Hanoi, Vietnam's vibrant capital, remains a top choice for both domestic and international travelers.

After the terrible typhoon Yagi swept through Hanoi, the Red River tidal flats were miraculously revived and turned into a bright yellow field of flowers.

Nestled in the bustling urban landscape of Hanoi, Duyen Thai Village (Thuong Tin District) is a hidden gem, radiating the brilliance of its traditional lacquerware craft.

An estimated 30 hotels offering 5,000 rooms - including 3,600 five-star rooms - are scheduled to be newly available in Hanoi this year, according to the Hanoi Department of Statistics.

It`s Rafael Carneiro of Brazil`s first time visiting Vietnam. He has mostly eaten noodle soups since he arrived – which has given him the impression that all Vietnamese food is the same. But a street food tour he took in Hanoi proved him entirely wrong.

The picturesque flower garden near Nhat Chieu street and the West Lake water park is ideal for those looking for a photo op amid an abundance of bright colours and wonderful scents.

No noise and bustle of the modern life, the Cuu Village is where the wheel of time stop.

Hanoi welcomed its record-setting 3 millionth international tourist for 2015 — a man from Greece — with special gifts and an all expense paid tourist package.

On December 30 at noon, the giant turtle in Hoan Kiem lake floated near the Turtle Tower. According to Prof. Ha Dinh Duc, a senior expert of the Hoan Kiem Turtle, this was the fourth time the legendary turtle floated to the surface in December 2014.

Originally from North America, Red velvet cake with red velvet color captivates many devotees to cuisine around the world. Red velvet cake is often used on Christmas Day or Valentine’s Day because of its warm color for cold winter days.

Large commercial centers and buildings in the Capital are decorated brilliantly to welcome Christmas and attract shoppers.

Tourists to Hanoi should not miss the chance to sip Christmas atmosphere by visiting these lovely cafes.

During these days, every corner of Hanoi is filled with the cozy atmosphere of Christmas, which is also known as Noel with joyous celebrations by both Catholics and followers of other religions.

After Zone 9 closed, young people and expats still had many other options for the bars as Barbetter, Yolo or Hero. These bars have a unique décor and serve customers with different tastes.

With high mountainous terrain, cool climate and rich vegetation, visiting Ba Vi on winter days, visitors will admire a lot of flowers in blossom.

Let’s be the first customers to receive one hour free of charge for watching blockbuster movies worth VND 60,000 at RIO Coffee Film 3D.

Visiting Hanoi as a tour schedule is not enough to experience all habits of residents here and recognize a different Hanoi.

In the late November, Hanoi streets appear pure white with carts full of ox-eye daisy flowers. Sellers usually took flowers in Quang Ba flower night market, Hanoi at about 3 am.

The Old Quarter is a place keeping cultural elite and living style of Hanoian. When night comes, walking around here, you will have chances to enjoy music, cuisine and restful moments with your friends.

Hanoi is very beautiful by night. The trip passing through West Lake, Hanoi Opera House, Hoan Kiem Lake, Long Bien Bridge, etc. made many people head over heels in love with the Capital.

It is not far from Hanoi city center, Yen So Park with a lot of green and airy spaces is a favorite destination for those who want to temporarily go far from their daily stressful life

Conde Nast Traveler named the Long Bien wholesale market in Hanoi located under the famous Long Bien Bridge that was repeatedly bombed and repaired during the war with America on its list of the world top 7 street markets.

With the spread of Southern cuisine in the capital, tourists do not need to travel Saigon or southern provinces to enjoy specialties there, just in Hanoi- a beautiful capital, you can do it.