Vietnam 3/2009 - Hanoi
So, this is my first post, so hope I am doing everything correct!
Just recently came back from a two week trip into Vietnam, we landed in Hanoi for a few days, before flying further south in the country. These photos are from our first couple of days in the very interesting country of Vietnam.
A woman carrying produce through the old town section of Hanoi. This is one of the few times where the streets are nearly empty.
Near the center of the old historical district is Hoan Kiem lake, this is a gate leading into the temple on Jade island, located on the northern shore of the lake. The next photo is a view of Hanoi over the lake.
One of the many, many street vendors who appear out of nowhere and make and sell all sorts of tasty tasty things. This particular stall was mostly sea-food.
Entrance into the Temple of Literature, Founded in 1070 as a Confucian temple, it was also the site of the first university in Vietnam, the Imperial Academy, which functioned for over 700 years.
Woman in traditional dress inside the temple of literature
Turtle Steles, carved with the names of the graduates from the Imperial Academy.
Shrine to Confucius inside the main hall of the Temple of Literature.
The Ho Chi Minh museum, very imposing architecture, it highlighs the life of the leader of the Vietnam
Changing of the guard at the Ho Chi Minh Masoleum, which was built against his will, and is based on the Lenin masoleum in Russia.
Man with two-wheeled cart. Such sights are common even in the larger cities of Vietnam, as workers transport their tools or wares around town.
I'll post more photos from other parts of the trip later, any C&C's are always welcome!
Just recently came back from a two week trip into Vietnam, we landed in Hanoi for a few days, before flying further south in the country. These photos are from our first couple of days in the very interesting country of Vietnam.
A woman carrying produce through the old town section of Hanoi. This is one of the few times where the streets are nearly empty.
Near the center of the old historical district is Hoan Kiem lake, this is a gate leading into the temple on Jade island, located on the northern shore of the lake. The next photo is a view of Hanoi over the lake.
One of the many, many street vendors who appear out of nowhere and make and sell all sorts of tasty tasty things. This particular stall was mostly sea-food.
Entrance into the Temple of Literature, Founded in 1070 as a Confucian temple, it was also the site of the first university in Vietnam, the Imperial Academy, which functioned for over 700 years.
Woman in traditional dress inside the temple of literature
Turtle Steles, carved with the names of the graduates from the Imperial Academy.
Shrine to Confucius inside the main hall of the Temple of Literature.
The Ho Chi Minh museum, very imposing architecture, it highlighs the life of the leader of the Vietnam
Changing of the guard at the Ho Chi Minh Masoleum, which was built against his will, and is based on the Lenin masoleum in Russia.
Man with two-wheeled cart. Such sights are common even in the larger cities of Vietnam, as workers transport their tools or wares around town.
I'll post more photos from other parts of the trip later, any C&C's are always welcome!
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Nice shots of Hanoi! i especialy like the woman in traditional dress shot!
We went there for two weeks, in North to central Vietnam. We did Hanoi - Ha Long Bay/Cat Ba islands - Hoi An - Hue and then back to Hanoi.
Great shots.
Cool place.