I’m standing in a dark, large room in Hanoi’s Hoa Lo Prison, where Vietnamese prisoners were once held by the French. Lily Nguyen, my tour guide for the morning, explains in great detail the horrific ...

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The Hanoi Train links Vietnam's capital Hanoi with Bac Ninh Province on a 50-minute ride featuring folk performances, with tickets from US$20 and free rides for children under six. Launched on Sept. 6 ...

Hanoi welcomed around 560,000 visitors during the New Year holiday from January 1 to 4, earning a total revenue of VND2.1 ...

Hanoi’s tourism industry has bounced back strongly, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, but experts say the city must now ...

In 2026, the capital aims to welcome more than 35.8 million visitors, an increase of 6.2%. Of the total, international ...

HANOI, Vietnam — Tourists who check in to the Meracus Hotel, a compact and friendly establishment in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, are handed a tip sheet by the receptionist titled “How to cross roads.” ...

Explore the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Vietnam’s Imperial Academy, famed for Confucian values, UNESCO steles, and ...

Many foreign tourists currently visiting Hanoi have expressed frustration after heavy rains and flooding in the wake of Typhoon Matmo disrupted their travel plans. Komang Armadi, a visitor from ...

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"Don't panic, don't run," a soft German voice says over my shoulder. “Above all, don’t change your mind.” I hesitate. We are talking about crossing Dinh Tien Hoang Boulevard, a busy street in the Old ...

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