Guidebook for Long Biên

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Guidebook for Long Biên

Arts & Culture

The world-famous Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre in Hanoi has its roots in an art form that dates back to the 11th century. The tradition of water puppet theatre stems from a time when rice paddy fields were flooded and villagers would make entertainment by standing in the waist-deep water with the puppets performing over the water. Using large rods to support the puppets it appeared as if they were moving across the water with the puppeteers hidden behind a screen. Read more at: http://www.vietnam-guide.com/hanoi/water-puppet-theatre.htm?cid=ch:OTH:001
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Thang Long Water Puppet-teater
57B Đinh Tiên Hoàng
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The world-famous Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre in Hanoi has its roots in an art form that dates back to the 11th century. The tradition of water puppet theatre stems from a time when rice paddy fields were flooded and villagers would make entertainment by standing in the waist-deep water with the puppets performing over the water. Using large rods to support the puppets it appeared as if they were moving across the water with the puppeteers hidden behind a screen. Read more at: http://www.vietnam-guide.com/hanoi/water-puppet-theatre.htm?cid=ch:OTH:001
The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, is an intriguing relic of Vietnam’s history and, signifying its historical and cultural importance, was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010. Also known as the Hanoi Citadel, many artefacts and items dating back to between the 6th and 20th centuries were excavated in 2004, including foundations of old palaces, ancient roads, ponds and wells. Read more at: http://www.vietnam-guide.com/hanoi/imperial-citadel.htm?cid=ch:OTH:001
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Keiserlige Citadellet i Thang Long
19c Hoàng Diệu
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The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, is an intriguing relic of Vietnam’s history and, signifying its historical and cultural importance, was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010. Also known as the Hanoi Citadel, many artefacts and items dating back to between the 6th and 20th centuries were excavated in 2004, including foundations of old palaces, ancient roads, ponds and wells. Read more at: http://www.vietnam-guide.com/hanoi/imperial-citadel.htm?cid=ch:OTH:001
Bach Ma Temple is believed to be the oldest temple in Hanoi. This Buddhist temple was originally built in the ninth century by King Ly Thai To in honour of Bach Ma. According to a sign inside the temple, originally the site of the temple was Long Do Mountain. The temple was moved to its current location in the Old Quarter of Hanoi in the 18th century, during the Ly Dynasty, to guard the east side of Thang Long. Read more at: http://www.vietnam-guide.com/hanoi/attractions/bach-ma-temple.htm?cid=ch:OTH:001
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Bach Ma-tempelet
76 Hàng Buồm
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Bach Ma Temple is believed to be the oldest temple in Hanoi. This Buddhist temple was originally built in the ninth century by King Ly Thai To in honour of Bach Ma. According to a sign inside the temple, originally the site of the temple was Long Do Mountain. The temple was moved to its current location in the Old Quarter of Hanoi in the 18th century, during the Ly Dynasty, to guard the east side of Thang Long. Read more at: http://www.vietnam-guide.com/hanoi/attractions/bach-ma-temple.htm?cid=ch:OTH:001

Sightseeing

Bat Trang Ceramics Village is a 14th century porcelain and pottery village near Hanoi, housing local artisans who combine both traditional and modern techniques to create beautiful porcelain artworks. Not only are you able to purchase some of the finest handmade ceramic products in Vietnam, you can also see them made right before your eyes during your visit. Read more at: http://www.vietnam-guide.com/hanoi/attractions/bat-trang-ceramics-village.htm?cid=ch:OTH:001
Bat Trang ceramics
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Bat Trang Ceramics Village is a 14th century porcelain and pottery village near Hanoi, housing local artisans who combine both traditional and modern techniques to create beautiful porcelain artworks. Not only are you able to purchase some of the finest handmade ceramic products in Vietnam, you can also see them made right before your eyes during your visit. Read more at: http://www.vietnam-guide.com/hanoi/attractions/bat-trang-ceramics-village.htm?cid=ch:OTH:001

Drinks & Nightlife

A must-visit for any first-time visitor to Hanoi, Bia Hoi Junction is widely-regarded as the quintessential nightlife spot in Hanoi. Open throughout the day and late into the night, the ever-bustling beer haven is located at the corner of Ta Hien and Luong Ngoc Quyen streets in the Hanoi Old Quarter, where you can see hundreds of people sitting on plastic stools with a pint of bia hoi in hand. Available at numerous makeshift bars within Bia Hoi Junction, bia hoi is a type of Vietnamese draft beer that only contains about 4% alcohol. Although it’s weak compared to European standards, bia hoi is incredibly cheap where you can enjoy a tall glass between VND 5,000 and VND 8,000 Read more at:
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Bia Hoi Corner
14 Đông Thái
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A must-visit for any first-time visitor to Hanoi, Bia Hoi Junction is widely-regarded as the quintessential nightlife spot in Hanoi. Open throughout the day and late into the night, the ever-bustling beer haven is located at the corner of Ta Hien and Luong Ngoc Quyen streets in the Hanoi Old Quarter, where you can see hundreds of people sitting on plastic stools with a pint of bia hoi in hand. Available at numerous makeshift bars within Bia Hoi Junction, bia hoi is a type of Vietnamese draft beer that only contains about 4% alcohol. Although it’s weak compared to European standards, bia hoi is incredibly cheap where you can enjoy a tall glass between VND 5,000 and VND 8,000 Read more at:

Food Scene

A well known establishment featuring the various traditional foods of rural Vietnam.
18 Phan Bội Châu
18 Phố Phan Bội Châu
A well known establishment featuring the various traditional foods of rural Vietnam.
Fabulous restaurant with outdoor & indoor 2nd floor with intimate balcony dining. Looks upscale with lots of locals as well as tourists. Great ambience! We shared pho, spring rolls listed as salad with shrimp & pork in rice paper and a beef salad...& of course a few beers. Food was amazing! https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g293924-d2031556-r120741786-Nha_Hang_Ngon-Hanoi.html#
26 Trần Hưng Đạo
26 Trần Hưng Đạo
Fabulous restaurant with outdoor & indoor 2nd floor with intimate balcony dining. Looks upscale with lots of locals as well as tourists. Great ambience! We shared pho, spring rolls listed as salad with shrimp & pork in rice paper and a beef salad...& of course a few beers. Food was amazing! https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g293924-d2031556-r120741786-Nha_Hang_Ngon-Hanoi.html#