Hanoi - Wikipedia In 1831, the Nguyễn king Minh Mạng renamed it Hà Nội (河內) Hanoi was conquered and occupied by the French military in 1873 and passed to them ten years later As Hanoi, it was located in the protectorate of Tonkin and became the capital of French Indochina in 1902
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Hanoi (2026) - Must-See Attractions If you’re in Hanoi (or anywhere Chula is present), don’t miss the chance to visit It’s not just shopping, it’s an experience and a (rather affordable) high-fashion luxury piece that will stay with you forever
Hanoi | Location, History, Population, Map, Facts | Britannica Hanoi, city, capital of Vietnam It is situated in northern Vietnam on the western bank of the Red River, about 85 miles (140 km) inland from the South China Sea In addition to being the national capital, Hanoi is also a province-level municipality, administered by the central government
11 must-see attractions in Ha Noi | Vietnam Tourism Founded along the Red River, Hanoi was named Thang Long (soaring dragon) by Emperor Ly Thai To in 1010 Over a thousand years of war, natural disasters and new administrations, the city grew from swamplands into the charismatic capital it is today
Where to eat, stay and play in Hanoi, Vietnams gritty yet graceful . . . For many, Hanoi is the gateway to northern Vietnam’s great adventures – the emerald islets of Ha Long Bay, the terraced hills of Sapa, the karst valleys of Ninh Bình – but it's well worth pausing here before venturing on
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