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.

​A series of pictures were displayed on bamboo shelves round Hoan Kiem lake to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day (10/10/1954 – 10/10/2014).

The event aims to highlight the 60th anniversary of Hanoi’s Liberation Day (October 10) and the 15th anniversary of UNESCO recognition of Hanoi as a City of Peace.

Ha Noi is decorating streets with flowers, flags, colored lights, and posters to prepare for the celebration of the 60th anniversary of liberation on October 10.

More than 366 businesses and establishments involving traditional handicraft and fine art items are showcasing their products at four-day 2014 Hanoi Traditional Craft Village Festival.

Based on the legendary in which Emperor Ly Thai To selected Thang Long as the name of the capital when he saw a golden dragon flying up into the sky.

On October 4th, the exhibition on economic, cultural, social achievements of Hanoi during 60 years of construction and development was held at Museum of Hanoi.

On October 3, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the capital’s liberation, People`s Committee of Hoan Kiem District and Dong Xuan Joint Stock Company officially opened 6 walking streets which are located in Grade 1 Conservation Area in the Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem district.

Ba Kieu temple in Hanoi will receive VND 23.2 billion (nearly US$1.1 million) from the city’s budget for a restoration project.

Hanoi City’s Party Committee, People`s Committee and Fatherland Front held a science seminar on " 60 years since Liberation Day - achievements, opportunities, challenges and development" on October 3rd.

Hanoi capital has been hailed among Asia’s top 25 destinations by the world’s largest tourism website TripAdvisor.

Hanoi People`s Committee issued Decision No. 2542 / QD-PPC approving the investment project on opening a new road from Museum of Ethnology to road 32, in Dich Vong Ward and Quan Hoa Ward, Cau Giay street.

​The art Exhibition titled "Hanoi`s autumn tone " will be open to public from October 1st to 6 at Vietnam Fine Arts Museum (66 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Hanoi). This is one of many activities held by Hanoi College of Art to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Liberation Day of the Capital.

Among a lot of work in preparation for taking over the capital on October 10th, 1954,Vietnamese government is interested in protecting transport infrastructure, power plants against sabotage of enemies, ensuring life and stability of the capital’s residents.

This is the name of an art exhibition which was held by Vietnam Art Association. The photos taken by Elderly members club.

Vietnamese Association of Historical Science incoordination with the Vietnamese Buddhist Shangha, and An Ninh Thu Do Newspaper launched opening ceremony casting 60 golden statues of Saint Giong.

On the morning of September 27th, Economic & Urban Newspaper in collaboration with Hanoi Elderly photographer club hosted an exhibition titled “Ha Noi in me” at the Temple of Literature.

In 2014 when Hanoi is bustlingly celebrating its 60th anniversary of liberation (October 10, 1954 -2014), the capital city’s hospitality is making every effort to reach its target of welcoming 17 million visitors, including three million foreigners.

“Banh gio” - Vietnamese pyramidal rice dumpling sold in country markets has become a favorite breakfast of many Hanoians.

On September 19th, the Dong Xuan Joint Stock Company coordinated with local authorities, officially opening the Hang Buom Food Street.

On September 8th , Economic & Urban newspaper in cooperation with Department of Planning and Architecture, Hanoi Urban Planning Institute hold a workshop entitled "Hanoi Urban, 60 years of construction and development 1954-2014 ".