Bát Tràng is a 500-year-old ancient village located about 10 kilometers away to the Southeast of Hanoi, alongside the left bank of the Red River. In the past, it used to belong to Bắc Ninh Province but nowadays it’s part of Gia Lâm District, the suburb of Hanoi As being told from generation to generation,…
Hanoi currently has 47 crafts out of 52 traditional crafts nationwide. Out of the 1,350 craft villages and villages that practice crafts, until now, the city has 308 craft villages and traditionally recognized craft villages in 23 districts and towns. Their products are diversified with many different styles, well-designed, high quality and possess competitive advantage…
The lotus flower is the specialty of Trang An which holds a special position in Vietnamese spirit and culture. The lotus in West Lake is possibly one of a kind – the bud is slightly dark pink with up to a hundred petals and a distinct aroma. From long ago, people living near West Lake…
Long before anyone can remember, Pho appeared and became “a treat” that was common yet special to the people of Hanoi. It was common since this dish could be prepared easily with familiar and popular ingredients, but the specialty came from the signature Hanoi taste, “It wasn’t because only Hanoi had it, but because only…
Hồ Gươm Walking Street is one of the weekend destinations enjoyed not only by Hanoi residents but also by foreign tourists. Officially gone into effect from September 1, 2016, Hồ Gươm Walking Street, opened from Friday evening until Sunday evening every week has become not only a place for entertainment for Hanoians but also an…
Evening June 7, 2019 at Thong Nhat Park, Hanoi Food Culture Festival 2019 took place. The event was attended by Vice Chairmen of Hanoi People’s Committee Ngo Van Quy and Nguyen Doan Toan. Hanoi Food Culture Festival 2019 was organized by Hanoi People’s Committee to honor culinary cultural heritage from Hanoi in particular as well…
