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Tourists pack Hanoi’s train street days after safety sweep

Despite recent enforcement, sidewalk cafés along the tracks near Kham Thien–Le Duan are back in full swing.

50-year-old sweet soup shop in Hanoi preserves memories of many generations

Che Muoi Sau is one of the most famous sweet soup shops in Hanoi, along with Che Ba Thin, Che Loc Tai, and Che Bon Mua. For nearly 50 years, its traditional sweet soups have become part of memories of many generations of customers.

First Thang Long – Hanoi Festival 2025 opens

The first Thang Long – Hanoi Festival 2025 officially opened with a grand ceremony at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, launching a series of cultural activities running through November 16.

Hanoi’s iconic dumpling shop: A crispy legacy since 1982

Nestled by a banyan tree near Hanoi’s cathedral, this 43-year-old shop continues to charm diners with its golden, crispy bánh gối and secret family recipes.

Discover Hanoi’s iconic eats around the historic cathedral

Around Hanoi’s St. Joseph’s Cathedral lies a food heaven that captures the hearts of locals and tourists alike.

Bringing Quang Ngai to Hanoi: 31 years of sizzling pancake tradition

For over three decades, a couple has preserved their Quang Ngai culinary roots in Hanoi, drawing loyal customers with their signature pancakes.

Railway tourism brings new momentum to Vietnam’s travel industry

The Hanoi’s Five Gates train, also known as The Hanoi Train, is drawing interest from visitors to the capital city, marking the first time a tourist train has been specially designed to showcase Hanoi’s culture through a railway journey.

Sticky rice surprise: Tourists can’t get enough of this hidden Hanoi meal

Though tucked away in a narrow alley deep in Hanoi, a local sticky rice dish has captured the hearts of Western tourists, who praised it as a must-try on chilly or rainy days.

Hidden Hanoi café charms foreign tourists with ‘waiting coffee’ experience

Tucked in a narrow alley, a small Hanoi café offers tourists a nostalgic space and slow-brewed coffee with a story in every cup.

Hidden emperor: Hanoi’s Boc Pagoda holds a secret royal statue

What sets Boc Pagoda apart is a unique statue revered as a guardian deity, yet bearing the appearance and aura of an ancient emperor.

Authorities probe viral train street incident in Hanoi

A viral video showing a train knocking over tables at Hanoi's railway café street has raised renewed safety concerns as frightened tourists were seen screaming and fleeing the scene.

45-year-old pho tiu stall blends North and South in Hanoi alley

From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily, a small pho stall tucked inside Hanoi’s Dong Xuan alley - known as a haven of affordable street food - stays constantly packed.

Canadian couple amazed by dark herbal noodles in Hanoi

Two tourists from Canada discover an unusual noodle dish with black broth, black chicken, and young eggs on the streets of Hanoi.

Hidden Hanoi noodle shops amaze Chinese tourist

A tourist from China was surprised to find that three popular noodle shops in Hanoi - serving bún riêu, bún ốc, and bún chả - were tucked away in narrow, signless alleys, yet were bustling with diners.

Secret Hanoi bun cha stall sells 200 meals daily without advertising

Secret Hanoi bun cha stall sells 200 meals daily without advertising

Hanoi accelerates green transition to elevate stature as tourist magnet

Experts believe that Hanoi should issue a set of criteria tailored to its urban conditions, enhance regional linkages, encourage community engagement, and prioritise investment in green infrastructure and clean energy.

Hanoi makes Time Out list of Asia’s top fall foliage destinations

Alongside iconic spots such as Nami Island in South Korea, Kyoto in Japan, and Jiuzhaigou in China, Hanoi has been named one of Asia’s most beautiful destinations for autumn foliage, according to a new ranking by Time Out.

Foreign tourist loves Hanoi food, goes back for seconds

Matthew recently traveled to Hanoi where he explored a variety of popular street foods.

Hanoi bun cha stall sells 250 portions in 3 hours daily

This 21-year-old family-run eatery draws long lines and loyal locals with its authentic grilled pork vermicelli.

Foreign visitor tries 10 pho dishes in 4 days in Hanoi, reveals favorite

Sampling various pho dishes over a few days in Hanoi, a foreign traveler’s top pick was the pho with assorted beef with different cuts priced at VND50,000 per bowl.