Hanoi tops Southeast Asia’s safest destinations for solo female travelers
“Feel free to pamper yourself while staying in this beautiful city, which is undoubtedly one of the best places to travel alone as a woman in Southeast Asia.”
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Artisan turns Bodhi leaf into artwork
With skilled hands and a great passion for traditional craft, an artisan in Hanoi turns Bodhi leaf skeleton into a sophisticated new type of art.
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Enjoying puppet shows, exploring the space of the royal palace, and admiring national treasures are unique experiences offered in the 90-minute night tour to Hanoi's renowned world heritage.
Hanoi Soul: Pho
Beef or chicken, rich or light, traditional or reinvented, pho adapts but never forgets its roots. A taste of pho is a taste of Hanoi itself.
10 Apr, 06:26 PM
Back on the water: Dam Village celebrates the legendary boat racing festival
Every five years, Dam Village in Bac Tu Liem District's Tay Tuu Ward hosts the boat racing festival, a national intangible cultural heritage.
08 Apr, 05:42 AM
The fiery red bombax blossoms of Thay Pagoda: a springtime spectacle
THE HANOI TIMES — Every early April, as the bombax flowers bloom in full glory, Thay Pagoda, with a history of thousand years, becomes an attractive destination for visitors who come to admire the vibrant red blossoms covering the temple grounds.
07 Apr, 11:01 AM
Hanoi Culture: Tra da
04 Apr, 12:03 PM
Unique conical hats of Chuong Village
Chuong Village in Thanh Oai District, Hanoi, is an attractive tourist destination for those who love exploring unique handcrafted products. The "non la" – the Vietnamese conical hat – is a simple yet iconic symbol of Vietnamese culture.
02 Apr, 10:22 PM
Hanoi Breakfast: Crispy banh mi
Welcome to Hanoi Breakfast: A quick taste of the city’s morning must-eats, one dish at a time.
28 Mar, 09:10 PM
When a Prime Minister becomes a TikToker!
From February 25 to 28, 2025, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon paid an official visit to Vietnam and attended the ASEAN Future Forum 2025.
06 Mar, 08:32 PM