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Hanoi is aiming to attract 24 million visitors in 2023, with four million of them being international tourists. With two months remaining in the year, the number of foreign arrivals has already reached 3.6 million. According to the Hanoi Department of Tourism, the total number of tourists visiting Hanoi in the first 10 months of 2023 has reached 20.7 million, a 34.3% increase compared to the same period in 2022. Among these visitors, there were 3.6 million international tourists, a 3.5-fold increase compared to the same period last year. The number of domestic travelers was 17.1 million, a 19.1% increase. The total revenue from tourism activities during this period was estimated at VND76.3 trillion ($3.1 billion), a 66.7% increase compared to last year. In October 2023, Hanoi welcomed 1.81 million visitors, a 17.2% increase compared to the same month last year but a decrease of 11% compared to September 2023. The number of foreign arrivals in October reached 411,300, a 67.7% increas...

Co Loa Citadel , located about 20 km north of downtown Hanoi, is the oldest building in Vietnam with a long history. Its name “Co Loa” comes from Sino-Vietnamese and means “old spiral”, as the structure is shaped like a spiral. An ideal travel destination in Hanoi The Pearl Fountain or My Chau-Trong Thuy Fountain in Co Loa Citadel from a bird’s eye view. Photo: Vuong Loc Together with the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, the Co Loa Citadel testifies to the thousand-year history of the nation. The ancient citadel is associated with the legends of Vietnam’s ancestors, such as King An Duong Vuong founding the capital and building the citadel, the magic crossbow of Kim Quy (Golden Turtle) shooting down hundreds of invaders at once, or the tragic love story of Princess My Chau and her expatriate husband Trong Thuy. In addition, its wondrous architecture makes it a unique tourist attraction in Hanoi. Known as the largest ancient citadel in Vietnam, the Co Loa Historical Site c...

An American expat who is well-known for his efforts in cleaning up Hanoi has been collecting second-hand items and selling them to raise funds for environmental protection activities since 2019. The project aims to raise awareness about the importance of fixing, recycling, and reusing old items instead of throwing them away. The shop is located in a three-floor house on Lac Long Quan Street in Tay Ho District, Hanoi, where young people have come up with projects to revitalize the city, reduce waste, and study the reuse of second-hand products to protect the environment. The small shop is filled with a wide range of items that are neatly arranged. “At the beginning, we had more foreign customers visiting the shop, but now we have more local customers,” said Tran Nguyen Ngoc, a part-time employee and teacher at the shop. Every day at 9:00 am, Ngoc classifies and arranges items while receiving donations from residents across the northern region. As the project gained popularity, more...

Many restaurants from Michelin’s prestigious selection will be featured at the 2nd Hanoi Tourism Gift Festival, which will take place from November 3 to 5 on the walking area of Tran Nhan Tong Street, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi. This event offers tourists a chance to explore the traditional cuisine, street food, snacks, and signature dishes available in the capital, ranging from local street vendors to high-end restaurants. The Hanoi Tourism Department expects that the activities and attractive displays at the event will stimulate tourism and enhance the image of Hanoi as an appealing and secure tourist destination. One of the highlights of this year’s Hanoi Tourism Gift Festival is the Food Court, where visitors can delve into Hanoi’s rich and distinctive culinary scene, including the offerings from Michelin-starred restaurants. Moreover, artisans, craft villages, souvenir shops, and tour operators will also have the opportunity to showcase and promote their products while seekin...

Adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted expressed his expectation for the future development, investment and business opportunities in Vietnam. Photo: VGP Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Kasper Rorsted, CEO of Adidas during his working visit to Vietnam on the afternoon of October 31. Vietnam is currently the most important supplier for Adidas. Previously, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had meetings and phone calls with Kasper Rorsted in September 2021 and March 2022. At the meeting, the Prime Minister thanked the German Government, people and Adidas for their invaluable support to Vietnam during the difficult period caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Prime Minister said that the world situation from the beginning of 2022 is complicated, leading to a decline in global economic growth, financial risks, inflation, energy and food insecurity. They negatively impact countries and businesses. Under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, with the support of the people, ...

The city centre welcomes many people in various outfits for the Halloween festival. Ordinarily, a Halloween celebration is held on the last day of October. In Vietnam, it has become common for people to celebrate the event on October 30, with both youngsters and foreigners gathering in groups drawing the attention of passers-by. Young people dress up as devils, scaring passers-by. A large number of youths spend much time creating elaborate costumes. Youngsters become very excited about the Halloween celebration. A creepy atmosphere can be felt of streets in the area, attracting both adults and children. A father is eager to don a witch outfit celebrating Halloween with his daughter. A child is eager to dress up in preparation for the Halloween celebration. Pedestrian streets around Ho Guom are ideal places in which families and friends can gather and enjoy the festive atmosphere. The post Yout...

The championships witnesses the participation of dancers from Vietnam and 12 countries and territories worldwide. They compete across four categories, including international open standard adult, international open Latin adult, open standard youth, and open Latin youth. A couple from the Czech Republic are among the first athletes to participate in the tournament. Dancers from the Republic of Korea put on a Latin performance at the competition. A performance put on by Vietnamese couple Hoang Duc Tuan and Do Phuong Uyen in the international open Latin adult category Dmitri Kolobov and Signe Busk of Denmark come first in the international open standard adult category. Japanese dancers Hiroaki Onishi and Sakina Onishi rank fifth in the international open Latin adult category. The post Foreign dancers compete in Hanoi’s international open dancesport championships appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietEx...

Among To Ngoc Van’s 59 artworks preserved at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum, “Two Maidens and a Little Boy” made many viewers pause for a long time when visiting gallery No.9 on the second floor. Recognized as a national treasure in 2013, the painting is one of the typical works of the early stage of the artist’s career. Praising the beauty of Hanoi women The beauty of Hanoi women depicts in the famous painting “Two Maidens and a Little Boy” by Vietnamese painter To Ngoc Van  Born in 1944, “Two Maidens and a Little Boy” depicts a corner of life in Hanoi in the 1940s. By the porch, where the bamboo blind is rolled up high, and the confederate rose bush is full of pale pink flowers in the garden, two young girls sit next to a little boy and share confidence. The three characters are in a triangular composition within a vertical frame – a classical arrangement of Western painting. One girl in a warm-yellow Vietnamese  ao dai  sits on a bamboo cot hol...

Cook arrive early to prepare food on display  Around 100 booths have been erected to introduce traditional food from the southern region to both locals and tourists. The cakes get their colour from plants, as opposed to artificial substances. A wide range of activities also take place during the six-day festival, including a cooking contest. Organisers hope to popularise southern specialties to visitors.  The post Folk cake festival marks a sweet time to visit Can Tho appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Two Vietnamese eateries into Asia’s 100 best restaurants 2021 Photo exhibition showcasing Vietnam’s beauty The scientist who develops sensitive coronavirus detection method “Vaccine passports” – New hope of tourism sector Hoi An hospitality turns trapped foreign tourists into goodwill tourism ambassadors 5 special communal houses in Vietnam’s Centr...