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Exploring heritage trees around Hoan Kiem Lake

The Hoan Kiem Lake area in the heart of Hanoi, famous for its lively pedestrian area with special dishes, is a botanical garden with "heritage trees".

Tripadvisor names two Vietnam travel experiences among world best

A jeep tour in Hanoi and a street food tour in Ho Chi Minh City have been named among the world’s 25 bike tours in Singapore by Tripadvisor readers.

Craft village preserves art of silversmithing

Renowned for its rich tradition of high craftsmanship, Dinh Cong silvercraft village has thrived for 1,500 years. However, it now faces the challenge of disappearing.

Cassava cake: an enjoyable specialty of Hanoi's ancient village

Duong Lam, 44km west of Hanoi, is not only well known as an ancient village attracting many locals and foreign visitors every day but is also famous for its cassava cake that is so tasty guests never forget it.

The craft village that’s keeping carpentry alive

Renowned for its rich tradition of carpentry, this village has been thriving since the Nguyen Dynasty and continues to flourish as a prominent supplier of wooden products throughout the country.

48 hours in Hanoi

Visiting Hanoi in Autumn is an unforgettable experience for many tourists. From mid-September to November, the weather here is sunny, dry and cool, with an average temperature below 30 degrees Celsius.

Hanoi wins three categories of 2023 World Travel Awards

The capital city of Hanoi has won three categories of the 2023 World Travel Awards (WTA), which is dubbed as the “Oscars of Tourism”.

Five culinary paradise streets in Hanoi

Hanoi cuisine has long become a typical feature and pride of Hanoians. Here are some suggestions of "dining paradises" in the capital city.

Visiting Co Do Village: Hometown of fine arts lovers

Co Do Village, home to many well-known painters of Vietnam, is a must-visit travel destination in Hanoi.

The craft village that’s keeping carpentry alive

Renowned for its rich tradition of carpentry, this village has been thriving since the Nguyen Dynasty and continues to flourish as a prominent supplier of wooden products throughout the country.

Free tickets for Hanoi's double-decker bus service during National Day holiday

Hanoians and tourists can join a free city tour on double-decker buses during the National Day holiday from September 1 to 4.

Thuy Ta House: A unique historical building in the heart of Hanoi

Interesting historical details are revealed about the oldest and only restaurant built on the shores of iconic Hoan Kiem Lake.

Unique delicacies from Hanoi’s countryside

Experienced local chefs can create some delicious and distinctive dishes from the unusual food resources found in the outskirts of Hanoi.

Ba Dinh District: Land of historical relics

As one of the first four core districts of Hanoi, Ba Dinh District is of indisputable importance to the capital and the country as a neuralgic political and administrative center.

Statue of King Le - the oldest bronze architecture in Hanoi

Associated with the restoration of Vietnam's independence, the bronze statue inside the little-known Nam Huong Communal House is impressive.

Hanoi among top five Asia-Pacific’s culinary gems for travellers

Travel website Booking.com has named Hanoi among the top five culinary gems in the Asia-Pacific region for a richer travel experience.

Railway cafés remain open, visitors thread their way through barricades

Despite a ban, the railway café street in Hanoi has become crowded and busy again. Checkpoints have been installed to prevent people from entering the area for safety reasons, but people still find their way there.

Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh reopens to visitors

The Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi reopened to the public from August 15 after an annual maintenance.

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.