Hanoi is said to be the capital of Vietnam, endowed with over 2,000 years of history. It is replete with historical sites, museums, and cultural features, notably including the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, and the Temple of Literature. Lively street life, scrumptious local food, and splendid nightlife grant visitors a real taste of living for both natives and tourists alike. Ho Chi Minh City is reputed to be Vietnam's most populous with over 13 million inhabitants.
Hanoi was the capital of French colonialism and quite the active merchant area with gorgeous beaches and attractions such as the Post and Telegraph Office, Saigon River, and Notre Dame Cathedral. (It's a great transportation hub connected to the major cities of Vietnam-rail, road, or air.) If you're looking for ancient history and culture, then you're going to want to go to Hanoi for all its historical sites, museums, and cultural activities; Ho Chi Minh City is pretty much for shopping, dining, and entertainment in a modern-life bustle. Finally, both informed themselves through engaging 'old' and 'new': Hanoi with tradition and eternal architecture and Ho Chi Minh City with modern integration lifestyles and cultural action. What is good for you will depend on your taste. |