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Kangaroo Cafe, Hanoi, Vietnam

August 6, 2008 by Yein Jee

It’s kinda ironic that my first ever meal in Vietnam was not Vietnamese food, but western food instead…

Western food at Kangaroo Cafe in Hanoi, Vietnam

It was at a restaurant called Kangaroo Café, which also runs some short tours around Vietnam. I was there to book a trip to Halong Bay initially, but couldn’t find the right schedule. However, after spending two hours walking under the sun, I kinda need a break… and the air-con and cold beer seemed a bit too hard to resist.

Hence, my first meal in Vietnam… a peppered chicken chop, some chips, salad, and a Bia Hanoi (Hanoi beer). Decent food and reasonably priced.

Filed Under: My Food Journal, Vietnam 2008 Trip Tagged With: Asian Food, Drinks and beverages, Ha Noi City, Hoan Kiem District, Vietnam Blog, Vietnamese Food

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

Hanoi, Vietnam – random photos (1)

August 2, 2008 by Yein Jee

First day in Hanoi, intended to visit Hoan Kiem Lake after checking in at my hotel… the journey was supposed to take 15 minutes of walking, but somehow took me more than an hour to reach there due to some poor map reading lol.

The time was not completely wasted though; passed by some of these landmarks in Hoan Kiem District that I probably won’t discover if I hadn’t lost my direction…

Busy street in Hanoi, Vietnam
Busy roundabout… with cars, motorbikes, tricycles and pedestrians on the road

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Filed Under: Vietnam 2008 Trip Tagged With: Architecture, Asia travel, Ha Noi City, Hoan Kiem District, Hotels & Hostels, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Vietnam Blog, Vietnam travel

Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi, Vietnam

July 31, 2008 by Yein Jee

Hoan Kiem Lake (Hồ Hoàn Kiếm), or Lake of Returned/Restored Sword, is located at the historical centre of Hanoi and is a popular hangout place for locals. The lake is not so much of a tourist spot itself, but there’s plenty of other sites around the area, thus making it an important landmark of the city.

Ho Hoan Kiem in Hanoi, Vietnam

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Filed Under: Vietnam 2008 Trip Tagged With: Asia travel, Ha Noi City, Hoan Kiem District, Leisure & Recreation, Scenic Views, Vietnam Blog, Vietnam travel

Statue of Ly Thai To, Hanoi, Vietnam

July 28, 2008 by Yein Jee

Lý Thái Tổ (974-1028) was the founder and first emperor of Vietnam’s Lý Dynasty (1009-1225). After ascending the throne, he moved the capital to Đại La (which he renamed as Thăng Long) in 1010, which in the end becomes present day Ha Noi.

Statue of Emperor Ly Thai To in Hanoi, Vietnam

The Ly Thai To statue above is located at Indira Gandhi Park, nearby Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi to commemorate the Vietnamese emperor.

Filed Under: Vietnam 2008 Trip Tagged With: Ha Noi City, Hoan Kiem District, Monuments, Vietnam Blog

Aquafina… Pepsi sells water

July 26, 2008 by Yein Jee

Didn’t know that Pepsi is selling purified water until seeing it in Hanoi a week ago… the name of the brand is Aquafina and it’s probably one of the two best selling bottled water brands in Hanoi. Must be the healthiest drink from Pepsi lol…

Aquafina purified water in Hanoi, Vietnam

Aquafina is currently distributed in only a few countries… the USA, Canada, India, Pakistan, and Vietnam etc. In case you are wondering… it taste like water, yada.

Filed Under: My Food Journal, Offbeat, Vietnam 2008 Trip Tagged With: Drinks and beverages, Fun and humour, Ha Noi City, Vietnam Blog

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