Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam. The name has been given by Nguyen Dynasty, which means ‘around the bend of the river or River Interior’. It was the oldest capital in Southeast Asia. The city was the political center of an independent Vietnam from 1010 to 1802. During the Chinese domination, it was called Tống B́nh and Long Đỗ. In 1408, the Chinese troops invaded the city from the Ming Dynasty. Later in 1428, Lê Lợi, the founder of the Le Dynasty, liberated it from Chinese rule. The French occupied Hanoi in 1873 and after 1887, it became the capital of French Indochina. Later in 1940, the Japanese occupied the city and liberated it in 1945. From 1945 to 1976, it served as the capital of North Vietnam. The Vietnam War affected the city a lot. After the war, on July 2, 1976 with the reunification of North and South Vietnam, Hanoi became the capital of the whole of Vietnam.
Area & Location: Located on the right bank of the Red River, the city is situated at 21°2' Latitude North and 105°51' Longitude East. Hanoi which lies 1,760 km north of Ho Chi Minh City, covers an area of 921sq. km. It has a population of 3,083,800 with a density of 3,348 per sq. km.
Tourist Attractions: Being the cultural center of Vietnam, Hanoi has many prominent places and architectures, which are frequently visited by tourists.
Transportation: Noi Bai International Airport is the main airport that serves the city.
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The two main highways in the city mainly link it with the airport. Trains also link the city with other regions. Motorbikes, buses, taxis and rickshaws are the main public transport facility used by the people to move along the city.
Hotels: The clean, comfortable and friendly hotels in Hanoi are the haven of the tourists who make a visit to the city. The stay in these hotels leaves a cherishing memory in the minds of the visitors, who wish to opt the same hotels on their future trip. Sofitel Metropole, Zephyr Hotel, De Syloia Hotel, Tin Tin Hotel, Sheraton Hanoi Hotel, Hilton Hanoi Opera and Quoc Hoa Hotel are the famous hotels in the city that provide all amenities to its guests.
Places of Attraction: The various interesting cultural and historical monuments are the interesting points for the tourists. The important places of visit are Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda (Chùa Môt Côt), Flag Tower of Hanoi (Côt co Hà Nôi), The Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake. The number of museums in the city speaks about the history of the nation and preserves the remnants of the ancient dynasties. The Vietnamese National History Museum, National Museum of Ethnology, National Museum of Fine
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