To make Quoc Oai District a magnet for visitors, the local government planned to improve service quality and work with travel agencies to include its destinations in tour itineraries.

From sunrise workouts in bustling parks to cleaner meals on family tables, Vietnam is quietly embracing a lifestyle centred on health and wellness.

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

After two weeks, Hanoi Book Street on Dec 19 Road welcomed nearly 20.000 visitors purchase books and join activities related to reading culture.

Lying quietly and secretively in a corner of Trang Tien street - a famous street in Hanoi; the ice cream shop keeps its attractiveness for more than half of the century.

Célimène Daudet to hold recital at Hanoi Opera House, 7th European literature days… highlight events this week 8 – 13 May 2017 in Hanoi.

Traditional Vietnamese music is highly diverse and syncretistic, combining native and foreign influences.

The first Book Street of Hanoi attracted untold number of visitors right after being launched.

19/12 Street in Hoan Kiem district has officially become Hanoi’s first book street from May 1.

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.

People in Hanoi pass by street vendors every day. Among those, busy bicycles with bunches of flower attract eyes the most. They look like walking flowers vases on the streets.

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.

Hanoi Looktique Fair is popular with young people, this place has many display units, they sell clothes, bags, books, foods and drink.

Vietnam Book Festival 2017 themed ‘Book, Knowledge and Social Development’ yesterday officially kicked off at the National Library of Vietnam (31 Trang Thi Street).

The Indian Embassy in Vietnam inaugurated an Indian cultural centre in Hanoi on the evening of April 20, as part of activities marking the two countries’ 45-year diplomatic ties (January 7, 1972 - 2017) and 10-year strategic partnership (2007 - 2017).

Vietnam Book Festival 2017, scheduled to open on April 20 at National Library of Vietnam, No. 31 Trang Thi Street, Hanoi, will feature various meaningful activities targeting readers of all ages.

During this month, it’s common scene to residents at 50th Hang Bac Street to see an American volunteering to repaint the old alley here.

A bamboo and rattan fair was held on April 14th by the Hanoi Old Quarter Management Board. The fair showcased a wide variety of bamboo and rattan products at Kim Ngan Communal House on Hang Bac Street of the Hanoi Old Quarter.

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.