Hanoi guide

From 1010 until 1802, with a few brief interruptions, it was the political centre of an independent Vietnam. It was eclipsed by Huế during the Nguyen Dynasty as the capital of Vietnam, but Hanoi served as the capital of French Indochina from 1887 to 1954. From 1954 to 1976, it was the capital of North Vietnam.

The city is located on the right bank of the Red River.

On May 29 2008, it was decided that Ha Tay province, Vinh Phuc's Me Linh district and 3 communes of Luong Son district, Hoa Binh is merged into the metropolitan area of Hanoi from August 1 2008. Hanoi's total area increased to 334,470 hectares divided into 29 subdivisions. The new population is 6,232,940. October 2010 will officially mark 1000 years of the establishment of the city.

 


Latest Tweets featuring Hanoi

  • pierrebouvier

    Hanoi! That was crazy! Thanks @mtvexit for such an awesome experience. Huge crowd! Must have been over 40,000 people!!

    May 26th, 18:34

  • mtvexit

    THX @Simpleplan 4 superb performances at @mtvexit Live in Hanoi concert & 4 helping #mtvexit #stophumantrafficking! http://t.co/k9qdSaAW

    May 26th, 17:54

  • chuckcomeau

    About to leave Hanoi and take a train to Sapa! I hear it's one of the most beautiful place in Vietnam. So grateful we will get to visit.

    Yesterday, 13:38

  • Ahntahee

    @ravenngo 120526 SixthSense @ MTV Exit in HaNoi -- > thế này đc chưa~ lát briddie tự tweet lên 4el hay gì đây~

    Today, 13:23

  • cristyclark

    @moodfornoodles Hanoi. In July. For 2.5 years.

    Today, 13:22

  • rydiahana

    @hanoi_ghb おかえり(*'−'*)ノ

    Today, 13:22

  • madoka_hanoi

    市場デビューは想定通りの恐ろしさでした。マンゴー、マンゴスチン、ライチみたいなもの、タマリンド、小さい黄桃を調達。

    Today, 13:21

  • spada_bot

    @hanoi_ghb よォはのい 福気・好調、待ってたぜェ~?

    Today, 13:20

  • gunshi_gst_bot

    @hanoi_ghb 帰還をお待ちしてました。今は、少し休まれると良いでしょう。

    Today, 13:20

  • ourman

    @ylvakronheffer yeah that was my first introduction to Hanoi, 10 years ago.

    Today, 13:19

  • Yu_Chien_W

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    Today, 13:19

  • vnrockcom

    MTV Exit Live in Ha Noi qua ảnh \m/ http://t.co/O8DJ6FRG

    Today, 13:19

  • nguyennq

    Urgently seeking a HR Officer, mainly recruiting labor/worker in Hanoi. Contact and send resume in English to nguyennq…http://t.co/MPPYH4Az

    Today, 13:18

  • Begonia_HK

    RT @BEGTHAI [PIC]Brown Eyed Girls Meet the Press in Hanoi, May 27, 2012 http://t.co/pXHwm7DS http://t.co/PDDen9a0 cr:USAID/Vietnam

    Today, 13:18

  • gs_Zaveed

    @hanoi_ghb …フン、貴様か。

    Today, 13:18

  • gs_Luc

    @hanoi_ghb おかえりはのい 福気・好調。

    Today, 13:18

  • llltmjlll

    @hanoi_ghb おかおかかかかか!!!

    Today, 13:17

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