Sunday 10 January 2010

The Lake of the Returned Sword - Hanoi

The Lake of the Restored Sword (Ho Hoan Kiem, or Ho Guom), at the very center of Hanoi. These precious images were captured by Dr. Hocquard during 1884-1885.


Bao An Pagoda

When the French took over Hanoi in the late 19th century, the Bao An Pagoda was demolished to build the City Post Office. Only a replica of this front tower can still be seen today.

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