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Unique Cantonese Assembly Hall in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter

The centuries-old relic is a testament to brilliant development of former Thang Long Imperial Citadel in the early 20th century.

Hong River’s mudflats to become green parks and tourism spots

Mudflats on the Hong (Red) River in Hanoi could become green parks and tourism spots to serve not only city dwellers but also tourists.

Park on Red River’s alluvial islet to serve as Hanoi’s tourism hotspot

The goal of building the Red River as a central landscape axis is to create an open, green space integrated with modern and well-planned urban infrastructure, transforming it into an appealing tourist destination.

Condé Nast Traveller suggests 10 best vegetarian dishes to try in Hanoi

The famous and long-standing travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller has named the 10 top plant-based dishes to try in the Vietnamese capital, including banana blossom salad and tapioca coconut pudding.

Hanoi diversifies products to attract tourists

Hanoi has attractive products that are in line with each season, aiming to draw tourists to come to experience and learn such as cultural tourism, ecotourism and MICE tourism.

Hanoi’s incense artisans keep a ‘core’ 100-year tradition alive

South China Morning Post (SCMP) of Hong Kong (China) has published an article highlighting Quang Phu Cau village as a great place to visit as Hanoi’s incense artisans keep a ‘core’ 100-year tradition alive.

Hanoi rises in The Telegraph’s rankings of best cities on earth

Hanoi - the Vietnamese capital - has jumped from 54th to 27th position in the rankings of the best cities on earth during the 2019 - 2023 period, as compiled by UK newspaper The Telegraph.

Cantonese Assembly Hall in Hanoi's Old Quarter combines western, eastern styles

The Art and Culture Center at 22 Hang Buom Street, Hanoi, also known as the Cantonese Assembly Hall, attracts many tourists for its typical architecture influenced by Western, Vietnamese, and Chinese cultures.

Unknown story of a house in French-designed Old Quarter

The old house retains some distinctive architectural features over the course of time, making it a priceless piece of Hanoi’s heritage.

Lost in the charm of lotus blooms in Hanoi

The lotus evokes memories of a peaceful and serene childhood, keeping alive sweet memories in the heart of every Vietnamese. June is lotus season, get it while you still can.

Experiences not to be missed in Hanoi

Reporter Lim Yian Lu of Yahoo!life Singapore described 14 experiences that she thought foreign tourists should not miss when visiting Hanoi.

Hanoi steps up tourism promotion activities

Hanoi’s efforts to promote tourism activities over the past months have paid off, with the total revenue of the sector surging 74.3% year-on-year to reach 44.8 trillion VND (1.9 billion USD) in the first half of this year.

Hanoi makes huge leap in global livability ranking

The Vietnamese capital has moved up 19 notches to 129th position out of 173 cities in the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU)'s livability ranking this year, making it one of the top five biggest risers.

Creative cultural spaces make Hanoi’s Tay Ho district attractive for visitors

Tay Ho district will connect local destinations and cultural relic sites to make complete tours in combination with spiritual tourism, green tourism, experience tourism and night tourism.

Hanoi to expand pedestrianizing streets around Hoan Kiem Lake

The Hoan Kiem Lake weekend promenade and its environs in downtown Hanoi have become a brand, a cultural boulevard and a highlight of the capital city.

Gastronomy - key to attracting international tourists to Hanoi

The richness of Hanoi's cuisine and the city's reputation for healthy eating have contributed to making Hanoi an attractive destination in Asia.

Diners, gourmets flock to Michelin-awarded restaurants

The Michelin guide put the two eateries on their culinary map, adding a huge feather in the caps of these two capital city restaurants, both already loved by residents and visitors alike.

Hanoi tops list of favourite places in Asia for solo travelers

The Vietnamese capital has been ranked first in the list of top trending destinations for solo travelers throughout Asia, as compiled by adventure tour operator Explore Worldwide.

Unique temple in Hanoi for patron saint of lacquer trade

The Ha Vi Community House is a religious building dedicated to Tran Lu, Vietnam's patron saint of lacquering. Its preservation will help promote the heritage value of the Old Quarter and attract more tourists to the capital.

Coffeehouses for those trying to beat the heat

If you’re looking for a cool place to work during the sweltering summer, Việt Nam News can help you uncover the best options.