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Hanoi – Millennium Capital of Culture and History
Hanoi, the capital city steeped in a thousand years of history, stands out as one of Vietnam's most captivating tourist destinations. Have you ever experienced the allure of Thang Long – Hanoi? If not, let's embark on a journey to discover essential travel tips for first-time visitors to the capital together.
Hanoi – Millennium-old Capital of Culture and History, an Ideal Destination for Travelers Worldwide
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Hanoi, the Capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, stands as the epicenter of political, cultural, and scientific endeavors, concurrently serving as a major economic and international hub of the nation.
Spanning a millennium of history, since the era of King Ly Thai To's selection of the Dai La land by the To Lich River as the imperial capital for generations, Thang Long Citadel has witnessed the rise and fall of nearly all feudal dynasties of Vietnam from Ly, Tran, Le, Mac, Nguyen... Thang Long Citadel was a bustling trade center and the cultural and educational hub of the Northern region.
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Hanoi, a centrally governed city and a special municipality of Vietnam, lies in the northwest of the Red River Delta, covering an area of approximately 3,358.6 km2 with a population of 8.05 million people (2019).
Hanoi boasts the largest area among cities in Vietnam, concurrently ranking as the second most populous city and the second highest population density among the 63 provincial-level administrative units of Vietnam. The capital comprises 30 district-level administrative units, including 12 urban districts, 17 suburban districts, and 1 town.
Geographical Location
Geographical Coordinates: From 20°53′ to 21°23′ north latitude and from 105°44′ to 106°02′ east longitude, bordering Thai Nguyen - Vinh Phuc provinces to the North; Ha Nam - Hoa Binh provinces to the South; Bac Giang - Bac Ninh - Hung Yen provinces to the East; and Hoa Binh - Phu Tho provinces to the West.
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What are the four seasons like?
The weather in the capital exhibits characteristics of a humid tropical climate with distinct monsoon winds. The year is divided into four seasons:
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Modes of Transportation for Tourism
With its vast area, tourist attractions, sightseeing spots, and entertainment venues are spread out across the districts and suburbs. Therefore, when you visit here, you can get around using various modes of transportation such as buses, taxis, double-decker buses, motorbike rentals, cyclos, book technology cars both cars and motorbikes or join tourist caravans, all are very convenient.
There are numerous ways to visit the capital:
Posted by: Van Hoa Yen
Keywords: Exploring Hanoi: Review of 20 tourist destinations for check-ins, specialties, weather, ticket prices for amusement parks, sightseeing, museums
