Hanoi is the political, economical, and cultural center of the country. Hanoi is located in the Red River Delta, in the center of North Vietnam. It was founded in 1010 under the reign of Ly Cong Uan King The tropical monsoon climate is divided into the rainy and dry seasons. The most distinctive characteristic of Hanoi’s climate is the fluctuations between the cold and hot seasons. Hanoi still preserves many ancient architectural works including the Old Quarter and over 600 pagodas. Hectares of lakes lie intertwined between the streets, the largest ones being Hoan Kiem Lake, West Lake, and Truc Bach Lake. Many traditional handicrafts are also practiced in Hanoi including bronze molding, silver carving, lacquer, and embroidery...