If tourists visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Ba Dinh Square, they can combine their trip with a visit to affordable, reputable eateries in the ward, most of which are not far away.

From sunset views over West Lake to pottery workshops and nighttime heritage tours, Hanoi offers plenty of ways to celebrate Vietnamese Women's Day on October 20 with the special women in your life.

Here are five well-known noodle shops in Ba Dinh Ward, Hanoi. Diners can choose from fish noodle soup, crab noodle soup, snail noodle soup or grilled pork with noodles, depending on their preferences.

Golden sunshine, cool breezes and pleasant weather make October an ideal time to explore Hanoi. 

Hanoi is reviewing an investment proposal for a roughly 300-hectare safari and ecotourism complex in Ba Vi, with city authorities requiring careful assessment of existing land use and potential impacts on local residents and their livelihoods.

Thousands of visitors have been heading to Ba Vi National Park on Hanoi's western outskirts before dawn, drawn by spectacular seas of clouds that have blanketed its mountains for days.

Hanoi is installing a temporary elevated walkway with lighting beside Hoan Kiem Lake, creating new viewpoints and photo spots around one of the capital's best-known landmarks.

Sweet soups, crispy fried dough, sizzling banh mi and spicy fruit are among the affordable treats drawing crowds to these five snack spots in central Hanoi.

Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem area offers much more than its famous pho. From crispy eel and Muscovy duck to dried squid, these seven spots showcase the city’s diverse takes on glass noodles.

Hanoi’s historic center is home to some enduring favorites for bun rieu and bun oc, serving bowls rich with crab, snails, tomatoes and the distinctive tang of fermented rice vinegar.

A violin-playing snail shop, Quang Ngai-style banh xeo and handmade steamed buns are among the affordable culinary finds waiting in Hanoi’s Dong Da Ward.

Once known as “poor man’s porridge,” this humble Hanoi dish has kept customers returning to Oanh’s tiny Old Quarter shop for two decades.

Hanoi is shifting from event-based tourism toward a year-round experience model, using festivals as gateways to longer stays, deeper cultural encounters, and repeat visits.

Hanoi’s Five Gates Train is taking on a new look to mark the 81st anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day on September 2, bringing the atmosphere of the country’s historic autumn back to life.

Travelers staying near Hanoi for the September 2 holiday can discover ancient village life, ethnic traditions and refreshing mountain landscapes just 50-60km from the city center.

Discover five famous bun cha restaurants in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem, from Michelin-selected Dac Kim to traditional shops grilling pork over charcoal.

Home to around 1,350 craft villages and communities, including 327 recognised traditional craft villages, Hanoi is tapping its rich heritage to develop cultural industries and experiential tourism, creating new drivers for local economic growth.

From steamed noodles to pho paired with cold rice, these five popular restaurants in Hanoi’s Hai Ba Trung Ward put distinctive spins on Vietnam’s iconic noodle soup.

From Michelin-selected chicken pho to humble bowls costing around $1, these seven popular spots offer visitors a taste of Ba Dinh’s diverse pho scene.