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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.

A Japanese traveler’s take on Hanoi’s ‘underground’ market

Hidden beneath a shopping complex in the heart of Hanoi, Hang Da Market surprises foreign visitors with its food, crafts, and old-market charm.

Beef cuts and broth secrets behind Hanoi’s 30-year pho hotspots

Tucked along Hang Vai Street in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem district, Pho Lam and Pho Khoi Hoi have both been named in the Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand list, which spotlights eateries offering exceptional food at moderate prices.

Sticky rice soy sauce from an ancient village in Hanoi holds a century of flavor

In Duong Lam Ancient Village, a bowl of rich, amber-colored soy sauce is the soul of every meal - and it can last a year without spoiling.

Japanese YouTuber avoided this Hanoi dish for 10 years - now he’s obsessed

Bun oc nguoi, a Hanoi cold snail noodle dish, wins over a Japanese YouTuber after a decade.

Get on Hanoi 2026 – A Green Journey kicks off

The Hanoi Department of Tourism and Tay Ho ward People’s Committee kicked off the “Get on Hanoi 2026 – A Green Journey” on January 30 evening.

Roasted pigeon wins over Western palates on Hanoi’s sidewalks

Visiting Hanoi's Old Quarter, Max Herzberg stepped out of his comfort zone and into a street-side eatery. What he found was a surprising delight.

Hanoi ranked among Asia's top 2 favorite destinations for 2026

Hanoi has just been ranked the second most beloved destination in Asia by the Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Destinations 2026 list, published by global travel platform Tripadvisor.

Hanoi kicks off tourism season with “Get on Hanoi 2026” programme

Hanoi will officially launch its 2026 tourism season with the programme “Get on Hanoi 2026,” scheduled to take place from January 30 to February 1, 2026, at the Tay Ho Creative Cultural Space.

Viral video of tourist posing near Hanoi train tracks confirmed to be old

A viral video showing a young woman placing a chair close to a moving train at Hanoi’s iconic railway café street has sparked public alarm - yet officials confirm the clip is not recent.

Hanoi’s rare Old Quarter market keeps countryside traditions alive

Tucked in a narrow alleyway behind Dong Xuan Market, Thanh Ha Market may look modest at first glance. But for locals and travelers alike, this unassuming market has become a place of sensory delight and cultural connection.

Foreign tourists fall for Hanoi’s herb omelet sold on street corners

For less than a dollar, a humble Vietnamese dish makes a bold impression on foreign palates.

“Green tourism – River camping” boosts rural tourism development in Hanoi

A green, experiential and culture-based tourism model drawing on riverine landscapes, historical heritage and sustainable agriculture in Da Phuc commune, Hanoi, is set to make its official debut in January.

Banh da ke: The humble Hanoi snack enchanting international visitors

A crispy local treat surprises a Taiwanese traveler in Hanoi’s Old Quarter with its nostalgic flavors and incredibly low price.

Hanoi delicacy with crispy skin like rice paper sells out by sunrise

With a skin that snaps like a cracker, this labor-intensive dish is a treasure of Duong Lam village.

A forgotten Hanoi village of French villas and fading grandeur

Once famed for its wealth and tailor shops, Cuu Village now draws visitors with its vintage charm and colonial architecture.

Century-old home in Hanoi transformed into vegan dining experience

A unique vegan culinary space located in a house built in the 1920s on Chau Long Street (Ba Dinh District, Hanoi) is drawing in crowds of both locals and foreign visitors.

Hanoi café in a century-old home draws visitors with its vintage soul

An unassuming café tucked behind a narrow alleyway in Hanoi opens into a world of nostalgia, complete with a sunlit balcony overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake.

A timeless stroll through Vietnam’s most artistic villages

Just 40km from Hanoi, ancient villages preserve architectural wonders and living crafts that define the spirit of Vietnamese heritage.

Delicate rice rolls with grilled pork draw long queues in Hanoi

At noon on Lo Duc Street in Hanoi, a sidewalk eatery is packed with diners.