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Hanoi’s mural street ready to welcome Lunar New Year 2023

Murals along the street of Phung Hung in Hanoi have been refreshed for the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) 2023.

The craft village that earns living by hammering in the capital

Despite the rapid pace of urbanization, craftsmen in the outskirt district of Hanoi are still striving to preserve their hundred-year-old traditional trade.

Hanoi offers Thang Long Citadel night tour for foreign visitors

Foreign tourists now can enjoy a 120-minute night tour at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi, which promises enticing cultural, culinary and architectural experiences.

Hanoi's first ever literature tour launched

The visit takes place in the Vietnam Literature Museum, which covers an area of around 3,000sq.m and features displays of more than 3,454 artefacts representing the quintessence of Vietnamese literature.

Colourful flowers adorn streets of Hanoi in wintertime

A variety of colourful flowers on the bicycles and baskets of local vendors have added extra charm to Hanoi’s ambiance during the capital’s transition between winter and spring.

500 year-old traditional craft village in Hanoi

The wood carving village of Du Du is located at Thanh Thuy commune, Quoc Oai district, Hanoi. This is one of the few craft villages that preserve the quintessence of sculpture, especially wood sculpture.

One Pillar Pagoda: a symbol of Hanoi's millennial culture

The iconic pagoda, which is regarded as a unique architecture in Vietnam and Asia, is a spiritual destination representing the thousand-year-old culture of the capital city.

Tales of Hanoi Streets: Trinh Cong Son – street named after an iconic musician

The talented musician from Hue captured the hearts of Hanoians in the most admirable way.

Hanoi’s incense-making village becomes tourism magnet

Incense from Quang Phu Cau Village is available in Vietnam and abroad, including India, China, Malaysia, and other countries.

Hung Ky Pagoda showcases unique ceramic architecture

The ancient beauty, special decorations and statues at the pagoda surprise many visitors, showcasing the talent and skill of Vietnamese artisans in the early 20th century.

Untold story of an ancient village in the heart of Hanoi

Located in the west of the capital, Trich Sai Village has always been famous for being an ancient village with a deep-rooted culture.

National Geographic Traveler explores Hanoi

Atmospheric night markets, historic temples, sleek cocktail bars, and an evolving culinary scene of Hanoi have conquered the heart of a journalist from the world-class travel magazine.

Roaming Hanoi for 1,001 specialties from different parts of Vietnam

There is no need to travel far, just a walk around Hanoi will help you taste specialties across Vietnam.

Experience Hanoi in its autumn glory

Thanks to its geographical location, the Vietnamese capital city of Hanoi witnesses contrastingly different weather conditions during the four seasons of the year.

Some of the best fishing lakes in and around Hanoi

Here are some of the most popular fishing lakes near Hanoi. On weekends, the number of people flocking to commercial centres, pedestrian streets or entertainment areas in the inner city of Hanoi has increased.

Tales of Hanoi Streets: Luong Van Can

The long narrow Luong Van Can Street has long been known as one of special historical-cultural significance to all Hanoians.

Hanoi's tourism shows strong recovery since March 2022

Eight months after the reopening of international travel, Hanoi has seen substantial development in the tourism sector.

Authentic Korean flavour in Hanoi

Dalgoogi Makchang is located in the Nam Trung Yen urban centre in Cau Giay District, which is dubbed as “little Korea”, about 10km from central Hanoi.

Hanoi’s ancient village in the eyes of a foreigner

Through many ups and downs, Dong Ngac Ancient Village has managed to retain its vestiges, demonstrating rich cultural heritage and traditional fondness for learning of the capital city.

Tales of Hanoi Streets: The ‘Underworld’ Market in Hanoi

The ‘knowledge street’ in Hanoi was once a witness to a painful history. Hanoi’s first book street is currently crowded with visitors walking around and taking pictures.