Once known as “poor man’s porridge,” this humble Hanoi dish has kept customers returning to Oanh’s tiny Old Quarter shop for two decades.

Hanoi is shifting from event-based tourism toward a year-round experience model, using festivals as gateways to longer stays, deeper cultural encounters, and repeat visits.

Hanoi’s Five Gates Train is taking on a new look to mark the 81st anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day on September 2, bringing the atmosphere of the country’s historic autumn back to life.

Travelers staying near Hanoi for the September 2 holiday can discover ancient village life, ethnic traditions and refreshing mountain landscapes just 50-60km from the city center.

Discover five famous bun cha restaurants in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem, from Michelin-selected Dac Kim to traditional shops grilling pork over charcoal.

Home to around 1,350 craft villages and communities, including 327 recognised traditional craft villages, Hanoi is tapping its rich heritage to develop cultural industries and experiential tourism, creating new drivers for local economic growth.

From steamed noodles to pho paired with cold rice, these five popular restaurants in Hanoi’s Hai Ba Trung Ward put distinctive spins on Vietnam’s iconic noodle soup.

From Michelin-selected chicken pho to humble bowls costing around $1, these seven popular spots offer visitors a taste of Ba Dinh’s diverse pho scene.

Once a thriving riverside trading hub home to wealthy merchants, Hanoi’s 400-year-old Cu Da village still carries echoes of its golden age in old houses and French-style villas.

Hanoi has welcomed more than 21.16 million visitors in the first seven months of 2026, up 15% year-on-year, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

Hanoi is redrawing its tourism map, pushing beyond the postcard mainstays of Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter to woo travellers with a slate of community-based destinations in suburban areas.

Besides traditional beef and chicken pho, many eateries in Hanoi have created inventive pho variations with unusual preparation methods, helping enrich the capital’s food map.

Just 15 kilometers from central Hanoi, surrounded by modern apartment towers and new urban developments in Tay Mo Ward, stands an ancestral house that has survived for more than 200 years.

One of Vietnam's oldest craft villages is drawing a new generation of travelers eager to experience its 400-year-old folk painting tradition.

Hanoi is home to three banh cuon eateries recognized by the Michelin Guide. All are long-running family businesses with loyal followings, yet each shop offers a banh cuon dish with its own distinct characteristics.

As the tourism sector seeks to increase visitor spending and extend stays, the development of the night-time economy is increasingly seen as a way to create new tourism products, enhance destination appeal and support sustainable urban growth.

Pho Ga Nguyet on Phu Doan Street in Hanoi's Hoan Kiem District is one of the city's busiest chicken pho restaurants and has been recognized by the Michelin Guide for four consecutive years.

Hanoi is well positioned to transform its rich cultural resources into a new engine of economic growth, with the night-time economy emerging as a key catalyst for the development of the capital city’s cultural industries.

As part of its strategy to reposition itself as a high-quality, professional, and value-driven destination, Hanoi is intensifying efforts to target high-spending markets with stringent service standards.