Andy's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Hoan Kiem Lake (Vietnamese: Hồ Hoàn Kiếm),, meaning "Lake of the Returned Sword" or "Lake of the Restored Sword"), also known as Hồ Gươm (Sword Lake), is a fresh lake in the historical center of Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. Its area is about 12 ha. In the past, the lake also had the name "Luc Thuy Lake"(Vietnamese: Hồ Lục Thủy, meaning "Green Water Lake" - because the water is always green) or "Thuy Quan Lake"(Vietnamese: Hồ Thủy Quân, meaning "Lake for marine army to practice"). The lake is one of the major scenic spots in the city and serves as a focal point for its public life.
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Hoàn Kiếm Lake
Hoan Kiem Lake (Vietnamese: Hồ Hoàn Kiếm),, meaning "Lake of the Returned Sword" or "Lake of the Restored Sword"), also known as Hồ Gươm (Sword Lake), is a fresh lake in the historical center of Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. Its area is about 12 ha. In the past, the lake also had the name "Luc Thuy Lake"(Vietnamese: Hồ Lục Thủy, meaning "Green Water Lake" - because the water is always green) or "Thuy Quan Lake"(Vietnamese: Hồ Thủy Quân, meaning "Lake for marine army to practice"). The lake is one of the major scenic spots in the city and serves as a focal point for its public life.
Trúc Bạch Lake
Westsee
D8, 14 Thụy KhuêLong Biên Bridge is a historic cantilever bridge across the Red River that connects two districts, Hoan Kiem and Long Bien of the city of Hanoi, Vietnam. It was originally called Paul Doumer Bridge.
Long Biên
Long Biên Bridge is a historic cantilever bridge across the Red River that connects two districts, Hoan Kiem and Long Bien of the city of Hanoi, Vietnam. It was originally called Paul Doumer Bridge.
The One Pillar Pagoda (Vietnamese: Chùa Một Cột 𠬠榾, formally Diên Hựu tự [延祐寺] or Liên Hoa Đài [蓮花臺]) is a historic Buddhist temple in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. It is regarded alongside the Perfume Temple, as one of Vietnam's two most iconic temples.[1]
The temple was built by Emperor Lý Thái Tông, who ruled from 1028 to 1054. According to the court records, Lý Thái Tông was childless and dreamt that he met the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, who handed him a baby son while seated on a lotus flower. Lý Thái Tông then married a peasant girl that he had met and she bore him a son. The emperor constructed the temple in gratitude for this in 1049,[1] having been told by a monk named Thiền Tuệ to build the temple, by erecting a pillar in the middle of a lotus pond, similar to the one he saw in the dream.[2]
The temple was located in what was then the Tây Cấm Garden in Thạch Bảo, Vĩnh Thuận district in the capital Thăng Long (now known as Hanoi). Before the pagoda was opened, prayers were held for the longevity of the monarch.[2] During the Lý Dynasty era, the temple was the site of an annual royal ceremony on the occasion of Vesak, the birthday of Gautama Buddha. A Buddha-bathing ceremony was held annually by the monarch, and it attracted monks and laymen alike to the ceremony. The monarch would then free a bird, which was followed by the people.[2]
The temple was renovated in 1105 by Emperor Lý Nhân Tông and a bell was cast and an installation was attempted in 1109. However, the bell, which was regarded as one of the four major capital works of Vietnam at the time, was much too large and heavy, and could not be installed. Since it could not be tolled while left on the ground, it was moved into the countryside and deposited in farmland adjacent to Nhất Trụ Temple. This land was widely inhabited by turtles, so the bell came to be known as Quy Điền chung, which means Bell of the Turtle Farmland. At the start of the 15th century, Vietnam was invaded and occupied by the Ming Dynasty. In 1426, the future Emperor Lê Lợi attacked and dispersed the Chinese forces, and while the Ming were in retreat and low on weapons, their commanding general ordered that the bell be smelted, so that the copper could be used for manufacturing weaponry.[2]
The temple is built of wood on a single stone pillar 1.25 m in diameter and 4 m in height, and it is designed to resemble a lotus blossom, which is a Buddhist symbol of purity, since a lotus blossoms in a muddy pond. In 1954, the French Union forces destroyed the pagoda before withdrawing from Vietnam after the First Indochina War. It was rebuilt afterwards.[1]
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Einsäulenpagode
phố Chùa Một CộtThe One Pillar Pagoda (Vietnamese: Chùa Một Cột 𠬠榾, formally Diên Hựu tự [延祐寺] or Liên Hoa Đài [蓮花臺]) is a historic Buddhist temple in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. It is regarded alongside the Perfume Temple, as one of Vietnam's two most iconic temples.[1]
The temple was built by Emperor Lý Thái Tông, who ruled from 1028 to 1054. According to the court records, Lý Thái Tông was childless and dreamt that he met the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, who handed him a baby son while seated on a lotus flower. Lý Thái Tông then married a peasant girl that he had met and she bore him a son. The emperor constructed the temple in gratitude for this in 1049,[1] having been told by a monk named Thiền Tuệ to build the temple, by erecting a pillar in the middle of a lotus pond, similar to the one he saw in the dream.[2]
The temple was located in what was then the Tây Cấm Garden in Thạch Bảo, Vĩnh Thuận district in the capital Thăng Long (now known as Hanoi). Before the pagoda was opened, prayers were held for the longevity of the monarch.[2] During the Lý Dynasty era, the temple was the site of an annual royal ceremony on the occasion of Vesak, the birthday of Gautama Buddha. A Buddha-bathing ceremony was held annually by the monarch, and it attracted monks and laymen alike to the ceremony. The monarch would then free a bird, which was followed by the people.[2]
The temple was renovated in 1105 by Emperor Lý Nhân Tông and a bell was cast and an installation was attempted in 1109. However, the bell, which was regarded as one of the four major capital works of Vietnam at the time, was much too large and heavy, and could not be installed. Since it could not be tolled while left on the ground, it was moved into the countryside and deposited in farmland adjacent to Nhất Trụ Temple. This land was widely inhabited by turtles, so the bell came to be known as Quy Điền chung, which means Bell of the Turtle Farmland. At the start of the 15th century, Vietnam was invaded and occupied by the Ming Dynasty. In 1426, the future Emperor Lê Lợi attacked and dispersed the Chinese forces, and while the Ming were in retreat and low on weapons, their commanding general ordered that the bell be smelted, so that the copper could be used for manufacturing weaponry.[2]
The temple is built of wood on a single stone pillar 1.25 m in diameter and 4 m in height, and it is designed to resemble a lotus blossom, which is a Buddhist symbol of purity, since a lotus blossoms in a muddy pond. In 1954, the French Union forces destroyed the pagoda before withdrawing from Vietnam after the First Indochina War. It was rebuilt afterwards.[1]
Arts & Culture
Vietnamesisches Nationalmuseum für Schöne Künste
66 P. Nguyễn Thái HọcThe Temple of Literature (Vietnamese: Văn Miếu) is a Temple of Confucius in Hanoi, northern Vietnam. The temple hosts the Imperial Academy (Quốc Tử Giám, 國子監), Vietnam's first national university. The temple was built in 1070 at the time of Emperor Lý Thánh Tông. It is one of several temples in Vietnam which is dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars
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Temple Of Literature
Temple of LiteratureThe Temple of Literature (Vietnamese: Văn Miếu) is a Temple of Confucius in Hanoi, northern Vietnam. The temple hosts the Imperial Academy (Quốc Tử Giám, 國子監), Vietnam's first national university. The temple was built in 1070 at the time of Emperor Lý Thánh Tông. It is one of several temples in Vietnam which is dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars
Drinks & Nightlife
Housed in an elegant turn of the 20th century French villa with a shady yard. Manzi is one of Hanoi's coolest watering hole infused with a heavy dose of art. Apart from its small art shop which sells works by leading contemporary artists of Vietnam at affordable prices and a cafe/bar, the space also holds regular exhibitions, talks, workshops, book introductions, movie screenings, music and dance performances.
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Manzi Art Space
14 Phan Huy ÍchHoused in an elegant turn of the 20th century French villa with a shady yard. Manzi is one of Hanoi's coolest watering hole infused with a heavy dose of art. Apart from its small art shop which sells works by leading contemporary artists of Vietnam at affordable prices and a cafe/bar, the space also holds regular exhibitions, talks, workshops, book introductions, movie screenings, music and dance performances.
All you would ever want from a party street. Plentiful food of all tastes and palates. Lots of places to drink also. A great place for both tourists and locals especially at the weekends when everyone seems to come out.
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Tạ Hiện
Phố Tạ HiệnAll you would ever want from a party street. Plentiful food of all tastes and palates. Lots of places to drink also. A great place for both tourists and locals especially at the weekends when everyone seems to come out.
Cafe Giang is actually the first place that started the Egg Coffee Revolution in 1946. It was when milk was scarce in Vietnam but there were alot of chickens and alot of chickens means alot of Eggs Instead of using the traditional ingredients to make Vietnamese Coffee they created a way to make Egg Coffee which primarily uses the egg yolk with sugar and water made into a froth. At Cafe Giang we tried the EggBeer which was a interesting experience !It was alot of froth from the egg and beer taste in one.
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Cafe Giảng
39 Nguyễn Hữu HuânCafe Giang is actually the first place that started the Egg Coffee Revolution in 1946. It was when milk was scarce in Vietnam but there were alot of chickens and alot of chickens means alot of Eggs Instead of using the traditional ingredients to make Vietnamese Coffee they created a way to make Egg Coffee which primarily uses the egg yolk with sugar and water made into a froth. At Cafe Giang we tried the EggBeer which was a interesting experience !It was alot of froth from the egg and beer taste in one.
Address: 29 Hang Than Str, about 300metres from our home
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Caramen, Thạch Dừa Hàng Than
29 Hàng ThanAddress: 29 Hang Than Str, about 300metres from our home