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  • Tourists dice with danger on Hanoi’s train street

    HANOI: Tourists snatch arms and legs away from a passing train in Hanoi, shrinking back into railside cafes that have brought lucrative business to a former slum disdained by the government. Full story: https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/08/31/tourists-dice-with-danger-on-hanoi039s-train-street

  • Tourists dice with danger on Hanoi’s train street

    Tourists snatch arms and legs away from a passing train in Hanoi, shrinking back into railside cafes that have brought lucrative business to a former slum disdained by the government. Full story: https://www.themountainpress.com/news/national/tourists-dice-with-danger-on-hanois-train-street/article_fca29a64-cd0f-5ebe-a0a5-45e2e3e2b508.html

  • Series of cultural, historical tourism activities to mark National Day in Hanoi

    A series of cultural and historical tourism activities will take place in Hanoi from August 30 to September 2 in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=68b3cd72e7d448ec933e18998ec79add&url=https%3a%2f%2fenglish.vov.vn%2fen%2fculture%2fseries-of-cultural-historical-tourism-activities-to-mark-national-day-in-hanoi-post1226027.vov&c=11185819432374327512&mkt=en-us

  • Hanoi hosts int’l media delegation to promote tourism during National Day celebrations

    VOV.VN – As part of National Day (Setempber 2) and the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution celebrations, Hanoi has welcomed a delegation of international media, including foreign correspondents … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=68b324b3213e4902ae2a15430f465d29&url=https%3a%2f%2fenglish.vov.vn%2fen%2ftravel%2fhanoi-hosts-intl-media-delegation-to-promote-tourism-during-national-day-celebrations-post1226528.vov&c=6456106915744586888&mkt=en-us

  • Northern tourist sites light up for National Day holiday

    Tourist sites and entertainment venues in northern localities have been preparing many programmes and events to attract visitors on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=68b27bf20d5449b6b840d8d088929c7f&url=https%3a%2f%2fenglish.vov.vn%2fen%2ftravel%2fnorthern-tourist-sites-light-up-for-national-day-holiday-post1226425.vov&c=6186426997141380421&mkt=en-us

  • Western tourist tries Hanoi pho, praises it as ‘best ever eaten’

    Hanoi’s pho is served in one rustic street-side eatery with plastic stools doubling as both seats and tables. Though Western tourists have to hunch over to eat, they still rave about the pho. Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/western-tourist-tries-hanoi-pho-praises-it-as-best-ever-eaten-2437318.html

  • Hanoi paints the town red for August celebrations

    As Hanoi gears up to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day, visitors can expect to be fully immersed in a festive atmosphere brought alive by a vibrant array of … Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/hanoi-paints-the-town-red-for-august-celebrations-2437457.html

  • Series of cultural, historical tourism activities to mark National Day in Hanoi

    The programme aims to honour the capital’s cultural and historical values, foster patriotism, and introduce new tourism products, helping reinforce Hanoi’s image as a safe, friendly, and attractive … Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/series-of-cultural-historical-tourism-activities-to-mark-national-day-in-hanoi-2437417.html

  • Series of cultural, historical tourism activities to mark National Day in Hanoi

    The programme aims to honour the capital’s cultural and historical values, foster patriotism, and introduce new tourism products, helping reinforce … Full story: https://english.vtv.vn/news/series-of-cultural-historical-tourism-activities-to-mark-national-day-in-hanoi-20250829082659916.htm?mobile=false

  • Hanoi paints the town red for August celebrations

    The Hanoi Department of Tourism, in coordination with the People’s Committee of Ba Dinh Ward, will launch the Sac Do Ba Dinh (Red Colour of Ba Dinh) programme — a series of activities promoting … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hanoi-paints-the-town-red-for-august-celebrations-post325534.vnp

  • Vietnam, China diversify cross-border tourism products

    According to statistics from the Chinese side, in the first seven months of 2025, the number of outbound tourists through the Youyi Guan border gate reached 61,800, an increase of 85.31% compared to … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnam-china-diversify-cross-border-tourism-products-post325505.vnp

  • Hanoi welcomes 3.2 million visitors in August, tourism surges 27%

    The parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and Vietnam’s National Day on September 2 has made Hanoi a top destination for domestic tourism. Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/hanoi-welcomes-3-2-million-visitors-in-august-tourism-surges-27-2436807.html

  • Over 3.1 million tourists visit Hanoi in August

    For the eight months of this year, the total number of visitors to Hanoi reached 21.58 million, up 13.9% year-on-year. Of the total, international tourist arrivals were 4.96 million, a year-on-year … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/over-31-million-tourists-visit-hanoi-in-august-post325392.vnp

  • Unexpected flood leaves foreign tourists in awe of Hanoi’s people

    Many foreign tourists were stunned by the heavy rainfall and deep flooding in Hanoi on the morning of August 26, caused by the effects of Typhoon No. 5. Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/unexpected-flood-leaves-foreign-tourists-in-awe-of-hanoi-s-people-2436821.html

  • Vietnamese tourism needs “green passport” for international integration

    Green Tourism Criteria (VITA Green) will not only be a certification but a genuine green passport for Vietnamese tourism enterprises, aiming for an integrated green tourism ecosystem that is globally … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnamese-tourism-needs-green-passport-for-international-integration-post325343.vnp

  • Northern tourist destinations bustling ahead of National Day

    PANO – Together with Hanoi, the heart of the whole country looking forward to the National Day celebrations, both nature and people of Northern Vietnam’s tourist destinations appear even more alluring … Full story: https://en.qdnd.vn/travel/news/northern-tourist-destinations-bustling-ahead-of-national-day-581926

  • Foreigners flock to see National Day pageant rehearsals in Hanoi

    Kenzo hopped on a ride-hailing bike to go from Tay Ho Ward to Hung Vuong Street to secure a front-row spot for the military parade rehearsal on Aug. 21

  • Hanoi cuisine adds flavour to National Day holiday tourism

    Hanoi’s cuisine has become more than a tourism product but it is a bridge of emotions connecting visitors with the thousand-year-old capital. For both domestic and international travelers, exploring … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hanoi-cuisine-adds-flavour-to-national-day-holiday-tourism-post325240.vnp