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Everyday Hanoi leaves lasting marks on global travelers

International visitors say Hanoi’s everyday life - from street food to local encounters - shapes their most vivid memories.

Hanoi food tour: five unconventional pho dishes to try

Perfect for curious diners, these dishes offer a playful yet authentic take on Vietnam’s most famous noodle soup.

Hanoi’s red jellyfish dish stuns foreign traveler with its texture and taste

Not only impressed by its vibrant presentation, a foreign visitor was also surprised to discover how an ingredient that can cause irritation is skillfully transformed into a refreshing summer delicacy in Hanoi.

When world leaders sit down for street-side pho

On April 24, images of South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung and First Lady Kim Hye Kyung enjoying pho at a modest eatery on Dinh Liet Street, Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi, quickly went viral across Vietnamese and Korean social media.

Where global leaders taste the flavors of Hanoi

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Hanoi unveils new green tourism products, destinations

Hanoi has introduced a range of new tourism products and destinations aimed at promoting sustainable travel and enriching visitor experiences, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.​

Hanoi launches holiday tourism drive for April 30–May 1 holiday

Hanoi is unveiling a host of new tourism products in its suburban areas, together with cultural programmes and traditional craft experiences, for the upcoming April 30–May 1 holiday.

Nature, mist and mountain air: Ba Vi’s irresistible allure

A scenic escape just 60km from Hanoi, Ba Vi National Park offers breathtaking cloud views, fresh air, and easy access for weekend travelers.

Where Hanoi’s night owls go for fish porridge

For nearly three decades, a modest fish porridge shop tucked deep inside an alley on Hang Bong Street in Hanoi has quietly built a reputation as a favorite late-night destination.

Purple blooms draw city dwellers to Hanoi’s outskirts

A vast field of water hyacinths in full bloom on the outskirts of Hanoi has recently become a magnet for visitors, with its striking purple hues spreading across the rural landscape.

Foreign guest surprised by topping-filled fish noodle dish in Hanoi

During a recent culinary exploration in Ha Noi, Matthew, an American traveler, stopped by a well-known eatery in Hoang Liet ward to try a dish he had never encountered before: bun ca cay.

A 47-year-old banh mi stall keeps its soul in Hanoi’s Old Quarter

For nearly five decades, a modest sidewalk stall in Hanoi has drawn loyal crowds with its unwavering commitment to tradition.

A 20-year-old sticky rice stall that never stays quiet

Despite its hidden location, this long-standing sticky rice stall has become part of the daily rhythm of the Old Quarter.

Hanoi’s bamboo rat specialty impresses foreign food vlogger

A popular American YouTuber sampled bamboo rat dishes in Hanoi and praised the unusual delicacy as the best rodent meat he has ever eaten.

Hanoi Tourism Festival 2026 to promote green travel, digital experiences

The festival will feature nearly 100 booths designed as a multi-experience journey showcasing Hanoi’s culture, technology and sustainable tourism potential.

Hanoi named among world’s 50 most beautiful cities by Condé Nast Traveler

Hanoi has been named among the world’s 50 most beautiful cities by the prestigious US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler, highlighting the Vietnamese capital’s enduring charm and cultural depth.

A nostalgic Tet journey through Hanoi’s centuries-old villages

Not far from the heart of Hanoi, there are ancient villages that appear to have fallen asleep amid the rush of modern life - places where visitors can rediscover a rare sense of calm, steeped in nostalgia.

The thousand-year-old temple of the sacred white horse in Hanoi

Guarding the eastern side of ancient Thang Long, Bach Ma (White Horse) Temple carries a solemn, timeworn beauty and layers of cultural and historical stories intertwined with the capital city of Hanoi.

Train carriages carry Hanoi’s memories through five ancient gates

Five train carriages named after Hanoi’s historic gates have been transformed into living rooms of old families, bringing Lunar New Year (Tet) memories back to life on a cultural railway journey.

Hanoi capital honoured with four top Tripadvisor awards

Hanoi’s tourism sector has continued to make a strong impression, earning recognition in several major categories of the Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Destinations 2026 Awards recently announced by Tripadvisor.