Quite a change from the bustling streets full of motorbikes, pedestrians, hawkers and garish shops. the French quarter exudes charm, class, dignified facades and deserted wide tree lined streets.
Hanoi was the capital of French Indochina (1887-1954) and the buildings, nestled in a tiny quarter near the central lake, do look out of place.
The Metropole Hotel was well worth the visit- bit like going to Raffles in Singapore and the high tea was marvellous.
Hanoi was the capital of French Indochina (1887-1954) and the buildings, nestled in a tiny quarter near the central lake, do look out of place.
The Metropole Hotel was well worth the visit- bit like going to Raffles in Singapore and the high tea was marvellous.
now..does it belong in the book of 1000 places to see before you die. Well...no. Its a bit like saying Mayfair in London is a must see before you die...which it isnt. Page rip out!"
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