The Hanoitimes - According to economists and tourism experts, it is not hard for Vietnam to devise proper strategies and promote a variety of services for night business activities providing that the policy-makers could identify the demand of tourists and understand the readiness of the locals. Hanoi’s Ta Hien street being spruce up Hanoi - a vibriant city with intertwining old and new cultures that receives millions of foreign and domestic tourists annually - has huge potential to tap into its night economy. Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has recently instructed Vietnam’s major cities, Hanoi included, to find measures to spur the night-time economy, which has proven to be enormously beneficial for the economic, cultural and social development in some countries including China, Japan, the UK, VnExpress reported. Hanoi Opera House at night. Photo: TopsVietnam. Night economy is all business activities that take place from 5.pm to … [Read more...] about Night economy – an irresistible charm of Hanoi
Hanoi night life
Tram Mountain: “Stone Plateau” in Hanoi
The Hanoitimes - Tram mountain is of moderate height, suitable for hiking and camping. Exploring Huong Tich Cave in Perfume Pagoda Exploring Bat Trang Exploring the 700-year-old pagoda in Hanoi The gorgeous scenery of the magnificent Tram mountain next to the romantic Day river is an ideal destination for you to enjoy yourself in the beautiful nature. Tram mountain (also known as Tu Tram Son) is located in the middle of the rich delta, next to the Day river in Long Chau village, Phung Chau commune, Chuong My district and about 20 km from the center of Hanoi. From the first foot touches, Tu Tram Son puts you in the peaceful world of rock, grass and trees, of familiar nature. The great limestone karst is made up of many small peaks, bizarre rocks and mysterious caves. Tu Tram Son is like the rocky plateau in northern Ha Giang province, evoking wildness and magnificent poetry. It is also associated with relics of three temples including Tram Pagoda, Hang Pagoda and Vo Vi … [Read more...] about Tram Mountain: “Stone Plateau” in Hanoi
Wandering Hanoi Old Quarter
The Hanoitimes - In the Old Quarter, many people will find themselves in a showcase of traditional crafts. Exploring Huong Tich Cave in Perfume Pagoda Exploring the 700-year-old pagoda in Hanoi Exploring Bat Trang Australian newspaper gives tips on exploring Hoa Lo Prison Hanoi’s Old Quarter is a very ancient corner of the capital with the houses, streets still retaining the original look from the late nineteenth century. Visitors can wander the quarter many days to discover the specialties of this place. And anyone who has ever come here cannot forget to sip coffee, explore the night market or stop at the street. If the streets are busy, the deep small alleys still have a peaceful life with time-tinged houses. There, visitors have the opportunity to explore the ancient living space of a typical family in Hanoi. Particularly, the heritage house No. 87 in Ma May Street, which still retains the soul of the old Hanoi architecture. When you get tired, you … [Read more...] about Wandering Hanoi Old Quarter
In Hanoi, Xmas is a popular cultural celebration – VnExpress International
Back to English Comments Travel & Life - December 22, 2018 | 02:47 pm GMT+7 Christmas is around the corner, and Hanoians are set to celebrate it both as a religious festival and a new cultural tradition.In Vietnam, a predominantly Buddhist nation, Christmas is not an official public holiday. For most people, it is just another normal day, no one gets a day off. But mass marketing has ensured that most offices celebrate the event with Xmas trees and gifts, many families have adopted the habit of giving gifts to their children through Santa Clauses that deliver them.People wear Santa hats and go out to enjoy the Xmas atmosphere, with downtown streets glittering with lights as shopping malls and other establishments put up fancy decorations and offer festival discounts.In the capital city Hanoi, nowhere is the Xmas spirit more pronounced than at the famous St. Joseph’s Cathedral, where decorations are already up, with neon lights, big Christmas trees and stars. The … [Read more...] about In Hanoi, Xmas is a popular cultural celebration – VnExpress International
Life in the pedestrian streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter
Ta Hien Street is frequented by foreigners (Photo: thanhniennews.com) Ta Hien street in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter is just two hundred meters long, but it has everything: restaurants, cafes, and souvenir shops. There seems to be no sidewalk. That’s because of all the customers sitting on tiny stools around small tables in front of every house, drinking, chatting, and enjoying the boisterous street atmosphere. The ground floor of every house here is used for some kind of business, and the upper floors are the living quarters of local families. Two years ago many streets of the Old Quarter were officially declared pedestrian-only streets during certain hours, giving the area a new look and bringing big changes to the lives of local residents. Follow me into this house to find out what life is like behind the scenes. We’re at “Leu café” owned by Ms. Hoang Thi Hanh. It’s a small, cozy shop with lanterns and a small balcony dotted with pots … [Read more...] about Life in the pedestrian streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter