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Hanoi
Capital
Hanoi
is the Capital of Vietnam.
The
city is located on the right bank of the Red River in the north of Vietnam
On
August 1, 2008, Hanoi absorbed the neighboring province of Ha Tay, Vinh
Phuc's Me Linh district, and three communes from Luong Son, Hoa Binh,
effectively tripling its size.
Hanoi
is the largest centre of education in Vietnam. It is estimated that
62 % of the scientists in the whole country are living and working in
Hanoi. Admissions to undergraduate study are through entrance examinations,
which are conducted annually and open for everyone (who has successfully
completed his/her secondary education) in the country. The majority
of universities in Hanoi are public, although in recent years a number
of private universities have started their operation. Thang Long university,
founded in 1988, by some Vietnamese mathematics professors in Hanoi
and France is the first private university in Vietnam.
Tourist
Attractions
Hanoi
hosts more cultural sites than any city in Vietnam, including over 600
pagodas and temples.
The
Old Quarter, near Hoan Kiem lake, has the original street layout and
architecture of old Hanoi. At the beginning of the 20th century the
city consisted of only about 36 streets, most of which are now part
of the old quarter. Each street then had merchants and households specialized
in a particular trade, such as silk traders, jewelers, etc. The street
names nowadays still reflect these specializations, although few of
them remain exclusively in their original commerce. The area is famous
for its small artisans and merchants, including many silk shops. Local
cuisine specialties as well as several clubs and bars can be found here
also. A night market (near Dong Xuan market) in the heart of the district
opens for business every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening with a
variety of clothing, souvenirs and food.
Some
others prominent places are: The Temple of Literature - Van Mieu, site
of the oldest university in Vietnam 1070; One Pillar Pagoda ; Flag Tower
of Hanoi. In 2004, a massive part of the 900 year old citadel was discovered
in central Hanoi, near the site of Ba Dinh square.
A
city between the rivers, built from lowland, Hanoi has many scenic lakes
and sometime is called "city of lakes". Among its lakes, the
most famous are Hoan Kiem Lake, West Lake, Halais Lake, and Bay Mau
Lake. West Lake is a popular place for people to spend time. It is the
largest lake in Hanoi and there are many temples in the area. There
are small boats for hire and a floating restaurant
Health
care
Some
medical facilities in Hanoi:
•
Bach Mai Hospital
• Viet Duc Hospital
• Saint Paul Hospital
• 108 Hospital
• French Hospital of Hanoi
• International SOS
