An exhibition on the historic Ho Chi Minh Trail will open at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi on April 26 to mark National Reunification Day (April 30) and the 65th anniversary of the legendary route.

The five-day holiday is an occasion to explore the colorful life of a dynamic, creative city, offering visitors a variety of experiences.

Hanoi is one of the top destinations favored by Vietnamese travelers, while Dalat and Danang have the highest search volume among domestic destinations for the long national holiday, which runs from April 27 to May 1 this year.

Hanoi's famous drink has won over even the most demanding guests, from high-profile politicians to ordinary tourists.

Tran Quy Cap Street has long been known to Hanoi residents as a meeting place for broken appliances. The repairers on this street are considered "magicians" whose magic touch brings the family's endearing gadgets back to life.

The endless creativity of Vietnamese housewives helps to enrich the ancestral offerings at the Han Thuc Festival, which fell on April 11 this year.