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Concerns over banning 16-seat vehicles in the Old Quarter in Hanoi

Concerns over banning 16-seat vehicles in the Old Quarter in Hanoi

Large tour buses entering Hanoi's Old Quarter mainly serve group tours. If the vehicles are banned, would tourism in Hanoi be affected?
Tourism buses hoarding up space in Hanoi's Old Quarter

Tourism buses hoarding up space in Hanoi's Old Quarter

A guide to Hoan Kiem Lake and surrounding attractions

A guide to Hoan Kiem Lake and surrounding attractions

Hanoi Opera House: A timeless icon of art and architecture

Hanoi Opera House: A timeless icon of art and architecture

The Hanoi Opera House, completed in 1911, is an iconic landmark in the heart of Vietnam's capital, celebrated for its elegant colonial design and lasting cultural significance.
January 24, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT
Hanoi's Old Quarter: A timeless cultural hub

Hanoi's Old Quarter: A timeless cultural hub

Hanoi's Old Quarter, spanning 100 hectares in Hoan Kiem District at the heart of the city, is a labyrinth of interconnected streets that encapsulates the city's historical essence, providing visitors with a distinctive view of its architectural and cultural heritage.
January 18, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT
Hanoi's 12 must-see attractions for visitors

Hanoi's 12 must-see attractions for visitors

Discover Hanoi, where ancient temples, bustling markets, serene lakes, and vibrant street life come together to create a captivating blend of history, culture, and charm.
December 27, 2024 | 03:40 pm PT
Temple of Literature: Hanoi's historic center of learning

Temple of Literature: Hanoi's historic center of learning

The Temple of Literature in Hanoi, built in 1070 and home to Vietnam's first university, remains a revered symbol of the country's educational and cultural heritage.
November 30, 2024 | 12:00 am PT
Hanoi's Old Quarter packed with revelers celebrating Mid-Autumn festival

Hanoi's Old Quarter packed with revelers celebrating Mid-Autumn festival

The Old Quarter and other attractions in downtown Hanoi were packed with people celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival Tuesday night.
September 17, 2024 | 07:44 pm PT
Life in the dark, narrow alleys of Hanoi’s old quarter

Life in the dark, narrow alleys of Hanoi’s old quarter

Whenever she reads about a fire in a building somewhere, Yen gazes down the tunnel-like, lightless alley where she lives, aware that escaping a fire there would be challenging.
June 21, 2024 | 05:06 am PT
Foreigners discover delights of Hanoi’s alley apartments

Foreigners discover delights of Hanoi’s alley apartments

At first Trevor regretted renting an apartment in a century-old building on Hanoi’s Tong Dan Street, but he soon discovered its charm.
June 2, 2024 | 03:18 pm PT
Tim Cook enjoys egg coffee with pop diva My Linh and her daughter

Tim Cook enjoys egg coffee with pop diva My Linh and her daughter

Apple CEO Tim Cook shared a snapshot on social media showing him savoring egg coffee with Vietnamese pop diva My Linh and her daughter, singer My Anh, on Monday.
April 14, 2024 | 11:03 pm PT
Traditional Hanoi life survives in Old Quarter alley-eateries

Traditional Hanoi life survives in Old Quarter alley-eateries

Hanoi's Old Quarter draws locals in search of the capital's traditional delicacies, such as creamy egg coffee and Pho, served in restaurants nestled within narrow alleys.
March 29, 2024 | 04:00 am PT
Car crashes into old Hanoi house

Car crashes into old Hanoi house

A car rammed into one of the oldest homes in Hanoi on Monday, busting a hole through a wall and destroying part of the door.
December 4, 2023 | 06:51 am PT
Low demand, high rents take toll on travel agencies in Hanoi's old quarter

Low demand, high rents take toll on travel agencies in Hanoi's old quarter

Travel agencies providing day tours and other services in Hanoi's old quarter have been struggling with high rents and lack of customers.
November 25, 2023 | 10:39 pm PT
Chinese footballers found on 'beer street' in Hanoi before match

Chinese footballers found on 'beer street' in Hanoi before match

Two players of Chinese club Wuhan Three Towns were spotted at the famous "beer street" in Hanoi’s Old Quarter the night before their AFC Champions League 1-2 defeat against Hanoi FC.
November 10, 2023 | 05:27 pm PT
Hoan Kiem pedestrian zones to open throughout National Day holiday

Hoan Kiem pedestrian zones to open throughout National Day holiday

The People's Committee of Hanoi's Hoan Kiem District has decided to extend the opening time of local pedestrian zones to four days during the National Day holiday, from Sept. 1 to 4.
August 29, 2023 | 06:15 pm PT
Hanoi hotel rated among world's top 25

Hanoi hotel rated among world's top 25

The La Sinfonía del Rey Hotel & Spa in Hanoi's Old Quarter has been ranked 16th in a list of the world's top 25 hotels, as voted by users of the American travel site Tripadvisor.
May 24, 2023 | 12:20 am PT
Hanoi hotel among top accommodations for summer holiday: Agoda users

Hanoi hotel among top accommodations for summer holiday: Agoda users

Users of online travel booking agency Agoda have voted Smarana Hanoi Heritage Hotel into a list of 11 worthy accommodations for a summer trip.
May 12, 2023 | 03:54 am PT
Vietnamese woman returns lost money to Armenian tourist in Hanoi's Old Quarter

Vietnamese woman returns lost money to Armenian tourist in Hanoi's Old Quarter

A Vietnamese woman has returned VND4.5 million ($190) to an Armenian tourist who lost it on Tuesday while visiting Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
March 23, 2023 | 03:30 am PT
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