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Dec-2016

Hoa lo prison " hell on the earth"

Hanoi prominent attractions with extremely attractive if you want to take a 1 day tour in Hanoi, you can not ignore is the Hoa Lo Prison

Besides the images of torture, torture of prisoners brutally, the guillotine was brought Hoa Lo prison head top 5 most gruesome destination in Southeast Asia.

Located in Hoa Lo Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi (which is located on land belonging to the village of Phu Khanh, Tho Xuong district) were French colonists built in 1896, that is only 4 years after the "hell on earth" begins built in Con Dao. Hoa Lo has a total area of over 12,000 m2, is one big prison and most solidly Indochina at the time.

French named of this prison Maison Centrale at that time, meaning Central house.This is the central jails of both the Center and Northern Vietnam origin, detained both including those of political prisoners and patriots fighting against the French government from 1896 to 1954.

Design construction of Hoa Lo prison allows frequently contain about 500 prisoners with detention regime, extremely repressive coercion, brutal. Along with the most barbaric weapons of French colonialism is the giant guillotine machine, the Hoa Lo Prison is known as one of the most horrible prison at the time, or list of the top 5 most scary places South east asia.

The cell, dark, cramped cell, lack of air. The guards here are notorious, senior prison govern ready persecution, even killing of prisoners.

French colonialists with particular emphasis in the construction and selection of materials to build the prison. Iron Door Systems, Key was brought from France, which were strict censorship before construction.

Cachot (dungeon) used to captured prisoners who broken the rules of the prison (organized struggle, organizing escapes, revolutionary propaganda). Cachot at Hoa Lo is "hell of hell", small cell, dark. Here the prisoner locked up in isolation, shackled at night, to eat and sleep hygiene in place, making the floor upside detained prisoners are not covered. Cachot prisoners detained after a short time is edema, blurred vision, full body scabies due to unsanitary, light and oxygen.

Cachot (dungeon) used to detain prisoners who broke regulation of prison like as organize the fight, organizing escapes, revolutionary propaganda. Cachot at Hoa Lo is "hell of hell", small cell, dark. Here the prisoner locked up in isolation, shackled at night, to eat and sleep hygiene in place, making the floor upside detained prisoners are not covered. Cachot prisoners detained after a short time is edema, blurred vision, full human scabies due to unsanitary, light and oxygen.

Worst in Hoa Lo is a medieval guillotine, was designed by two wooden pillars 4m high with blades is kept aloft by closing. Here is the guillotine has killed many leaders of Vietnamese revolution

May 1/1930 guillotine was transported to Yen Bai beheaded 13 soldiers in the uprising Yen Bai (leading by Nguyen Thai Hoc). This barbaric weapons in prisons operate continuously, used flow from this jail to other jails around Tonkin.

colonial prison has its own torture extremely cruel for female inmates as ample power at the municipal police in Hanoi or a crude walking stick to use corporal punishment on vulnerabilities of women political prisoners.

The prison is surrounded by stone walls reinforced high 4m, thick 0.5m sustainable remains after more than a century.

The edge of the fence tight bottle flakes, pieces of porcelain and high voltage grid system makes any inmate must also shy when thinking of escape.

From such strict regulations, the French assured and proud to Hoa Lo Prison that "in can not get out and out can not get in", " ants would not get through it." but there were many prisoners escaped successfully return to the revolutionary organization.

Tour relate

- Hanoi city tour one day

- Hanoi cycle tour full day

- Hanoi traditonal tour

- Hanoi street food tour

- VIETNAM TOURS CLICK

Dec-2016

Hanoi food - Top Bun Cha restaurant in Hanoi

TOP 1. Bun Cha Obama

Today many people call this restaurant is "bun cha Obama" because of the opportunity to visit Hanoi, Obama stopped off and enjoy the food here.

The restaurant has existed for 20 years and is "gut address" of the people living around the neighborhood Thi Sach - Le Van Huu - Ngo Thi Nham.

Unlike those on the shop, where the famous fried soft, sweet and tasty, aromatic onions, special sauce with moderate sweetness. The space bar is clean, spacious, each with capacity of 40,000 VND bun cha and quite crowded at lunchtime.

TOP 2 Bun cha Dac Kim ( 1 Hang Manh street )

Bun cha Hanoi mention impossible not to mention the bun cha Dac Kim has long been famous and became a frequent destination of gourmets as well as international guests to the capital.

Hang Manh Street at the beginning, the restaurant has a relatively small area, during peak hours you have on the top floor or desks, chairs immediately because overcrowded pavements.

he shop is open between 1965 and famous by the innkeeper very picky in choosing material sewn. Pork must be only three or armpit, after shredding will marinated spices, onion, garlic and fish sauce then grilled over charcoal delicious.

Each bun cha interest in Dac Kim is preparing quite plump, fleshy / rolls, a plate of noodles, fresh vegetables with sweet and sour sauce bowl together with the crispy papaya slices covered iron. Bun cha interest rates fluctuate every 50000-60000 copper depending on their needs.

Despite complaints about the lack of sitting space or price is somewhat expensive, always crowded hotel bar and became a symbol of the culinary capital Hanoi.

TOP 3 Bun Cha Sinh Tu.

One of the finest restaurants bun cha Hanoi, was born from the early '70s in cities Nguyen Extension busy passersby. The word "Born From" was taken from the original name of this street in the last century and now has become the brand of fried noodle dishes. Popular restaurant by the delicious and affordable as well, only a capacity of 35,000 dong.

Recipes make soul food here is how to make rolls and mixing water with the flavor characteristics. According to owner, select meat stitching is also important to the good decisions of rolls, meat taken from the pigs have freshly brewed, warm meat, fresh and marinated according to its own secrets. Guests to eat everyone admiring fried marinated just mouth, bite and half lean half fat mouth to eat very happy, also a "chestnut", only 35,000 dong.

Tour relative:

- Hanoi street food tour

- Hanoi city tour and cooking class

Dec-2016

hanoi cuisine ( 6 dishs must tasty when you are in Hanoi )

Hanoi cuisine is not sophisticated but which requires delicate and noble in every detail. Thousands of years have passed, the traditional cuisine of the capital have increasingly proved their value in the culinary culture of Vietnam.Here are 6 traditional food of Hanoi you should tasty while you arrival here.

1. Nem Chua.

is made from beef, pork skin, hearing (roasted and crushed rice), thanks to the fermentation being hatched by 2-3 days which are sour when ripe rolls, fascinating day, when brought up to the smell of frying very fragrant. Last spring rolls to enjoy fresh hot tasty, eat and put chutney for that right, refreshing taste blend together the cucumber slices are delicious results.

Spring rolls can be served with sour many different fruits, but the most common is the jicama, cucumber, mango ... If you just enjoy the spring rolls with few toppings, about 80,000 is enough for two people.

2 Shrimp cakes.

to enjoy while still hot by then retain crispness cake, shrimp and not fishy. Enjoy cake with sauce necessarily come. That's the kind of sauce encompasses sour, sweet and spicy; add a bit of pickles made from papaya, pickled shredded carrots, relieving you of a day's fried shrimp cake. West Lake shrimp cake eating is enjoying a delicious in taste, in beautiful places in the scene, and tolerance among human creation, between tradition and modernity. Shrimp cake has become precious commodities in the cultural heritage of Hanoi.

3 Pho.

is a traditional dish of Vietnam, can also be considered one of the typical dishes Vietnam cuisine. Pho is the main component of noodles and broth (or broth in a way called the South) with beef or chicken sliced thin. Also accompanying condiments such as soy sauce, pepper, lime juice, fish sauce, chili ... These spices are added depending on the taste of each user. Noodle dishes usually as eating breakfast in the morning or night, but in the big cities are enjoying dishes throughout the day.

4. Bun cha.

is a "gift" that the Hanoi signature sent to all the country. Simply delicious the steak of the fire enough, and taste sweet and sour sauce that charmed how many tourists at home and abroad

Bun Cha Dong Xuan Market Lane, 14 Hang Than, 81 lane or sidewalk Lac Long Quan Nguyen Du Street intersection - Ba Trieu ... is a prestigious address for this dish.

5. Vong Grilled fish

La Vong fried fish dish is the perfect combination of spices typical of Vietnam such as turmeric, cumin, shrimp paste, fish sauce. All blended into a unique cuisine, extremely tasty and attractive.

Cha Ca La Vong is always in the list of food can not be ignored by foreign tourists coming to Hanoi.

Patricia Schultz gave La Vong Grilled fish dishes in the book "1000 places should know before you die" (1000 Places to See Before You Die).

In late 2003, US news outlets MSNBC was stripped and placed Cha Ca La Vong restaurant Hanoi in 5th place in 10 places should know before you die along with 9 places, famous festival in the world.

6. Roll cake Thanh Tri

Rolls Thanh Tri is famous dish of Hanoi, is the specialty of Thanh Tri Ward, Hoang Mai District, Hanoi. Cakes made from rice ears off, fragrant, coated paper-thin.

Hien Thanh Street is where you can enjoy exhibits thin bread, transparent, fragrant rice is topped by native layer yellow onion, aromatic dipping sauce dotted with just mouth stuff, add a few pieces of cinnamon rolls again is full flavored meal.

Tour relative:

- Hanoi street food tour

- Hanoi city tour and cooking class

- Hanoi Cycle tour

- Hanoi traditional village tour

Dec-2016

what are you doing in Hanoi

Hanoi - land of a thousand years of civilization, which is the capital and the heart of Vietnam, Hanoi is known for many famous scenic spots that any visitor has ever gone will not be forgotten. With the famous places such as Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi old quarter, Frech quarter, new quarter ...,Hanoi also is famous cuisine, such Hanoi chicken noodle, beef noodle, Hanoi spring roll, bun cha... along with close friendly people, hospitable ... Hanoi has become the starting point for a journey of all tourists visited Vietnam, so if you want to see Hanoi city tour one day let Viet Unique help you to do it

Drink draugh beer in old quarter

Dec-2016

Luxury Halong Bay Cruises

I have managed to get a cruise package and upon reaching the Bai Chay Wharf I was impressed for this elegant and elaboratevariety of the amazing junk vehicles! Once I was aboard the vessel I almost feel that we're an Emperor taking acruise surrounding the emerald sea of Gulf Tonkin. As we slowly sail around the Halong Bay, I was enthralled from thetowering limestone karst islets and islands that rise high away from the sea.

Halong Bay is an UNESCO declared World Heritage Site thus has gained immense popularity amongst tourists from all overthe world. The money to its beauty stays in dazzling landscapes and incomparable bio-diversity. May be the sparklingand serene sea, regardless whether you purchase variety of marine species, panoramic views and astounding seascapesthat entices an individual explore the scintillating wonderful thing about this place. While vacationing in Halong Bay, positive if you get discover some in the rare sentiments. It is the exhilarating views and friendly nature of localesthat further makes your holiday memorable. Splendor rich culture and a look into life seen no time before will a personwith a phenomenal experience

The value the rich heritage has produced it could be an attractive place to visit on the tourist plan. Previously, it was trickyget post. However, today this a part of Vietnam is well addicted. It is located 170 km from Hanoi. Couple options twoferries that help you get to the bay. You can also go directly to Halong Bay using public transit route. Activity . go aroundthe road for this bay, ultimately way scenes are explicit, rice fields and get yourself a glimpse each day life just beforeyour eyes Vietnamese. Vietnam claim fail to be visited Vietnam, that they have not been to Halong Clean.

Day 2: This kayaking day starts from Van Chai Floating village and then continue paddling to Dark Cave. The cave is oftena 200m long, dark tunnel thrusting any limestone huge batch. The tunnel is the only use of a secluded and beautifullagoon. You can also explore some other caves nearby. After lunch you paddle to Ba Trai Dao Lagoon, along astunning and fairly rough sea channel, for more information regarding its beautiful beaches. Then continue paddling to LanHa Bay, which has a smaller footprint than Halong Bay but much more interesting with a lot of secluded beach locations.

Indochina Sails is also the most luxury halong bay cruise, halong bay tour. Intended to absorb are clean, modern and comfortable,foodis tasty, the staffs are friendly and repair is healthy. Spa on boats and spa retreats are only on IndochinaSails. Summer or winter, Indochina Sails spa vacation is a wonderful choice to order relaxing getaway to Halong Bay. Could welcome to create use of binoculars, snorkeling equipment, and top-of-the-line Canadian made Seawardkayaks. the volume of the Halong bay trips can be from days up to months. You'll find a cruise that will provide you all the specificsof the schedule, date, timing and more information. On the best Halong Bay tours you will find a cruise line that provides discounts and attractions to customers. Around the glob

e inc entives similar that luxury Halong bay cruises uses to drawin customers thus to their services. You'll be amaze to determine the lovely ambience with the luxurious cruise speciallyarranged for the tourists. They featured with high quality materials for you to enjoy luxurious facilities while cruising.The interiors with the cruise are well furnished with excellent touch of luxurious materials equal to hotel

spaces.

A two-day, one-night cruise on the Violet Cruise starts from about $620 for a double cabin and includes accommodation,meals and activities. There's an additional charge for that transfer by van or private vehicle to and from Hanoi.