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Some historical relics and popular tourist destinations in Hanoi announced temporary closure as of February 4 to avoid the nCoV.

In Vietnam, the saying “the first lunar month of the year is the time for pleasure and relaxation” is learnt by heart by nearly everyone.

In the late morning, the number of arrivals to the pagoda increased rapidly. Some came to seek blessings for a prosperous year.

Tet is a magic time when ancient customs and beliefs live on, Thuy Duong tell us about how a family in Hanoi celebrates a typical traditional Tet.

You should know do's and don'ts to avoid awkward moments in Vietnam during Tet celebration.

A perfect kumquat tree full of fruits may cost around VND2 million (US$86).

Until now, the house has become a must-visit cultural site when foreign visitors arrive in Hanoi.

The land of the rising dragon boasts a great number of cultural and historical destinations.

All the foodies agreed that it is worth-a-wait to taste one of the best steamy "banh cuon" in town.

Hanoi, a blend of old and modern values, East and West, promises to offer nice surprises to visitors.

The exhibition showcases drawings, sketches and watercolor paintings created by fifteen students from Indochina College of Fine Arts (now Vietnam University of Fine Arts) and their teacher - Ferdinand de Fénis.

The sketches depict an elegant and memorable Hanoi with old condominiums, tiny street corners or colonial tenements, among others.

The spiritual activities during this Vu Lan Festival at Phuc Khanh pagoda take place from 2 to 14 in Lunar Seventh Month or August 2 to August 14 with several praying ceremonies and chanting.

The series will be aired 60 times in 2019, of which each of the four aforesaid contents will be run 15 times.

Chuong Duong Bridge, which was built from 1983 to 1986, is the first of its kinds to be designed and constructed by local engineers.

Each type of ticket is classified into different sub-categories with differentiated offers for one-day or three-day ticket holders.

Hanoi has become more outward and dynamic as the city is accelerating international and regional cooperation. The city has also applied to join in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

Lotus flowers can be found everywhere in Vietnam, but Hanoi is where you can find the majority of the variants.

Although it lasts in a short time during summer, lotus leaves a strong impression on Vietnamese people.

A handicraft 3D lightbox including layers of paper-cut may take four to five hours to be completed.