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 ...

With its romantic blend of "old" Asia and French heritage, Hanoi doesn't disappoint. Whereas Ho Chi Minh City's newer, flashier sprawl brings to mind Los Angeles, Hanoi's compact neighborhoods of ...

This article provides a comprehensive three-day itinerary to navigate Hanoi's rich history, vibrant street life, and culinary ...

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 ...

To reduce congestion and pollution, Hanoi has implemented a six-month trial restricting vehicles with over 16 seats in the ...

Hanoi will pilot a ban on vehicles with more than 16 seats in the Old Quarter and the area surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake during ...

When the Michelin Guide to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City dropped earlier this year ... offering a rare glimpse of what it's like to live in the Old Quarter. 3. Flat rice noodles near two of Hanoi's ...

As approved by the Hanoi People’s Committee, starting March 1, vans with more than 16 seats will be banned from the Hoan Kiem ...

The Old Quarter ... with gold paint. Hanoi has a culinary scene as "diverse as it is delicious," the Michelin Guide said, with street food that is a "testament to the city's vibrant culture ...

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 ...

HANOI (Reuters): Vietnam's capital Hanoi ... that lead to breathing difficulties," Luu Minh Duc, a 64-year-old resident of the city, said. "The situation seems to get worse recently." ...