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Hanoi is the second-most populous city and the cultural, economic and education center of Northern Vietnam. It has a long and rich history, dating back to the 3rd century BCE, and a diverse architectural heritage, including French colonial buildings, temples and parks.
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- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. This commanding construction was built from 1973 to 1975 to house the embalmed body of Vietnam’s greatest political leader, Hồ Chí Minh.
- One Pillar Pagoda. This Buddhist wooden pagoda was built in the middle of a lotus pond on a single stone pillar by the Emperor Ly Thai To in 1049. Archives suggest it was built in honor of the Goddess of Mercy, who answered the Emperor's prayers for a male heir.
- The Old Quarter. Hanoi’s historic Old Quarter is a single square kilometre comprised of 36 streets. Since the 15th century, each street has been home to artisans and craftsmen who traded in the specific merchandise for which their street was named.
- Hanoi Opera House. Constructed at the turn of the 20th century, this beautiful colonial building is the largest theater in Vietnam. After nearly 100 years of operation, the Opera House was carefully refurbished in 1997 and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison. A visit to Hoa Lo Prison is a moving experience and this old internment facility used to be dubbed the Hanoi Hilton. The prison was used to house prisoners of war from the United States during the Vietnam War.
- Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake. Hoan Kiem Lake is perhaps the most famous spot in Hanoi and is also believed to be a mystical body of water. The reason for this is that the lake is said to have a mythical resident turtle who is the hero of a Vietnamese legend.
- Have a sandwich at Banh Mi 25. Perhaps one of the most famous sandwiches in the world is Banh Mi, or Banh My as it is spelled in Hanoi, and is not to be missed when you are in Vietnam.
- Visit the Museum of Ethnology. One of the best museums in Vietnam is the Museum of Ethnology which has a huge collection of items that are related to the ethnic minorities in the country.
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