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Visit Hanoi—Vietnam's capital and a remarkable city that will seduce you with its old-world charm. Boasting a romantic blend of ancient Asian and French heritage, Hanoi holds that it is the jewel in Vietnam's crown. It is an approximately 2½-hour drive from the pier and, upon your arrival, lunch will be served. Afterwards, you will visit Ba Dinh Square, also known as the Ho Chi Minh Quarter. Nearby you will find the One Pillar Pagoda, and visit the Temple of Literature, built in 1070 and dedicated to Confucius. This is a serene retreat from the busy streets and was Vietnam's first university. Step inside the Hoa Lo Museum, known widely by the nickname of ‘Hanoi Hilton’—so dubbed by the Americans during the Second Indochina War. Hoa Lo Prison was originally established by the French colonial government in 1896 for the purpose of detaining political prisoners and formed part of a northern network of ‘unjust and cruel prisons’. You can view the original cells, complete with leg-irons, along with a selection of bilingual (Vietnamese and English) displays illustrating the horrors of life in the prison during the French colonial period. Before a Vietnamese dinner at a local restaurant, enjoy a touch of Old Hanoi as you visit the Thirty-Six Streets—an ancient district where the essence of Vietnamese culture is alive and well. Finally, re-board your motor coach for the return journey through the undulating countryside to Halong.

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When Hanoi in 1920 only has some building.

The streets also dirty to. It only has some people walk or with cart. It is not modal. Look more diffrence than today

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Visit Hanoi—Vietnam's capital and a remarkable city that will seduce you with its old-world charm. Boasting a romantic blend of ancient Asian and French heritage, Hanoi holds that it is the jewel in Vietnam's crown. It is an approximately 2½-hour drive from the pier and, upon your arrival, lunch will be served. Afterwards, you will visit Ba Dinh Square, also known as the Ho Chi Minh Quarter. Nearby you will find the One Pillar Pagoda, and visit the Temple of Literature, built in 1070 and dedicated to Confucius. This is a serene retreat from the busy streets and was Vietnam's first university. Step inside the Hoa Lo Museum, known widely by the nickname of ‘Hanoi Hilton’—so dubbed by the Americans during the Second Indochina War. Hoa Lo Prison was originally established by the French colonial government in 1896 for the purpose of detaining political prisoners and formed part of a northern network of ‘unjust and cruel prisons’. You can view the original cells, complete with leg-irons, along with a selection of bilingual (Vietnamese and English) displays illustrating the horrors of life in the prison during the French colonial period. Before a Vietnamese dinner at a local restaurant, enjoy a touch of Old Hanoi as you visit the Thirty-Six Streets—an ancient district where the essence of Vietnamese culture is alive and well. Finally, re-board your motor coach for the return journey through the undulating countryside to Halong.

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Hanoi in 1940, when it was also known as Tonkin, was a city in the throes of turbulent historical development. The major powers had entered the early phase of World War II, and French Indochina was being slowly dragged into the conflict.

At that time, local reserves were being drafted by the French to fight the war in Europe, the subject of which was portrayed in the award-winning film "Cong Binh - The Lost Fighters of Vietnam" by French-Vietnamese director Le Lam.

With France occupied by the war, Indochina became effectively more independent in terms of administrative operations. But the Japanese, who were seeking to enforce a deal with the Vichy French colonial administration to facilitate economic expansion in the region and to block off the American aid passing through China, made sure that these conditions were executed.

The Vichy French were at a crossroads, and the only possible means to avoid an attack against Indochina was to let the Japanese do what they wanted. According to "Hanoi: Biography of a City" by William Logan, French troops in Indochina at the time were outnumbered by the Japanese, and if war broke out they would have to fight on two fronts: the Gulf of Indochina and the Chinese border. Great Britain and the United States did not particularly want to get involved, even though they were also opposed to the Japanese occupation.

And so the first Japanese inspection team arrived in Hanoi in June 1940, followed by its navy, army and air force three months later. They remained in Indochina for five years, until the end of World War II.

Under the Japanese - Vichy French pact, Japan could continue its military operations but it still allowed the Vichy French to administer Indochina. As a result, the former had little influence on Hanoi's environment, administratively and structurally speaking. And as such, urban development was left to the French colonial authorities.

The following photos were captured by American photographer Harrison Forman, who was a foreign correspondent for the New York Times and National Geographic at the time.

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This is a picture of Hannoi in the past, I can see how poor people is. I could look at their clothes it's really dirty also there houses are very old unlike now. Everything there were cheap.

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Hanoi 1920 ' s were very different to today .

There were no cars . Only trains . There were no buildings . Only some 1 or 2 floor house.

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HCM city in the past was very different to today . There were some old cars . I saw some buildings but it not modern as in the present . I saw a hotel call " Continental " .

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Hanoi in the present is have more car and motorbike and is modern than the Hanoi in the past

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Ha noi in 1950. Hanoi at that time was very old, not modern like now. At that time people did not drive cars like now. Clothes were old. There were no tall, beautiful buildings like now.

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in 1050's and he present, they are look very different than now. Hanoi like this picture. There weren't any cities like skyscrapper, shopping centre ,... The houses look ancient and more old than now house. if you look on the road, there were more dirty than today.There were some bikes there but now, we use cars or motorbikes more than bike. In the past, they weren't have any air polution but now, they are very many! the people weren't wear the mordern clothes and they were wear more old than now.

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Hanoi in 2024 is a vibrant, modern city, blending rapid development with rich cultural heritage. Skyscrapers and modern malls stand alongside traditional areas like the Old Quarter and iconic landmarks like Hoàn Kiếm Lake and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

The city’s economy is booming, driven by tech industries, tourism, and startups. Young professionals dominate the social scene, but traditional festivals and family values remain central to life.

Hanoi faces challenges like traffic congestion, pollution, and income inequality. However, improvements in public transport, including new metro lines, and green initiatives aim to address these issues, while the city continues to grow as a cultural and economic hub.

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Hanoi in the 1950s was a city undergoing significant change. After the French defeat in 1954, Hanoi became the capital of North Vietnam under communist rule. The political atmosphere was charged with nationalism and socialist ideals, as the new government focused on land reforms and rebuilding the country.

The city itself was a blend of old and new. French colonial architecture, like the Hanoi Opera House, stood alongside traditional Vietnamese homes in the Old Quarter. Daily life was modest—bicycles and rickshaws were common, and street food like pho and banh mi filled the markets.

Economically, the country was recovering from war, so poverty was widespread, and resources were limited. Social life was shaped by a mix of traditional culture and growing communist propaganda, with art and literature pushing revolutionary themes.

Hanoi was transforming, with a focus on creating a socialist state, but it still held on to its deep cultural heritage.

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Hanoi in the present here, now is more beatiful than the past. There are tall building, electricity and cleaner than the past. We use cars, trains, motorbikes and more. Things are more expensive than the past too!

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This is a picture of Hanoi in the present. It has many traffic lights, some very large buildings.Now, I didn't see any train that radiate smoke ,now , it have high-speed train use electricity.Today also have iphone to use. Somethings is more expensive than in the past too!

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This is a picture of Hanoi in the past.There are no large of buidings, no car. They only walk or rode bycycles everywhere. The street also didn't have any zebra crossing like today. The train is radiate smoke and í so dirty too!

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It looked like this: poor, with a few vehicles. People used carts or, and walked to go.

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In the past people traveled by cart or walked and by animals such as horse .In the pas t there were some train but not motobike or car and the food in the wasn't mordern than in the present

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What does Hanoi in the present look like???

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What does Hanoi in the present look like???

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In the present we have train , car , motobike city and town .We also have many interest food places like walk street and some famous places like: Vinh ha Long , Nha Trang ,......

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What does Hanoi in the present look like???

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Hanoi 2024 and the 1950s - Minh Khanh 4B3

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Hanoi 2024 and the 1950s - Minh Khanh 4B3

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Hanoi in the 1950s has been undergoing in terms of significant change since it formed. After France had its defeat at the start of 1954, the North Vietnamese government announced that Hanoi would be the capital. The city itself soon blended old and new, and French colonial culture like the Hanoi Opera House stood alongside traditional homes like in the Old Quarter. Rickshaws and bicycles roamed the streets at the time, and street food has grown and covered the streets like Pho and Banh Mi.

In terms of economics, resources were limited. As a result, many families lived in heavy poverty. Art and literature have pushed revolutionary themes with social life being shaped by a mix of growing communist propaganda and also traditional culture.

Nowadays, Hanoi has grown to be a much more vibrant and modern city, blending lively growth and rich heritage. Iconic landmarks like the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Hoan Kiem Lake and traditional areas like the Old Quarter stand alongside skyscrapers and modern malls.

Driven by tech industries, startups, and tourism, the city's economy is blooming. Traditional big families still become central to life although young professionals are dominating the social scheme. Facing problems like pollution, traffic congestion, and housing expenses, Hanoi has improved public transport and introduced new metro lines. This stabilized the city a lot. Aiming to address these heavy issues, Hanoi remains and continues to grow as a cultural and economic hub today.

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Why does everyone don't change, always Hanoi????

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When New York was in many years ago it just have short building. And not many modern system that we have today. It won't have many restaurant .

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HaNoi now a days, are very moden and busyer than in the past.I also see that the old building are stell there and everything is expenxiv too.

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New York is now more modern with high rise building, sturdy brige. Now people use luxurious cars road made of cement in the past but now the build road with rock

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HOW DOES HANOI LOOKED LIKE IN THE PAST???

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HOW DOES HANOI LOOKED LIKE IN THE PAST???

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This picture were tookin the 1900's.In this picture I can see that many people that are very poor and there transpotsan is by anmails,by foot.

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HOW DOES HANOI LOOKED LIKE IN THE PAST???

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what do Rome look like in the past, what do Romans do in the past?

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what do Rome look like in the past, what do Romans do in the past?

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Rome! From military structures such as forts and walls (including the spectacular Hadrian's Wall) to engineering feats such as baths and aqueducts, the most obvious impact of the Romans that can still be seen today is their buildings. Most buildings in Iron Age Britain were made of timber and were often round in form this is what Romans do .

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How does Hanoi in the present look like???

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How does Hanoi in the present look like???

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Now, I see trains that uses electricity and the houses are modern. I also see lights, bill boards and high arcitecture.

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Today, it is a cosmopolitan metropolis which is home to both ancient ruins and a vibrant contemporary culture. With art galleries, trendy bars and shops selling the latest fashions, modern Rome shows that the city is much more than its past.

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This pictures is in 1900s. In the picture, I can see the streets is made of dirt and only 1 or 2 people walk or with cart. Also, that is the place of the president home. It is alot similar like today. I only see that the things to transport is not modern.

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In the 1950's Hanoi looked like this. The buildings look a bit older than they do today. I think the roads were more old fashioned and not as modern as in the present. The people's clothes also look different from what we wear now.