Cau Giay (Paper Bridge) District is an ancient land of Thang Long (now Hanoi) with many traditional craft villages and a proud history.
The Ministry of Transport has agreed to add another bus line to the list of buses connecting the downtown city with the airport.
A programme entitled ‘Experiencing traditional culture’ is taking place throughout this August in the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, in Dong Mo Tourism Area, Son Tay Town, Hanoi.
An exhibition themed “Dialog with Hang Trong Folk Painting” is underway at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi until July 31, 2023 featuring a series of artworks by young painters in the “From Tradition to Tradition” project.
Hanoi is unique in the sense that you can find many things to do and eat just by strolling down the sidewalk. Many street dishes here have become the capital’s specialties. Ca phe, Vietnamese for “coffee” is one of them.
This summer the Centre for the Promotion of Vietnam’s Intangible Cultural Heritages is organizing “Xam for families” sessions, which are customized to suit groups of families, children, and adults. “Xam” singing is a traditional art form which originated in Vietnam’s northern region hundreds of years ago.
In recent years, Hanoi has hosted numerous concerts performed by legendary singers from around the world. The city has become a regular stage for world music tours, bringing with them foreign fans who discover the beauty of Vietnam along the way.
Ho Guom Opera comes into view with the highlight of ancient European architecture exuding luxury and splendor from 52 monolithic stone columns imported directly from Spain. The ceiling lighting scheme of the theater's main hall is inspired by the starry night sky with magnificent lights, making the theater shimmer at night.
Hanoi's authorities plan to expand the weekend pedestrian zone around the capital's iconic Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter to boost tourism and trade in goods and services.
Hanoi's second airport will be for domestic flights only, according to Vietnam's airport development master plan for 2021-2050.
The Loyalty Oath Festival of Dong Co Temple in Tay Ho District, Hanoi has been listed as a national intangible cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for its historical and cultural values.
Son Tay, a historic town on the outskirts of Hanoi, officially kicked off its tourism year on May 27 with the announcement of Long Ho's recognition as a tourist destination.