The Hanoitimes - The best way to explore a city is by wandering through its streets, lanes and alleys. From French colonial aesthetics to its unique food culture and history, CNN’s ‘Street Life Hanoi’ explores this historic city from a new perspective. Strolling the sidewalks of Vietnam’s stunning capital city, CNN discovers the stories of the streets of Hanoi told by those who know them best, each with their own unique relationship with the city. The show will reflect parts of Hanoi street life Highlights of the 30-minute special include: The Old Quarter One of the most unique perspectives to view Hanoi may just be from the seat of a side-car buzzing through the city streets. CNN meets Steve Christensen, an American graphic designer who has lived in Hanoi for over 20 years and gives sidecar tours of the city as his side job. CNN rides along with Steve to get a glimpse of the famous 36 streets and his favorite street in Hanoi’s Old … [Read more...] about Upcoming show on CNN reflects Hanoi street life
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Hanoi street barbers on American newspaper
VietNamNet Bridge – The portraits of street barbers in Vietnam have appeared on CBS News. The photos were taken by Chris McGrath. It seems that having one's hair cut in the street is a tradition that goes back to the 18th century. Many of the barbers are ex-military, have retired from the army and cutting hair is a way to augment their army pensions, or just to keep busy and socialize, commented McGrath. “While I was in Hanoi, I saw a one or two of these street barbers but I read that few work in the city's Old Quarter as there's no space to accommodate their chairs and paraphernalia on its sidewalks. The cost of a haircut ranges from the equivalent of $1 to $4, depending on the barber's abilities and whether the client is a regular or not,” he wrote. Mr. Quan, 22, poses for a portrait as he waits for customers at his roadside barber shop in Hanoi. Quan has been a street barber for one year after completing service in the army. … [Read more...] about Hanoi street barbers on American newspaper
Hanoi Horison Hotel
Hanoi Times - A five star hotel located in a prime and fast expanding area of Hanoi, the property is bordered by Cat Linh Street and Giang Vo Road assuring easy access to Embassies and Government Offices, Commercial Institutions, Tourist Attractions and nearby Giang Vo Exhibition Centre. Star rate: Address:40 Cat Linh Str, Hanoi Telephone:(+84.4) 733 0808 Fax: (+84.4) 733 0888 Email: [email protected]l.com Website:www.swiss-belhotel.com/hanoi/hanoi.html Hanoitourist Travel Company … [Read more...] about Hanoi Horison Hotel
Hanoi Daewoo Hotel
Hanoi Times - Ideally located in the heart of business and diplomatic district as well as on the way to the international airport, especially, featuring full service catered to the highest standard, the Hanoi Daewoo Hotel is famous throughout the world as the finest hotel in Vietnam. The Hanoi Daewoo features the most modern and diverse range of facilities and services in Hanoi. The hotel has a total of 411 rooms, including 33 suites, offering a panoramic view of the town. All were designed and built to the highest architectural standards. In 2004, the Daewoo has joined the Deluxe Collection, the highest tier for hotels offering the best services, facilities and the highest standard of the rooms, of the SRSWORLDHOTELS, one of the world's largest and most dynamic global sales, marketing and distribution consortia for independent hotels and small hotels groups with 450 members around the world . Along with the Furama Resort in Danang and the Caravelle Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, the Hanoi … [Read more...] about Hanoi Daewoo Hotel
Hanoi streets are colorfully prepared for Christmas
The Hanoitimes - It is about 3 weeks left for Noel but the Christmas atmosphere covers all Hanoi streets with brightly colored lights around the city, Christmas trees and gifts sold in Hang Ma Street, Hanoi. The Christmas atmosphere covers all Hang Ma street (Hanoi) with brightly colored toys, Christmas trees, etc. Eye-catching decors on Hang Ma street Good-looking Christmas trees Traditional Christmas trees with Santa Claus Not only Hang Ma, big trade centers are also ornamented to welcome Christmas. The Christmas atmosphere outside the international hotel on Ngo Quyen street The café shop on Dien Bien Phu street Let's travel … [Read more...] about Hanoi streets are colorfully prepared for Christmas