Hanoi’s lantern festival
An exhibition has revived the old spirit as Vietnam counts down to the full moon on Wednesday night. Lanterns for sale on Hang Gai Street during the Mid-Autumn Festival in 1926. The...
Hanoi’s notorious black market, where anything goes
Don’t expect a receipt if you’re looking to buy anything from this market. Most Hanoians would be flummoxed if you asked them where Hoa Binh Market is, but if you asked them...
Capital connection: The 7 bridges of Hanoi
Nhat Tan Bridge Nhat Tan Bridge, also known as the Vietnam – Japan Friendship Bridge, was inaugurated in January 2015. It is the first cable-stayed bridge in Hanoi with a total length...
Saigon to Hanoi by Motorbike: 5 Suggested Routes
Riding from Saigon to Hanoi by motorbike is probably the most popular road trip in Vietnam, and it’s unquestionably one of the best ways to experience the country. For years, travellers...
5 BEST LOCAL MARKETS IN HANOI
The best local markets in Hanoi are always bustling with hundreds of stalls selling fresh produce, quality textiles, and household supplies as early as 06:00, making them popular spots for...
FUN FACTS ABOUT HANOI
1. Hanoi means “city inside rivers”. Its historic and more formal name, Thang Long, has a more bad-ass meaning: “Ascending Dragon”. 2. Hanoi celebrated its 1000th anniversary as the...
HANOI AND SAIGON: WHICH CITY IS BETTER ???
When it comes to which city to visit in Vietnam, Hanoi and Saigon (or Ho Chi Minh City) are often popular choices among first-time travellers. At first glance, both cities offer plenty of...
A must-see show in Viet Nam: Lang toi- My village
Using bamboo as the main performance material in the circus drama “My village”, young artists draw a romantic picture of rural Vietnam. The show combines several genres of stage art...
TOP SOUVENIRS FROM VIETNAM
TOP SOUVENIRS FROM VIETNAM As traveling to Vietnam, beside enjoying new experiences, exploring new places, taking photo, trying local food, buying a souvenir when come back home may be a...
AVOID THE MOST COMMON SCAMS IN HANOI,VIETNAM
AVOID THE MOST COMMON SCAMS IN HANOI,VIETNAM Most of the Vietnamese are friendly and hospitality but travel scam may occur anywhere in the world. Please be aware of this and do not let...
