Alongside with old architectures, the newly built constructions have contributed significantly to changing the appearance of the capital in the new era.

Through many ups and downs of history, Hanoi’s downtown today still remains the ancient parts in the modern city with unique identities.

Founded over thousand years ago, Hanoi capital grew from swamplands into the charismatic city as it is today with hundreds of historical architecture works.

Located at Ngoc Ha Street in Hanoi’s Ba Dinh District, Ho Chi Minh Museum is one of the largest museums in Vietnam, storing artifacts and materials from the life of President Ho Chi Minh.

Virtual reality (VR) technology has helped roll back 800 years to bring the famous One Pillar Pagoda – one of Vietnam's most iconic temples – to today’s audiences in a most vivid state.

The ancient banyan at the temple dedicated to Tan Vien Son Thanh in Quyt Hamlet, Ba Vi, Hanoi, is the green "treasure" of Doai - the cloud-covered land. It is believed that the tree has witnessed the history of a thousand years.

Co Loa Citadel, about 20 km to the north of today’s Hanoi, is not only a lively evidence of the ancient Vietnamese people’s tradition in their struggle against invaders to defend the country, but also an ideal destination for tourists.

One of the leading car manufacturers in Vietnam is moving into the light motorcycle market, lending more sparks to the fire that is Vietnam’s heated two-wheeler arena.

Visitors to the capital city of Hanoi in March will be surprised by the vibrant colours of the leaves of 'loc vung' (Barringtonia acutangula) trees changing to red and yellow.

Rustic but delicious and delicate "Old Quarter braised fish", which contains many distinct culinary culture features, has becoming more and more popular among costumers, making it a famous dish under the brand of " Hanoi - 36 Old Streets”.

The Hanoi railway street, closed last month over safety concerns, is listed among the Top 8 destinations that were over-touristed in the last decade.

A photo contest running with the theme “Tu hao Hanoi”, or Hanoi Pride, has received a total of 2,659 photographs submitted by 430 photographers from eight countries worldwide, nine months since the launch of the contest.

Around 50 kilometres from the centre of Hanoi, Duong Lam ancient village in the outskirt town of Son Tay is a popular tourist attraction for visitors to the capital city.

Coming to Cuc Phuong national park in the northern province of Ninh Binh this season, visitors will have an opportunity to get a better view of colourful butterflies.

 March, when the trees change leaves, is one of the most blossoming months of the year in Hanoi. Walking along the city streets, visitors will be surprised to realise that Hanoi has all four seasons with every colour of flowers and plants.

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 Seventeen museums and relic sites in Hanoi have signed a memorandum of understanding on intensifying dissemination work to lure more visitors. The initiative aims to maximise each unit’s strength.

Hanoi is teeming with ornate Buddhist temples, ancient citadels, war memorials, and French colonial architecture while traditional villages and national parks are just outside the city. 

 From the beginning of autumn, every street in Hanoi is blanketed with the fragrance and white colour of hoa sua (milky flower), creating a peaceful and romantic atmosphere in the capital.

 The Quang Ba wholesale flower market, the biggest in Hanoi, turns busy when night falls. Visiting the market is always an interesting experience.