Korean gastronomy week kicks off in Hanoi
Metropole Hanoi Hotel has kicked off a two-week celebration of modern Korean gastronomy, featuring exclusive recipes from two-Michelin-star Chef Sung-Jae Anh. South Korea has one of the most vibrant food cultures in the world, and Chef Anh is part of a new generation of chefs gaining recognition for elevating the cuisine.
Hanoi hosts exhibition on sisterly major cities
An exhibition on the traditions and development of three major cities in Vietnam - Hanoi in the north, Hue in the central region, and HCM City in the south -…
Bac cake reflects Giang Xa villagers’ soul and culture
Giang Xa Village in Hanoi’s Hoai Duc District is famous for its delightful ‘bac’ cake (fried cake made from sticky rice, ‘gac’ fruit and green bean), a delicacy which has…
Hue’s wet-cake rolls tantalize the taste buds
Hue’s wet-cake rolls are a favorite with gastronomes around the country for their aroma and the taste of their grilled meat and dipping sauce.
Hanoi aims to receive 39 million tourists by 2025
Hanoi has set itself a target to greet 35-39 million tourists by 2025, including 8-9 million foreigners, earning about 151 trillion VND (6.53 billion USD), under the city’s recently-launched tourism development strategy with a view to 2030.
Various activities held to celebrate mid-autumn festival in Hanoi
A wide variety of attractive activities will be held in the Hanoi Old Quarter in Hoan Kiem District from September 25 to October 1, creating a meaningful playground for children.
Full Moon Festival 2020 to feature diverse activities
The Full Moon Festival 2020 is scheduled to take place from September 28 – October 1 (the 12th day to the 15th day of lunar August) at No.2 Hoa Lu, Hai Ba TrungDistrict, Hanoi, with various entertainment activities for children.
Hanoi adjusts plan to stimulate tourism demand
The Hanoi Department of Tourism will adjust its plan to stimulate tourism demand in accordance with the specific circumstances of the COVID-19 epidemic.
Hanoi named among TripAdvisor’s 25 popular destinations
Hanoi, Hoi An, Danang, Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc Island were honored with the awards of TripAdvisor.
Hanoi stimulates tourism by rail promotion
Hanoi has launched various promotions and discounts on rail tickets and connected tours on rail routes to stimulate domestic tourism post-COVID-19.
Kem xoi a summer treat to beat the Hanoi heat
Nguyen Thu Loan from Germany loves getting the chance to enjoy Hanoi’s special treat kem xôi (sticky rice ice cream) when she returns to Vietnam.
Hanoi’s millennium-old bell named national treasure
A bronze bell dating back to the 10th century at Nhat Tao Communal House in Dong Ngac ward, Hanoi’s Bac Tu Liem district, was recently recognised as a national treasure.
Thousands walk in Hanoi to promote city as green destination
More than 3,000 people joined a walk in the pedestrian zone around Hoan Kiem Lake in central Hanoi on June 27 as part of a carnival to promote the capital city as a green destination.
Vietnamese traditional double-fifth festival reproduced in Hanoi
Tet Doan Ngo (traditional Double-Fifth Festival), which is observed in Vietnam and several Southeast Asian countries, is being reproduced at an exhibition held at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi.
Night at Hoa Lo Prison to offer unique experience
Visiting to Hoa Lo Prison in central Hanoi can be an experience like no other as the historic site is set to open at night starting from July 24, as part of the capital city’s tourism promotion programme.