Vietnam Day 11: Hanoi to Hoa Lu (Part 1)

04/07/07

As we heard that the Hoa Lu - Tam Coc day tour is better than the Perfume Pagoda day tour from the Vietnamese who sat with us during the boat ride, we decided to book the Hoa Lu - Tam Coc day trip for US$15 per pax.

Map of Hoa Lu

Hoa Lu was the capital city of Vietnam under the Dinh Dynasty between 968 and 980 AD and ancient sanctuaries and tombs can still be seen today.

Vietnamese signs

Bull and Mountains

Entrance to the Ancient City

Temple

Drum and weapons

Tradition & Technology (Vietnamese woman in traditional costume using handphone)

Grazing cows

Pathway

The Royal Chair

To be continued...

End of Part 1 (7 am to 11.30 am)