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Unique architectural and cultural heritage sites and public spaces in Hoan Kiem District now become creative cultural hubs.

If you visit Hanoi in September or October, you will be mesmerized by the breathtaking splendor of the autumn landscape.

The MV honors a journey to beat hardships and conquer the heights with the strength of friendship.

At the end of Spring and early Summer, the newly inaugurated intersections in the capital city become more romantic thanks to hundreds of green trees as they are entering the leaf-changing season.

Do Duc Hai has such a great passion for building Rubik cube mosaics that he paid a lot of patience and meticulousness to create unique portrait mosaics of Vietnamese former leaders.

Realizing that many people could not be self-treated in isolation at home, a Hanoi-based yoga instructor has opened a free online breathing practice class.

The free-of-charge restaurant in Hanoi serves around 200 meals for everyone, regardless of whether they are rich or poor. As long as they like vegetarian food, they are welcome to have lunch or dinner here.

Thuy Khue Street is one of the remaining pieces of evidence about the thousand-year-old Thang Long-Hanoi Capital.

The Contemporary Arts Gallery is taking place at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum, Hanoi.

After nine months of closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic, cinemas in Hanoi have been allowed to reopen, satisfying the thirst of young people who love to watch motion pictures on the big screen.

Tet is upon Vietnam, the G4 Embassies of Canada, New Zealand, Norway, and Switzerland would like to share some stories of “Hope” for the New Year.

The vibrant shopping atmosphere is still felt in the streets.

A group of local and foreign youths is calling on the community to join hands to protect the environment on the occasion of Kitchen Gods Farewell day with the message “Release fish- Not plastic bags”.

Van Mieu (Temple of Literature) is a place to nurture the traditional fondness for learning over centuries.

The traditional trade of incense-making in Quang Phu Cau Commune (Ung Hoa District, Hanoi) dates back a hundred years ago. This place is the major incense supply to the Northern region, providing the main source of income for thousands of local households.

Dao Van Soan is one of the last artisans in Dao Xa village. With the experiences passed down from his predecessors, he is able to make various kinds of traditional Vietnamese musical instruments such as (Vietnamese monochord), Dan Nhi (or Vietnamese two-string violin) to Dan Day - Vietnamese three-strings guitar and Dan Tranh - the Zither, among others.

Sorted trash is a resource - a message that Green Life, an environment advocate organization in Hanoi, has made efforts to convey over three years.

The jewelry craft in Hanoi’s Dinh Cong Village has been famous for its long history. Braving the Covid-19 pandemic, artisan Quach Van Hieu is doing what it takes to preserve the traditional trade.

The special display at Hoa Lo Prison Relic praises the noble sacrifice and loyalty of Vietnamese women during the wars and their contributions in peacetime.

The familiar images of the countryside in northern Vietnam are depicted in the miniatures made by an young Hanoi artisan.

Hanoi will launch the first-ever national urban railway line immediately after the Ministry of Transport handed over the works to the city on November 6.

Visiting Van Phuc Silk Village, where is renowned for its traditional silk trade and high-quality products, these days we can feel the rhythm of life after the city relaxed social distancing restrictions.