Hanoi,the capital of Vietnam since the 11th century dazzles visitors its unique blend of oriental lifestyle,French colonial architecture,tree-lined boulevards and peaceful lakes. Still retaining a charming air from its colonial days,visitors are often impressed with the quietness and subtle beauty of Hanoi. There are many relics of the past,well-known landscape in Hanoi such as Literature Temple Quoc Tu Giam,One Pillar Pagoda,Sword Lake,and West Lake. History Museum,Flag Pole,Ancient city..

Bat Trang Ceramic Village is on the left bank of Hong river and about 10 km from Hanoi in East (in Gia Lam District,Hanoi),there situated a pottery village,which is the most famous and long-standing pottery village in Vietnam for its name of Bat Trang. Up to present,Ba Trang Pottery Village has still been operating and developing ceaselessly.
Van Phuc Silk Village which is just 15km to the west of Hanoi is a place renowned over centuries for its silk-making and silk products

Van Long is a legendary land and an amazingly beautiful landscape for tourism,while at the same time,the largest mangrove nature reserve in northern delta,Ninh Binh province. Van Lang reserve is on area of 2,643 hectares in seven communes of Gia Vien district. In the Van Long forest,there are 457 species of plants,eight of which are listed in Vietnam’s Red Book. There are 39 species of animals,including nine precious species such as languor,Tibetan bear,chamois,Loris,and red-face monkey. There are nine reptiles listed in Vietnam’s Red Book such as grass-snake,varan,slow and harmless boas,and gecko.

Ninh Binh,the best choice for tourists for short time travelling,with dozens of must-see sites and increasingly upgraded services,now draws more and more attention to its tourism activities. This day tour includes religious worship,boating,history and excavation learning and an optional choice for who loves biking.

Climbing up to the top of the mountains,you will find a temple dedicated to the Tan Vien God and can take an enthralling bird’s-eye view of the surroundings.The primeval rain forest of Ba Vi National Park boasts a wide range of flora and fauna. This is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of Hanoi and is easily accessible. We depart Hanoi for the one and a half-hour drive to Ba Vi. After lunch we visit a Temple dedicated to the God of the Jungle. There will be time to relax in these tranquil surroundings before starting our journey back to Hanoi.

Ba Be Lakes are surrounded by many ancient trees,from which several varieties of precious wood are obtained. Up to 30 animal species such as wild pigs,bears,panthers,monkeys,and birds inhabit the area.The surface of the lake was tranquil –a beauty spot if ever there was one,in this land of so much beauty. Visitors will have an unforgettable stay in the mountains by the lakes,enjoying sightseeing boat trips,hikes,and water sports. From Ba Be,tourists can visit other neighboring scenic attractions such as Dau Dang Fall,Puong Cave,and Tien Pond.

Dong Ky was at one time known as the ‘firecracker village’. With the firecracker industry now extinguished,the village survives by producing beautiful traditional furniture inlaid with mother-of-pearl. If you wish,you can have handcrafted furniture custom-made here and exported directly to your address abroad. Arranging the payment may prove a bit tricky if you are leaving Vietnam before the final product is produced and shipped. Dong Ky is 15km north-east of Hanoi.

The number of Hanoians who settled down for more than three generations is likely to be very small as compared to the overall population of the city. Even in the Old Quarter,where commerce started hundreds years ago and was mostly a family business,many of the street-front stores nowadays are owned by merchants and retailers from other provinces. The original owner family may have either rented out the store and moved to live further inside the house,or just moved out of the neighbourhood altogether