Ha Noi’s Old Quarter gearing up for Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day
The capital of Ha Noi is set to host a wide range of activities from November 18 to December 17 in the Old Quarter to mark Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day that falls on November 23.
Hanoi to expand pedestrianizing streets around Hoan Kiem Lake
Hanoi's authorities plan to expand the weekend pedestrian zone around the capital's iconic Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter to boost tourism and trade in goods and services.
Various activities held in Hanoi’s Old Quarter to celebrate Lunar New Year
The traditional flower market on Hang Luoc Street, Hoan Kiem District, officially opened on January 19 as part of the activities in celebration of Tet (Lunar New Year) Festival in…
Experts suggest safeguarding Old Quarter with special national site status
Architects and culture researchers have suggested recognising Hanoi’s Old Quarter as a special national site in order to better protect the area, in which many old houses are in derelict condition and high population density is undermining the standard of living.
Downtown Ha Noi harbors a sticky rice secret
Regulars swear by a street-side sticky rice eatery in Ha Noi’s Old Quarter that opens unusually late at 7 p.m.
Old Quarter to host activities honouring Ha Noi’s cultural heritages
A programme will be held from November 17 to 26 in the Ha Noi Old Quarter to honour the capital city’s cultural heritages.
Ha Noi Cathedral   (Apr 19, 2017)
Ha Noi Cathedral
Built in the 1780s, Ha Noi Cathedral is considered a witness to great changes of the capital of Viet Nam for three centuries. Today, it is not only the centre for catholic activities, but also a popular tourist site in the land of a thousand-year-old culture.
Old Quarter tourist spot promoted
The Dong Lac Communal House has been recognised by the Ha Noi Tourism Department as a new tourist destination in the Old Quarter.
Hoi An offers free entry into Old Quarter on December 4
Hoi An officials have announced the Old Quarter will offer free admission on December 4 in honour of the 17th anniversary of the ancient town’s recognition as a World Cultural Heritage Site.
Ha Noi announces nine more pedestrian streets
Ha Noi authorities plan to open nine more pedestrian areas in the Old Quarter in October this year.
Mid-autumn photo show opens in Old Quarter
Popular photographer Le Bich will display his 10 collections featuring artisans making traditional toys and food for the Mid-Autumn Festival starting September 9 in downtown Ha Noi. 
Mid-autumn festival in Ha Noi’s Old Quarter to be held
The 2016 Mid-Autumn Festival in Ha Noi’s Old Quarter will be held from September 2 to 15, 2016 (from the second day to the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month).
Ha Noi develops specific tourism products
(TITC) - Aiming to develop specific tourism products of Ha Noi based on thousand-year cultural value, in the coming time, Ha Noi tourism sector will focus on utilizing the advantages of the West Lake and surroundings as well as investing in diversified services in the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake areas.
Photo exhibition gives rare insight into Viet Nam in 1980s
A photo exhibition on Viet Nam’s tourism before the country opened its door to the world opened on November 22 at the Viet Nam House in Paris, giving French viewers a rare bit of insight into the lives of Vietnamese people in the 1980s. 
Ha Noi’s old quarter street food
Cha Ca La Vong (fried fish), Bun Cha Hang Manh (rice noodle with grilled pork), Banh Duc Le Ngoc Han (cake made from ground rice and peanuts) and Banh Cuon Hang Ga (steamed rice pancakes rolled with pork and mushroom) are just a few of the well-known dishes in Ha Noi’s Old Quarter district.