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Riding bikes, sailing SUP, going paragliding in Hanoi

People can have a wonderful Lunar New Year holiday in Hanoi doing the following activities:

Duong Lam first Vietnamese ancient village to become national relic

Hanoi’s Duong Lam ancient village, renowned for its unique houses built with wooden frames and fortified with laterites, still preserves typical features of old villages in the Red River Delta.

A different Hanoi experienced through bicycle tours

Many tourists in Hanoi are paying 1.3 million VND for a bicycle tour around the capital city.

Nhat Tao Bell a valuable antique

Nhat Tao Bell, housed at Nhat Tao temple in Hanoi, is the sole antique made in the 10th century whose unique shape is different from others in pagodas and temples in Vietnam.

Top camping sites in Hanoi

Due to the complicated development of the Covid-19 pandemic, Hanoians now can go camping in or near the city.

Hanoi remains at top of travellers’ lists despite COVID-19

Hanoi has remained at the top of global travellers’ wish lists although COVID-19 travel restrictions severely hit the city’s tourism last year.

A Hanoian dish which originates from Saigon

Bun nem ran, deep fried spring roll with white vermicelli, is originally from Saigon, a southern city. However, when it comes to Hanoi, the dish has been considerably modified to suit the taste of Hanoians.

The beauty of water lily season on Yen stream

Yen (Canary) stream is located about 60 kilometres from the centre of Hanoi, also known as Yen Vĩ (Canary Tail), because of its shape like the tail of a canary.

Eight reasons why foreign tourists ‘fall in love’ with Hanoi

Hanoi, a riverside city rich in history and culture, is praised by foreign tourists as an ideal destination for those who want to explore the country and people of Vietnam.

Cheap meat skewers with views of a church

An eatery that serves meat skewers located in front of Ham Long Church has been a popular destination for many young people in Hanoi for 15 years. It sells at least 700 meat skewers a day, sometimes 1,000.

 

Serene ambience of Duong Lam historic village attracts visitors

Many people are moved by the vision of Duong Lam's historic village, with its banyan trees, wells and common yards, evoking memories of their youth.

Enjoy Hanoi delicacies through sketches

Even during the social distancing period, Hanoi is still beautiful with its rich culinary culture through drawing which evoke love and nostalgia thanks to an initiative of the Urban Sketchers Hanoi group.

Historical sites in Hanoi – Past and present

Take a look at how historical sites in Hanoi have changed since the August Revolution of Autumn 1945.

Hanoi’s landmark cathedral under renovation

St Joseph's Cathedral in downtown Hanoi is one of the earliest Catholic buildings in the capital city, a miniature of the Paris Notre Dame Cathedral. The cathedral is now being renovated.

Long Bien Bridge - the iconic French construction in the heart of Hanoi

Revered by Hanoians, Long Bien Bridge is living historical evidence of the courage of the capital throughout the ups and downs of the 20th century.

Dreamy Hanoi in the falling dracontomelon leaves season

Plenty of roads throughout the capital city of Hanoi can be seen lined with a distinct yellow carpet of leaves that have been falling from Dracontomelon duperreanum trees, locally known as Sau trees, over the past few days.

Unique architecture of King Bao Dai mansion in Hanoi

The mansion of King Bao Dai, the last king of Vietnam’s last feudal dynasty, is located at 186 Ngoc Ha Street, Hanoi’s Ba Dinh District. It features luxurious classic French architecture and royal lifestyle.

House D67 where history is told

House D67 is an interesting historical relic to visit in Thang Long Imperial Citadel.

Ba Kieu Temple – a rare relic worshipping the Mother Goddess

Ba Kieu Temple, officially called Thien Tien (Heavenly Fairy) pavilion, is located on the east side of Sword Lake, facing Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi. This is the rare relic of Hanoi and Vietnam worshipping the Mother Goddess.

Iconic lakes in Hanoi

Green trees, nice lakes and peaceful ambiance of Hanoi leave deep impression on visitors when they come to this millennial city.