Hanoi is the capital and second-most populous city of Vietnam. As evident by the literal translation of its name, ‘inside the river’, portions of Hanoi’s border are deliniated by the Red River and the Black River.

Below is a selection of photos taken during a visit to the old city center of Hanoi on June 5th, 2015. Click on a small photo for a larger view, then select the next one with the cursor keys or the arrows on either side of the photo.