Quick Facts
- Hanoi's Old Quarter consists of 36 streets, each historically dedicated to specific trades, such as Hang Bac, known for silver, and Hang Gai, famous for silk.
- The city is home to the oldest university in Vietnam, the Temple of Literature, which was founded in 1070 and served as a center of learning for over 800 years.
- Hanoi's Hoan Kiem Lake is believed to be home to the legendary golden turtle, and the lake's Ngoc Son Temple is a popular site for both locals and tourists, attracting around 1 million visitors annually.
- The city has an extensive network of over 1,000 temples and pagodas, with the iconic One Pillar Pagoda built in 1049, symbolizing a lotus blossom rising from the water.
- Hanoi is renowned for its street food, particularly pho, which has its origins in the early 20th century and is now celebrated worldwide, with local versions varying significantly across regions.
Travel Details
- Country
- Vietnam
- Population
- Varies
- Daily Budget
- $40-80
- Best Time to Visit
- Oct–Apr
- Current Weather
- 🌧️22°C/72°FRainy
- Currency
- ₫ VND
- Coordinates
- 21.0285, 105.8542
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