Hanoi

I much prefer Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh city.  Even for a capital city with a population of 6 million, it feels quite intimate with its narrow streets, French colonial buildings, the friendliness of the people and a relaxed atmosphere.

Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum:

(Social Republic of Vietnam forever)

Presidential Palace:

Ho Chi Minh's House:

One Pillar Pagoda:

Temple of Literature:

Hoa Lo Prison:

Cot Co Flag Tower:

Over looking Hoan Kiem Lake:

Den Ngoc Son:

Tortoise Tower:

The Ceramic Wall stretches for 4k through the east side of the city and was commissioned as part of Hanoi's 1000 year celebrations in 2010.  We only had to cross a motorway to get to it!

Cool pictures of Hanoi:

The Water Puppet Theater:

Early morning exercise - Vietnam style:

Opera House:

St. Joseph's Cathedral: