Hanoi among world’s best destinations
Hanoi came eighth on the list of the 25 best global destinations, which were recently announced by travel website TripAdvisor.
Hanoi may have shrugged off several former names, including Thang Long, or "ascending dragon," but it hasn't forgotten its past, as evidenced by sites such as Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and Hoa Lo Prison, it said.
Lakes, parks, shady boulevards and more than 600 temples and pagodas add to the appeal of this city, which is easily explored by taxi, according to the site.
Other must-see destinations included London (England), Istanbul (Turkey), Marrakech (Morocco) and Paris (France).