Locals look forward to the holiday season, and Hanoi's Old Quarter is a hive of activity as Christmas preparations get underway.

The "Bach Hoa Bo Hanh" or "Parade of Flowers" is a celebration of the Vietnamese national attire, showing young people's love and pride for the nation's cultural heritage.

The goal of the first-ever Vietnam International Piano Competition and Festival is to establish itself as one of the country's most prominent piano contests and cultural events.

Drinking tea has long been a daily enjoyment of Hanoians regardless of social status or character.

Hanoi and its creative residents invent a lot of small food that make your mouth water every time you think about salty or sweet.

People often have fond memories when they see Cốm cake, as this is a must have in happy occasions, like weddings or Lunar New Year.

Serving from beer, cocktail to wine or playing from pop, rock, acoustic, jazz to techno, each bar & club contributes to the diverse color to the night life in the city.

Walking around Hanoi cafeterias, you will see a pristine soul of the city, no matter how much it has changed.

IHG Hotels & Resorts will expand its upscale voco™ brand to Vietnam next year, which will mark the first opening under the voco brand in South East Asia.

Wandering in small streets in the city, you can stray into a vintage cafe which is like a time machine taking you back to some period of the old days, to uncover a different Hanoi.

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), is kicking off this festive season with Southeast Asia’s biggest promotion on Shopee.

The Christmas season 2020, the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is celebrating the “Joy of Giving,” as its halls are adorned with ornamental trees, garlands, gift boxes, and ribbons, among others.

Xôi (sticky rice) has a long-standing history in the Vietnamese cuisine.

During the chilly weather of fall, there’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of steamy and hearty fish noodle soup, or Bun Ca in Vietnamese.

Egg coffee is well known as a Hanoi specialty and has been praised by international media.

2020 is the 28th year that the “Good people and good deeds” movement of Hanoi has been sped up, gradually becoming a cultural trait and an identity which not only embellish but also positively contribute to the development of the land of a thousand years of civilization.

For over a week now, the weather in Hanoi has started to get chilly. On the streets in the Capital, the ardent fragrance of devil’s tree flowers has pervaded the air.

Besides coffee, tea is another typical option of the local people when they go out. Unlike the lively coffee shops, tea houses usually bring another ambiance for those who want a tranquil and peaceful corner in the busy city life.

Autumn is the time when Hanoian girls often pose for photographs with the graceful flowers.

Visitors can enjoy many delicious street-food dishes around the capital with very affordable prices.

The flavor of the dishes is passed through many generations that makes them extremely special for diners.

“Hong Kong in miniature” tea shop is one of the favorite places of the youngsters for check-in in Hanoi.

An insightful comparison of Hanoi before and after the reopening of business activities in the eyes of an expat.