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Hoan Kiem District: The cultural center of Hanoi

Although the smallest of all districts, as the heart of Hanoi, Hoan Kiem District is often the site of the capital's major cultural and political events.

Hanoi culinary space to debut in late September

Opening with the theme of "The quintessence of Vietnamese cuisine”, the Hanoi culinary space is set to officially make its debut from September 29 to October 1.

Hanoi named among world’s 21 best winter vacations for 2023

The US News & World Report has unveiled the 21 best winter vacations to enjoy this year around the world, with Hanoi ranking sixth in the list.

Where did BlackPink sample Vietnamese pho and banh mi?

During the second night of the Born Pink show at My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi, two members of the K-pop girl band BlackPink - Jisoo and Lisa – enjoyed Vietnamese banh mi (sandwich) and pho (noodle).

Hanoi’s specialty for food lovers

The Muscovy duck deep-fried with garlic, a dish celebrated for its delicious taste and tantalizing aroma, has carved its own niche in Hanoi’s culinary map.

Hanoi develops night-time tourism to attract more visitors

Hanoi's Department of Tourism plans to organise a series of night-time tourism activities to tap the potential of the night-time economy and attract more visitors to the capital city.

Hanoi-style fried fermented pork rolls

Unlike the famous fermented pork rolls in Dong Thap, Binh Dinh, and Thanh Hoa, the fried fermented pork rolls in Hanoi have a completely different flavor that has earned them a spot on the list of must-try street food for tourists.

American couple surprised about cheap costs in Hanoi

Returning to Vietnam for the second time, the American travelers were surprised as everything was inexpensive in Hanoi. He and his girlfriend went out with just $100 in their pocket and did not use up the money after one day in the city.

In Hanoi, don’t rush to get caffeinated

According to the culinary website Taste Atlas, four of the nine most popular Southeast Asian coffees are from Vietnam.

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.