It turns out that seeing a Water Puppet Show is one of the top things to do in Hanoi, especially for families. When visiting Hanoi, we saw so many advertisements for a water puppet show. And all while overlooking the temple of literature.
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I love the interior, the kids can hang out on the purple sofas, the food is amazing, and the service is professional and friendly. Koto is a not-for-profit program giving hospitality training to disadvantaged kids, all staff are graduates of the program. We, however, visited the Temple of Literature on Graduation day, adding quite a bit of color to the experience.Īfter your visit, be sure to pop into Koto across the street, it’s one of my favorite cafes/restaurants in Hanoi. On a normal day, walking around the peaceful quiet courtyards and gardens, you’d forget you are in the middle of a bustling city.
Its traditional Vietnamese architecture is stunning, the complex is spacious, and has lots of interesting things to see: monuments, artifacts on display, and the biggest gong ever (very tempting, I admit). Today, the temple and its monuments honor Vietnam’s greatest scholars, from poets to mathematicians and historians. The Temple of Literature was Vietnam’s first university, where students were educated in the principles of Confucianism, literature, and poetry. The Citadel has been a part of Vietnam’s history for centuries and has been restored and excavated and you can tour its remaining buildings and gates the most notable being the Kinh Thien Palace, the North Gate and the Princess Pagoda. After falling into disarray during the French colonial era, it was then used as a prison by the Japanese army in 1945, and then in 1954, it became the headquarters for the Ministry of Imperial Defense. The Imperial Citadel is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is has been the center of Vietnam’s political power for more than 1300 years until the capital was moved to Hue in 1810. There are interactive exhibits, a light festival at night, and a display featuring Vietnamese culture and nature. The Skywalk takes you out over a glass floor feeling as if you are suspended in the air. The Lotte Tower Observation Deck is a slice of modern Vietnam taking you up 65 floors for dazzling city views from the observatory. Who doesn’t love going high in a city for views? And a visit to Hanoi Vietnam is no exception. There is a model of the Cu Chi Tunnels which were an integral part in beating the Americans during the Vietnam War and you’ll see a display of the weaponry that was used during both wars. Here you’ll see a tank, some old airplanes including a Soviet MiG fighter plane, and wreckage of a B52 Bomber. This museum celebrates the Vietnamese victories over both the Americans and the French. Spending more time in museums, we now take you to the Military History Museum where you’ll see military equipment and transportation from the Vietnam War. The Ho Chi Minh museum gives a glimpse into the life of this key figure in Vietnamese history with films, documents, and objects depicting his revolutionary work and life. Located within the same complex is the Ho Chi Minh Museum which features his personal effects and memorabilia. There are no photos allowed inside the mausoleum and bags must be checked at the door. When visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum you must dress accordingly in long sleeves, and long skirts or pants. Opened in 1975, it was modeled after Lenin’s mausoleum in Russia. Paying a visit to Uncle Ho is one of the top attractions in Hanoi. The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum houses president Ho Chi Minh in a glass tomb. No trip to Hanoi would be complete without a visit to the tomb of Ho Chi Minh.
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