In front of our hostel
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
2005 Northern Vietnam - Hanoi
Presidental Palace
Khun Mer wears “Vietnam Flag” T-shirt today.
Near Ho Chi Minh's stilt house is the Presidential Palace, a beautifully restored colonial building constructed in 1906 as the Palace of the Governor General of Indochina. It is now used for official receptions and isn't open to the public.
2005 Northern Vietnam - Hanoi
This last day in Vietnam we visit the Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum
The mausoleum, built from 1973 to 1975 in a style similar to that of the Lenin Mausoleum in Moscow, is located at Ba Dinh Square, where Ho Chi Minh publicly declared Vietnam's independence on September 2, 1945. Right after his death on September 3, 1969, Ho Chi Minh's body was embalmed by a team of Soviet experts.
Monday, October 24, 2005
2005 Northern Vietnam - Hanoi
Thinking to buy these colorful lanterns in one of the shops at old quarters.
2005 Northern Vietnam - Ninh Binh
Tam Coc
We take a very pleasant rowboat journey up and down the Ngo Dong river which passes through a set of three limestone caves. However, on the way back, the boat owners try a pretty hard sell for their embroidery and also ask for the a high tip.
Tam Coc region is 9 kilometers southwest of Ninh Binh. The longest cave is 120 meters. The caves eroded through the limestone hills with minimal overhead clearance for the boat to pass through. Amazing rock formations are surrounded by the rice fields.
2005 Northern Vietnam - Ninh Binh
Today we buy another tour to Ninh Binh visiting Den Dinh Tien Hoang --Temple of King Dinh. Dinh Temple was built in the shape of a Chinese character.
Sunday, October 23, 2005
2005 Northern Vietnam - Hanoi
Khun Mer with the Vietnamese rickshaw, Cyclo, one of the tourist transportations for city sightseeing.
2005 Northern Vietnam - Craft Center
On the way to Halong, the van stops at one of the Government craft centers for visitors to shop local handmade products.
2005 Northern Vietnam - Halong Bay
Today we buy a tour to visit Halong Bay.
Halong Bay located about 170 kilometers east of Hanoi near the most important North Vietnamese port city of Haiphong, is of a breathtaking scenic beauty. More than 3,000 islands, islets and limestone rocks rise from the waters of the bay. Most of the islands are uninhabited and are protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The coast is rocky and perforated by numerous caves and grottoes with ancient talactite and stalagmite formations. There are many caves which visitors can explore including Thien Cung, Dau Go, Sung Sot and Bo Nau.
Saturday, October 22, 2005
2005 Northern Vietnam - Hanoi
Before going to see the Water Puppet show, we stop by to have some refreshment at the café and restaurant near the lake.
2005 Northern Vietnam - Hanoi
Hoan Kiam Lake with the red bridge (สะพานเทฮูก) connecting with the Ngoc Son Temple.
2005 Northern Vietnam - Hanoi
Khun Ring considering to buy a traditional Vietnamese dress, which she finally gets one on the last day.
2005 Northern Vietnam - Hanoi
Khun Ring at one of the streets in the Old Quarters, a Hanoi’s Heartbeat.
This area, traditionally 36 streets named after each of the crafts specialized. There is a street that sells nothing but herbs, another sells clothes, etc.
2005 Northern Vietnam - Hanoi
A most common vehicle in Vietnam, motorcycles. It’s risking a life crossing the street here, but one will learn a few trick after a while – just close your eyes (kidding) and cross it, the drivers will navigate his/her bikes around you. But once you are in the middle of the road, don’t ever change your mind and retreat.
2005 Northern Vietnam - Hanoi
Today our group, 8 persons, fly to Hanoi. After check in at the hostel, we then explore Ha Noi by foot. Passing by the beauty salon on the footpath.
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