Teiho

Teijo is located north of the center of Hanoi, between West Lake and the Red River . In the south, it borders with the Badin region, in the south-west with the Kauziai region, in the west with the Baktyl region, in the north with the Dongan district, in the east with the Longbien district.

The freshwater West Lake is the largest in Hanoi, its shores, lined with gardens, shrines, attractions, hotels and restaurants, are a popular place for recreation and entertainment. According to one legend, the lake arose after the battle between Lac Long Kuan and the spirit of a nine-tailed fox . Another legend claims that in ancient times it was called the “Lake of the Golden Buffalo” (Hồ Trâu Vàng), in the XI century it was called “Misty Lake” (Hồ Dâm Đàm), and in 1573, at the behest of the emperor - modern name. Here is the Chancock Pagoda - the oldest pagoda of the country, built in the VI century and now located on a small peninsula near the southeastern shore of the lake ^[3] . Next to this pagoda in the Badin region is the Temple, one of the four sacred temples of ancient Hanoi.

Thannh Street ( Vietnamese. Thanh Niên ) , laid along the dam, separates the West Lake from the small Chukbat Lake ( Vietnamese. Trúc Bạch ) , located in the Badin district. On these lakes coot and other waterfowl live, lotus grows.

The large Hotei Park (Công viên Hồ Tây), attracting visitors with its water park, attractions, restaurants, cafes and souvenir shops, is set up on the north coast of West Lake. Along the southern shore of the West Lake, from Byoy Market along Thuykhue Street to Kuanthan Temple, many old quarters with ancient shrines and historical rural gates have been preserved ^[4] .

Many canals and shores of lakes are polluted with garbage, which contributes to floods and reproduction of mosquitoes ^[5] .

At present, the Teiho district consists of eight quarters (phường) - Byoyu ( Vietnamese. Bưởi ) , Nyattan ( Vietnamese. Nhật Tân ) , Futhyong ( Vietnamese. Phú Thượng ) , Kuangang ( Vietnamese. Quảng An ) , Thuykhue ( Vietnamese. Thụy Khuê ) , Tylien ( Vietnamese. Tứ Liên ) , Suanla ( Vietnamese. Xuân La ) , Yenfu ( Vietnamese. Yên Phụ ) .

Of great importance in the economy of Teijo is domestic and international tourism, many visitors to the area are attracted by the West Lake, parks, temples and restaurants. Teijo cuisine throughout Hanoi is famous for its dog meat , snails, shrimp (Bánh tôm Hồ Tây) and other traditional dishes. Tea made from lotus flowers growing on the water surface of the West Lake is considered the cultural heritage of Hanoi (the center of tea production and trade is the village of Quangba in the Quangan quarter) ^[6] . Also, the old quarters around West Lake are known for the production of "lotus wine" and wickerwork. Despite the dense buildings in the area, orchards have been preserved, where peaches , kumquat and ornamental plants, vegetable gardens and flower plantations are grown (especially in the Nyattan and Tylien neighborhoods along the banks of the Red River) ^{[7] [8]} .

High-rise residential complexes (Ciputra International City), hotels (InterContinental Hanoi Westlake, Sheraton Hanoi, Fraser Suites Hanoi, Elegant Suites Westlake, The Hanoi Club Hotel, Lake View Hotel, Sedona Suites Hanoi, Hanoi Paloma, Công Đoàn, Sunset Westlake ), shopping centers (Syrena), chain supermarkets (Fivimart), Byoy markets ( Vietnamese. Bưởi ) and Nyattan ( Vietnamese. Nhật Tân ) , Kuangan flower market ( Vietnamese. Quảng An ) . The Syrena Tower office center houses the offices of Air Mekong ^[9] and several international banks.

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  Hotel InterContinental

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  Taoshat Temple

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  temple Thennen

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  temple Thennen

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  Gardens in Nyattan

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  Flowers in Nattan

The busiest highways of the area are Votikong Street ( Vietnamese. Võ Chí Công ) , Anzyong-vong ( Vietnamese. An Dương Vương ) , Auko ( Vietnamese. Âu Cơ ) , Laklongkuang ( Vietnamese. Lạc Long Quân ) . The Nyattan cable-stayed bridge ( Vietnamese. Cầu Nhật Tân ) that connects Teijo with Dongan County (opened in 2015, 3.7 km in length) is thrown across the Hongha River.

On the banks of the Hongha River there are several fishing villages, the inhabitants of which are engaged in the transport of goods and passengers, as well as garbage collection ^[10] . There are numerous pleasure boats for tourists on West Lake, as well as floating restaurants and cafes. Some boats are used to catch fish, snails and ducks, as well as to collect lotuses ^{[11] [12] [13]} .

The area is home to the Museum of Vietnamese Literature, the Museum of Engineering Forces, the Chan Quoc Pagoda, the Kimlien Pagoda ( Vietnamese. Kim Lien ) ^[14] , the Futeiho Temples ( Vietnamese Phủ Tây Hồ ) , Foligne ( Vietnamese Phổ Linh ) , Wannien ( Vietnamese. Vạn Niên ) , Thiennien ( Vietnamese. Thiên Niên ) , Quanla ( Vietnamese. Quán La ) , Khaynguen ( Vietnamese. Khai Nguyên ) , Shai ( Vietnamese. Sãi ) or Tinlauts ( Vietnamese. Tĩnh Lâu Tự ) . Bà Già ) , Taoshat ( Vietnamese. Tảo Sách ) , Yknien ( Vietnamese. Ức Niên ) , Tylien ( Vietnamese. Tứ Liên ) , Vanngok ( Vietnamese. Vạn Ngọc ) , Wongthi ( Vietnamese. Võng Thị ) , Fusa ( Vietnamese. ) Fuzya ( Viet Nam. Phú Gia) Denkauni ( Viet . Đền Cẩu Nhi), Yenfu ( Viet Nam. Yên phụ), Hoangan ( Viet Nam. Hoằng Ân), Ngiti ( Viet Nam. Nghi Tàm), Thyongthyui Church ( Viet Nam. Thượng Thụy).

Dongko Pagoda Celebration ( Vietnamese Đồng Cổ ) is held in Byoya Quarter, which is dedicated to Emperor Li Thai-tong and is accompanied by a procession in honor of the “bronze gin”. In the public house of Fusya ( Vietnamese. Phú Gia ) of the Foothiong quarter, there is a celebration of the village of Bazya ( Vietnamese. Bà Già ) , dedicated to the court Chiang Muk ( Vietnamese. Trang Mục ) , the deity commander Zong ( Vietnamese. Dóng ) and the Queen of Sericulture "Quin Hoa ( Vietnamese. Quỳnh Hoa ) ; accompanied by a water procession and singing contests ^[15] .

In the Byoy quarter, a holiday is held in the village of Hokhau ( Vietnamese. Hồ Khẩu ) , dedicated to high-ranking courtiers Zyk Thanh ( Vietnamese. Dực Thánh ) , aka Kong Le ( Vietnamese. Cống Lễ ) , and Ve Kuoku ( Vietnamese. Vệ Quốc ) , aka Ka Le ( Vietnamese. Cá Lễ ) ; the festival is accompanied by a series of religious ceremonies and the dance of 36 “rowers of boats” performed by young men on the shores of West Lake ^[15] .

In the Quangan quarter, a holiday is being held in the village of Ngitam ( Vietnamese. Nghi Tàm ) , dedicated to Princess Quinh Hoa ( Vietnamese. Quỳnh Hoa ) , the deity Minh Khietu ( Vietnamese. Minh Khiết ) , water nymphs Teiho, and also Vo Chungu ( Vietnamese. Võ Trung ) In Kuoku ( Vietnamese. Võ Quốc ) and Bao Chungu ( Vietnamese. Bảo Trung ) ; the festival is accompanied by rowing boat races, a competition of flowers and dwarf trees of honnbo ^[15] .

In Futhyong quarter, there is a celebration of the village of Fusa ( Vietnamese. Phú Xá ) , dedicated to Nguyen Kieu ( Vietnamese. Nguyễn Kiều ) and accompanied by a procession in honor of the deity. In the village of Quangba ( Vietnamese. Quảng Bá ) of the Quangan quarter, a celebration of the local public house is held, dedicated to Fung Hyung and his six generals; the festival is accompanied by a game of chess and cockfights ^[15] .

In the Quangan quarter, a festival of the Teijo temple is held, dedicated to the Holy Mother of the area - Princess Liuu Han ( Vietnamese. Liễu Hạnh ) ; the festival is accompanied by a religious procession, offering incense and performances by singers ^[15] .

In the quarter of Thuykhue, a feast of the temple of the same name is held, dedicated to the high-ranking courtier Lin Lang ( Vietnamese. Linh Lang ) and six generals; accompanied by a procession and other religious ceremonies ^[15] .

In Tylien quarter, a local festival is held, dedicated to Bao Chung ( Vietnamese. Bảo Trung ) , Min Khietu ( Vietnamese. Minh Khiết ) , Wu Han ( Vietnamese. Uý Hạnh ) and Mai Hoa ( Vietnamese. Mai Hoa ) ; accompanied by prayers, a procession of palanquins and a dragon dance ^[15] .

In the Byoy quarter, a holiday of the village of Wong Thi ( Vietnamese. Võng Thị ) is held , dedicated to Muk Thanh ( Vietnamese. Mục Thận ) , who saved Emperor Li Nyan-tong on West Lake; the festival is accompanied by worship of the hero, other religious ceremonies, cockfights and performances of singers ^[15] .

Also in the Byoy quarter there is a celebration of Yenthai village ( Vietnamese. Yên Thái ) , dedicated to Mr. and Mrs. Zau ( Vietnamese. Dầu ) - the court Wu Phuk Thieu Yung ( Vietnamese. Vũ Phục Chiêu ứng ) and his wife Thuận Chín ( Vietnamese. Thuận Chín ; the festival is accompanied by performances of jugglers, a competition of flowers and bonsai dwarf trees, steaming dishes of glutinous rice and cooking beef on charcoal ^[15] .

On Laklongkuan Street, there is a Children's Park, which often hosts cultural and recreational events ^[16] . The area is also famous for its theatrical performances, art galleries and various exhibitions ^{[17] [18]} .

In Teijo, the United Nations International School, the Singapore International School, the Horizon International School, and the Netherlands Architectural Institute are located.

The area is based Hanoi Cardiology Hospital № 2.

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