Cooling from the heat in the refreshing Red River

The Hồng (Red) River winds through Hà Nội, providing a picturesque setting for the city and serving as a vital waterway for trade. It also offers a refreshing retreat for many, whether in the heat of summer or the chill of winter.

Dao Tiền's timeless textile traditions

The Dao Tiền decorate their garments with embroidered and beeswax patterns. Embroidery typically adorns shirts and scarves, while beeswax patterns embellish skirts.

The fabric patterns of the Dao ethnic minority

Nguyễn Anh Cường, deputy head of the Faculty of Tourism Management and International Languages at Hà Nội University of Culture, talked with Việt Nam News reporter Lê Việt Dũng about the patterns on the Dao clothes.

Spark Detox

With mixologist and Bar Manager Vũ Thị Hồng from Pan Pacific Hanoi

All Mexican, no stand-off

Summer provides the perfect opportunity to revisit the best spots in town and make sure my taste buds weren’t engaging in acts of deception, dizzy on the fervour of a day at The 100 Garden, filled with shells of fresh tasty goodness.

Tasty tea scented by nature

The West Lake in Hà Nội is famous for its beautiful lotus plants. Each plant has hundreds of petals giving off alluring aroma.

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