Hanoi's Old Quarter turns red as Tet nears
Colorful decorations with a dominant shade of red brighten Hanoi's downtown street.
Colorful decorations with a dominant shade of red brighten Hanoi's downtown street.
A series of night tours called Hanoi Night - Touching Point of Emotions will be launched from November 24 to 26.
As the Mid-Autumn Festival draws near, the capital city is being brightened with lanterns, marking it one of the most anticipated festivities of the year.
Artisans in Hanoi's Old Quarter will display various types of lanterns in the shape of carp turning into a dragon, carp looking at the moon, crab and rabbit.
Along with the remarkable socio-economic development in recent decades, Hanoi's urban architecture is constantly evolving into a more civilized and modern one, changing day by day.
It is a matter of fact that Hanoi is a renowned destination for the typical cuisine of Vietnam.
Hang Ma street keeps attracting visitors to shop and snap memorable photos on days before the Year of Buffalo.
In memories of Hanoians, the Old Quarter is not only the representation of Hanoi’s cultural value, but also the concentration of many old jobs that were once part of the normal living days in the capital city.
A host of activities such as exhibitions, seminars, music, and fashion shows will be held around the Hanoi Old Quarter.