Whereas Ho Chi Minh City's newer ... remains the soul of Hanoi. Starting from Hoan Kiem Lake, stroll around the water's edge and view the 18th-century pagoda Thap Rua at the center of the lake.

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 ...

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 ...

a 64-year-old resident of the city, said. "The situation seems to get worse recently." Young people are also complaining. Air pollution in Hanoi, Vietnam. January 3, 2025. (credit: REUTERS/Thinh ...

Whether you have a few days or a few weeks, take the time to explore the museums, cafes and theaters you find along the city's streets. Hanoi was founded more than 1,000 years ago and is "peppered ...

When the Michelin Guide to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City dropped earlier this year, they really stirred the pot. Exasperated netizens took to social media and ruthlessly criticized the list ...

Hanoi's Old Quarter ... of interconnected streets that encapsulates the city's historical essence, providing visitors with a distinctive view of its architectural and cultural heritage.