You love travelling and often collect information about world wonders, surely you won’t be strange to the name “Vietnam”. This country is one of the rising stars in the Asian tourism industry as more and more western travelers are now discovering the beauty of this lovely country. The beauty spreads from the north to the south, especially in Hanoi where there are so much interesting destinations.

This large Vietnamese city is filled with a rich culture and history and there are plenty of things to do and places to visit.

Ho Tay Lake Water Park

An ideal place to visit for families visiting traveling to Hanoi is certainly the Ho Toy Lake Water Park which is one of the newest amusement parks in town. There are a number of swimming pools located there including a wave making pool and there are currently twelve different slides.

St. Joseph’s Cathedral

One of the most significant Catholic buildings in the country is St. Joseph’s Cathedral which first opened its doors to its followers in 1886. It is located right in the heart of the city’s tourist area. The opening hours at this wonderful cathedral are daily from 05:00 until 22:00.

Army Museum

If you are interested in learning more about one of the infamous Vietnam wars then you should head down to the National Army Museum. You can learn more about the French and American wars and you can view weaponry, presentations and special exhibitions. There is in fact even a Russian fighter jet located at the entrance to this interesting museum.

Temple of Literature

Another amazing tourist attraction which all travelers should visit is the Temple of Literature. This temple was founded almost a thousand years ago by a local King so as to promote education and literature and is home to the first university of Hanoi. Opening hours of the Temple of Literature are daily 08:00 until 17:00.

Thong Nhat

This beautiful location in the city is also known as Lenin Park and the Now Reunification Park. It is home to a wonderful large lake and the grounds were adorned by Ho Chi Ming with statues, beautiful trees, plants and path ways. It is the ideal place to spend a few hours in a relaxing environment. The park is open daily from 06:00 until 21:00.

Lien Phai Pagoda

No visit to Hanoi can be complete without visiting one of spectacular pagodas which are located in the city. My personal favorite one is the Lien Phai Pagoda which was built by Lord Trinh Thap close to three hundred years ago.

Going to Hanoi, international travellers will be enjoyable with the antique beauty of pagodas, museums, temples and poetic beauty of lakes. Hanoi is really a destination for those want to find quietness and ancientness.