Hanoi
Nov 2009
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Hoan Kiem Lake (Hồ Hoàn Kiếm) in the city centre of Hanoi

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Huc Bridge connects Jade (Ngoc) Island, within the lake, to shore

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Entrance to Jade Mountain (Ngoc Son) Temple on Jade Island

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The temple honours Confucian and Taoist philosophers and Trần Hưng Đạo

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Turtle Tower (Tháp Rùa) within Hoan Kiem Lake

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Statue of Lý Thái Tổ beside Hoan Kiem Lake

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The hussle and bussle of Hanoi Old Quarter

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Tourists on trishaws in the old quarter

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Remnant of city wall in the old quarter

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Tourist t-shirts for sale in the old quarter

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One Pillar Pagoda (back)

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Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu, 文廟)

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Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu, 文廟)

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Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu, 文廟)

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Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu, 文廟)

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West Lake (Hồ Tây)

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Hoan Kiem Lake in the evening

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Hanoi by night