My Hanoi Tour

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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Korean tourist falls for Hanoi’s chewy street snail dish

    Trying the dish for the first time, a Korean tourist found joy in both the taste and the experience of eating snails on Hanoi’s busy sidewalks. Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/korean-tourist-falls-for-hanoi-s-chewy-street-snail-dish-2434787.html

  • ‘Rich, flavorful, unforgettable’: Hanoi pho captivates Western visitor

    Pho in Hanoi is often served humbly on sidewalks, where diners perch on small plastic stools instead of chairs. Despite the unconventional setup, one Western tourist was left delighted – calling the … Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/rich-flavorful-unforgettable-hanoi-pho-captivates-western-visitor-2431992.html

  • Hanoi welcomes growing number of tourists ahead of National Day holiday

    Hanoi is entering its busiest tourist season of the year as the capital city is preparing for celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2). Full story: https://en.qdnd.vn/travel/news/hanoi-welcomes-growing-number-of-tourists-ahead-of-national-day-holiday-581516

  • Hanoi emerges as top tourist destination for National Day holiday

    Travel agencies in Ho Chi Minh City have reported a surge in tour bookings ahead of the National Day (September 2) holiday, with Hanoi becoming a top choice, especially among overseas Vietnamese who … Full story: https://vietbao.vn/hanoi-emerges-as-top-tourist-destination-for-national-day-holiday-554594.html

  • Vietnam places three cities in 2025 global tourist hotspot list

    Hanoi, Da Nang, and Nha Trang have earned spots in the top 50 most attractive global cities of 2025, according to a new tourism index based on online data and global travel appeal. Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/vietnam-places-three-cities-in-2025-global-tourist-hotspot-list-2428998.html

  • Tourist’s complaint over $4 coffee in Da Lat sparks online debate

    A cup of coffee priced at VND110,000 (US$4.20) at a popular cafe in Da Lat has sparked heated debate, with some netizens calling it “overpriced” and “expensive,” while loyal customers defended the … Full story: https://www.msn.com/

  • Vietnam’s Tourist Ambassador to RoK honoured for bridging travel cooperation

    A the 31st-generation descendant of King Ly Thai To, Ly Xuong Can was first appointed as Vietnam’s Tourism Ambassador to the RoK in 2017 and reappointed in 2021. In his role, he has spearheaded … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnams-tourist-ambassador-to-rok-honoured-for-bridging-travel-cooperation-post323439.vnp

  • Hanoi eyes to develop greener tourism

    Hanoi is taking steps to position itself as a pioneering green tourism city, with a roadmap that includes a ban on single-use plastics in hotels and tourist sites starting in 2026. Full story: https://en.qdnd.vn/social-affairs/news/hanoi-eyes-to-develop-greener-tourism-580692

  • Hanoi eyes to develop greener tourism

    Hanoi is set to become a green tourism leader by banning single-use plastics in hotels and tourist sites from 2026, marking a shift toward sustainable practices starting with everyday items. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hanoi-eyes-to-develop-greener-tourism-post323131.vnp