Da Sy Blacksmith Village - a fascinating destination for traditional craft enthusiasts
Famous for its handcrafted knives and scissors, Da Sy Blacksmith Village in Hanoi offers visitors a unique glimpse into Vietnam's traditional metalsmith craft.
17:13, 2025/02/24
A new vision for Hanoi’s Old Quarter: tourism, traffic and tradition
Hanoi's Old Quarter is evolving. As the city reinvents its historic heart, a series of transport upgrades and tourism reforms are reshaping the way visitors experience this iconic neighborhood.
18:29, 2025/02/13
Five Vietnam pilgrimage destinations perfect for spiritual seekers
From North to South, handpicked suggestions offer the perfect opportunities for those seeking spiritual experiences and a deeper connection to themselves.
23:13, 2025/02/08
Top picks of Vietnam’s must-visit destinations in 2025
In 2025, domestic tourism is gaining popularity among Vietnamese travelers, driven by the desire for new experiences close to nature and cultural diversity.
14:55, 2021/04/13
The old man guarding Hanoi's last ancient gate for 20 years
For nearly 20 years, a man has looked after the only ancient gate of Hanoi, like his second house.
10:50, 2021/04/06
Vietnam among the best countries for retirement
The International Living Magazine has recently unveiled ‘The World’s Best Places to Retire in 2021’, which ranked Vietnam in tenth place. Here are the reasons why.
13:17, 2021/04/05
House D67 where history is told
House D67 is an interesting historical relic to visit in Thang Long Imperial Citadel.
06:43, 2021/03/31
Lang Pagoda - Thang Long’s beautiful pagoda of exuberant greenery
With a large architectural complex in an open space, Lang Pagoda, one of the most popular pagodas in Hanoi, was considered the most beautiful pagoda in the midst of exuberant greenery in the west of ancient Thang Long Imperial City.
08:20, 2021/03/28
Shoulder pole of street vendors - a charm of Hanoi
Street carrying poles have been one of the typical images of Hanoi, embellishing its beauty.
11:54, 2021/03/27
Hotels, resorts and serviced apartments in Vietnam respond to Earth Hour
Small actions such as turning off electrical appliances when not in use, saving water, planting a row of trees will protect the environment.
20:15, 2021/03/25
Vietnam is one among seven “lesser-known destinations to consider when it’s safe to travel again”: CNBC
Central Vietnam ranked the third position among top seven travel destinations that the U.S press recommends travelers to pay visits after the Covid-19 pandemic.
13:10, 2021/03/25
Hanoi promotes information technology application in tourism
A website called “Hanoi Tourist e-Information” will be set up to help connecting travelers with tourism policy makers and tour-operators as well as receiving feedback from visitors to the city.
11:43, 2021/03/25
More tourist sites to provide free WiFi in Hanoi
The city is offering free Wi-Fi access at 25 tourist spots with the support of private businesses.
09:58, 2021/03/24
“Going Home” tour provides wildlife releasing for tourists
Each visitor to Cuc Phuong National Park will become an “ambassador” to help the national reserve to spread the message of nature conservation widely among the people.
09:51, 2021/03/24
Golden Bridge listed as a new wonder by UK’s press
The 150m long Golden Bridge is insinuated as the “palms of a giant” by the Daily Mail.
05:28, 2021/03/23
Tourism sector focuses on Hanoi
Hanoi's tourism industry needs to focus on building typical products to attract more domestic tourists to the capital.
08:44, 2021/03/21
Dan Phuong - one place, three of folk heritages
Dan Phuong is home to three unique and valuable folk cultural sites, including kite flying, "ca tru" singing, and "cheo tau" singing.
11:01, 2021/03/18
Hanoi targets cultural and MICE tourism
Hanoi has welcomed visitors again as the situation of Covid-19 pandemic is controlled and the task of developing the city as an attractive destination has been back on track.
14:23, 2021/03/17
Hanoi is the most recommended destination for traditional food
The recent endorsement data from real travelers’ reviews on Booking.com reveals that Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are the most recommended destinations for traditional food, street food and places to shop for food.
16:49, 2021/03/16
The National Library of the Nguyen Dynasty opened
The newly restored ancient library in Hue city showcasing Vietnamese life under the regime of Nguyen Kings.
16:08, 2021/03/16
The mansion of King Bao Dai in Hanoi - a sleeping beauty
The 110-year-old mansion of King Bao Dai is still unknown to many people despite its special architecture and luxury, like a sleeping beauty waiting to be woken up.
19:55, 2021/03/15
Hanoi’s intangible heritages recognized national status
Among eight recently recognized intangible cultural heritages by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, two are from Hanoi.
11:16, 2021/03/13
Hang Bac - The “richest” street of Hanoi
Hang Bac (silver) is considered as the “most expensive” street among 36 well-known old streets in Hanoi. It is also the cradle of the jewelry trade in the city with many interesting historical stories.
09:41, 2021/03/12
Vaccine Passport still a question to Vietnam tourism
Experts have said that Vietnam should open its door for vaccinated foreign travelers at the same time as Thailand (on July 1) or even earlier.