Grape fruit flower tea – a specialty of Hanoi
Vietnam’s traditional tea art is neither sophisticated like the Japanese tea art nor complicated like the Chinese one. There are many types of tea in Vietnam, grape fruit flower tea is no doubt one of the most renowned, and a truly specialty of Hanoi.
Hanoi programme reproduces ancient Tet customs
A programme is taking place in Duong Lam ancient village in Son Tay town, Hanoi, reproducing the traditional rituals, activities and customs during Tet (Lunar New Year) Festival.
Various activities held in Hanoi’s Old Quarter to celebrate Lunar New Year
The traditional flower market on Hang Luoc Street, Hoan Kiem District, officially opened on January 19 as part of the activities in celebration of Tet (Lunar New Year) Festival in…
Hanoi remains at top of travellers’ lists despite COVID-19
Hanoi has remained at the top of global travellers’ wish lists although COVID-19 travel restrictions severely hit the city’s tourism last year.
A Hanoian dish which originates from Saigon
Bun nem ran, deep fried spring roll with white vermicelli, is originally from Saigon, a southern city. However, when it comes to Hanoi, the dish has been considerably modified to suit the taste of Hanoians.
Hanoi welcomes 143 passengers from Japan on New Year's Day
Hanoi capital welcomed the first international flight of 2022 from Tokyo, Japan, with 143 Japanese passengers on board on January 1, according to the Hanoi Department of Tourism.
An exhibition opened in Hanoi on December 21, introducing visitors to bamboo and rattan handicraft products as well as products which have qualified for the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme in the capital city.
“Hanoi là....” exhibition of illustrations opens in capital
As many as 29 best artworks selected from an illustration contest about Hanoi capital are on display at an exhibition which is open at L’Escape in the capital from December 18 to January 2, 2022.
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City listed among top 100 city destinations
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have been listed among Top 100 City Destinations Index 2021 by London-based market research company Euromonitor International.
Water lilies in full bloom on the way to Huong Pagoda
Located in My Duc district, Hanoi, about 70 km southwest of Hanoi capital city, Huong (Perfume) Pagoda is a cultural-religious complex, consisting of Huong Tich Cavern, which was described in 1770 by Lord Trinh Sam as the most beautiful cave in the country.
Hoa Lo Prison hosts exclusive Ha Noi war exhibition
In 1946, the streets of Ha Noi were the scene of 60 days of intense fighting between revolutionaries under President Ho Chi Minh and the French colonial forces. Now, an exhibition on the battle is being broadcast on the social media channels of the Hoa Lo Prison.
Bamboo Airways opens Hanoi- Dien Bien route
The first Bamboo Airways flight from Hanoi landed in Dien Bien Phu airport in the northern border province of Dien Bien on October 14, marking the official launch of Bamboo Airways' Hanoi-Dien Bien route.
UK visa application centre set to reopen in Hanoi
The Vietnamese Government has given the go-ahead to the reopening of the UK visa application centre in Hanoi for August 30, with restrictions set to be in place following its launch.  
Hanoi sees no tourists in August
 With the majority of incoming flights suspended and travel restrictions imposed due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, the capital recorded no visitors in August, according to Hanoi Tourism Department.
Hoi An, Sapa and Hanoi lead favourite destinations for photography in Vietnam
Hoi An, Sapa and Hanoi lead the top ten favourite destinations for photography in Vietnam according to assessment of global tourists.