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Vietnamese incense village shines in Belgian media

The incense-making village of Quang Phu Cau in Hanoi’s countryside, which has become viral on Instagram, has been featured on the La Une channel of Belgium’s French-language broadcasting organisation RTBF.

Hanoi unveils plan to attract foreign tourists this year

Hanoi is set to implement measures aimed at attracting foreign visitors in 2024, focusing on such key markets as Northeast Asia, the EU, and the US.

Hanoi – world’s 144th most liveable city: ECA

Hanoi moved up 16 places to 144th in a global ranking of the world's most liveable cities.

Specialty Dien pomelo – a citrus offering for Lunar New Year Festival

For a long time, the Diễn pomelo has been considered a specialty of Hanoi. The citrus fruit is also one of the most sought-after products that Vietnamese people purchase for the Tet celebration.

Tet holiday re-enactment in ancient Hanoi village

A program set in Duong Lam Ancient Village would give foreign visitors to Hanoi a glimpse of the Lunar Year Year - the most important holiday for people in Vietnam.

Hanoi named as Best Food Destination for 2024: Tripadvisor

Hanoi topped the list of the Best Food Destination 2024, as voted on by readers of the world's largest travel guidance platform TripAdvisor.

Hanoi honoured in two categories of TripAdvisor’s leading awards

Hanoi has been honoured in two categories of the Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2023 by TripAdvisor – the world's largest travel guidance platform.

Hanoi cycling tour, a gentler way to enjoy the scenery

A weekend night cycle tour has been launched by the Sustainable Tourism Investment and Development Joint Stock Company (Vietnam STID) and the VN National Museum of History to offer a gentle way of exploring the capital by night.

GenAI to contribute VND14 trillion to VN digital economy by 2030

Generative AI is expected to contribute 14 trillion VND (574.83 million USD) to the Vietnamese digital economy by 2030.

New routes to explore heritage road in Hanoi

These routes are expected to be a premise for travel businesses to build new tours connecting localities.

Hanoi’s snake village recognized as a city-level tourist destination

Four newly recognized tourist destinations in Hanoi can help enrich the capital's tourism offer.

Hanoi to build two heritage routes

Hanoi is planning to build two tourism routes on the theme of exploring the Nam Thang Long heritage road with an aim to develop tourism associated with heritage, relic sites and craft villages.

Cua Bac: Oldest church with unique architecture in Hanoi

The landmark has many distinctive features infused with French architectural style, making it a highlight in Hanoi's urban space, where a former US president attended services.

Best museums in Hanoi

The capital is blessed with numerous museums that are the best places to learn and fully understand the country. Vietnamese Women’s Museum and Vietnam Military History Museum are among the most highly recommended by travel sites and local guides.

Temple of Literature night tour tells Vietnamese history and sages

The 3D mapping shows help promote the value of the historical relic and praise the nation's scholarly traditions over the centuries.

Hanoi attracts 24 million tourists in 2023

The capital of Hanoi enjoyed an incredible surge in the number of tourists in 2023, with 24 million visitors coming to the city.

Famous snake village officially recognised as a tourist site of Hanoi

The Hanoi suburban village of Le Mat, well-known nationwide for its snake farms and restaurants, has officially became a tourist destination of the capital city.

Enlightening Hanoi's night economy

Night art tours have drawn much attention, like performances in Hà Nội Chèo (Traditional Opera) Theatre, Hà Nội Cải Lương (Reformed Opera) Theatre and Thăng Long Water Puppetry Theatre.

Must-visit tourist attractions in Hanoi's mountainous district

With topography ideal for alternative tourism, Ba Vi District in northwest Hanoi has become an increasingly compelling destination for domestic and foreign tourists.

Chuon Ngo nacre inlays - the millennial craft village in Hanoi’s outskirt

Hanoi's artisans work tirelessly to preserve the quintessence of ancient craftsmanship passed down from generation to generation.