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Last Updated: Aug 17th, 2009 - 19:02:51 |
Situated in the north of the country Vietnam's capital city offers an unparalleled glimpse of the Far East, both ancient and modern.
Nestling among the waters of the Red River Delta the city offers a wealth of architectural styles for the discerning traveller and has obvious French influences, following French colonial rule until 1954.
It is smaller and less developed than Ho Chi Minh City in the South, but it has huge historical and cultural character.
The city is not lacking in culinary delights either. There are two Hanoi specialities, the pho noodle soup and bun cha, small barbequed pork burgers served with a bowl of rice noodles.
Visitors have the choice of fine restaurants, chic cafes, street kitchens or the extremely cheap stove-and-stools food stalls.
Most of the budget hotels are situated in the Old Quarter and within walking distance of Hoan Kiem Lake, while there are also some luxurious five-star hotels which are still relatively inexpensive.
Call Global Holidays on 0870 1999038 for details of holidays to Vietnam.
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