One Pillar Pagoda Hanoi Vietnam Hanoi will organise seven special tourism programmes to celebrate the millennial birthday of the capital city in 2010, according to the Hanoi Cultural, Sports and Tourism Department. Those tours aim to provide visitors with an insight into the history of the capital city, as well as the new developments of Hanoi . In particular, the “Journey to Vietnamese ancient capital... 

It is located on a relatively quiet street in the middle of the old town near Hoan Kiem lake. The staff is friendly and eager to please, and they offer a substantial western or Vietnamese breakfast, including fresh juice and fruit, as part of the cost. Vegetarian friendly. The front rooms have balconies overlooking the street, which was charming. Even though it’s right near the lake, the street...