A Brief Introduction of The Hanoi Zoo in Thu Le Park

Situated in an enormous are of 29 hectares, Thu Le Zoo is an ideal place for walking tour since it is encompassed by lush green grasses and an exquisite collection of tree, small plants and flowers. Thanks to this, the park provides visitors relaxing glimpse as well as fresh air and beautiful landscape. The site is also chosen by many photographers as their source of innovation.

With its five exhibition areas, the zoo is now having 40 animal houses with more than 600 animals of more than 100 species. Among which, 40 species are listed in Vietnam Red Book and many are gifts from Europe, Africa, America and Australia. Some rare animals being preserved here are Indo-Chinese tigers, lions, leopards, elephants, and hippos.

Besides sightseeing its scenery and animals, visitors might also attend more energetic outdoor activities in the park. The most interesting one should be swan boat driving along its 6 hectares lakes which you may have the most romantic time with your partners.

Over the past 29 years, Hanoi Zoo has worked together with the Hanoi City Government to gradually build and develop Hanoi. Step by step, Hanoi Zoo is working towards achieving the level of expertise of the best of other zoos throughout the world.

The main activities are:

1. The conservation and breeding of rare animals, both those native to Vietnam and elsewhere in the world.

2. To display tropical Vietnamese animals and provide a facility where researchers and the people can come to relax and learn more about the animals.

3. To design and construct facilities which add to the conservation and beauty of Hanoi Zoo.

4. To produce some domestic animals and ornamental plants for sale.

Of all these activities, the most important is the conservation and protection of wildlife and the provision of a beautiful place for the people to visit.

All of the above activities have been implemented based on the investment and care of the Hanoi People's Committee and the Transport and Urban Public Works Service. To enable us to implement all of our duties, we co-operate with a number of scientific institutes, both within Vietnam and abroad.

Many of the animal species cared for at Hanoi Zoo are listed in the “Red Data Book for Vietnam”. The “Red Data Book” lists the animals in the country which are endangered and, without assistance and protection may become extinct in the future.

Hanoi’s 19/12 Book Street

The street stretchs about 200 meters, connecting Hai Ba Trung and Ly Thuong Kiet streets, The Hanoi Book Street includes 16 stalls with simply designed in harmony with surrounding space and a small square for workshops and exchange activities.

The simple and smart arrangement ensures the civilization, friendliness; facilitating attendance of the disable, children and the old. Gathering here are prestigious Vietnam publishers and related units such as: The Truth Publisher, University of Education Publisher, Kim Dong Publisher, Women Publisher, Nha Nam Joint Stock company, Tien Phong Joint Stock Company…

There are 2 public information stations on both ends of the street where visitors can search information about Hanoi’s history, culture, and tourism. Free wifi is also available.

The book street created space for reading lovers in Hanoi to approach new books, exchange idea, talk with Vietnamese as well as international writers.

A Brief Introduction of The West Lake walking street

Located at Trinh Cong Son St. (behind West Lake Water Park) and a small part of Alley 431 Au Co St. as well as Alley 612 Lac Long Quan St. (Tay Ho district, Hanoi).

Next to the lotus ponds around the West Lake area. The stalls here are inspired by the architecture of the ancient streets of Hanoi, Hoi An, with bold regional cultural identity influence. This makes Trinh Cong Son walking street an entirely different experience compared to the one near Hoan Kiem Lake and Old Quarter.

The walking street has 50 booths offering the traditional crafts and signature foods of Tay Ho and Ha Noi such as Phu Thuong sticky rice, West Lake shrimp pancake, snail noodles, lotus tea, and Vong green rice flakes.

Especially, besides the souvenir and handicraft shops, this new walking street also has a street food area with lots of stalls selling food and drinks. The food and drinks found at these stalls are your typical Hanoi street food and dessert, along with Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese street food and even some western dessert such as crepe. All of the stalls are promised to be in proper shape, modeled after mobile kiosks so that they can be pushed away and cleaned at the end of the weekend and give the streets back to the local residents.

A 2,000 square meter outdoor stage for live music performances was set up in the area to provide weekly entertainment with different kinds of music, ranging from traditional to modern Vietnamese.

Many street art activities took place, ranging from “hat xam” - a type of Northern Vietnamese street folk music performed on boats, to the vibrant and exciting performances of modern street dance groups.

The large square and the fountains have also been renovated so that visitors can further enjoy the folk art programs such as ca tru, hat xam or Dao Thuc water puppet show.

A Brief Introduction of The West Lake Water Park

West Lake Water Park, located inside the amusement park of West Lake Park, in Tay Ho Distric, is opened on 19 May 2000. The park attracts millions of visitors because of its the most modern entertainment facility in South East Asia.

The West Lake Water Park coves an area of 35,560 square meters complex with differently entertainment sections. The water park is a modern entertainment complex where you will find water attractions like pools, slides and a lazy river, in total there are 10 state-of-the-art water features.

Among them are seven sliding lanes with the average height of 12 meters, of which two are high-speed lanes ever installed in Vietnam with the height of 14.5 meters. Visitors seeking for strong high surf don’t need to go to the seas because West Lake Water Park features a 3 meters depth wave-making pool with its waves of 1,2 meters high. Extreme experiences can be collected in a system of swinging ropes and diving pool of 3,5 meters in depth. For ones enjoy relaxing moment may lay on a buoy, then let the artificial currents of the 450 meters long “lazy-stream” drive around the park while sunbathing and sightseeing the poetic West Lake outside the complex.

Located right beside the water park is Moon Park with dozen of games for youngsters and kids vary from thrilling games like high-speed train, dropping down from height to games which are more appropriate for kids like driving carts, bubble house, or bumping cars. In here can also found Thang Long roller-coaster and the magnificent ferris wheel lifting ones to a height of 60 meters, offering the whole great view of the West Lake and part of Hanoi.

A Brief Introduction of The Dong Xuan Market

Đồng Xuân Market is a market in the center district Hoàn Kiếm of Hanoi, Vietnam. Originally built by the French administration in 1889, Đồng Xuân Market has been renovated several times with the latest in 1994 after a fire which almost destroyed the market. Nowadays, Đồng Xuân Market is the largest covered market of Hanoi where the wholesale traders sell everything from clothes, household goods to foodstuffs.

At the end of the 19th century, the Old Quarter of Hanoi had two main marketplaces, one at Hang Duong street and the other at Hang Ma street. In 1889, these two markets were closed and replaced by the original Đồng Xuân Market which was built by the order of the French administration in 1889 as one of the principal new architectures of Hanoi, together with Long Biên Bridge which was located nearby and completed in 1902. The market was constructed in Hanoi's Old Quarter, only 600 m north of Hoàn Kiếm Lake. The covered area of the market was about 6.500 m² with a large roof of corrugated galvanised iron supplied by the French contractor Poinsard Veyret. The most recognizable feature of the market was the 5-arch entrance corresponding to Dong Xuan Market's five domes, each dome was measured 19 m in height and 25 m in width. When the First Indochina War broke out in Hanoi in early 1947, a fierce struggle between Việt Minh and French forces took place in the area of the market on February 14. To commemorate the event, a memorial was erected near the principal gate of the market in 2005.

In 1994, the market was nearly destroyed by a disastrous fire which claimed the lost of about 4.5 million USD worth of stock. After the fire, Dong Xuan Market was rebuilt in the original form and it is still the largest covered market of Hanoi. The ward to which the market belongs is also named Đồng Xuân (phường Đồng Xuân), this is one of the busiest commercial place of Hanoi with about a half of the total number of households has trading activities.

Nowadays, the market is run by the Đồng Xuân Shareholding Company, its three stories are divided in stalls for wholesale and small traders who sell clothes or household goods, foodstuffs of every kind from fresh vegetables to Vietnamese dishes are also found at the rear of the market. As the biggest wholesale market of Hanoi, Đồng Xuân Market has to face problems such as counterfeit consumer goods and pollution. Đồng Xuân Market's busy trading activities have raised concerns about its pollution, which could be harmful for the health of people living in the area.

In 2003, the night market of the Đồng Xuân Market was opened on the occasion of the 2003 Southeast Asian Games, this night market is organized as a tourist attraction rather than a business place where one can buy souvenirs, handicrafts and also taste traditional foods or enjoy cultural activities such as ca trù and chèo. Performers of other traditional arts like đàn bầu or xẩm artists are also invited to demonstrate their talent in the night market. For this reason, Đồng Xuân night market is considered efficient way to preserve and propagate the values of the traditional culture of Vietnam. From October 2004, the street in front of Đồng Xuân Market, which is also named Đồng Xuân street, is made pedestrian street on every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings so that they can expand the scope of Dong Xuan night market, where thousands of small items can be found at a nice price.

Besides the commercial activities, Đồng Xuân Market is also a frequent destination of tourists during their visit in Hanoi, where they can find gifts or souvenirs for themselves or their family or friends

A Brief Introduction of The Thong Nhat Park

Located next to Hanoi Circus, about 15 minutes by bike to the Old Quarter. As its name means “reunification”. Thong Nhat Park is also well-known as another name: Lenin Park as a good will of Vietnam to commemorate Lenin on his 110th birthday.

Thong Nhat Park has been a green lung of Hanoi for more than 50 years which was erected in 1958. Besides its main function to satisfy Hanoi people’s demand for entertainment, the park covers a will to unify Vietnam at that time,

In the late 1950s, the Hanoi People’s Committee- the city council launched a construction project to turn a large dumping site into the largest central park in Hanoi. The lot had been designed as the place for a public park by the French urban planner during the colonial time. However, not until the People’s Committee started did the project turn into real life. The project was given the full support from the President Ho Chi Minh. He expressed his determination to turn the lot into the green lung of the capital. You can still see the banyan he grew here in the park.

Although Thong Nhat Park is relatively small compare to other botanical parks in the world, its total area of 50ha providing an excellent play ground as well as a training place for physical exercises and sports of the locals. Hence, strolling around and sightseeing its landscape while breathing its fresh air should be a good idea. Encompassing the park is vast area of lush grasses, high trees and colorful flowers. Thong Nhat Park is especially crowded during summer with people coming there to avoid the heat.

The park is not designed to be an amusement center. Due to this, there are not so many games or activities ones may enjoy. However, kids may still involve in games like mirror house, driving plane or train riding.

Inside Thong Nhat Park lying a seven hectares lake called “Bay Mau Lake” where people enhancing their heath by sailing swan boats and taking in cooling breeze. Couples may find their most peaceful and romantic together on the lake’s stream as well.

Hanoi residents have always come here for their early exercises and evening walk. Even during the severe bombing of the American B52s, people continued their exercise in Thong Nhat Park.

In 1980 on the 110th birthday of Lenin, the park was changed into the Lenin Park in an effort to show the allegiance to Leninism. Since the reform of 1986, the face of Vietnam has changed quickly. The open market has brought in town an over-night concrete jungle. The city is packed with rampant buildings and people from other areas in the country. The urban landscape has modernized in a rapid rate but with an aesthetic cost. Thong Nhat Park is a green oasis in the dessert of concrete and dust.

A Brief Introduction of The Tuan Chau Ecopark in Ha Noi

Located in Sai Son commune, Quoc Oai District, about 10 km from the center of Hanoi, the resort has a very favorable position when it is located adjacent to 2 roads North South Hanoi circuit. From Hanoi city center you only spend 20 minutes can travel by public transport.

Built on 300 ha, Tuan Chau Ecopark Resort have various utilities such as resettlement residential area of high-class villas, resorts, hospitals and international schools. , the central business district ... Hanoi Tuan Chau Resort is built with a harmonious combination and unique interplay between Asian style and modern European architecture that promises to be an urban area. The first model resort in Vietnam meets Asian standards.

This is an outstanding entertainment complex in the North of VietNam. Includes: Artificial beach and water play area (Baara Baara Beach) - Hanoi Lapaz Hotel - Demonstration of dolphins, sea lions and Ocean Museum.

A Brief Introduction of The Son Tinh Camping Site

Located in Dong Mo Tourism Complex and the Vietnamese Culture Village, Ba Vi park. Just about 40from Hanoi, It is an attractive tourist spot for families and young people who loves outdoor activities, specially for a summer camp.

Son Tinh Island originated from the legend of Son Tinh-Moutain God. Accordingly, the bowel of the Dong Mo Lake is the place where a great water battle between Son Tinh (Mountain God Tan Vien) and Thuy Tinh (Water God) happened to win the Princess Me Nuong. In the battle, Thuy Tinh rose the water highly to kill Son Tinh, Son Tinh raised the mountain up, how high the water rose, the moutain raised to same level, Thuy Tinh was finally defeated. So the peak of Mount Ba Vi is now over 1,000 m high, the temple of Son Tinh (Thanh Tan Vien) is still on the top of the mountain.

Son Tinh Camp covers an area of 40 hectares on a peninsula with 3 sides of Dong Mo lake with pristine trees, charming scenery, extremely fresh and comfortable climate. It is a place for outdoor recreation and collective activities with its own criteria and characteristics.

Son Tinh Campsite is surrounded by fresh water of Dong Mo lake and dense forests. Travelers come here to visit the lake, admire the famous international golf course, the majestic mountain landscape, the harmony of water and mountain, the sunset with the herds flying to their nest, join attractive games in the forests and underwater and fire camp service, BBQ… and incentive team-building activities

A camping picnic is favored and attention by travellers who are very proximity and harmony with nature. it feel good to stretch out legs and lungs in such a beautiful natural setting.

A Brief Introduction of The Quan Son Lake

Just about 50km southwest of Hanoi’s centre, Quan Son Lake is situated in My Duc District, It covers an area of 850ha with nearly 100 mountains and a diversity of plantation, pagodas and historic relics. Quan Son lake is beautiful and peaceful with many mountains jutted out on the lake and the diversity of plants. Travel to Quan Son, you can release your soul with the nature, floating on the immense water, enjoy the cool air and admire the spacious landscape..

Sitting on the boat, you will be able to admire the panorama view of majestic and poetic scenery with Lion Island, Voi Phuc hill, Giang Xe peak.., shadow to the lake, as beautiful as a miniature Halong Bay. And you also should not not missed a visit to the Linh Son, Ngoc Long cave and many ancient temples such as Linh Son Pagoda, Cao Pagoda, Ham Yen Pagoda… Going through each place, you are more overwhelmed by the wonder of the stone with stalactites look like Dragon, Lion, Tortoise, Phoenix or tigers, birds. Especially in rainy season, waterfall pours down to the lake with white foam that creates the extremely magical scene.

The best time to visit Quan Son is during the lotus season, which falls between mid-May and June. If you visit at another time, the green carpet locally called trang trang—an aquatic plant with small white flowers—is equally beautiful, creating a romantic scene on the lake.

A Brief Introduction of The Suoi Hai Lake

Located in Cam Linh Commune, Ba Trai, Thuy An, Tan Linh, Ba Vi District, about 60 km from the west of Hanoi Centre, Suoi Hai Lake is an artificial freshwater lake, created by 4 km long dam, water surface area of about 10 km2. The dam is a water source of over 7,000 ha, Capacity of 50 million m³ water in the lake.

In the lake, there are 14 islands, large and small, with an area of about 90 hectares. You can visit this place with a small boat on the lake. On the islands and lakeside with many trees and orchards. Many kinds of birds come here to live like birds le le, ducks, goose, gulls, ginseng, jute, crane ... They live on the water surface, making the natural landscape more abundant.

A Brief Introduction of The Ban Xoi Valley

Located in Yen Bai, Ba Vi, about 50 km northwest of Hanoi, at the foot of Tan Vien Mountain, Ban Xoi Valley is blessed with beautiful untouched countryside and is strongly imbued with many cultural and historical characteristics. This is a place where relaxation brings a positive energy value... visitors easily get lost amongst the magnificent landscapes of beautiful natural scenery.

Ban Xoi Valley is a large space suitable for camping and playing games., you not only immerse yourself in the fresh air but also enjoy in many fun and entertainment activities such as: Teambuilding, grass skiing, dancing with local girls...

And when you come to this place, you can not ignore the Muong village with the local specialties: steamed chicken with lemon leaves, hens with grilled honey, Ban Ban cooked with plum plastic, Muong fake goat and sticky rice Muong sticky rice, Dong Mo lake fish fried / baked / sauce, ...

A Brief Introduction of The Pig-Jaw Mountain

Situated only 40km from Hanoi towards North Thang Long – Noi Bai expressway, The Ham Lon (English name: Pig-Jaw) Mountain is the amount in the range of Doc Ton in Soc Son District, suburban Hanoi. This is a quite familiar place to young people climber with full types of terrain such as a lake, forest, grassland. Ham Lon Mountain come to your mind when thinking about summer camp.

There are two main paths up to the Ham Lon mountain. The first path is a fairly flat, easy to go and does not have many bushes. To reach the peak, it will take you only two or two and a half hour. The second path is along streams, which suits those who like adventure and discovery. With four hours trip, a traveler will have to cross small streams or through the bushes. Near the top of the mountain is a fairly flat area. After conquering the height of 462m of Ham Lon, visitors can return to this flat area for camping and rest to prepare for leaving the mountain or waiting for sunset or sunrise.

A Brief Introduction of The Bao Son Paradise Park

Located at Lang-Hoa Lac expressway, An Khanh Commune, Hoai Duc District. about 12km from the west of Hanoi. Bao Son Paradise Park is an amusement park that first opened its doors to the general public in September 2008. This impressive park cost $50 million to build, offers diverse entertainment services suitable for all ages and has proved to be a popular attraction.

The park opens up a new world for local visitors with a blend of both traditional and modern features. It consists of four main areas: traditional craft villages of Viet Nam, the ancient quarters of Hanoi, a culinary section and an eco-tourism area.

Area to introduce traditional art of Zoo, Aquarium, pool, an amusement park, Viet Nam. Aboard the boat, such as Disneyland's Splash Mountain is known as the Safari Zoo, look at the animals went to the waterways, to the left or right. So passage is in the area of animal when you want to see animals slowly over there and walk around. Just around the corner from its height give food giraffe, giraffe large eyes and tongue do mitari, interesting. Great mane lion and white tiger, it is better than I thought. So fewer people at their convience. Water puppet theatre (one day a couple of times) and show to make the silver, there were traditional craft of Viet Nam, Dong Ho painting...

Bao Son Paradise Park provides you plenty of opportunities to learn about Vietnamese culture. You can glimpse into the past lives of Hanoians by crossing O Quan Chuong (Quan Chuong Gate) and stepping into the late 19th century and early 20th century. Here, you can buy traditional products on display in nearly 20 houses designed in traditional styles from that time in the old quarter.

A Brief Introduction of The Thanh Chuong Viet Palace

Located at Day Dieu Slope, Hien Ninh Commune, Soc Son District, just 35km from the city center. Thanh Chuong Viet Palace is one of Hanoi’s most important cultural spaces. An extraordinary collection of antique art and historical artifacts collected and curated by one of Vietnam’s most prominent contemporary artists.

Through this meticulous collection, visitors will experience an authentic and ancient Vietnam that spans hundreds of years. But the art and artifacts don’t just span time – they also cover provinces and traverse dynasties.

Each piece has been carefully selected and positioned within grand cultural houses inspired by Vietnam’s rich history and heritage. These houses rest amongst ancient trees and quiet ponds promising that the Palace remains Hanoi’s most peaceful garden.

A Brief Introduction of The Smiley Ville

Smiley Ville is located 12km northwest of central Centre, Dong Anh District. With an area of ​​nearly 5.5ha, opposite the famous historical area of ​​Co Loa Citadel. Smiley Ville including: Photography location - tourism - cuisine - education.

Smiley Ville gives customers interesting experiences about the delicate architecture of modern European and Roman civilization and the arrogant touches of the land of cherry blossoms and splendid natural beauty. It is also a bridge between the rich and diverse Asian-European cuisine. Smiley Ville is a perfect and most magnificent work on the largest tourist-entertainment center of the northern region of Vietnam.