City Guide

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.

Hanoi has welcomed visitors again as the situation of Covid-19 pandemic is controlled and the task of developing the city as an attractive destination has been back on track.

The recent endorsement data from real travelers’ reviews on Booking.com reveals that Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are the most recommended destinations for traditional food, street food and places to shop for food.

Cha Ca has a dear place in the Hanoian’s heart not only because of its phenomenal taste, but also because it represents the historic past of Vietnam.

Hang Bac (silver) is considered as the “most expensive” street among 36 well-known old streets in Hanoi. It is also the cradle of the jewelry trade in the city with many interesting historical stories.

Making banh cuon (steamed rice crepe) requires skills and meticulousness.

The CNN U.S television channel has recently ranked the Pho bo or beef noodle soup at the second position among 20 best soups of the world.

Although the ingredients to make this addicting dish sound fairly simple: ripe bananas, sugar, flour, turmeric powder, making banh chuoi requires the exceptional skills of a master artisan.

The flowers fragrance breeze could be smelled in the streets where a flower vendor is about to pass by.

Located in Hanoi's Old Quarter area, Ma May Street is unique as it is home to many of the city’s oldest houses.

Late-February to early-March is the best time of year to observe the vibrant wildflower of pear in some streets in the capital city.

The stars of this dish are, obviously, snails. And sometimes they can be unsightly to look at. However, once you get over the sight, you’ll know why this dish has gained quite a lot of prominence among the people.