And like all former French colonies, the city was given a French ‘make-over’ when the colonisers built a modern administrative city south of Old Hanoi, creating broad, perpendicular tree-lined avenues ...

As temperatures plunged, some sought warmth by fire pits, while others embraced the winter air with midnight walks and late-night street food outings.

Imagine a city where ancient traditions seamlessly blend with modern life, where bustling streets echo with the hum of scooters and the aroma of street food. Welcome to Hanoi, a city that promises an ...

Vibrant and colourful fireworks displays lit up the skies of the capital city of Hanoi at midnight on New Year’s Eve on January 28 evening, carrying with them hopes for a joyful, happy, and successful ...

Hanoi's Old Quarter, spanning 100 hectares in Hoan Kiem District at the heart of the city, is a labyrinth of interconnected ... Ta Hien Street: Known as "Beer Street," this lively area offers vibrant ...

Hoan Kiem Lake, also known as the Lake of the Returned Sword, is a cultural landmark in Hanoi and one of the city's most ...

With its romantic blend of "old" Asia and French heritage, Hanoi doesn't disappoint. Whereas Ho Chi Minh City's newer, flashier sprawl brings to mind Los Angeles, Hanoi's compact neighborhoods of ...

When the Michelin Guide to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City dropped earlier this year ... offering a rare glimpse of what it's like to live in the Old Quarter. 3. Flat rice noodles near two of Hanoi's ...