Hanoi is a convergence of cultural thousand-year cream, a harmony of a great many of cultures. The secluded and quiet, thoughtful appearance of the shadow of Tran Quoc Pagoda reflecting in the West Lake; The pretty small roofs layer upon layer in the Old Quarter, the ancient mossy walls of the Cathedral, the portly majestic appearance of the dome of Opera House; the mannered pure Lotus next to the national great man located in the middle of the heart of the capital; The winding waves on the roof of the National Convention Center... that has become a symbol of the capital beauty. Here is the traditional oriental architectural manner of the houses, the roofs of communal houses in Hanoi. Here is European sources in the French architectures were designed and built by the very French architects. Here is the latest achievements of modern architectural science are artifacted by the very working hands and minds of the new people in new era. Each figure has represented a historic period of construction and development progress of Thang Long - Hanoi during the thousands of years. But, miraculously, all of these turn up simultaneously every morning when the city wakes up suddenly, and along with the people here create fresh new lives and honor the creative labored hands that has built up the beautiful architectures of the city.