Pure white lotus season in Hanoi
Every Summer, the white lotus ponds in Hanoi’s outskirt are in full bloom, springboarding them into the top of the local list of selfie hotspots.
Purple flowers signal Hanoi’s summer
Leaving the gloomy and drizzling days behind, Hanoi has re-encountered its usual summer vibrancy with purple Lagerstroemia blossoming all over the streets.
Ancient village keeps Dong leaf craft alive each Tet
As Tet approaches, the tranquil countryside on the outskirts of Hanoi takes on a new energy. The harvest season for dong leaves- an essential ingredient of Vietnam’s Lunar New Year- reaches its annual peak.
05 Feb, 08:48 PMLacquer horse sculptures revive Duong Lam traditions for Tet celebration
A lacquer horse collection in Duong Lam Ancient Village celebrates the Year of the Horse 2026, showcasing Vietnamese folklore, traditional craftsmanship and contemporary lacquer art by master artisan Nguyen Tan Phat.
03 Feb, 09:21 PMHanoi’s golden horse ushers in fortune for Lunar New Year 2026
In the lead-up to the Year of the Horse, local artisans spend months refining posture, spirit, and symbolism, turning precious metals into cultural icons of luck and ambition.
30 Jan, 04:38 PMHanoi glows on a night of Party Congress celebration
Hanoi took center stage on Friday night as a large-scale cultural program marked the conclusion of Vietnam’s 14th Communist Party Congress.
24 Jan, 07:00 AMFireworks light up Hanoi to celebrate Party Congress
Nearly 10,000 fireworks lit up Hanoi’s night sky as Vietnam marked the conclusion of the Communist Party’s 14th National Congress.
24 Jan, 12:00 AMExperience Hanoi’s Ancient Mid-Autumn Festival at Thang Long Imperial Citadel
Each year, the Mid-Autumn Festival lights up Hanoi’s cultural scene and this season, Thang Long Imperial Citadel invites visitors to relive the charm of this timeless tradition.
06 Oct, 05:32 PMHanoi streets submerged after heavy rains
Hanoi is among many localities in northern and north-central Vietnam affected by Typhoon Bualoi, which brought wind force of level 12 with gusts up to level 15.
30 Sep, 06:25 PMMu Cang Chai harvest season: A masterpiece in northwest Vietnam
The romantic allure of the northwestern mountains of Vietnam, with their breathtaking natural landscapes, leaves an unforgettable impression on every traveler’s heart.
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