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With its aesthetic and cultural blend of ancient and modern, Parisian and Asian influences, Vietnam's capital Hanoi makes an intriguing destination for a city vacation. Hanoi largely escaped bombing during the Vietnam War, and its streets and buildings evoke the citys thousand-year-long history, and in particular its time as a French colony during the 19th century.
Natural Attractions
Hanoi is located in the Red River Delta and its name means hinterland between the rivers. The numerous waterways that dissect the city, along with 18 lakes, provide opportunities for boating and scenic walks. Reach Truc Bach and West Lake by renting a plastic goose-shaped paddleboat from the launching sites along Thanh Nien. Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of Hanoi is especially picturesque. Hanoi Zoological Garden is home to hundreds of animals and thousands of flowers and trees, according to Vietnam Tourism.
Only in Hanoi
Ho Chi Minhs Mausoleum in Ba Dinh Square is the final resting place of the revered Vietnamese leader. His preserved body, dressed in khaki clothing, is presented in a glass coffin for all to see. Hoa Lo Prison was constructed by French rulers to house Vietnamese dissidents, but it gained notoriety as a US Prisoner of War camp during the Vietnam War. Today it operates as a museum, detailing the conditions endured by both French prisoners and POWs. To see an unexpected Vietnamese art form and thousand-year-old tradition, attend a show at the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. The shows feature colorful puppets artfully manipulated to appear to float on water, accompanied by an orchestra.