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Honoi is the capital of Vietnam and was the capital of North Vietnam from 1954 to 1976. Before that, it had served as the capital of the entity now known as Vietnam from at least the 11th century until 1802 (with a few brief interruptions).
Most Vietnamese and Westerners are familiar with the phrase 'Hanoi ba muoi sau Pho Phuong' or Hanoi 36 districts. Hanoi 36 districts is Vietnam's version of the guild concept. Long ago, as artisans moved to the capital city to do business, they gathered together in an area as a way to share resources. As a result, many of the streets are named after the products that were sold on that street. . Today, the hanoi 36 districts or old districts remains in Vietnamese literature as a quaint and familiar description of this part of Hanoi. Although many of the streets no longer have the products for which they were named, some still do. Today, on many of the streets, there are still shrines dedicated to the individual product of the trades for which the streets are named.

Hanoi Administrative Zones

Present day Hanoi comprises 7 inner districts and 5 suburban districts. Nevertheless, districts may be increased in number as the capital is developing fast together with the country. The 7 inner districts of Hanoi are:

Hoan Kiem district: This is a trade, cultural and administrative centre. The Municipal People's Committee, the Central Bank and important state offices are located in this district. It also includes theatres, railway stations, markets and busy commercial streets. Two bridges link Hoan Kiem district with the other side of the Red River.

Hoan Kiem Lake in the centre of the district is considered the heart of the capital. Its ancient streets still keep deep imprints of Hanoi's millenary history, therefore they should be protected as historical relics.

Ba Dinh district: Ba Dinh district is located South of West Lake, a zone where many highest state bodies and diplomatic offices are situated. The Mausoleum and Museum of Ho Chi Minh and the Hanoi old citadel are also located in this district. The Western part of this district is being reconstructed through large projects.

Hai Ba Trung district is situated of Hoan Kiem lake including trade and administrative zones. It is now developing southwards, covering some industrial and population localities between the National Road 1 A and the Red river.

Dong Da district: This is a Southwest expanded part of the city including many common living quarters, colleges, hospitals and factories built in the 1960s and 1970s. Large transport routes and multi-storey buildings are now under construction in this district and in the Southern part of Dong Da lake.

The districts of Tay Ho, Thanh Xuan and Cau Giay have recently been formed on the territory of the old districts and precincts to satisfy the development demands of the city. In these new districts, the construction tempo has increased on the Basis of the better planning.

The suburban districts of Tu Liem and Thanh Tri are located in the South of the city; Dong Anh and Soc Son districts are in the North; and Gia Lam districts are in the East. Formerly, these districts were agricultural areas, providing the capital with food and vegetables. At present, new factories, industrial and export processing zones are being established in this district.

Hanoi Weather

Spring: from February to April; average temperature is from 15° to 20° C (59° -68° F), drizzle is frequent with wet weather. This is the season of the Lunar New Year holiday and many folk festivals.

Summer: from May to August; average temperature is from 30° to 36° C (86 ° -97° F). There is a lot of rain and sunshine.

Autumn: from September to November; average temperature is 25° to 36° C (75° - 97° F). It is cool, clear and dry. This is the best season in Hanoi, but is short, lasting no more than 50-60 days.

Winter: from December to January; the temperature is the lowest, from 10° to 15° C (48° -59° F). The weather is cloudy and wet. The monsoons cause many phases of cold. The annual average rainfall in Hanoi is 1800 mm
 
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