Hanoi travel guide
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Recommended sights
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Hoàn Kiếm Lake & Ngọc Sơn Temple
The “Lake of the Returned Sword” south of the Old Quarter. On Jade Islet stands Ngọc Sơn Temple, reached by the red Thê Húc Bridge.
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Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long
Remains of the royal citadel begun by the Lý dynasty in 1010. Its central sector became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010.
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Temple of Literature
A Confucian temple built in 1070 that later housed the Imperial Academy, regarded as Vietnam's first national university. Stone stelae on turtles record the names of doctoral laureates.
Tip of the day
Crossing the street
Traffic is dense with motorbikes. Walk slowly at a steady pace without sudden stops or dashes, so riders can steer around you.