One Pillar Pagoda, Hanoi
July 30, 2026
A visit to an extremely unusual Buddhist Pagoda in Hanoi, designed to be shaped like a lotus blossom.
A visit to an extremely unusual Buddhist Pagoda in Hanoi, designed to be shaped like a lotus blossom.
A visit to the oldest Christian Church in Hanoi, built by the French during the late 19th century
A group of women posing in traditional dress at a historic site in Hanoi.
A visit to the lavish Presidential Palace complex in Hanoi, and to the simple Stilt House which former President Ho Chi Minh built as a symbol of his rebellion against colonial rule.
A Russian-made car was spotted at one of the most historic spots in Hanoi.
One of the most interesting and unusual attractions in Hanoi is a visit to Train Street, where trains pass within an arms-length of where you are sitting.
An unusual art form survives in this city. It’s actually quite a lot of fun
At some 1500 years old, this is the oldest Pagoda in the city.
This gateway has been adopted as the symbol for the city of Hanoi
