The legend of Hạ Long has it that, “Once upon a time, soon after the Việt people established their country, invaders came. The Jade Emperor sent Mother Dragon and her Child Dragons down to earth to help the Việt people fight against their enemy.

Located North of the country, Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam. To see where Hanoi lies, take a look at our map of Vietnam. Although most visitors do not stay long enough in Hanoi to visit it in detail, the city has many beautiful spots. For many foreigners the city of the lakes, as it is locally known, is nothing more than a stopover for travels to Halong Bay, Sapa and the Northeast.