Traditional cuisine to be featured at ethnic culture, tourism event Various ethnic cuisines will lure tourists to the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in the western outskirt of the capital beginning on January 1

Folk cuisine featured at village Various ethnic cuisines will lure tourists to the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in the western outskirt of the capital beginning on January 1.

How can Viet Nam better link its simple, but exotic street food to attract more tourists?1 Lonely Planet publishers claim Ha Noi has the top 10 walking tours for foodies. Its writers suggested that a feast of local street food can include the old favourite pho bo (beef noodle soup), banh xeo (egg crepes), and gossamer-light banh cuon, (steamed rice crepes filled with minced pork, shallots and mushrooms).

Tourism industry needs more than wi-fi to lure visitors2 Last week, Viet Nam News asked readers about Ha Noi's plan to provide free wi-fi internet access around Hoan Kiem Lake in the belief that the service will attract more tourists and stimulate economic growth in the bustling heart of the city. Here are some responses: