Hanoi: Responsible Travel Guide

Recognized as a thousand-year-old capital, Hanoi brings its long history into the rhythm of a modern city. Wander through the Old Quarter, where old trade streets and local cafés and eateries reveal the everyday character of the capital.

Around Hoan Kiem Lake, legends, temples and French colonial architecture stand within the lively rhythm of modern Hanoi. Beyond the centre, traditional craft villages reveal another layer of the capital’s heritage, where generations of craftspeople continue skills once closely connected to the imperial city. Together, these layers show a Hanoi that keeps evolving without losing sight of its past.