Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of the city is an ideal place for photo shooting (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Hanoians often do exercise around the lake thanks to its greenery and fresh air (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Long Bien bridge has long been a check-in destination of youngsters (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Kim Ngan temple (Hang Bac street) was built during the Post-Le dynasty. It is one of the oldest still standing temples in Hanoi's old quarter. Restored in 2009, this temple holds secrets of the past, a window into Vietnamese culture and sheer historical beauty (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Dinh Liet street is considered as magnificent but ancient 'Hong Kong' by youngsters (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Open space of coffee shops in Dinh Liet street (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Phan Dinh Phung street has long been considered as the most beautiful street in Hanoi with dozens of perennial trees (Photo: Vietnam+) 
A corner of West Lake. The picturesque lake helps people relaxed (Photo: Vietnam+) 
The Opera House is a typical destination of Hanoians (Photo: Vietnam+) 
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Newsstand outside Hanoi Moi newspaper office is a forever-young checkin destination for young people (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Ma May ancient house (87 Ma May street) is one of the 14 ancient houses in Hanoi which was built in late XIX century. It has been recognized as a national heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The house is attractive to foreign visitors (Photo: Vietnam+) 
St. Joseph's Cathedral lies in the Old Quarter of Hanoi and was built in 1886 by the French Colonialists. It is a stunning 19th-century neo-gothic church (Photo: Vietnam+) 
New Phung Hung mural street has become attractive to tourists (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Crowded Ta Hien street, a favourite place for foreigners (Photo: Vietnam+) 
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