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[yahaa]

In 1010 AD Hanoi became the capital of a reestablished Vietnamese kingdomis the capital of Vietnam. From 1010 until 1802, it was the political center of an independent Vietnam with a few brief interruptions.
It was eclipsed by Hue during the Nguyen Dynasty as the capital of Vietnam, but served as the capital of French Indochina from 1887 to 1945.
From 1945 to 1976, it was the capital of North Vietnam. Nowaday Hanoi has for the most part functioned as the nation's capital.
Though smaller and less modern than Ho Chi Minh City(Saigon), Hanoi bursts with a determined energy that speaks of its historical and political significance.  Hanoi's population about 3,500,000. Hanoi means “city inside the Red River”, and if history is what youenjoy, this city has it in abundance! Hanoi has been a capital, a fortress and aport many times during its long history. The French influence is still evidentwith wide, tree-lined boulevards, elegant squares and weathered colonialbuildings, though glass fronted office buildings and deluxe hotels are nowtowering above the trees. Whether you fancy a wander through the narrowstreets of the old quarter, a stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake or West Lake.

[yahaa]

Some pic of Hanoi:

West lake[font=Arial Black]


Hoan Kiem lake


French architecture



French architecture


French architecture-The opera house

Edited by yahaa, 16 November 2006 - 04:56 AM.

[monsoon]

Very nice!  Thank you for posting.

[yahaa]

The Manor Hanoi

[yahaa]

Old and New

[yahaa]

Old_____New

[yahaa]

Hoan Kiem lake

Edited by yahaa, 15 November 2006 - 10:04 PM.

[yahaa]

Truc Bach lake




Truc Bach lake



The largest lake in Hanoi

Edited by yahaa, 16 November 2006 - 04:47 AM.

[yahaa]

South Hanoi

[yahaa]

Towers in Hanoi, not "high" but "nice"

Edited by yahaa, 16 November 2006 - 04:53 AM.

[yahaa]

National Convention Center  60,000m2!

[yahaa]

Green city

Edited by yahaa, 16 November 2006 - 05:10 AM.

[tony speller]

i have a great desire to visit vietnam some day.  these pictures are really nice.  thanks for posting

[interestedexpat]

Does Hanoi have a subway or lightrail system at all? I haven't been but have heard that it's very charming and your pictures sure prove that out. Thanks for posting.

[Southron]

Good, interesting photos.  Thanks for posting.