Holidaying in Hanoi (Part I)

I've been away in Hanoi, Vietnam for the past few days, which explained my disappearance. It was a completely different experience. I travelled with my parents and three sisters, without our spouse and children. It is always fun to travel with my family members. Thanks to my elder and youngest sister who took the trouble to make all the arrangement and came out with the itinerary. Sharing some interesting photos for the first two days in Hanoi city itself.

Vietnam Airline's Food

Golden Land Hotel - A bouquet hotel in Hanoi

Dinner at Green Tangerine (Fine dining, expensive)

Sights on the street at night

Breakfast in the room - Chicken Pho and Fried Chicken Noodles with fruits and orange juice shared with my sister.

View from my hotel room. Buildings are all tall and thin.

West Lake

Entrance to Tran Quoc Pagoda

Tran Quoc Pagoda

Quan Thanh Temple

Streets are dominated by motorcycles and horning!

This should be part of "Istana" or "Palace". Not too sure what it was as it was very near to HCM memorial.

Ho Chi Minh Memorial

Left-hand drive in Hanoi.

Lunch at Quan An Ngon

Hoan Kiem Lake - Ho Hoan Kiem

An auspicious date for wedding. Many wedding couples taking photos by Hoan Kiem Lake.

Ice-cream at Fanny's!

Twenty flavours of the ice-cream including chilli chocolate, bailey's, cinnamon, ginger and vanilla macadamia.

Dinner at Kitti Restaurant


Next stop, Halong Bay. Watch for it!