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September 2020
Hanoi city midweek walk (English) – Ba Đình and the French Quarter – FULL
THIS WALK IS FULL. PLEASE RSVP FOR THE WAITING LIST. Thanks This walking tour gives an overview of the changes to Hanoi that started in the French period (1869-1954). We touch on the development of the education system, town planning and architecture (including that of the political and diplomatic centre) as well as other eclectic information regarding past and present Hanoi as we walk along. Starting at Chu Văn An school (established by the French as the High School of…
Find out more »City Walk (English): Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long
Our informative walk starts in front of the Flag Tower on Điện Biên Phủ with a brief introduction to the Citadel. We will then proceed into the Citadel complex, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on Hoàng Diệu to learn about/discuss the architecture, the different historical periods of this former centre of power, the different relics and the part it played in the American war. 100,000 VND + 30,000 VND separate entrance fee (which also includes entry to the excavation…
Find out more »Visita guiada (Español): Ciudadela imperial de Thăng Long
Esta visita informativa comienza en frente de la torre de la bandera en Điện Biên Phủ con una breve introducción a la Ciudadela. De ahí, procederemos a explorar la Ciudadela, que es Patrimonio de la Humanidad. Su arquitectura y la historia durante los diferentes periodos. La visita cuesta 100,000 VND + 30,000 VND de la entrada. La entrada también incluye el sitio arqueológico aunque nosotros no lo visitaremos. RSVP, ESPAÑOL https://forms.gle/sYq1XZqyHHNpN9Yk6
Find out more »Cultural series: Talk . Hanoi’s charm: decorative architecture & wrought ironwork of former French buildings – FULL
THIS TALK/LECTURE IS FULL. Please RSVP for the waiting list. Thanks Art researcher Trần Hậu Yên Thế created the book “The old ironworks” which won the 7th Bui Xuan Phai-for the love of Hanoi award. Join us for this presentation as Thế talks about his research over the past 15 years into buildings from times past that brought an everlasting charm to Hanoi’s streets. His work covers the ancient ironworks of balconies, windows and doors and the decorative facades and reliefs…
Find out more »Hanoi city walk (English) – Ba Đình and the French Quarter – FULL + waiting list
THIS WALK IS FULL. PLEASE RSVP FOR THE WAITING LIST. Thanks This is a repeat of the mid-week walk on 18 September This walking tour gives an overview of the changes to Hanoi that started in the French period (1869-1954). We touch on the development of the education system, town planning and architecture (including that of the political and diplomatic centre) as well as other eclectic information regarding past and present Hanoi as we walk along. Starting at Chu Văn…
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