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A March 2000 trip to Hanoi by MarthaVincent

Quote: I had dinner recently at a local Vietnamese restaurant that brought memories of the trip of my lifetime. From the eerie rock islands jutting out of Halong Bay to the museums and ordinary life on the streets of Hanoi, it was fascinating. Minh Anh Restaurant's food, even though served in mysterious courses, was delicious.

Minh Anh Vietnamese Restaurant

Restaurant

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The view of the lake was beautiful. The personnel was courteous and helpful and dressed in local finery. The food, even unfamiliar items, was delicious. We partook of no salads, only cooked food, the whole trip.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 1, 2003

Minh Anh Vietnamese Restaurant
65 To Hien Thanh Street
Hanoi, Vietnam
04 9760401

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Ha Long Bay (Halong Bay)

Attraction | "Halong Bay Cruise"

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With a short drive from Hanoi one can take a day long cruise through the dramatic rock islands of the bay. One loses track of how many photos were shot. One magnificent geological formation after another presented itself. Lunch was included. A stop at one of the larger islands provided a tour through caverns in which there were carved goddesses and monuments. Intrepid merchants had tempting goods on board for the return trip.

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on July 1, 2003

Ha Long Bay (Halong Bay)
Northeastern Vietnam
Halong Bay, Vietnam

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Thang Long Water Puppetry Theatre

Attraction | "Than Long Water Puppet Theater"

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The stage is a pond. The puppets move through the water mysteriously and sometimes in boats as they tell various folk tales and perform dances. The music, color, and pageantry is marvelous.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 1, 2003

Thang Long Water Puppetry Theatre
57b Dinh Tien Hoang St. Hoan Kiem District
Hanoi, Vietnam
(84-04) 8249494

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Ho Chi Minh Monument

Attraction

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This is an impressive monument like those seen in our nation's capitol. There are crowds of native people waiting for a glimpse of the former leader of their country. Nearby is the Ho Chi Minh Relic Area at 1 Bach Thao- Ba Dinh. There are buildings in which President Ho lived and worked furnished as when he was there.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 1, 2003

Ho Chi Minh Monument
Center of Government Buildings
Hanoi, Vietnam