Hanoi Mid-autumn festival
by hientonkin
Mid- Autumn Festival is for the children especially, that's why in Hang Ma street - the joss-paper street of Hanoi , is all in red colour. Traditional toys and modern toys are selling here from the 1st of August lunar month.
Vietnamese people have moon cake for this festival. So sweet I must say! But it's worth to try. :) Favourite toys of children that day are star - lanterns and masks.
The story of 1000 year-old city
by hientonkin
People think Hanoi citadel is closed, actually, it doesnt. Not many things left after the war, now just 2 gates , one tower, a ground from a palace court with 2 stone dragons from 15th century.
But it's worth to go there to know , to listen to the calling of history.
Northern Gate ( Cua Bac ) : Hoang Dieu street. Open from 8 -11:00, 13:00 - 16:00
Cheap DVDs
by imstress about Cheap DVDs
You can buy back some cheap DVDs back home for each selling at about USD2.
There are many shops that you can walk in and choose
Remember to check if you can understand the language. Most of the DVDs are from China.
We pass by this shop along Trang Tien.
The motorbike is not for sale;p
Hanoi Railway Station
by munapong
You can actually walk from Old Qtr to Railway Station. About 20 mins slow walk and enjoy the city and street view. The railway station caters to southern and northern routes. Left side of the Station serves the southern bound trains. Do remember to be at the Station before departure time as the Train leaves on the dot.
Hot Rock and fresh Seafood
by chala about Hot Rock Café
A nice restaurant near the Horison Hotel. Vietnamese Food, classic way or with a modern twist, served with hot Rock stonbe plates to grill for example Seafood or meat on the hot stone. They also serve Pizza and Spaghetti....
also try their sister restaurant on the other side of the street , pumpkin cafe pure vietnames I do not remember the name, but it was something like sweet and sour shrimp, but with extra big ones, and a lot of fresh herbs, delicious!!!