In Vietnam, Christmas has become a youthful event that seamlessly blends Western customs with the warmth of the local people.

By creating appealing places and local homestays, Quoc Oai District hopes to increase community-based travel in addition to cultural and spiritual tourism.

Designed by world-renowned Italian architect Renzo Piano, Hanoi's new opera house will be a major cultural landmark, expected to bring international visitors to the city.

Looking down Trang Tien Street, you can see Hanoi Opera House standing strongly, deserving to be one of Hanoi`s grandest buildings.

The renowned Dong Xuan Market in downtown Hanoi has long been a favorite, a busy trade center that attracted buyers from many other places.

X-98, Hanoi Creative City, VietGangz Brotherhood… has opened in the capital, attracting a large number of young people.

When the roads around Hoan Kiem Lake (Sword Lake) in Hanoi turn into pedestrian zone every weekend, those places are more hunted.

One of the best ways to take in Hanoi sights is by cyclo – the uniquely Vietnamese transport that combines a bicycle with an armchair.

At first glance, an unexpected rain shower may put a damper on your holiday, but there are plenty of indoor activities in Hanoi.

Unlike any other capital in Southeast Asia or the even the world, Hanoi is a city with so many unique things to do at night. Here we’ve picked out the Top 5 most popular spots in Hanoi for those looking for a great time after sunset.

If you only have 48 hours in Hanoi, bypassing some attractions is a must to make the most out of your stay in Vietnam’s capital city.

Lying in old quarter or big streets, below are ideal bookstores for foreigners, travelers and English bookworms in Hanoi to relax and enjoy their interest.

Serein Cafe & Lounge looks out over the famous Long Bien Bridge. And when a train rolls through, you get to see it across the bridge and the river.

There are some nice local shops and a good and cheap restaurant, it`s really worth a visit.

Walk around The Old Quarter, eat bun Cha… top things you can do for one day in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Phan Dinh Phung is considered one of the most popular streets in Hanoi, with beautiful location for photography.

Cuu Village in Van Tu commune of the suburban district of Phu Xuyen is one of the oldest "modern" villages in Hanoi. Unlike the famous Duong Lam Village, which is a typical traditional village, Cuu Village boasted a more luxurious veneer because its buildings are a combination of French style and Vietnamese features.

Co Loa was chosen to be the capital of the state of Au Lac. Thuc Phan An Duong Vuong was remembered for building the Co Loa citadel and for ruling Au Lac for 50 years, 3rd century B.C.

The capital of Hanoi has been the most renowned destination across the country to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. Visitors can fully explore the culinary of the three regions in the city. The Economic and Urban Newspaper introduces about 10 best restaurants in the city:

Visiting pagodas at the beginning of Lunar New Year has become an age-old tradition of Vietnamese people. Following is the 10 spiritual destinations in Hanoi capital that most visitors should visit when arriving the city during the spring travel schedule.

In Hanoi, traditional flower markets such as Quang Ba and Hang Luoc attract most people to visit in Tet holidays. Many people go Nhat Tan peach garden to enjoy Tet atmosphere and buy flower for decorating their house during Tet.

Being located in the center of Hanoi`s Old Quarter, Dong Xuan market is one of the bullish business places. To date, it is also one of the destinations for tourists. This result is obtained thanks to the process of constructing Dong Xuan Joint Stock Company over the past 20 years.

On December 19 afternoon, Hanoi Department of Transportation held a press conference on answering questions about the operation of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route No. 01 linking Kim Ma and Yen Nghia bus terminals.