Significance of Hanoi

Mitsuko's mother and father resided in Hanoi. Hanoi sits on the banks of the Red River, about sixty miles from the river's mouth. Many of the buildings double as both store fronts and homes. The buildings are narrow and long, with residential areas toward the rear and commercial areas in the front. Hanoi is also greener than most Asian cities. Hoan Kiem, in the center of the city, is thought of by city residents as the city's garden spot. Ngoc Son Temple rests on the small island in the middle of the Hoan Kiem.