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.

Hanoi will launch a Vietnamese "Ao dai" space, the city`s new tourist attraction, at 18 Au Co Street in Hanoi’s Tay Ho district on December 11, the municipal Tourism Department announced at the recent press conference.

After a month of launching, the free tour of craft streets in the Old Quarters for tourists provided by Hanoi Tourism Department in collaboration with Hanoi Tourism Joint Stock Company (Vietnamtourism) has really become a special feature among the city`s tourism products

Hanoi city recently offered four free tours of craft streets for tourists who will be provided with maps, tourist publications and information about Hanoi tourism sites

Thousands of Hanoi`s residents and foreign visitors attended the 2016 Me Tri Young Rice Flake Culture Day that was held on October 2 in Hanoi`s Nam Tu Liem district.

According to the 2016 Mastercard Global Destinations Cities Index, Vietnam`s two largest cities of Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi have been ranked in the top 20 fastest-growing destination for international visitors in the world, with at least 1 million visitors staying overnight.

Whether it is rainy or sunny, hundreds of volunteers supporting Thang Long - Hanoi tourism man tourist sites with a smile on their lips. They act as tourism ambassadors, promoting Hanoi to foreign tourists.

The walking street around the Sword Lake is a typical cultural feature of the City and attraction to the people and tourists who have demand for walking, shopping and sightseeing. Therefore, after over one month of operation, this space has drawn more and more interest and support from the society.

Hanoi People’s Committee plans to open nine more pedestrian areas in the Old Quarter in October this year.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Hanoi People’ Committee jointly organised the Vietnam’s tourism promotion programme in France’s Paris capital on September 20.

Hanoi People`s Committee has issued a notice announcing the conclusion of Vice Chairman Ngo Van Quy on the implementing Hanoi`s tourism promotion on CNN channel.

Director of the Hanoi Department of Tourism Do Dinh Hong believed that the pilot of opening more walking area around Hoan Kiem Lake from September 1 is an important event to lure more domestic and foreign visitors to the capital this year.

​Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism annouced that from September 1-30, Independent Holliday celebration will be held from September 1-30 at the Culture and Tourism Village of Vietnamese ethnic groups (Dong Mo, Son Tay, Hanoi) to mark the 71th anniversary of National Day (September 2).

As a capital of Vietnam with more than 1,000 years of history, Hanoi has many attactive cultural and historic sites that attract a lot of domestic and international tourists.

Such a holiday for two in the capital of Vietnam is estimated to cost around US$490, Hanoi has been chosen once again as the best destination worldwide for a cheap vacation.

Visitors who used to go to Hanoi will eagerly seek a chance to enjoy West Lake shrimp fried pancake, a speciality of this place, which can make a great impression.

Director of Hanoi Department of Tourism Do Dinh Hong told the reporter of the Economic and Urban newspaper that the municipal tourism will implement practical and specific measures to promote Hanoi` cuisine becoming the local featured tourism product in the time ahead.

The capital of Hanoi has long been an attractive destination for its scenic spots, historical and cultural sites, and unique cuisine. The Telegraph recently selected Hanoi as one of the world’s best cities for food.

Hanoi people are well-known for the simple but subtle cuisine. Especially, the city’s food has played the important position in Vietnamese culinary culture. The cuisine of Hanoi is not only diversified, but also remains its traditional feature.

Pho (Noodle soup) is one of the traditional food of Hanoi, closely associated with the people daily life and history of this old city.

There are a lot of specialities in Hanoi but the most favourite dish is a simple broth of rice noodle called Pho. It is a dish that defines Hanoi special foods.