City Guide

Hanoi is more charming with spectacular sunset scenes.

Once a spontaneous landfill and a gathering place for social evils, the walkway around Truc Bach Lake became tidy and beautiful thanks to a social-environmental clean-up campaign.

Compared to the Southern and the Central Vietnam, the Northern region, particularly Hanoi, boasts a wide variety of dishes using Muscovy duck, from noodle dish to hot pot and stir-fry.

Thuoc Bac Street in Hanoi’s Old Quarter is an interesting place which maintains various beauties of old Hanoi.

Generations of Hanoi people have enjoyed pho cuon (fresh rice noodle rolls). What makes it such a trustworthy culinary address?

There are many varieties of bun cha across Vietnam, but the Hanoi version is still held in high esteem.

Eating at night is not only a pleasure but also a unique culinary culture of Hanoi people.

The “treasure" tree of Dinh Thon village is in full bloom with wonderful bright yellow flowers in late Spring.

The event will be held at Hanoi International Exhibition Centre, aiming to encourage tourists nationwide to resume their travelling habits.

A familiar image presents everywhere from small alleys to main streets, beside large commercial centers or luxury restaurants and cafes, which reminds everyone of Hanoi: sidewalk iced tea.

Banh duc is a dish that’s common in all three regions of Vietnam. It originated from the countryside and is inexpensive so literally everyone can afford.

Located some 20 kilometers away from Hanoi’s center, the Tram mountain is a unique ‘stone plateau’ in Hanoi outskirts, housing the aged-old ritual sites and marvelous beautiful landscapes.

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.

When it comes to Vietnamese cuisine, one of the first images that appear in most people’s mind is banh mi.

The dipping sauce – mam tom or shrimp paste - is the most special part about this dish. It has a signature pungent scent that might scare away the chicken-hearted diners.

The “Essence of Asia” collection of restaurants represent authenticity, culinary culture and community focus.