Five Moc villages’ festival preserves tradition in the heart of Hanoi
Spring is the season of festivals in Vietnam, especially in the North. The festival of the five Moc villages along the To Lich river in Hanoi is one of the most-anticipated. It is held every five years and attracts huge crowds of people with its colorful parades, folk games and music. The festival of five Moc villages is recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a national intangible cultural heritage.
Hanoi among 12 safest places for solo female travelers
Travel inspiration platform Tripzilla has listed the capital among its list of the top 12 safest places for solo female travelers.
Commercial flights between Hanoi, Ca Mau to be launched on April 30
A technical return flight from the Mekong Delta province of Ca Mau to Hanoi will be operated by the low-cost carrier, Bamboo Airways on April 20.
‘Birdhouse’ bookshelves encourage reading in Hanoi
A cozy reading space created in the city's heart by Gen Z Hanoians contributes to promoting reading among youth.
Co Loa Ancient Citadel a unique tourist attraction in capital city
Co Loa now is serving as not only a cultural relic and evidence of ancient Vietnamese' creativeness and technical level, but also an ideal destination for visitors.
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City among safest cities in Southeast Asia
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have both been included in a list of the safest cities in Southeast Asia, as compiled by statistics site Numbeo.
Taiwan’s airline launches route to Ha Noi
StarLux Airlines of Taiwan began flying to Ha Noi on January 13, as border controls imposed to control the spread of COVID-19 have eased up in both Viet Nam and Taiwan.
Vietnam leaves long-lasting impression on Chinese poet
Chinese poet Brier Yang felt in love with Vietnam during her first visit 10 years ago. Since then, she has felt the urge to return and explore.
Hanoi calligraphy festival set to run during Tet
The annual spring calligraphy festival will kick off at the Literature Lake, part of the Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature), on January 15 after a two-year hiatus related to the development of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Also known as Dien Huu Tu (Pagoda of Permanent Blessings) or Lien Hoa Dai (Lotus Tower), One Pillar Pagoda (or Chua Mot Cot in Vietnamese) is located on the street named Chua Mot Cot in Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.
Fashion helps honour cultural heritage
Vietnam International Fashion Week-VIFW 2022 recently wrapped up in Hanoi, ending a successful year with many exciting events hosted by the fashion industry after the COVID-19 pandemic. Joining the global trend, Vietnamese fashion designers paid greater attention to highlighting culture and using environmentally friendly materials for their products.
Long Bien Bridge tells stories about Hanoi
A collection of old documents related to Hanoi’s iconic Long Bien Bridge has been unveiled to the public for the first time at an exhibition entitled “Long Bien Bridge – The Eyewitness of History”.
Hanoi boasts great potential for MICE tourism
Boasting a number of high-class accommodation facilities, Hanoi enjoys favourable conditions to wlcome large groups of MICE (meeting, incentive, convention, exhibition) tourists, according to the Hanoi Department of Tourism.
Bamboo Airways launches first direct flight from Hanoi to Tianjin (China)
Vietnamese carrier Bamboo Airways has launched the first direct flight route between Hanoi and Tianjin, with flights running between Noi Bai International Airport in the Vietnamese capital and China’s Tianjin Binhai International Airport.
Delicacies of Vietnam’s regions spotlighted at ethnic village outside Hanoi
In December, visitors to the Vietnam ethnic culture and tourism village on the outskirts of Hanoi will have the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of delicacies from throughout the country.