Hanoi flower market welcomes Tet

Hang Luoc Flower Market opens once a year on the occasion of Tet Holiday has been a major attraction in Hanoi for more than a century.

The flag raising and lowering ceremony at Ba Dinh Square in pictures

In Hanoi, in addition to famous relics sites, visitors may feel that it is interesting to witness the flag raising and lowering ceremony at 6am and 9pm everyday at the Ba Dinh Square.

The iconic buildings of Vietnamese cities

The ancient Khue Van Cac in Hanoi, the highly stylized Tram Huong tower in Nha Trang, and the Nha Rong Wharf in Ho Chi Minh City are among the outstanding works of these cities.

Rice paddy fields on the outskirts of Hanoi

Farmers have taken to the fields on the outskirts of Hanoi to harvest this season’s rice crop.

The three ancient villages in Hanoi’s suburbs

Visiting the old villages of a few hundred years old, you will enjoy the quiet spaces of the countryside and discover the traditional architecture of Vietnam.

Hanoi's Old Quarter: The 36 Streets

As the oldest continuously developed area of Vietnam, Hanoi's Old Quarter has a history that spans 2,000 years and represents the eternal soul of the city. Located between the Lake of the Restored Sword, the Long Bien Bridge, a former city rampart, and a citadel wall, the Old Quarter started as a snake and alligator-infested swamp. It later evolved into a cluster of villages made up of houses on stilts, and was unified by Chinese administrators who built ramparts around their headquarters. The area was named "Dominated Annam" or "Protected South" by the Chinese.

Top tourist destination in Hanoi city, Vietnam

As the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi is home to a large number of must-see attractions. Museums and pagodas scatter the city and Hoan Kiem Lake serves as the centre point to reach just anywhere. Hanoi Old Quarter, the cultural, dining, entertainment and shopping heart of the city is worth the majority of your time to discover. If you plan a trip to Hanoi, spare at least a couple of days to explore the city.