Unit 7. My neighborhood

My Neighborhood
Teacher: Hoang Linh
Written by Diem Quynh
Vietnam is my country. It’s in Southeast Asia. And I live in Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam


- Hanoi is in the North of Vietnam
- Exactly it’s in the area named “Red River Delta”
This place has many interesting thing
And many traditional food
Let me introduce you about them
The Temple of Literature 
(Văn Miếu Quốc Tử Giám)
The Temple of Literature is a temple of Confucius in Hanoi.
This is Vietnam’s first national university.
The temple was built in 1070 at the time of King Ly Nhan Tong.
It is one of several temples in Vietnam which are dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars.
It’s a big university and it has 4 courtyard.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
(Lăng Hồ Chí Minh)
The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is a large memorial in Hanoi.
It is located in the centre of Ba Dinh Square.
This is the place president HCM read the Declaration of Independence on September 2, 1945, establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
Long Bien Bridge
(Cầu Long Biên)
Long Biên Bridge is a historic cantilever bridge across the Red River that connects two parts of the city of Hanoi.
It was originally called Paul Doumer Bridge.
The bridge was built in 1899-1902 by the architects Daydé & Pillé of Paris, and opened in 1903.
At that time, it’s the one of the longest bridges in Asia.
Pho (Phở)
Pho originated in the early 20th century in northern Vietnam.
Pho is a Vietnamese noodle soup consisting of broth, linguine-shaped rice noodles, a few herbs, and meat.
It is a popular street food in Vietnam.
Pho is primarily served with either beef or chicken.
Com (Cốm)
Com, or green rice, is a dish in Vietnamese cuisine.
Com is seasonal dish associated with autumn.
It can be eaten plain or with banana. The taste is slightly sweet with a nutty flavor.
Tell me about things in your place.
Thanks for reading!