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Cyclo tour in Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam

August 13, 2008 by Yein Jee

The Old Quarter, as its name indicates, is one of the oldest areas in Hanoi. The place is famous for its streets that are packed with century-old shop-houses specialising in a particular trade… such as shoes, bags, toys, medicines, metals and bamboos etc. The speciality of each street is reflected by the road names.

The Old Quarter is also called the 36 Streets… probably the number of streets when the French started to rebuild the area in the 19th century.

These days there are probably more than 40 streets in Old Quarter; most of the streets are quite short and could be easily navigated on foot… but I was a bit lazy to walk as the summer heat was killing me. I decided to try the cyclo ride instead, which cost me about US$4 for an hour of touring around the area…

Cyclos in Hanoi Old Quarter, Vietnam

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Filed Under: Vietnam 2008 Trip Tagged With: Amazing and cool, Ancient and Historic Sites, Arts and Crafts, Asia travel, Asian Traditions, Ha Noi City, Hanoi Culture and Lifestyle, Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem District, Shopping, Vietnam Blog, Vietnam travel, Vietnamese Traditions

St Joseph’s Cathedral, Hanoi, Vietnam

August 10, 2008 by Yein Jee

The St Joseph’s Cathedral in Hanoi was opened in 1886, a year after the French colonial officially occupied the country of Vietnam. The cathedral still holds mass twice daily and is probably the most famous church in Hanoi.

St Joseph Cathedral in Hanoi, Vietnam

Filed Under: Vietnam 2008 Trip Tagged With: Ancient and Historic Sites, Architecture, Asia travel, French Republic, Ha Noi City, Hoan Kiem District, Places of worship, Vietnam Blog, Vietnam travel

Ngoc Son Temple, Hanoi, Vietnam

August 5, 2008 by Yein Jee

Ngoc Son Temple (Đền Ngọc Sơn), or Temple of the Jade Mound, is located on a small islet at Hoan Kiem Lake in the City of Hanoi. The temple was founded in the 14th century but most of its current structures were built in the 18th century.

Ngoc Son Temple was built to commemorate a few Chinese and Vietnamese legends, including famous Vietnamese General Trần Hưng Đạo who twice led the Vietnamese troops to fence off the mighty Yuan invaders in the 13th century.

Sharing a few photos of the temple below, taken during my Hanoi trip in July 2008. It’s a small temple, but pretty nostalgic with a serene environment…

Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam
Ngoc Son Temple as viewed from across the Hoan Kiem Lake

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Filed Under: Vietnam 2008 Trip Tagged With: Ancient and Historic Sites, Asia travel, Asian Traditions, Chinese Temples, Ha Noi City, Hoan Kiem District, Places of worship, Vietnam Blog, Vietnam travel, Vietnamese Traditions

Stonehenge, England, UK

July 30, 2007 by Yein Jee

Stonehenge is one of the most mystified sites in England, famous around the world too. I’ve always wanted to visit Stonehenge ever since I learnt about the place on TV when I was around five; childhood dream came true in Oct 2005…

Stonehenge, England, UK

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Filed Under: Europe 2005 Trip Tagged With: Ancient and Historic Sites, Europe travel, Life in 20s, Monuments, Myths and mysteries, Places of worship, United Kingdom, World Heritage

The New 7 Wonders of the World

July 8, 2007 by Yein Jee

The controversial New 7 Wonders of the World is finally revealed in Portugal on July 7 – Chichen Itza (Mexico), Christ Redeemer (Brazil), The Great Wall (China), Machu Picchu (Peru), Petra (Jordan), The Roman Colosseum (Italy) and Taj Mahal (India). Disputable as it is, the project is a rather successful and fun one.

Chichen Itza, Mexico

New 7 Wonders - Chichen Itza, Mexico

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Filed Under: General Tagged With: Ancient and Historic Sites, Architecture, Brazil Blog, China blog, Italian Republic, Jordan blog, Republic of India, Republic of Peru, Top List, United Mexican States

Tower of London, UK

May 25, 2007 by Yein Jee

Tower of London – often said to be a must visit destination in the English capital. The place was already closing when I reached there during my 2005 trip… not that I planned to go in anyway; somehow I have no interest with its main attractions.

Tower of London, England, UK

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