The French Quarter in Hanoi is known for its boulevards, parks and magnificent buildings. Many of them date from the colonial era and the French architecture dominates the streetscape. It lies east of the Hoan Kiem Lake. We start in the Ly Thai To road and go south. The Hanoi Guesthouse (Golden Time Hostel) catches […]
Paradise Boutique Hotel and view from rooftop terrace
The Paradise Boutique Hotel is in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, in the Hang Bac road. From here, most attractions can be reached within walking distance. Right at the next road junction is the Dinh Liet road, where a night market takes place every weekend. The staff of the Paradise Boutique Hotel is extremely […]
Green Tourism – Electric Car tour Hanoi Part1
A popular Eco-friendly means of transportation in Hanoi are the rickshaws. Meanwhile, they is also available with electrical support. In July 2010, Hanoi’s 1000th birthday, the offer was extended by electric cars, the reminiscent of a golf buggy. During our tour through the tourist center of Hanoi, we discovered a booth that offers sightseeing tours […]
Green Tourism – Electric Car tour Hanoi Part2
Our sightseeing tour with an electric car continues through countless streets of the Old Town, past the Hoan Kiem Lake to Hanoi Cathedral. St. Joseph’s Cathedral Even if he real name is St. Joseph’s Cathedral, it is also called Nha Lon Lon Ha Noi, which means small Notre Dame of Hanoi. This does not refer […]
Water Puppet Show in Hanoi – Vietnam
The Water Puppet Show in Hanoi is something special because one finds water puppet theaters only in Vietnam. The operators of the dolls which move these over 3 to 4 m long bars are hidden behind a bamboo curtain. The puppets move above a water surface, the bars are hidden in the water. About wire rope […]