Hanoi’s Old Quarter is one of the most exciting parts of the city for tourists but for many residents it’s far from glamourous To Vietnamese the Old Quarter in Hanoi is known as Pho Co, which means ‘Ancient Streets’. This is indeed the oldest part of Hanoi’s urban core. Only the recently excavated foundations of the Thang [...]

A host of treasures hidden underneath and left on the ground over 1,300 years has earned the core of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel UNESCO recognition as a world cultural heritage site. The site encompasses the No. 18 Hoang Dieu archaeological site and the central axis of the Hanoi ancient citadel which are nestled in [...]

The walkers doing early morning rounds of Ho Guom can feel the approach of the much-talked autumn in the capital. They see the water surface of Sword Lake, as it is known in English, is like a mirror – so calm before the breeze starts. A lot of locals and expatriates jog for their morning [...]

Both ancient and modern, the integration between the two cultural forms old make Nha Tho street that became extraordinary. Hanoi has long sinuous streets, but also the small street just a few hundred meters long and always seem to contain many interesting and unique things to remember. Nha Tho (Church) street also in the list [...]

The area around Hoan Kiem Lake represents the physical heart and spiritual soul of Hanoi. Many Hanoi residents do not feel their day is complete without a visit to the lake, especially at times of changing seasons. To catch a glimpse of the head of a giant turtle rising out of the water is considered [...]