Listly by Auburn Silver
Hanoi is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, packed with many wondrous sights to behold and many marvelous places to explore. It is indeed the photographer's ideal dream destination. Listed below are some places of great appeal that will find immense favor with your photographic eye.
The Lake of the Restored Sword which is also known as Hoan Kiem Lake is one of the prime highlights of the city. The picturesque location is complete with many breathtaking sights that will indeed capture your attention wholly. Grab your cameras and prepare to capture more than the shimmering waters as they reflect the cloudy skies above and the emerald sheen of the trees around. The unique breed of turtles that inhabit the waters of the lake will indeed be a rare treat to your cameras if you remain silent and still and of course patient enough to capture one on your lense. There will be countless people walking along the banks, some enjoying the great exercise in the fresh air, while others enjoy the company of their lovers. You will be able to capture many beautiful moments of everyday life and everyday expressions here.
Located quite close to the Lake of the Restored Sword, the Old Quarter is one of the busiest and most colorful places to visit in Hanoi. Explore the endless streets of charm here as you witness the beautiful life of the locals and enjoy gazing at the merchandize that will be temptingly displayed along the way. There are close to 40 streets here each specializing in a unique item. You will have ample time to put your cameras to good use here and also doing a bit of shopping while you are at it.
This is a spectacular sight to behold and you will instantly fall in love with the amazing aesthetic appeal this place richly holds. You will indeed enjoy capturing the fine fusion of color and shapes on your cameras here as the urban art that is beautifully painted here thrills your senses.
Nola is yet another fascinating place to visit while touring in Hanoi. Not only does it provide ample scope for great photographic shots to be created, but it also gives one the opportunity to indulge in the warmth of a steaming cup of aromatic coffee. This beautiful and quaint café is wonderfully tucked away from the Ma May streets and is surely worth a visit while touring here. Most of these places will be easily accessed while you are staying at a centrally located Hoi An spa resort such as Anantara Hoi An Resort.
The beautiful West Lake is the largest lake in Hanoi and is most certainly one of its most beautiful possessions. The idyllic setting of the lake is beautified by the many quaint little shops and gardens that surround it. A relaxing experience is surely guaranteed to all who visit the beautiful vicinity of the great West Lake.