In July 1999, Hanoi was the only city in Asia-Pacific to be honoured as a ‘City for Peace' by UNESCO 

Compared with 20 years ago, Hanoi has expanded its land area, with a bigger population and more modern new appearance 

Lang-Hoa Lac road 

Tu Liem district (formerly) are now Nam Tu Liem and Bac Tu Liem districts 

Part of Dong Da and Thanh Xuan districts along Tay Son and Nguyen Trai roads 

Cau Giay district by night 

Truc Bach lake and West Lake inside the city 

Long Bien district today 

Dong Tru bridge in Long Bien district 

Nhat Tan bridge, one of seven bridges over the Red River 

Four-storey interchange of Khuat Duy Tien – Nguyen Xien – Nguyen Trai in Thanh Xuan district creates a new face for the city and helps ease traffic jam 

Cat Linh – Ha Dong Railway to be put into commercial operation soon