Hanoi City Tour Private Shore Excursion Tour from Halong Bay

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, it's Vietnam's largest city in land area, and the second most populated city with more than 9 million people (next to Saigon). It is situated in the heart of the Red River delta in the northern region of the country, with the average height ranging from 5 to 20 meters (16 to 66 ft. ) above sea level. Hanoi is nearly 90km (55 miles) away from the coastal area, with the Red River running through it on its way to the Gulf of Tonkin. The once "Paris of the East" is today known as the City for Peace. Known as one of the cradles of the Vietnamese civilization, the history of Hanoi dates back to the Bronze Age. But the city started its role as the capital of Vietnam in 1010AD by King Ly Thai To, who named it Thang Long (soaring dragon). Thang Long remained the capital name until 1831 when King Minh Mang renamed it Hanoi - meaning the city inside the river. With more than 1000 years of history, the capital Hanoi is proud to be a cradle of culture, history, and architecture.