Hanoi news

Ha Noi to build ‘smoke-free’ environment in tourist sites and workplaces
In 2015, Ha Noi municipal authority has launched a program to build models of smoke-free environment, including tourist sites and workplaces for the sake of society and health of public.

A former guide gives Ha Noi travel tips
Get lost in the Old Quarter, mingle among the many street food stands, and other ideas for how travellers can make the most out of a first visit to the crazy but cozy capital, Nguyen Van reports.

Hanoi forms tourism management agency
Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee signed a decision on July 29 to establish a Tourism Department separate from the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Exhibition on Uncle Ho relics in Ha Noi
As many of 125 photos and documents on relics related to Uncle Ho in Ha Noi are on display at an exhibition which opened at 48 Hang Ngang Street, Hoan Kiem district, Ha Noi on May 18th.

Photo contest for youth launched in Hanoi
Photo lovers will have a chance to show their love of Hanoi through a photo contest themed “I love my city, my people” that launched on October 25 by the city government on its official website.

Peace cultural festival in Ha Noi
Ha Noi city Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism in coordination with the Ha Noi city Union of Friendship Organization is to organize a "Peace cultural festival" on October 12.

Ha Noi boosts links for tourism development
The Hanoi tourism sector is looking to regional links to improve efficiency as the capital is an attractive destination for tourists with more than 5,000 historical relics, close to 1,300 traditional craft villages, and a great number of intangible cultural heritages, according to radio The Voice of Vietnam.

Hanoi draft beer among the cheapest in the world
Vietnam is listed in first place among the top five destinations serving the cheapest beer in the world, according to Thrillist edition - a leading men's digital lifestyle brand.

Hanoi ranked second cheapest city for travellers
Hanoi has been rated as the second cheapest city for travellers among 49 surveyed destinations worldwide by TripAdvisor, just after Sofia of Bulgaria.

Hanoi ranked among least expensive tourist cities
Hanoi ranks second on a worldwide list of 2013’s cheapest cities for tourism, following the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, published by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel website.

Hanoi promotes trade village tourism
Hanoi’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism is developing tours to six selected trade villages in the city as part of efforts to promote this type of tourism in the capital.

Hanoi’s churches for Christmas
Hanoi’s streets and shops are well decorated in preparation for a Merry Christmas. Below are the best churches in Hanoi for Christmas.

Hanoi exhibits century old photos by French photographer
A color photograph exhibition themed ‘Hanoi and Color’ opened in Hanoi on December 9, displaying 60 stunning images of Hanoi taken a century ago.

“Cheo” performance to be held in Hanoi
On November 30, a “Cheo” performance will be held at Kim Lien Commune House in Dong Da, Hanoi.

Hanoi hosts Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day
The ninth Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day was opened on November 19 in Hanoi for nationwide localities to share experience in preserving and promoting cultural and natural heritage values.