One Pillar Pagoda
Built in 1049 by the Emperor Ly Thai Tong, It was built of wood on a single stone pillar 1.25 m in diameter and is designed to resemble a lotus blossom.This small pagoda, which is surrounded by a garden courtyard, is one of the most delightful in Hanoi.
Temple of Literature
Founded in 1070 and Vietnam's university was established here in 1076 to educate the sons of mandarins. The temple constitutes a rare example of well-preserved traditional Vietnam architecture and well worth visit.
Hoan Kiem Lake
Hoan Kiem Lake, is an enchanting body of water right in the heart of Hanoi, had been considered the most beautiful lake in the city. The name Hoan Kiem (Sword Restored) is related to sword restored legend of Le Thai To King. Hoan Kiem Lake attracts not only Vietnamese but also foreigners visiting Hanoi.
West Lake
An attractive Lake at the West of the City. West Lake has an area of 500ha and is the largest lake in Hanoi.Tran Quoc Pagoda Located on an island in the West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda was built in 541, is the oldest pagoda of Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Was constructed between 1973 and 1975. The mausoleum is the resting place of President Ho Chi Minh who had been conferred with the title "World Cultural Activist" and is the national Hero of Vietnam.
History Museum
The building was completed in 1930. Exhibits include artefacts from Vietnam's prehistory: proto-Vietnamese civilisations (1st and 2nd millennia BC), the Dong Son civilisation (7th century BC to 3rd century AD), the Oc-Eo (Funan) culture of the Mekong Delta (1st to 6th century AD); the Indianised kingdom of Champa (1st to 15th century), the Khmer kingdoms, various Vietnamese dynasties and their resistance to Chinese attempts at domination, the struggle against the French, and the history of the Communist Party.
Fine Arts Museum
Here you can see some very intricate sculptures, paintings, lacquerware, ceramics and other traditional Vietnamese fine arts.
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