![]() Perspective of the multifunctional complex Close eyes to each area... Thetraditional craft village section features replicas of the 15 mostwell-known craft villages of Viet Nam, including Phu Lang potteryvillage, Van Phuc silk village and villages specializing in makingcraft products such as gemstone-inlaid pictures, bamboo and rattan-madehandicrafts and embroidery. It reflects not only their craft methodsbut also their local setting and background. Theancient quarter section features the daily activities of Hanoiansduring the early years of the 20 century. There are more than 20old-style attached houses with roof tiles. Each house resembles a shopthat sells various things such as clothing, watches, art works andbeverages, displaying the lifestyles and business practices ofold-school Hanoians. Thelargest area of the park is the eco-tourism area which features anocean world of more than 2,000 species of fish from differentcontinents, including sharks, sea-calves and skates alongside varioustypes of euphorbia. It also consists of a royal garden which boastsaround 500 varieties of rare and precious orchids of Viet Nam andSoutheast Asia and a museum displaying a large cross-section ofbutterflies and flowers from different countries around the world. Theculinary section offers visitors a wide range of choice fromtraditional Vietnamese dishes to Asian and European dishes. It features31 food stores selling traditional specialties of all regionsthroughout the country such as pho (noodle), cha ca Hanoi (Hanoi-stylegrilled fish) and banh tom (crisp shrimp pastry), all of which can befound on street corners the length and breadth of the nation. ThisVietnamese version of Disneyland also hopes to attract both local andforeign tourists, particularly kids through its many games in theentertainment section, including a Ferris wheel, a discovery spacecraftarea, a swimming pool and a 3D cinema. Children can watch exciting,fun-filled dolphin and seal shows, in two daily showings in the weekdayand four showings on Saturday and Sunday. It also features a modern andmultifunctional complex for public performances with a large stage anda viewing area for more than 7,000 people. ![]() A scene of craft product making in the park Promoting Vietnamese culture... BaoSon Paradise Park provides you plenty of opportunities to learn aboutVietnamese culture. You can glimpse into the past lives of Hanoians bycrossing O Quan Chuong (Quan Chuong Gate) and stepping into the late19th century and early 20th century. Here, you can buy traditionalproducts on display in nearly 20 houses designed in traditional stylesfrom that time in the old quarter. Traditionalcraft villages in the park feature products typical to craft villages.Besides, there are banyan trees, water wells, and communal houses ondisplay at each craft village. Moreover, you can enjoy performances oftraditional songs, dances and music, and water puppetry. Bao SonParadise Park also includes a 500-seat theatre, which can host varietyshows and cultural exchange programmes. Its premises also feature anopen-air and multipurpose stage which offer large entertainment showsand local as well as regional events. Thepark was officially put into operation on September 7, 2008 and has sofar attracted tens of thousands of visitors. "The park, about 12km fromthe heart of Hanoi, offers diverse entertainment services suitable forall ages," said Trinh Hoang Nam from Hanoi. Bao Son Paradise deserves the first international-standard theme park in North Vietnam! |




