There is a "style of Hanoi" in Saigon

According to the orphans who come from more than 700 years ago, according to the historical volatility of the XVIII to the XX century, the Thang Long - Hanoi Vietnam in the "great migration" has settled in the land of the South.

There is a "style of Hanoi" in Saigon

 And about 100 years from now, in Saigon has three "lines" of people from Hanoi three phases: before 1954, in 1954 and 1975. Whatever the stage, the Hanoi over Saigon there are differences. Typically, voice and way of life "very tight economic period." It was the pure life back, humble, elegant but ancient Pham Dinh Ho had praised the "Vu Trung custom pen": "popular medieval custom of climate, people communicate with each other daily mean tolerance , simple, keep the practice of humility. If anyone has anything to fly, they just know that people fear ridicule. Such as those related to family, country and those who prefer their children play it back rong, of course not dare interfere. If there are any guys that do not follow to be polite, then they become old women take home pay in the underground sex commandment to protect children. "

The voice of Hanoi is the standard language of communication: light, precise but hidden inside the luxury and refinement. Maybe so, but later in 1975, the television station in Ho Chi Minh and the Voice of Ho Chi Minh People are newscaster voice Hanoi. An information icon "official", an expression of affection for the capital Saigon, Hanoi with people living and working in Ho Chi Minh.

But the most remarkable is the cuisine has to take the family's kitchen Saigon. "Ha Noi Supermarket" in Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi as a miniature of that season, from the leaves, "Lang basil," maggot fruit, coffee oil to the stem cells tomorrow, bread crumb ... More specifically , starting in 1975, Saigon Tet more color to Hanoi - Nhat Tan peach color. Bich Dao has beautiful rounded petals, petal color, blazing up themselves attractive, thin wings fade during training, blushing, shy virtual wild.

The Hanoi in SaigonBolting as a challenge of Hanoi when trying to integrate an open city, many cultural lines introduced as Saigon. Hanoi people live and do business not the same as the fierce Saigon, not "innocent" as a hard southwest but passionate, hardworking and always after careful forethought.

Concentration of residents is Thang Long residential K300, Quarter 4, Ward 12, Tan Binh District. May see this as a "excerpts" of Hanoi in the South. A Hanoi quiet, romantic and old silver of land from the home's period architecture brings old soul. No loud music xinh bust, which is ca tru tone gold strike. No flashy gaudy restaurants bustle of a multitude, which is pretty small shop like every country or cutting the burden of expansion. In this town on Tet days, there is a very strange market, communication that has existed for hundreds of years: Market line. Cho meets only a few days before Tet, sell all the line, crackers giang was brought from the North to, used to pack Cake "Lang Lieu".

Hanoi - Saigon is now almost no gap in nostalgia, as well as by the public impression that the Capital Business has honored, loved and preserved during the integration with the South.

Old Quarter, Hanoi Vietnam

Hanoi's Old Quarter, or 36 Pho Phuong (36 Streets), with over a thousand years of history, remains one of Vietnam's most lively and unusual places, where you can buy anything from a gravestone to silk pyjamas.

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Hanoi's commercial quarter evolved alongside the Red River and the smaller To Lich River, which once flowed through the city centre to create an intricate network of canals and waterways teeming with boats. As the waters could rise as high as 8m during the monsoon, dikes, which can still be seen today along Tran Quang Khai, were constructed to protect the city.

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Exploring the maze of back streets is fascinating; some streets open up while others narrow down into a warren of smaller alleys. The area is known for its tunnel, or tube, houses - so called because their small frontages hide very long rooms. These tunnel houses were developed to avoid taxes based on the width of their frontage onto the street. By feudal law, houses were also limited to two storeys and, out of respect for the king, could not be taller than the Royal Palace. These days there are taller buildings (six to eight storeys high) but there are no real high rise buildings.

In the 13th century, Hanoi's 36 guilds established themselves here with each taking a different street (hence the name 36 Streets). Hang in Vietnamese means 'merchandise' and is usually followed by the name of the product that was traditionally sold in that street. Thus, Pho Hang Gai translates as 'Silk Street' (see the boxed text 'Meaning of the 36 Streets' for others, however these days the street name may not necessarily correspond to what Is sold there.

Opportunities to lighten your load of dong are almost endless and as you wander around you'll find wool clothes, cosmetics, fake Ray Ban sunglasses, luxury foods, printed T-shirts, musical instruments, plumbing supplies, herbal medicines, gold and silver jewellery, religious, offerings, spices, woven mats and much, much more (see also the Shopping section in this chapter).

Some of the more specialized streets include Pho Hang Quat which has red candlesticks, funeral boxes, flags and other temple items; and Pho Hang Gai which is somewhat more glamorous with silk, embroidery, lacquer ware, paintings and water puppets - the silk sleeping bag liners and elegant Vietnamese ao dai are very popular with travellers. Finally, no trip to the Quarter would be complete without a trip to Dong Xuan market, on Pho Hong Khoi and Pho Dong Xuan, which was rebuilt after a 1994 fire.

A stroll through the historic Old Quarter can last anywhere from a few minutes to the better part of a day, depending on your pace and how well you navigate the increasing motor traffic plaguing the streets. However long, or whatever detours you might take, the following course will provide you with a good dose of Vietnamese culture, and some insight into the country's long history.

A logical starting point is the Ngoc Son Temple in the northern end of Hoan Kiem Lake. After crossing back over the bright red Huc Bridge, stop for a quick look at the Martyrs' Monument, erected to those who died in fighting for Vietnam's independence. Head north on Pho Hang Dau past the Water Puppet Theatre (see the 'Punch & Judy in a Pool' boxed text in this chapter) and you'll soon be surrounded by shoe shops selling every shape, size and style, demonstrating how serious Hanoians are about their footwear. Crossing over Pho Cau Go, pop into the colourful flower market which occupies the narrow eastern terminus of Pho Gia Nhu. Back on Pho Hang Be; continue north to the 'T' intersection with Pho Hang Bac. Near here are several shops that carve intricate gravestones (most bearing an image of the deceased) by hand. A short detour north on Pho Ma May will lead you to the Memorial House at number 87 (see the main text entry earlier in this chapter), an exquisite Chinese merchant's home that was recently restored and opened as a museum.

Return to Pho Hang Bac and head west past a strip of snazzy jewellery shops, then right onto Pho Hang Ngang past a row of clothing shops, and right again onto Pho Hang Buom; this will take you past the small Bach Ma Temple (White Horse Temple). As you pass the pagoda, with its red funeral palanquin, look for its white-bearded temple guards, who spend their days sipping tea. Legend has it that Ly King used the pagoda to pray for assistance in building the city walls because they persistently collapsed, no matter how many times he rebuilt them. His prayers were finally answered when a white horse appeared out of the temple and guided him to the site where he could safely build his walls. Evidence of his success is still visible at Cua O Quan Chuong, the quarter's well-preserved Old East Gate at the eastern end of Pho Hang Chieu, near the intersection with Pho Tran Nhat Duat.

Head west, back along Pho Hang Chieu past a handful of shops selling straw mats and rope to reach one of the most interesting streets, Pho Hang Ma (literally 'counterfeit street'), where imitation 'ghost money' is sold for burning in Buddhist ceremonies - it even has US$5000 bills! Loop around and follow your ears to the sounds of skilful blacksmiths pounding away on metal on the corner of Pho Lo Ren and Pho Thuoc Bac. Moving south on Pho Hang Duong, head right past the towel shops onto Pho Lan Ong, a fantastic row of herb sellers filling the street with succulent aromas.

Finally, head south past the tin box makers (opposite the mirror shops) on Pho Hang Thiec, then left toward the interesting shops selling Buddhist altars and statues along Pho Hang Quai. Time permitting, loop around and zigzag west over to check out the leather shops along Pho Ha Trung, working east again to end the tour at the superb, neo-Gothic St Joseph Cathedral (see the main text entry earlier in this chapter). If you're feeling a bit knackered from the walk, a few steps from the church along Pho Nha Tho there is an alluring cluster of stylish restaurants and cafes.

One-Pillar Pagoda, Saigon Vietnam

Nam Thien Nhat Tru Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City is a place that can alleviate the homesickness of migrants from the North.

It also gives southerners and tourists an opportunity to experience the charm of the real One-Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi Vietnam.

This pagoda, at 100 Nguyen Van Bi Street in HCMC’s Thu Duc District (Saigon Vietnam), is a replica of Hanoi’s famous Mot Cot (One Pillar) Pagoda.

Designed by architect Nguyen Gia Duc, the Nam Thien Nhat Tru Pagoda was built in 1958 by Buddhist monk Thich Tri Dung.

Its rafters, tile roofs, floral patterns and the arrangement of altars are the same as the Hanoi original.

The Nam Thien Nhat Tru Pagoda is perched above a square lake of about 600 square meters.

It sits on a 12-meter-high cement pillar in the middle of the lake.

Inside, there are altars for Sakya Muni Buddha, Wan Yin Boddhisattva and other sacred beings.

Behind the main section is a tower and a commemorative room.

The lake has a lot of fish and turtles.

The staircase up to the pagoda is decorated with ornamental plants.

In the compound of the Nam Thien Nhat Tru Pagoda, there are big statues of Buddhas and bodhisattvas (Buddhist deities) in different postures.

The view of the pagoda gives visitors a feeling of comfort and relaxation.

An original sanctuary

The original Mot Cot Pagoda, or One-Pillar Pagoda, is located in Ba Dinh District in Hanoi.

It is also known as Lien Hoa Dai (Lotus Calyx) and Dien Huu (Long-Term Good Luck).

The original One-Pillar Pagoda was built in 1049 by King Ly Thai Tong, who ruled between 1028 and 1054.

The Mot Cot Pagoda has become one of the symbols of Hanoi.

On May 4, 2006, the Mot Cot Pagoda was included in the Book of Vietnam Records as “the pagoda with the most original architecture in Vietnam.”