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Monday, January 19, 2026

A day touching heritage

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Text and photos by Narin
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Hanoi is more than just a destination; it is a living history. Over thousands of years, the capital has preserved layers of heroic stories and cultural elegance, making it a natural starting point for those wanting to understand the Vietnamese spirit. In a single day, the city shows why it remains one of the country’s most captivating places.

Wandering through narrow, moss-lined streets, visitors experience a rhythm of life that is both understated and graceful—from sidewalk cafes filled with local charm to the gentle glow of lanterns across the Old Quarter at dusk. Traveling in Hanoi encourages slowing down, listening, and forming a deeper connection to this land of the Rising Dragon.

Turtle Tower (Thap Rua) – the symbolic heart of the ancient capital
The Huc Bridge – a gathering point for visitors arriving in Hanoi
The spirit of Vietnamese script, expressed through calligraphy written by artisans at Ngoc Son Temple
Stone steles rest on turtle backs, honouring Vietnam’s long-standing tradition of scholarship
Tiled roofs shaped by time – enduring beauty and historical traces at the Temple of Literature (Vietnam’s first national university)
Generational dialogue – young visitors exploring and photographing the Temple of Literature
Golden sunlight casts shadows on moss-covered walls of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel
The pulse of Trang An Street – where old and new converge, as young people pause at a street corner beside a flower cart
The capital in red – a simple yet dignified presence in everyday urban life
Tracing history upstream at the museum within the Thang Long Imperial Citadel
The Flag Tower, standing firm and dignified at the heart of the capital
Cyclo – the soul of the Old Quarter, offering visitors a quintessential Hanoi transport experience
Train Street – a nocturnal rendezvous point of the capital
A symphony of light along the tracks – a fleeting, luminous moment as the train passes through the neighbourhood
Mustard flower season along the Red River banks
Egg coffee – the culinary soul of the Old Quarter
Hanoi-style snail noodle soup (bun oc) – a distinctive staple of the city’s street food scene

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