VIEWS OF HANOI, VIETNAM
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam. It was eclipsed by Huế during the Nguyen dynasty as the capital of Vietnam, but Hanoi served as the capital of French Indochina from 1902 to 1954. From 1954 to 1976, it was the capital of North Vietnam. The city is located on the right bank of the Red River. Hanoi is located at 1,760 km north of Ho Chi Minh City. October 2010 officially marked 1000 years since the establishment of the city.
Numerous lakes and waterways are dotted throughout the city and the locals make the most of the proximity of the water for and play.
This post is part of the Waterworld Wednesday meme,
and also part of the Outdoor Wednesday meme,
and also part of the Wordless Wednesday meme,
and also part of the ABC Wednesday meme.
Beautiful aerial shots!
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Mersad Donko Photography
I'm so impressed with the city. Why did I not realize it is large..and modern?
ReplyDeleteLove the boat photos.....
Those first few shots are dramatic and spectacular views!
ReplyDeleteThese views are really amazing! Such gorgeous photos!
ReplyDeleteWow....I haven't ever visited this area. The way you have photographed this city is spectacular. Never would have guessed the area looked like this. Impressive!
ReplyDeleteJM, Illinois-U.S.A.
Hanoi won me $8000!
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Lovely pics
ReplyDeleteGreat snaps !!
ReplyDeletePhenoMenon, ABC Wednesday
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Beautiful pictures!
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