A rare temple devoted to Vietnam’s fire deity remains a spiritual anchor in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, preserving history, culture, and faith.

As cultural industries grow rapidly, Hanoi is opening a new direction for tourism by combining sightseeing with modern public transport such as metro lines and buses.

A foreign food lover sets out to taste Hanoi’s top pho dishes, ranking the best from 10 local eateries.

Kim Co Pagoda stands as a rare multi-faith site, bridging three traditions while supporting the community through compassion and volunteerism.

The “Hanoi Five City Gates” Train (The Hanoi Train) officially began operation on September 6, offering visitors a new way to explore the capital’s landmarks and travel to Tu Son in the neighbouring province of Bac Ninh.

Trying West Lake shrimp cakes in two settings, a tourist explains why the sidewalk version stole his heart.

Suhyang, a popular Korean YouTuber, wasted no time enjoying her long-awaited pho as soon as she arrived.

A Canadian couple discovers an unusual but delicious worm-based dish in the capital.

As Hanoi becomes the tourism hub during the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2, visitors can go beyond parades and landmarks to explore hidden culinary paradises in the city’s alleys.

Since mid-June, many bun and pho restaurants in Hanoi have simultaneously raised their prices by VND5,000-VND10,000 per bowl.

A centuries-old spiritual hub, Phuc Khanh Pagoda holds rare antiques and remains a living center of Vietnamese Buddhism in the capital.

Hanoi’s pho is served in one rustic street-side eatery with plastic stools doubling as both seats and tables. Though Western tourists have to hunch over to eat, they still rave about the pho.

Although unfamiliar to most foreigners, this local treat is a beloved traditional snack among Hanoians, especially during the Doan Ngo festival.

A once-secret Vietnamese military cipher bunker that safeguarded confidential documents of the General Staff during the resistance war against the US has been opened to the public to mark the August Revolution and National Day.

On August 19, Vietnam Railways unveiled “The Hanoi Train,” a double-decker cultural experience where each carriage is themed after a historic city gate.

Hanoi’s tourism sector has activated a package of 80 new tourism offerings to showcase its cultural heritage while celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

One Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi is not only renowned as the most architecturally unique ancient pagoda in Asia, but also a sacred site where many couples struggling with infertility come to pray for blessings.

With plans to double its pedestrian streets by 2030, Hanoi is banking on night-time tourism for economic growth.

Pho in Hanoi is often served humbly on sidewalks, where diners perch on small plastic stools instead of chairs. Despite the unconventional setup, one Western tourist was left delighted - calling the dish “the best I’ve ever eaten.”

If you have just 24 hours to explore Hanoi, this suggested itinerary will help you experience the city’s highlights in food, culture, and scenery.