Lifestyle

Walking around Hanoi cafeterias, you will see a pristine soul of the city, no matter how much it has changed.

IHG Hotels & Resorts will expand its upscale voco™ brand to Vietnam next year, which will mark the first opening under the voco brand in South East Asia.

Wandering in small streets in the city, you can stray into a vintage cafe which is like a time machine taking you back to some period of the old days, to uncover a different Hanoi.

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), is kicking off this festive season with Southeast Asia’s biggest promotion on Shopee.

The Christmas season 2020, the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is celebrating the “Joy of Giving,” as its halls are adorned with ornamental trees, garlands, gift boxes, and ribbons, among others.

Xôi (sticky rice) has a long-standing history in the Vietnamese cuisine.

During the chilly weather of fall, there’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of steamy and hearty fish noodle soup, or Bun Ca in Vietnamese.

Egg coffee is well known as a Hanoi specialty and has been praised by international media.

2020 is the 28th year that the “Good people and good deeds” movement of Hanoi has been sped up, gradually becoming a cultural trait and an identity which not only embellish but also positively contribute to the development of the land of a thousand years of civilization.

For over a week now, the weather in Hanoi has started to get chilly. On the streets in the Capital, the ardent fragrance of devil’s tree flowers has pervaded the air.

Besides coffee, tea is another typical option of the local people when they go out. Unlike the lively coffee shops, tea houses usually bring another ambiance for those who want a tranquil and peaceful corner in the busy city life.

Autumn is the time when Hanoian girls often pose for photographs with the graceful flowers.

Visitors can enjoy many delicious street-food dishes around the capital with very affordable prices.

The flavor of the dishes is passed through many generations that makes them extremely special for diners.

“Hong Kong in miniature” tea shop is one of the favorite places of the youngsters for check-in in Hanoi.

An insightful comparison of Hanoi before and after the reopening of business activities in the eyes of an expat.

Many Hanoians and their children enjoy flying kites after months of staying at home to avoid Covid-19 propagation.

The city resumed the weekend pedestrianization of the Hoan Kiem Lake area.

Bia Hoi beer is not merely a favorite drink of the local people but going to a Bia Hoi is also a popular activity.

Cinemas in the city began to welcome visitors again and adhere to the regulation on limited occupancy.