Tag: Hoan Kiem
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Hanoi Old Quarter marks 20 years of national heritage status
Hoan Kiem district has celebrated 20 years of Hanoi’s Old Quarter being recognised as a national heritage site. Full story: https://vir.com.vn/hanoi-old-quarter-marks-20-years-of-national-heritage-status-118856.html
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Visit the Hanoi Opera House, sample food from Michelin-starred chefs and more at Senses of Capella
HANOI – Location, location, location. Capella Hanoi is just steps from the iconic Hanoi Opera House, the Old Quarter resplendent with heritage buildings and trendy cafes, and Hoan Kiem Lake. Full story: https://www.straitstimes.com/life/travel/visit-the-hanoi-opera-house-sample-food-from-michelin-starred-chefs-and-more-at-senses-of-capella
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Discover Vietnam’s war-torn history in Hanoi, full of fascinating museums and landmarks
A visit to Hanoi, from its museums to local-run tours, reveals a city that remembers its turbulent past but is focused on its bright future It is 5.20am on a Sunday and Hoan Kiem Lake, a major … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Walking space around Hoan Kiem Lake – Hanoi’s cultural and tourist destination
Since its launch eight years ago, the walking space around Hoan Kiem Lake has become a lively area where visitors can stroll, relax, socialize, and connect. It also hosts folk games and cultural … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/walking-space-around-hoan-kiem-lake-hanois-cultural-and-tourist-destination-post297487.vnp
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Foreigners help remove trees felled by typhoon Yagi in Hanoi
Joanna Chilicka carries a fallen tree branch in Hanoi on Sept. 14, 2024 … The program that these volunteers participated in was run by Hoan Kiem Youth Union and tourism company Tubudd. Vu Thi Thai … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Hanoi Old Quarter organizes activities to celebrate National Day holiday
The Management Board of Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter will organize many indoor and outdoor art performances at cultural locations in the old quarter to serve the entertainment needs of local … Full story: https://en.dangcongsan.vn/tourism/hanoi-old-quarter-organizes-activities-to-celebrate-national-day-holiday-20003617.html
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Hanoi launches culinary tourism app
Standout features of the Hanoi Old Quarter’s cuisine could be discovered through a cuisine app recently launched by the People’s Committee of Hoan Kiem district. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hanoi-launches-culinary-tourism-app-post292263.vnp
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Tourist’s video of overpriced bell fruit in Hanoi triggers police investigation
The police in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, are investigating a viral video showing a street vendor charging a foreign customer 200,000 VND per kilogram of bell fruit. The video has sparked significant … Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/tourist-s-video-of-overpriced-bell-fruit-in-hanoi-triggers-police-investigation-2296466.html
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Safety concerns rise as tourists flock to Hanoi’s railway cafe street
Last weekend, many tourists, especially international visitors, flocked to the ‘railway cafe street’ area, from Tran Phu to Phung Hung (Hang Bong ward, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi). Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/safety-concerns-rise-as-tourists-flock-to-hanoi-s-railway-cafe-street-2295296.html
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Hanoi to launch double-decker bus tour to Bat Trang pottery village
Hanoi will launch a new double-decker city tour from downtown Hoan Kiem Lake to Bat Trang pottery village in its suburbs this year. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hanoi-to-launch-double-decker-bus-tour-to-bat-trang-pottery-village-post289036.vnp
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Hanoi autumn festival to return in September
VOV.VN – The second Hanoi autumn festival is scheduled to take place at dedicated areas around Hoan Kiem (Returned Sword) Lake from September 12 to September 15, aiming to promote both the capital’s … Full story: https://english.vov.vn/en/culture/hanoi-autumn-festival-to-return-in-september-post1101471.vov
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French visitors receive refund after being overcharged by Hanoi cabby
Police in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi handed over VND1 million (US$39.3), including VND500,000 ($19.6) that a local taxi driver charged a French couple for a 200-meter ride and another VND500,000 for … Full story: https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/20240522/french-visitors-receive-refund-after-being-overcharged-by-hanoi-cabby/79998.html