planned the itinerary yet. Can you suggest of the nice places to visit and good place for shopping? TQ!