Located on the northwest side of Hanoi, Ho Tay or West Lake is one of the largest lakes in the capital. Ho Tay was originally a branch of Red River thousand years ago. However, this branch was later formed itself as a separate lake when the river changed its flow to another direction.

Located in the heart of Hanoi capital, Ba Dinh square is well-known as one of the most important positions, in which includes many beautiful places that remain value of culture and history of Hanoi itself in private and of Vietnam in general.

Location : Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi city, Vietnam

Dong Xuan Market (or Chợ Đồng Xuân in Vietnamese) is well-known as one of the most famous markets, which is situated in the district Hoan Kiem, the center of Hanoi capital, Vietnam.

Bat Trang Pottery Village has strongly developed in some recent decades. Its vitality is clearly proved by the thousands of pottery-kiln on fire and night.

During the era of 12th – 14th century, there were many families residing in Bo Bat Pottery Village (located in Thanh Hoa Province) consisting of Bui, Phung, Tran and Vu families moving to Hanoi area to make pottery, selling it to local citizens as well as even to the foreigners. Originally, this village was named Bach Ho Group, and then, there are lots of pottery – kiln, it was replaced to Bat Trang – the age of the name is as approximately old as the age of group.

Created by the residents living in the areas surrounding the Red River, the art of water puppetry is unique to the Vietnamese culture that you should watch once visiting Hanoi. This special art was originally performed by the rice farmers in the flooded paddy fields for centuries, and is handed down from generation to generation.

Located in the area of Hoan Kiem District, the ancient quarter is well-known as one of most famous tourist and historical spots in Hanoi. With a huge area of about 100 ha, the ancient quarter has the geometrical shape of triangle, of which has a peak named Hang Than street. This quarter includes two sides: eastern side by Red River damp, western side by the street of Hang Cot, Hang Dieu, Hang Da, and bases by the axis of Hang Bong – Hang Gai – Cau Go Street.

Area: 3.324,92 sq. km

Population: 6,448,9 thousand habitants (April 2009).

Administrative divisions:

-10 urban districts: Hoan Kiem, Ba Dinh, Dong Da, Hai Ba Trung, Tay Ho, Thanh Xuan, Cau Giay, Long Bien, Hoang Mai, Ha Dong.